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‘Avoid the area’ - Road closed after crash near bus depot

A road in Preston is closed after a crash. Police are dealing with a crash on Deepdale Road close to a bus depot. Officers are in the process of closing the road, at the junction with St George’s Road and Burrow Road. Police have urged

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Car passenger injured and taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash

A person has been injured after a crash in Ribble Valley. Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in the Thornley area. The passenger of one vehicle was injured and taken to Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment. Officers have urged

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Drivers told to expect letter through door after parking at bus stop near school

Police have attended a primary school in Barrowford, in response to parking and driving issues that have been reported. Officers went to Barrowford Primary School, on Rushton Street, following messages that were sent to Nelson, Brierfield and Barrowford

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Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

The rarest Royal Mint coin in circulation today has sold for nearly 250 times its face value on eBay this week. The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p sparked a mini bidding war amid coin collectors on the auction site, as 37 bids were made on

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I’m a Celebrity’s Tulisa opens up about health condition causing swollen face

Tulisa Contostavlos entered the Australian jungle this week on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! alongside the likes of Coleen Rooney and McFly’s Danny Jones. The N-Dubz star is one out of 10 campmates hoping to be crowned the next King or

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Everything to know about Channel 4's new drama After The Party

After The Party, a new Channel 4 series, is coming to our screens in November. Ahead of the new show, you might be wondering who will play the key roles and how you can tune in to watch it. The thriller/drama series stars the likes of Robyn

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Police make shock discovery after driver parked illegally outside school

Police made a surprising discovery after a driver parked illegally, outside the front of a Higham school. Officers were called to Higham St Johns Primary School, on Higham Hall Road, after complaints of parking issues around the school at closing

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Cantwell's verdict on 'open' Championship and Rovers momentum

Todd Cantwell reckons the Championship play-off race is “as open as it has ever been” as Rovers look to keep climbing the table. John Eustace’s men currently sit three points behind sixth-place Watford following their victory at Cardiff before

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Funds to address autism waiting times has 'not materialised'

Extra funding to address waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments in Lancashire and South Cumbria has ‘not materialised’ due to financial pressures, a report states. Earlier this year the Lancashire Telegraph reported that Lancashire and South

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Concerns about new cafe and play area plan at popular nature reserve

A Lancashire nature reserve’s plan for an extended overflow car park, upgraded café, play area and a host of other work has prompted worries about over-development and the impact on traffic. Lancashire Wildlife Trust is seeking permission for various

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Another person taken to hospital after house fire in this town

A person has been taken to hospital after a house fire in Burnley. At around 10.50pm, on November 17, two fire engines from Burnley attended a fire on Queensberry Road. One person was taken to hospital by the ambulance service. Crews were in

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Man charged after police discover 'nearly 2kg of drugs'

A Nelson man has been charged by police in connection with an investigation after a large quantity of cash and drugs were seized. Officers stopped a Volkswagen Passat at 8pm on Sunday, November 17, on Camden Street, Nelson and said they found a

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Ex-Rovers Premier League winner takes up new managerial role

Former Rovers goalkeeper Tim Flowers has been appointed the new manager at non-league side Alvechurch. Flowers was previously in charge of Redditch United but they confirmed several days ago that he had decided to step down from his position “following

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Do you recognise these men? Police are searching for them following a serious assault

Lancashire Constabulary are asking for residents' help to identify these men who were involved in a serious assault in Darwen last month. Officers were called to Church Street, Darwen, at 11.46pm on Saturday, October 12, following reports that

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Expert reveals little-known hack for getting £720 extra pension cash

Millions of people across the UK have been told they could be entitled to £720 in free pension cash. A children’s pension, personal pension, or someone else paying into your pension could all trigger extra tax relief payments of up to £720, experts

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Phones designed for children launch in the UK - do you think they're a good idea?

A child-safe smartphone with built-in age-appropriate guardrails and remote monitoring capabilities for parents, has launched in the UK for the first time. Pinwheel is a specially designed operating system loaded directly onto a range of existing

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Man hospitalised after Blackburn house fire

A man has been hospitalised after a fire broke out at a house in Blackburn in the early hours of this morning, November 19. Three fire engines attended the scene in Swan Street at 2.30am with one casualty rescued by the fire service before being

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Major through road closed after four-car crash last night

POLICE CONFIRM ROAD IS NOW REOPEN.  A major road connecting Haslingden to Blackburn remains closed after a four-car collision last night. Officers were called at 10:30pm and one man has been taken to hospital, but his injuries are not thought

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Joy for East Lancashire town after People's Postcode Lottery win

Residents of an East Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket on Tuesday (November 19) was in Padiham, and those with a ticket and a BB12 7BW postcode were awarded the prize

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Man falls more than 30ft down a shaft at Lee Mill Quarry

Mountain rescue teams were called to Lee Mill Quarry, where a man had fallen down an abandoned shaft. On Thursday (November 14) Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue were called to report that the man had fallen from 30ft and called North West

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'Can't dwell on it' - Cozier-Duberry eager to make up for lost time

Amario Cozier-Duberry is aiming to be back available for this weekend’s clash with Portsmouth at Ewood Park. The Brighton loanee has not featured since the defeat at Plymouth over a month ago after picking up an ankle problem. Cozier-Duberry

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Zoe Ball announces she is leaving Radio 2 breakfast show - with new host revealed

Zoe Ball has revealed live on air that she is set to leave the Radio 2 breakfast show. The popular presenter said her last show will be on December 20.  Blackpool-born Ball also revealed that the new host from next year will be Scott Mills.

