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Rivers burst, streets flooded and football called off as storm batters East Lancs

East Lancashire was swept up in floods over Saturday as rain poured down and rivers burst their banks. Storm Bert battered much of the UK over the course of Saturday November 23 as a yellow flood warning was issued by the Met Office for Lancashire

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Pictures and videos as streets and fields flood and river bursts banks

Streets have become flooded across East Lancashire, as rivers burst their banks as Storm Bert causes chaos. People have been sharing their pictures and videos of flooded roads and fields as the county is hit with heavy rain. Rossendale, in

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'Never a punishment' - Blackburn Rovers message ahead of gruelling fixture run

John Eustace insists Blackburn Rovers will continue to drop first-team players into the Under-21s to ensure they're ready to contribute. The head coach has been keen for those not involved to top up their minutes with Mike Sheron's men. Makhtar

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Pictures as police seize untaxed vehicles from these streets

Police have seized untaxed vehicles from streets in Nelson. Police, with the DVLA and the council, visited several locations in the town. 15 vehicles were seized for having no tax and one abandonment notice was issued. Vehicles were seized

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Storm Bert: People in these areas told to ‘act now’ as flood warning issued

Several flood alerts are in force across Lancashire as Storm Bert sweeps across the county. A red warning, meaning flooding is expected, has been issued for rivers in Accrington and Oswaldtwistle. Areas most at risk include the River Hyndburn

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John Eustace identifies Blackburn Rovers 'evolution'

John Eustace believes Blackburn Rovers are evolving into a better attacking team after the quality of their goals at Cardiff City. The Rovers head coach had seen his team go four games without scoring until they notched at the Cardiff City Stadium

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Two lanes of M65 closed due to ‘rolled over vehicle’

Two lanes are closed on the M65, in Hapton, after an accident. According to AA Traffic and Travel, the lanes are closed due to a “rolled over vehicle” on the M65 Westbound at junction eight. Police have been approached for more details.

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'Axe Lancashire councils' call gets mixed response

A pusb by some Lancashire MPs to abolish all 15 of the county’s councils has received a mixed response from the leaders of the authorities facing the axe. Several Labour MPs have signed a letter to the government asking for a new simplified local

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Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth postponed after weather warning

Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth has been postponed after a pitch inspection at 11am. The club confirmed that referee Farai Hallam would inspect the surface four hours before kick-off. There has been heavy rain in Lancashire and yellow weather warnings

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Storm Bert: Christmas light switch-on featuring East 17 CANCELLED due to weather

Rawtenstall’s Christmas light switch-on event has been cancelled as Storm Bert descends on East Lancashire. Christmas On The Square was set to be held at the town square this evening (November 23). Now, the event has been cancelled due to the

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Storm Bert: Blackburn’s hour-by-hour forecast as snow and rain warning issued

Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire are set to be hit by snow, rain and strong winds today (November 23), as Storm Bert hits. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for rain and snow which is in force from now until 9am on Sunday (

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‘Find alternative route’ – Road blocked ‘due to falling snow’

A road in Haslingden is blocked “due to falling snow”, police have said. The conditions on Grane Road are said to be poor due to adverse weather this morning (November 23). Officers have urged drivers to find an alternative driving route.

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RECAP: Storm Bert batters Lancashire with rain, strong winds and snow

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What is 'bilking' and where is it most prevalent in East Lancashire?

The worst areas for ‘bilking’ in East Lancashire have been revealed through data provided by the police. Bilking is the criminal act of making off from a petrol station without making payment and is a criminal offence under the Theft Act 1978.

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Biggest burglary hotspot in East Lancashire - is it where you live?

The burglary hotspots for East Lancashire have been revealed in data provided by a home insurance company. MoneySuperMarket Home Insurance analysed insurance quotes to find postcode areas across the area to find the highest and lowest rates of

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Sick paedophile sent images and videos to 'underage girls' on social media

A man used Facebook to message who he thought were underage girls due to feelings of loneliness and isolation. Daniel Johnson, from Blackburn, was actually messaging decoys from two different paedophile hunter groups who reported his actions to

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Retired police officer, 95, surprised with lifetime achievement award

The family of a retired police officer, 95, surprised him with a ride in a vintage police Range Rover as he was honoured for a lifetime of dedicated service.  Nelson-born Tom Kitchen had an impressive career in the police force, serving Lancashire

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5 places you can pick out the perfect real Christmas tree in Lancashire

Are you looking for a real Christmas tree to decorate your house with this year? There are plenty of options in and around Lancashire. Whether you’re swapping out your old plastic tree or you’re used to having a real Christmas tree, you might be

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Burnley Tesco raises more than £16,000 for Pendleside Hospice

Tesco Burnley has raised more than £16,000 for Pendleside Hospice. The supermarket's staff managed to turn an initial £50 into £16,183 as part of the annual Pendleside Hospice Corporate Challenge. The challenge, which runs from June to September

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152 new eco homes given the green light by Blackburn with Darwen Council

