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Huge haul of counterfeit tobacco products seized from shops
Officers have seized illicit tobacco products valued at just over £16,000 from two shops in Blackpool. Officers from Blackpool’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and Blackpool Council's Trading Standards Service carried out visits to premises on Bond
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He's back! The Darwen Grinch spotted again in the town
The elusive Darwen Grinch has been spotted roaming around town for the first time this year. The Grinch, whose real identity is shrouded in mystery, takes to the streets of Darwen each Christmas and has been spotted at several landmarks in previous
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Tributes paid to man who died following incident at social club
Police are appealing for information after a man died at a social club in Rossendale over the weekend. Emergency teams were called to Waterfoot Social Club in Ashworth Street, at 11.51pm on Saturday, November 23. Simon Clayton, 58, from Accrington
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Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme wins prestigious award
The Newsquest Young Reporter Scheme has won the Best Educational Journalism Programme Award for 2024. This prestigious accolade recognises the exceptional efforts and dedication of the staff, led by Diana Jarvis, who have driven the scheme forward
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East Lancs film trainees get a taste of Henry VIII's TV court
A team of trainees from Blackburn's Futures in Film Academy have joined the production team behind the critically acclaimed 'Wolf Hall: The Mirror and The Light' TV drama. The historical BBC series now showing on Sunday nights is based on the novels
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Roadworks on busy route causing long delays at rush hour
Roadworks on one of the busiest roads into and out of Blackburn could be coming to an end. The three-way traffic lights at the junction with Bank Top, Redlam and Garden Street have caused long queues at rush hour. Motorist have been forced
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Support group urges anyone affected by bereavement to get in touch
A Blackburn with Darwen support group is inviting people affected by suicide to get in touch. ‘Speak their Name’ was set up in June 2023 and meet fortnightly at the Café Impresso. Sessions are informal with a free brew and a space to meet others
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Woman sentenced over crash that killed Manchester Arena bombing hero
A court heard a Lancashire woman was driving on the wrong side of a rural road to overtake cyclists when she caused the death of an Accrington biker described as a hero of the Manchester Arena bombing. Jacqueline Higson’s Vauxhall Corsa collided
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Driver reached speeds 'in excess of 100mph' in chase with police
Two people have been arrested following a 100mph chase with police in Nelson. Lancashire Police's Specialist Ops team said the cloned Ford Fiesta ST was see by officers from the road crime team. The occupants of the car failed to stop for police
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Free festive parking for shoppers in two rural towns
Free festive parking for shoppers is on offer at four Ribble Valley Council car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge on Saturdays in the run-up to Christmas. The parking is available from 9.30am at the Lowergate, Market and Railway View (council offices
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Packed public meeting vows to fight Issa Bros proposed cemetery
More than 200 local residents packed a public meeting called to oppose a controversial new cemetery between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn proposed by the charitable arm of the billionaire Issa brothers' business empire. They gathered at the Stanhill
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Council warns of 'large funeral' taking place at Pleasington Cemetery
The council has warned that a "large funeral" is taking place at Pleasington Cemetery and Crematorium today (November 26). Blackburn with Darwen Council's cemeteries and crematorium team said the funeral is expected to take place around 4.30pm.
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County council assisting in clean-up following Storm Bert
Lancashire County Council are continuing to respond to flooding issues caused by Storm Bert over the weekend. East Lancashire was battered with wind, rain and flooding, particularly on Saturday (November 23). Though the weather has since calmed
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More People's Postcode Lottery joy for East Lancs with second successive win
East Lancashire is experiencing People's Postcode Lottery joy for the second day in a row today (November 26). After a win in Blackburn yesterday (Monday), players in Barnoldswick can now celebrate too after a winning postcode was selected for
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Driver in hospital after car flips and ends up in field
A driver was taken to hospital after their car flipped and ended up in a field. The crash happened yesterday afternoon just after 3pm near the junction of Burnley Road East and Bacup Road, between Burnley and Water. The driver was taken to
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Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
The NSPCC is urging children to speak to its Childline service with any concerns this Christmas following a surge in contacts to the charity about children experiencing domestic abuse. Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns
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Fire service spends two hours tackling garage blaze in this town
Fire crews spent two hours tackling a blaze at a garage yesterday evening (November 25). Four fire engines from Barnoldswick, Nelson and Colne were called to the scene in Skipton Road, Earby, at 4.45pm. The incident involved a domestic garage
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Village green tree posing danger to community to be chopped down
An imposing village green tree is set to be felled after a survey found its condition presented an unacceptable risk to nearby properties. The mature sycamore tree, standing more than 18 metres tall and with a crown spread of 12 metres, is located
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Woman warned next stop is prison after being caught driving while banned
A woman who was caught behind the wheel two months after she had been disqualified from driving was blasted for showing 'total disregard' to the law. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard between the ban and the latest conviction Aarifa Vanjaria had
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The community centred café which is a "home from home" for customers
A café with the community at the heart of everything it does is one of our finalists in the Lancashire Telegraph's Best Coffee Shops competition. Cappuccino @ The Hub Buckshaw, in Buckshaw Village, has built its business around helping everyone
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Drug dealers, arsonists, and bungling burglars - jailed in East Lancs last week
Last week saw six East Lancashire criminals put behind bars for offences ranging from burglary to arson. The longest sentence saw a Nelson man part of a cocaine conspiracy across the North West put away for 16 years. Here, we bring you a round-up
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More than 200 diseased Ash trees to be felled in rural borough
