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What we know so far about the death of 'Baby A' after remains found
After the tragic news of the death of 'Baby A', here is what we know so far. Police were called to Ravenscraig Road in Little Hulton at 12.30pm today, Wednesday, after a dog walker found the remains of a "young baby" near Ashtons Field. Officers
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Cash and devices seized after suspected loan sharks arrested in Blackburn
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the Blackburn area early today (November 20). The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) worked in partnership with officers from Lancashire Police to
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Have you seen man who is wanted for breach of court order?
A man from Great Harwood is wanted by police. Adeel Ashraf, 38, is wanted for breach of a court order. He is around 5ft 6in, slim, with black hair and has a full, black beard. Ashraf has links to Blackburn and Accrington. A police spokesperson
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Blackburn Rovers confirm recruitment plan after staff member exit
Blackburn Rovers have officially confirmed the departure of Head of Recruitment, John Park, by mutual consent. The experienced transfer expert re-joined Rovers in June after two years away from Ewood Park. However, his tenure has only lasted five
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Scammer used fake social media profile to trick vulnerable person out of £40K
A vulnerable person, who lives in the Nelson/Barrowford area, has been scammed out of £40,000 after a cruel person made a fake social media account. The victim was contacted on social media by someone they believed was an old acquaintance. They
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Alan Shearer's 'awful' Blackburn Rovers first impression after big-money move
Former Blackburn Rovers player, Mark Atkins, was left unimpressed by his first impression of icon Alan Shearer. Blackburn Rovers' title-winning hero will always be a renowned figure at Ewood Park but he left his team-mates scratching their heads
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Prolific Burnley shoplifter banned from five stores across East Lancs
A Burnley man has been banned from five shops after a barrage of shoplifting offences. Shaun Lally, 38, of Monmouth Street has been given a criminal behaviour order which came with several conditions. He is now not allowed to enter Home Bargains
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Liam Payne's final social media post remembered as mourners attend funeral
Liam Payne's funeral will take place today as friends and family gather to pay tribute to the former One Direction star. Payne died at the age of 31 just over a month ago. The musician died after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel
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First 3 celebrities for Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2025 revealed
The first three celebrities taking part in the Strictly Come Dancing Live UK Tour 2025 have been revealed - who could they be? The trio will be joined by the Strictly judges Shirley Ballas, Anton Du Beke, Craig Revel Horwood and for the first time
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Why is there a bowling pin flower display at Liam Payne's funeral?
Liam Payne's funeral is taking place today as friends and family gather to pay tribute to the former One Direction star. A horse-drawn carriage could be seen arriving at the church carrying a dark blue coffin with silver handles, topped with white
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More warnings for snow and rain as cold snap continues in Blackburn
The Met Office has issued new weather warnings for snow, ice and rain across Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire. A yellow warning for ice has been forecast from 4pm today (November 20) until 10am on Thursday. This warning covers most
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Farmers say life "hard enough as it is" after inheritance tax change
East Lancashire farmers have said “it is hard enough as it is” after the government announced a change to agricultural inheritance tax. It comes after an estimated 13,000 people gathered in central London on Tuesday, November 19, to protest the
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Driver miraculously escapes unscathed after horror crash on M6
Emergency services were called to the site of a crash, which saw a car flip from a motorway slip road. Officers attended the crash at J33 on the M6 at Brockholes Bridge which saw the Honda Civic Si with the roof caved in lying on its side.