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East Lancs snow: Latest traffic, schools and emergency updates - RECAP

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These are the four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

Each week police appeal to readers of the Lancashire Telegraph for help to find wanted suspects. Lancashire Police officers are appealing for anyone who knows where any of the men are, or has any information about their whereabouts, to come forward

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TUC writes to companies contracted to local borough

The Blackburn and District Trades Union Council (TUC) said it has written to companies who are contracted to their local council to ask them to commit to both paying the real Living Wage and seek Living Wage Foundation accreditation. The Bwd TUC

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Man to stand trial after denying causing serious injury by careless driving

A man will stand trial after denying causing serious injury by careless driving. Israr Ahmed, 45, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (November 18) charged with the single count. Ahmed, of Sudellside Street, Darwen, is accused of causing

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Epic cycle ride donates £4,000 towards cancer charity

Fundraisers from the Ribble Valley Ride cycle event have donated £4,000 towards a cancer charity. Hundreds of cyclists from throughout the North West participated in the annual event in June, which is organised and run by the Rotary Clubs of Accrington

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Man jailed over multiple sexual offences in East Lancs

A Blackburn man has been jailed over sexual offences committed in Darwen. Timothy Talbot, 30, appeared to be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Friday (November 15). Talbot, of Johnston Street, pleaded guilty to the sexual offences during

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Drugs conspiracy, sexual assault and threats to kill - jailed in East Lancs

Last week saw a fresh swathe of East Lancashire criminals put behind bars for offences ranging from drug conspiracy to threats to kill. The longest sentences saw a Blackburn drugs gang put away for a total of 90 years for peddling misery across

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From mum's garden to 100,000 followers: Lockdown pizza maker finds success

A former private chef turned lockdown pizza maker has found success with his mobile pizzeria business. Joseph Sullivan, the man behind Dough Boy Pizza Company, has gone from making Neapolitan-style pizzas in his mum's garden during the COVID lockdown

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Global charity steps up to help Lancashire pensioners with energy bills

A global charity's founder is stepping up to help some pensioners in Lancashire with energy bills this winter. Ali Rehman Malik, chair of the Institute of Research & Reforms International (IRR) think tank, and the Rehman Malik Foundation, have

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Futuristic £250,000 'robot dog' visits Burnley College

A futuristic £250,000 robot dog has inspired Burnley College students. Spot, the innovative robot dog from Boston Dynamics, visited the college to showcase its 'advanced capabilities.' This included showing how it can autonomously survey large

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'Helped me develop' - The changing role of Rovers' full backs

Jake Batty has opened up about being pushed out of his comfort zone at Rovers – and why it has been good for his development. The 19-year-old is currently on loan at Accrington Stanley to get some valuable experience under his belt in League Two

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Man left victim lying face down in pool of blood after fight

A man involved in a fight with another man left his victim lying face down in a pool of blood. Blackburn magistrates heard Teejay Walker was caught on CCTV repeatedly punching the other man who was left with fractures to his left and right jaw

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Aldi asks shoppers in Lancashire to donate items to help struggling foodbanks

Aldi has asked shoppers in Lancashire to donate items to help food banks struggling to meet demand this Christmas. According to the supermarket chain, food banks, charities, and community groups across the UK have identified the most-needed items

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Rossendale museum and gallery receives National Lottery Heritage Fund grant

The Whitaker Museum and Art Gallery has been awarded nearly £250,000. The Rossendale museum and gallery has been given £249,985 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to 'support longer-term financial resilience.' The grant will be used to

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Family's lives 'turned upside down' following mum's brain tumour diagnosis

A mum from Blacko is in a race against time to get medical treatment after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Abby Spencer, 39, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September and her family is now hoping to raise £50,000 to pay for treatment

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Lancashire dental clinic named 'Team of the Year' at national awards

A Lancashire dental clinic has been named 'Team of the Year' at a national awards event. The Waterside Dental Clinic in Preston, which is part of the PortmanDentex group, was crowned at the Private Dentistry Awards. The awards, which took place

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Mystery person terrorising villagers by scattering nails onto main road

Villagers say they are being terrorised by a puncture-mad person who's reportedly scattering nails onto the road, costing people hundreds of pounds. A number of residents in Crawshawbooth, Rossendale, have noticed nails in their tyres in recent

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This famous TikTok grandma to open new travel agency

A Yorkshire travel agency is expanding and opening its second branch in Barnoldswick. Shevaun Joy and Lisa Manditsch opened Destination Travel in Silsden, in 2009, a year after the previous agency business they worked for closed down. Together

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Beggar's heart-breaking reason as to why he asks for cash at road junctions

A man who begs at traffic lights after being kicked out of his Lancashire home has spoken out after some drivers reported feeling unsafe while driving past him. The man, who wished to remain unnamed, stands on a junction, and says he was kicked