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Electricity North West working to restore power to homes
Electricity North West said it was working to restore power to 37 properties in Blackburn this evening. The affected properties are in the Wensley Fold area and power is due to be restored by 7.30pm. A further 63 properties are affected in
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Commissioner pledges to tackle violence against women and girls
The police and crime commissioner has pledged to tackle violence against women and girls. Lancashire's police and crime commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, and staff in his office have been re-accredited as a White Ribbon Champions and Ambassadors.
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Prolific shoplifter jailed within one week of being arrested
A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Preston has been jailed. Christopher Leigh was arrested last Thursday by officers and was charged with six counts of theft from a shop and a further charge of theft from a motor vehicle. The
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CCTV footage released after man brandished knife at Co-op store
Officers investigating two robberies at a shop in Blackpool have released CCTV footage of a suspect. The footage shows a man walking into the Co-op store, Warley Road, at 9.40pm on Wednesday, November 20. After entering the shop, he threatened
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Nine businesses fail knife test purchase operation
Nine businesses in East Lancashire will be dealt with by police after failing underage test purchases for knives. Earlier this month Lancashire Police officers were out conducting sales operations as part of Operation Spectre, a national week of
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Shop owner set to lose alcohol licence after police find him drunk
The owner of a town centre shop looks set to lose his licence to sell alcohol after police answered a 999 call at the premises and found him to be 'intoxicated'. The premises licence relating to Sasda 24/7 in Whalley Road, Accrington, is due to
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Doorbell camera catches astonishing moment superhero, 9, stops van rolling away
This 'superhero' nine-year-old stopped his neighbours' new three tonne van from rolling down the street and smashing into parked cars - using just his bare hands. Startling Ring doorbell footage shows Kameron Hunter playing football outside his
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Davina McCall shares first health update after brain operation for tumour
Davina McCall has shared her first health update after having an operation for a brain tumour. Earlier this month, the TV presenter, 57, announced that she would be undergoing brain surgery after she was diagnosed with a “very rare” tumour.
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Blackburn Rovers' fitness boost and silver lining after Portsmouth postponement
Blackburn Rovers benefitted from a few extra days to recover after illness in their camp last week. John Eustace revealed that several first-team players were fighting the cold but would have still been available had Saturday's game with Portsmouth
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Family's focus on taking care of eight-year-old after woman's death in crash
A family have said their focus is on looking after a young girl after her mother was killed in a crash. Himabindu Yadla, 37, leaves behind an eight-year-old daughter after she died in hospital on November 11 following the crash on October 24.
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Man 3D printed parts for handgun in his kitchen
A man has been jailed after using a 3D printer to manufacture a firearm. Jordan Brown, 25, used parts from the printer and other materials to build the handgun which police said was found to be a "viable firearm." It was discovered when officers
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Councillor to write to highways boss over ford safety after man's death
A councillor has said she will be writing to the council's highways boss asking for further measures to be put in place at a ford in the wake of a man's death after his car entered the water during Storm Bert. Cllr Sarah Cockburn-Price, the Conservative
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Meet the Lancashire mum competing in the world's strongest woman contest
A Lancashire mum who started lifting weights to help with post-natal depression is now competing to become the world's strongest woman. Andrea Seed, who works in Lancashire County Council's adult social care team, is flying to America to compete
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Middlesbrough doubts as goalkeeper absent before Blackburn Rovers clash
Michael Carrick was full of praise for stand-in goalkeeper Sol Brynn, who may deputise for a second match against Blackburn Rovers. First-choice Seny Diegn missed Boro's 6-2 win over Oxford United due to illness. He will be assessed before Rovers
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Seven arrests made as police conduct morning warrants in three towns
Seven people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the theft of prescription drugs from pharmacies in East Lancashire. Officers executed search warrants in Blackburn, Nelson and Barnoldswick in the early hours of this morning (November
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Railway line between Lancashire and Cumbria closed due to flooding
Train services between areas in Lancashire and Cumbria will be suspended until Friday due to flooding caused by Storm Bert. The line between Lancaster and Barrow-in-Furness is closed until at least the end of the week (Friday, November 29), with
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Man caught driving while high on cocaine and other drugs 5 times in a month
A man was repeatedly caught driving his mobility vehicle while under the influence of a cocktail of drugs. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Faisel Saghir racked up five sets of offences in a little over a month while driving his Ford Focus.