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Blackburn Rovers sent Portsmouth warning after 'lift' admission
Blackburn Rovers will face a renewed Portsmouth at Ewood Park after they picked up their first home win of the season before the international break. The two clubs haven't faced each other since the 2017/18 season, where Rovers completed the double
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East Lancs man last of 16 jailed over £7.5m cocaine conspiracy across North West
A Nelson man involved in a multi-million-pound cocaine conspiracy has been jailed, bringing an end to a three-year police investigation. Christopher Paul, 35, was the last of 16 people to be jailed after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply
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East Lancashire covered in snow - 6 stunning photos
The recent cold weather brought the first snowfall of the year, and it made for some beautiful views in our towns and countryside. Here are some of your pictures of East Lancashire under the snow over the past couple of days. Elmfield Hall
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Strictly Come Dancing in Blackpool captures more than half of North West TV audience
Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool special captured more than half of the North West's TV audience. The episode, which aired on Saturday, November 16, was watched by 825,000 people in the region, marking the highest overnight viewing figures for
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'At home' - Blackburn Rovers' once unlikely partnership is now unbreakable
Lewis Travis has been enjoying, arguably, the best season of his Blackburn Rovers career. But he is not shouting about it himself. The captain has been instrumental since returning to the club in the summer after a messy January loan exit. It was
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The shocking images captured by new AI traffic cameras that can see inside cars
Shocking images released by transport chiefs show the detail roadside cameras are now able to capture inside a vehicle. Transport for Greater Manchester has published the startlingly clear images which have been captured by the ‘Heads Up’ camera
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Man left with "significant injuries" after being hit by double-decker bus
Emergency services were called to an incident in Deepdale Road after a man was struck by a double-decker bus close to the Preston Bus depot yesterday evening. The road was closed between St George’s Road and Burrow Road while fire crews rescued
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'Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we use it for poorly babies here'
On a grey, autumnal morning in Lancashire, a 'lifeline' for premature babies is created by Afghan refugees. A soft, blue incubator cover, designed to protect and comfort the smallest patients at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria, was nearly complete
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Country lane closed in both directions following crash
A country lane has been completely closed off following a road traffic collision this morning. Police are currently investigating the scene and are asking residents to avoid using Hollowhead Lane in Wilpshire. Officers have confirmed one vehicle
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Mum accused of ‘squeezing baby to death’ cleared of murder charge
A mother, accused of squeezing her baby to death in Blackpool, has been cleared of murder. Laura Langley, 38, was alleged to have killed her seven-week-old daughter Edith who collapsed at the family home in Blackpool on November 20, 2020. The
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East Lancs tastes Postcode Lottery joy for second day running
East Lancashire has experienced Postcode Lottery success for the second day in a row after a street in Accrington was announced as a winner today (November 20). The winning ticket was in Leyburn Close, and those with a ticket and a BB5 6SE postcode
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Blackburn Rovers' transfer team facing biggest test after latest exit
Blackburn Rovers are set to announce the departure of John Park this week, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The former Birmingham City, Rangers and Celtic recruitment specialist is expected to depart Ewood Park, a little more than five months
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Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity
A charity has announced a festive fundraising event to support young cancer patients. The Youth Cancer Trust, based in Dorset, is staging The Elf Olympics to help spread festive cheer and help teenagers and young adults living with and beyond cancer
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Man took his own life after struggling to find work, inquest hears
A man took his own life after struggling to find work and the end of an online relationship, an inquest has heard. Mohammed Ali Sadiq, known as Ali to his family and friends, was 24 at the time of his death on July 27. His body was found by
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New college restaurant and cafe unveiled following £850k makeover
The new Scholars restaurant at Blackburn College has reopened following major renovations. The college invited partners, stakeholders, students and friends to the grand re-opening of the well-known restaurant its Food for Thought café. The
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East Lancs school 'worked with urgency' to improve Ofsted rating
A Burnley school for children with special needs has “worked with urgency” to improve its Ofsted rating. The Rose School on Greenock Street was inspected on October 15 and 16 and achieved scores of "good" in the quality of education, behaviour
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MARTIN FURBER: Movember aid for mental health
We’re well into November, or ‘Movember’, which for those of you who don’t know, is the annual opportunity to shine a light on men’s health and, more specifically, mental health. This global movement began in 2003 when two friends in Australia decided
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North Lancs Training Group transitions to CIC model
A training provider has completed an "important and positive" change. North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), based in Accrington, has transitioned to a Community Interest Company (CIC). This change means it will now be known as North Lancs Training
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Corrie’s Sam Aston issues Dancing On Ice update after pro partner revealed
A Coronation Street star from Bacup has issued an exciting Dancing On Ice update, days after his professional dancing partner was revealed. In September, it was revealed that Sam Aston, who plays Chesney Brown on the ITV soap, was set to put on