A new multi-million-pound estate of 152 social homes has been given the green light by Blackburn with Darwen Council. The new Whitebirk Park estate will replace 57 demolished houses from the 1930s and 1950s with modern properties. The houses

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Prison officer cleared at trial 'unlawfully killed' friend, coroner concludes

A former prison officer from Darwen who was cleared of wrongdoing at a criminal trial caused a man's death by unlawful killing, a coroner has concluded. James Johnson was found not guilty of both murder and manslaughter of David Toulson when he

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Figures show drop in number of businesses being created in towns

Fewer businesses were created in Blackburn with Darwen last year, new figures show. According to figures from the Office for National Statistics, around 730 new businesses opened in Blackburn with Darwen in 2023, down from 815 a year earlier.

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Meet 'Father Bark-mas' this December in Padiham and Darwen

Families and their pups can enjoy a Christmas event featuring a special visit from 'Father Bark-mas.' On Sunday, December 1, The Lawrence Hotel in Padiham and The Whitehall Hotel in Darwen are holding 'Dogs Meet Father Bark-mas'. The event

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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with fresh options for John Eustace

John Eustace will have far more options to pick from as Blackburn Rovers return to action against Portsmouth. The Rovers head coach has Owen Beck, Tyrhys Dolan and Amario Cozier-Duberry available again. All three will be back in the matchday squad

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Human Appeal's 'Comedy Takeover Tour' heading to this Lancs town

Charity Human Appeal has announced details of its 10th Comedy Takeover Tour.  This year, the tour will be raising funds to support the Gaza Emergency Appeal which aims to deliver life-saving food, clean water and medical care to Palestinian families

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Two Blackpool restaurants named among best in Lancashire

Two Blackpool eateries, White Tower and Boulevard, have been recognised as among the best in Lancashire. The establishments, located near Pleasure Beach, were named in OpenTable's top 10 based on millions of diner reviews. White Tower opened

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Look inside ‘architecturally-designed masterpiece’ with gym and wine cellar

A home in Rimington, that has been described as an “architecturally-designed masterpiece”, has been praised for its “magnificent views” over the countryside. Each of the three floors of Thirlmere, which has a guide price of £2,850,000, has been

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Great Harwood residents "frustrated" after water leak causes threats to safety

Great Harwood residents have been left "frustrated" after water continues to seep through the pavement and freeze on the road. The issue in the Causeway, which has been occurring for years, led to someone being hospitalised two years ago after

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Youth MP discusses role as part of Islamophobia Awareness Week

A Blackburn with Darwen Youth MP has discussed her role as part of Islamophobia Awareness Month which aims to showcase the positive contributions of Muslims in society. Witton Park High School pupil Zainab Shah became Youth MP for Blackburn with

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Man torched girlfriend's lease car after Boxing Day argument

A man who torched his girlfriend’s car after they had a Boxing Day argument has been jailed. Robert Wallace, 33, appeared for sentencing at Burnley Crown Court on Thursday, November 21. Wallace, of Sandhurst Street, Burnley, sent his girlfriend

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Win a bounty of goodies in grand prize draw to celebrate Lancashire Day

A grand prize draw is set to be held to celebrate Lancashire Day. Marketing Lancashire, the county's Local Visitor Economy Partnership, is dedicating its activities to celebrating Lancashire on November 27. Each year, the organisation marks

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Meet the Chef: Oli Martin, Aven Restaurant, has the perfect recipe for Lancashire Day

Oli Martin, Aven Restaurant in Preston. What is your current role and what does it involve? I am Chef Director of Aven Restaurant, a 3-rosette fine dining restaurant that has been recognised as one of the up and coming fine dining spots in

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Ewood Express: 500 children to watch Rovers take on Portsmouth

Hundreds of children will cheer on Blackburn Rovers as they take on Portsmouth as part of the Ewood Express initiative. For the remainder of the 2024-25 season, Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, will be the official Ewood Express partner. 

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Colleagues pay tribute to ‘beautiful’ Samlesbury Hall worker

Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to a ‘lovely’ mum who lost her battle against cancer. Siobhan Gaskell, 32, of Blackburn had fallen ill last August and died on Wednesday this week. She had been the head of the catering team at Samlesbury

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5 of the best places to ingulge in a hot chocolate and all the trimmings in Blackburn

The colder months are here and a hot chocolate to warm the body from the inside out sounds very tempting if you ask us. Whether you like it plain or topped with cream and marshmallows, here are five of the best places you can get your hands on

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New English National Opera hub aims to inspire borough’s children

More young people from Blackburn with Darwen are to be inspired by opera as part of a new regional project. The English National Opera (ENO) has announced the first wave of plans for a major new partnership between the company and groups in the

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Mum's warning after baby 'hit in face by snowball thrown by teenager'

A mum has issued a warning to parents after her one-year-old son was hit in the face by a snowball allegedly thrown by a college student. The woman, who wished only to use her first name, Rachel, was walking with her son in his pushchair and with