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Supporters' Trust criticise Blackburn Rovers and submit season ticket proposal
Blackburn Rovers Supporters' Trust, We Are The Rovers, have criticised the club's approach to season tickets and sent proposals for the 2025/26 campaign. Attendances at Ewood Park have dwindled for a long time after a decade outside of the Premier
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Gloomy Monday brightened up after People's Postcode Lottery win
There was joy in the air on a gloomy Monday morning for residents in Blackburn after a win in the People's Postcode Lottery. East Lancashire saw lots of wins last week with players in Accrington, Padiham, and Whalley winning a share of the jackpot
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Busy countryside road closed near village due to crash
A busy countryside road is closed following a crash this morning. Police have warned the A6068 in Higham is closed from Guide Lane to Higham Hall Road due to the crash. Officers have asked drivers to find alternative routes and avoid the area
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New Clitheroe transport site needed for aqueduct scheme workers
A new site is needed near Clitheroe to transport construction workers and organise heavy goods vehicles travelling to the Forest of Bowland for the Haweswater Aqueduct water tunnel scheme. Water firm United Utilities had hoped to use a site owned
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Disused ambulance engulfed in flames overnight
Emergency services were called in the early hours to an incident where a disused ambulance went up in flames in Accrington. In the Church area, residents in Maden Street were woken up by a ‘big bang’ at around 1am on Sunday, November 24. Firefighters
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Portsmouth boss defends Blackburn Rovers after 'unplayable' conditions
Portsmouth boss John Mousinho has revealed why Blackburn Rovers' match was postponed. Referee Farai Hallam conducted a pitch inspection at 11am and despite both bosses wanting the game to go ahead, it was called off. That meant a long trip back
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Finalists in Lancashire Telegraph Best Coffee Shop contest revealed
Lancashire Telegraph readers have been voting for their favourite coffee shops for our contest, and we can now reveal the top 10 shortlist. Nominations have been flying in from readers, who were eager to shine a spotlight on their favourite hotspots
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Blackburn charity issues message after kind £1K donations – but work isn’t over
A Blackburn charity has issued a message of thanks after being flooded with generous donations – but the hard work and fundraising isn’t over yet. Secret Santa is aiming to raise £15,000 as part of its. Christmas appeal. Each year, Secret Santa
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Abandoned home latest to be taken over before it 'brings area down with it'
An abandoned house is set to be taken over before it “brings the area down with it”, the latest of several properties to go into council ownership. The house on London Terrace, Darwen, has been empty since December 2018 and left in a "poor state
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Revised bus timetables for Hyndburn get underway
A new network of local services are set to take to the roads in Accrington and surrounding areas today as part of a bus improvement plan. Earlier this year Lancashire County Council stepped in to support a number of routes in Hyndburn operated
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Businesses and residents left with big clean-up operation in wake of Storm Bert
Residents and businesses across East Lancashire have been left to deal with the aftermath of Storm Bert, which left roads and buildings flooded at the weekend. Heavy rain and snow caused river levels to rise on Saturday (November 23). Weather and
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Radio 4 regular for final Blackburn church recital of 2024
A RADIO 4 regular will take centre stage for the final musical recital of 2024 at a Blackburn church. John Hosking, the Organist in Residence at Blackburn Cathedral, will perform at the town's St Silas Church on Saturday, December 7, from 11am.
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Number of takeaways in Blackburn 'could drop' as declaration resigned
People in Blackburn with Darwen could see a reduction in the number of hot takeaways in the borough, as the council resign a ‘healthy weight declaration’. The council has joined forces with local organisations to re-sign the declaration, with a
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Paralympic gold medallist attends Pendle hospital's Olympic Games
Pendle Community Hospital hosted its third annual therapy-based Olympic Games for stroke patients. The team on Marsden Ward organised a week of activities, including discus and darts, designed to 'strengthen physical abilities, encourage movement
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NHS highlights importance of early lung cancer diagnosis
The NHS is marking Lung Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting the importance of early detection and the prospects of improved treatment and outcomes. Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and is often diagnosed too late for curative treatment