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Free Santa's grotto coming to Blackburn - here's when
An energy hub in Blackburn is set to become a free Santa's grotto. Utilita, a Smart PAYG energy supplier, will transform each of its dozen high street hubs into a Christmas grotto. The Blackburn Energy Hub, located in The Mall, will become
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Plans refused for three four-bedroom homes in run-down barn
Plans to convert a large disused barn into three family homes near Blackburn have been refused. The application by The Pendleton Estate proposed to convert Sykes Barn in the Ribble Valley village of Copster Green into three “high quality” three-storey
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Ex-Accrington Stanley stadium announcer found guilty of false imprisonment
A former Accrington Stanley stadium announcer and trust board member has been found guilty on three counts following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. Joshua Adcroft, of Antley Street, Accrington, was found guilty by a jury of false imprisonment
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MAFS star reveals how disability affects life after being named chat show host
A reality television star from Accrington has been announced as the host of a new chat show highlighting the reality of living with a disability. Jay Howard, who was born without part of her left arm, features on Unfiltered Women alongside Samantha
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Christmas wish list for animals at East Lancashire RSPCA branch
Animals at the RSPCA Lancashire East Branch are hoping that their Christmas wishes to come true. The branch, located near Accrington, has launched its eighth annual Christmas shoebox appeal. The festive campaign aims to bring a little extra
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‘Hold up’ as frustrated taxi drivers attempt to sign up to Uber
Cabbies attempting to register to work with Uber have been told they must wait until December. Several cab drivers said they had attempted to log on to join Uber after Blackburn with Darwen Council granted the company a licence. But they were told
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Dave Fishwick descends on Lancs and slams Post Office as 115 branches 'at risk'
Burnley businessman Dave Fishwick said he is “horrified” at the Post Office’s transformation plan, after reports 115 post offices are at risk of closure along with the loss of hundreds of jobs. Appearing on a Good Morning Britain segment, Dave
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Road closure announced ahead of £2 million project at beauty spot
A £2 million maintenance project is set to begin at Anglezarke Reservoir's Heapey Dam. The engineering works are essential for the safety of the dam, which was built in 1857 near Rivington. Heapey Dam is one of three dams at Anglezarke Reservoir
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'Fed up' man made threats to case worker at MP's constituency office
A MAN confronted a worker at the constituency office of the then MP for Rossendale and Darwen Sir Jake Berry. The constituency worker, aged 20 at the time, was praised by a judge for the way he handled the situation “with a maturity beyond his
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Once-bustling shopping centre now in "dreadful" state with weeds and leaky roof
A town centre shopping precinct is lying in a "dreadful" state with weeds growing through the floor and water leaking onto the walkways, according to locals. The Accrington Arndale was once home to high-street brands like Marks and Spencer and
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Premier League winner supports inclusive game at Rovers
A Blackburn Rovers team made up of refugees, asylum seekers and the homeless took on a team from Crewe Alexandra as part of an inclusive football match. The match was part of Blackburn Rovers and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust’s commitment to
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Crowds flock in their thousands to Burnley Christmas light switch-on
Crowds flocked in their thousands to witness Burnley’s Christmas lights switch on this Saturday. Called ‘Burnley Believes’ the event drew in one of the biggest crowds to date and saw dozens of performers take to the main stage in St James’s Street
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Historic hotel which closed down last year sold at auction for undisclosed sum
A historic hotel that closed down last year and went up for sale in March has been sold for an undisclosed sum. Rosehill House Hotel in Burnley closed with immediate effect on December 12, 2023, after father and daughter owners John Doherty and
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Bungling burglar's trousers fell down as he ran away from police
A burglar was thwarted in his chase away from the police after his trousers fell down and he tripped over, allowing officers to swoop in and arrest him. Jamie Stanton, 30, and his co-defendant Glynn Threlfall, 32, were both arrested following a
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Lancashire to benefit from £1 billion bus funding boost
Lancashire bus services are set to be improved countywide after receiving a slice of a £1 billion investment from the government. The money was announced on Sunday and Lancashire has been awarded £35m to improve and protect crucial services across
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Award-winning magician to perform at Blackpool Tower Circus
Award-winning magician Michael Jordan is set to 'dazzle audiences' this winter season with his High Jinx show at the 'world-famous' Blackpool Tower Circus. Coming from successful runs at venues across Blackpool, the show combines 'amazing tricks
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Home care provider rated good after improvements from last inspection
A Burnley home care provider has been rated good in its latest inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which found improvements from their last visit. The inspection at Gill Care Services in Colne Road was conducted between September 17
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East 17 to perform festive hit at town’s Christmas lights switch-on
An iconic pop band from the 90s, known for an iconic Christmas number one, is set to headline Rawtenstall’s Christmas lights switch-on. East 17, known for producing Christmas number one Stay Another Day in 1994, will headline Rawtenstall Christmas
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Judge urges feuding families to 'draw a line' after woman's jail near-miss
A judge has urged two families to draw a line in their feud after a woman narrowly avoided going to prison over harassment and stalking offences. Ella MacDermid, 32, appeared at Burnley Crown Court charged with two counts of harassment in breach
