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Road closed after vehicles are stranded due to bad weather
A rural route has been closed due to stranded vehicles, police have said. Offices said they were currently at the scene of the road closure on Rivington Road, in Belmont. A police spokesperson said: "The road is closed due to stranded vehicles
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Police set up base in busy city centre shopping centre
Police officers have set up base at the Arndale Centre in Manchester - and already there have been a number of arrests and stop and searches. A group of 40 student officers are based at the busy shopping centre. Officers say the base provides
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Blackburn Rovers team news as forward suffers fresh injury setback
Arnor Sigurdsson has suffered a fresh injury setback but Amario Cozier-Duberry and Owen Beck will return for Blackburn Rovers against Portsmouth. John Eustace was hopeful of having all three injured players back in his squad at the weekend but
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Police boss says 999 call responses have improved after concerns
A county police boss has praised 'significant' improvements in 999 and 101 call responses. It follows a backdrop of public concern about police responses and resources, including in Pendle. Police commissioner Clive Grunshaw examined police
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Blackburn Rovers must avoid Jon Dahl Tomasson and Tony Mowbray mistakes in January
Blackburn Rovers know exactly what they need as the January transfer window approaches. The question is, can they deliver? It has been a quiet international break, as they often are, but news of John Park's sudden departure, coupled with yet another
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Car engulfed in flames in Great Harwood
Pictures have emerged of a car which caught fire in Great Harwood last night, November 20. One fire engine attended the incident at 4.42pm to see the car engulfed in flames in Blackburn Road. Crews used one hose reel and one breathing apparatus
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New musical featuring Steps' hit songs coming to iconic Lancashire venue
A new musical featuring Steps' hit songs is set to visit Lancashire - but you've got a while to wait. The musical, Here & Now, has been announced to tour the UK and Ireland from August 2025 to May 2026, with a scheduled stop at Blackpool's Winter
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Portsmouth key man suffers injury setback before Blackburn Rovers clash
Portsmouth defender Conor Shaughnessy has suffered an injury setback whilst striker Colby Bishop has been ruled out of starting against Blackburn Rovers. Shaughnessy has been out since mid-August, having played a massive role in their League One
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Third day in a row for East Lancashire People's Postcode Lottery success
East Lancashire's People's Postcode Lottery luck this week continued after a winning postcode was announced for the third day in a row. People's Postcode Lottery players in Padiham and Accrington have already tasted success this week on Tuesday
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Two Blackburn Rovers stars walking four-game tightrope to avoid ban
Lewis Travis and Todd Cantwell have four more matches to escape a one-match ban for yellow cards. Blackburn Rovers missed Tyrhys Dolan at Cardiff City as he became the first player to hit the five-game threshold this season. That triggered an automatic
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Listed town centre bank set to get new cash machines
A Grade-II listed town centre bank has seen its application for upgraded ATMs given the go ahead. NatWest, based in King William Street, Blackburn, applied to replace its two cash machines with newer models. It also required listed building
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One-punch attacker left victim with fractured skull
A one-punch assault resulted in the victim banging his head on the pavement and suffering a fractured skull. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard the victim also suffered a bleed on the brain and needed two surgical interventions to treat the injuries
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Waterstones welcomes Burnley cricket legend to Blackburn store
Crowds turned out to meet cricket legend James Anderson as he came to Blackburn as part of a book signing tour. Fans met Anderson at Waterstones in The Mall as he promoted his autobiography ‘Finding The Edge’. The book shares his story about
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Leading East Lancs private school quashes rumours of liquidation
The proprietor at one of East Lancashire’s leading private schools has quashed rumours of potential liquidation but says funding has become an issue since the pandemic. Concerns were raised over Moorland School, in Ribblesdale Avenue, Clitheroe
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Marketing agency secures three top clients across various industries
A Burnley-based marketing agency has secured three significant new clients across various industries. Door4, which has offices in the town and in Manchester, has been appointed by InstaGroup, a leader in energy-efficient solutions, to support its
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Man jailed after sexual chats with fake profile of 'underage girl'
A Blackburn man has been jailed after he admitted multiple sexual offences. Hassan Karbhari, 62, appeared at Preston Crown Court last week (November 12) having pleaded guilty to offences of attempting to engage in sexual communications with a child
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Children as young as 11 in Lancashire carrying knives as they feel unsafe
Too many children in England – including some as young as 11 – are carrying knives because they feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, a report has found. Inspections carried out in areas including Lancashire tracked the experiences of hundreds of
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The life and death of celebrated Lancashire boxer Jack Kendal
A portrait of a celebrated 19th-century boxer still hangs in Blackburn Museum - and it is due for a new lease of life on a band's album cover. Jack Kendal, born John Kendal in 1864, was known for his boxing ability, having won numerous titles
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Blackburn company wins award for being 'great place to work'
A fulfilment expert has been recognised as a top employer. Staci UK, which has four sites in Blackburn, has been awarded the 'Great Place to Work' certification for 2024. The company, a specialist fulfilment provider, has been ranked among
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Meet the chefs hoping to bring a taste of Punjab to Blackburn
A new restaurant which offers buffet options has had its grand opening in Blackburn. Nawaab Cuisine has taken up the spot of the former Shahi Qila venue in Shear Bank Road. The restaurant will serve buffets on Fridays and the weekend and an
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Bands host concert to say 'thank you' to cancer foundation
A Darwen singer and guitarist who underwent cancer treatment hosted a charity concert as a way of thanking a local charity. Danny Wilson raised £1,200 by organising a band night in aid of the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Instead of taking a
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Blackburn's Married at First Sight star "pushed to breaking point" by TV partner
Blackburn’s Married at First Sight star Amy Kenyon has issued a statement following online scrutiny of her relationship with ‘husband’ Luke Debono. Viewers were quick to comment on their relationship, with online users often backing her husband
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'We love Darwen and we love the people' - Restaurant wins Best Curry House honour
A small Darwen restaurant has been named Best Curry House in a Lancashire Telegraph competition. Readers were asked to name their favourite curry house in the region with the top 10 featured online and in our print editions during the past month
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Blackburn Rovers' form comes with caveat ahead of tough winter test
It was about this time last season that Blackburn Rovers' season began to unravel. Thankfully, there are no worrying signs that history will repeat itself to the same extent. With John Eustace at the helm, the likelihood of a similar mid-season
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Northlight regeneration recognised at first ever property awards
Pendle Council's partnership with the Northlight development has been recognised and rewarded in the first ever Lancashire Property Awards. PEARL (Brierfield Mill) Limited won Commercial Development of the Year in the awards that celebrate the
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The village pub with Michelin-star ambitions and a "gorgeous" dish everyone loves
"It's a hard place to find, but once you're here, it's a hard place to forget." This week's pub is on a mission to attain Michelin-star status and is nestled within one of Lancashire's most picturesque and historic villages. The Freemasons
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Brothers aiming to ‘redefine coffee experience’ set to open café in this town
A new coffee shop is set to open in Burnley and the owners have big plans to “redefine the coffee experience”. The Coffee House, an independent coffee business founded in 2011 by brothers Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine in the village of Lymm, is
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Ribble Valley school, which children "are proud" to go to receives glowing Ofsted
A school encouraging pupils to “have trusting relationships with staff” has received a glowing Ofsted report. Chatburn Church of England School, in Sawley Road, previously received an ‘outstanding’, in 2012, however, this year they were given a