Work has started on a £35,000 scheme to remove more than 200 trees stricken by ash dieback in the Ribble Valley. The diseased trees will be felled at the Crosshill and Salthill Quarry nature reserves in Clitheroe, and the Whalley Moor Community
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Bid to keep gym in town centre conservation area's old taxi office
A backdated planning application has been submitted to regularise the use of a former taxi booking office in Blackburn's Cathedral Quarter Conservation area as a gym. Owner Hamzah Ahmed has been using the premises at the rear of a property in Darwen
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Full programme of Hyndburn Christmas lights switch on events revealed
An East Lancashire council has revealed full details of the Christmas lights switch ons across its towns and villages. The Hyndburn borough festivities include a new event in Fern Gore. All are free to attend, and everyone is welcome to join
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Accrington students prepare for a career in policing with chief inspector interview
Students at Accrington High School learned first-hand about a career in policing following an afternoon with the force's Chief Inspector. Children in year 11 at St Christopher’s CE High School were visited by Claire Pearson alongside 17 other business
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Imran Hakim and Victoria Price inspire business leaders at Youth Zone event
Business leaders from across the borough were invited to a special event hosted by Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone (B&DYZ), featuring Imran Hakim and Victoria Price. The networking event at the Stanley House Hotel & Spa in Mellor saw managing
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Church hosts festive carol event to launch new community project
A church is launching a new community project in Blackburn. Love Blackburn West, led by Feniscowles Methodist Church, is set to focus on strengthening community ties in Feniscowles and nearby areas. The initiative is rooted in Christian values
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Blackburn Rovers' unsung hero is proving doubters wrong
Aynsley Pears will return to Middlesbrough in the best form of his Blackburn Rovers career on Wednesday night. Pears has not had a straightforward journey to the Blackburn number one shirt. But his performances this season have gone some way to
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£77m wastewater treatment works nears completion
A £77 million wastewater treatment works, which will increase capacity for East Lancashire by 27 per cent, is nearing completion. The project which began in 2021, will enable the facility to meet the growing demand for Burnley and surrounding towns
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The 16-year-old DJ taking the East Lancs dance scene by storm
One of the UK’s youngest multi-genre DJs, whose passion for music inspired her dad to join her on stage, is to host her first-ever event. Grace Slater, a student at Burnley High School, was taught to DJ by her dad, who built a successful career
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One new face on list of most wanted men in East Lancashire this week
There is one new face on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men 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
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"If it seems too good to be true, it usually is" - Police launch county lines action
Lancashire Police has said “if something seems too good to be true, it usually is” as efforts to crack down on child exploitation by criminals begin. Police services across the North West have launched the Eyes Open campaign which aims to raise
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Trekkers raise more than £166,000 for hospice on 'incredible' journey
A group of 36 trekkers raised more than £166,000 for St John's Hospice by completing the India Dalai Lama Trek. The team started their journey through the Himalayas to support the Lancaster hospice that has provided care and compassion to their
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Building director fined for buildings "appalling and unhygienic living conditions"
A Colne landlord has been fined after Pendle Council uncovered “appalling and unhygienic living conditions” at a house of multiple occupancy. Quality Homes NW Limited director Mark Hogg was sentenced at Preston Magistrates' Court on November 13
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Album by East Lancs singer's band hailed one of best of the year by Radio 6 music
A four-piece indie band, whose lead singer hails from Colne, has been shortlisted in BBC Radio 6 Music’s Album of the Year. English Teacher, who shot to fame this year culminating in a Mercury Prize for their debut album This Could Be Texas, have
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Residents 'disgusted' as people knock on doors looking for 'brothel'
Residents in Rishton are becoming increasingly frustrated as people are knocking on the wrong doors when searching for a supposed local brothel. The location of the alleged venue is said to be in Hermitage Street and residents a few doors down
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Town centre Gospel Hall to shop and flat gets planning blessing
Proposals to convert a former Blackburn missionary church into a new shop and flat have been approved at the second attempt. In January the scheme for the three-storey Gospel Hall in Victoria Street, Shear Brow, was rejected by planners over fears
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International project to visit Lancashire schools to tackle underage drinking
A global alcohol education programme is set to visit East Lancashire schools. 'Smashed' is an international educational theatre production by Collingwood Learning, supported by Diageo, which aims to educate students about the dangers of underage
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Pilot scheme aims to help people in this town get back into work
A new pilot scheme is set to launch in Burnley and it will help people, with health conditions, get back into work. Burnley Council is partnering with Calico Enterprise to deliver a new pilot programme aimed at encouraging people back into work
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Dog owner drawing up 'bucket list' for Jamie who has months to live
A dog owner says he wants his pet who has a heart condition to have the ‘time of life’ before he dies. Ben Jones who lives in Nelson bought Jamie six years ago and recently discovered that the German Shepherd only had six months left to live.
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Rachel Leskovac returns to stage for Royal Exchange festive special
Emotions are running high for Rachel Leskovac who is starring in the musical Spend Spend Spend which is at Manchester’s Royal Exchange. “It’s so emotional being part of this production again,” said Rachel. “I’ve cried happy tears every day. It
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How flash was the bar at Audley Working Men's Club?
Now that’s what you call a bar! Audley WMC, Blackburn (Picture: Newsquest)This photo was taken to show what members of Audley WMC could expect after the Blackburn club underwent a major makeover. Sadly the photo is undated but it screams the
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Dutch footy fans travelled 350 miles for Rovers game - only for it to be called off
A group of Dutch football fans are gutted after their hopes of watching Blackburn Rovers were left in tatters following Storm Bert wreaking havoc at the weekend. Gerben Van Es and his three friends, Andre, Danny, and Peter, travelled 350 miles
