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Rolex wearing drug dealer jailed for two years after running online cannabis business
A 23-year-old man who lived a flashy lifestyle thanks to his online cannabis business has been jailed. Sam Brooks, of Buchanan Street, Blackpool was jailed for two years following a British Transport Police County Lines taskforce investigation.
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I saved £800 on groceries and more using Newsquest’s Rewards calculator - tried it?
If you can’t resist a bargain or love to find discount codes online, did you know with a Newsquest Rewards membership you can save hundreds every year? I recently used the Newsquest Rewards savings calculator and discovered I can save around £800
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Half of East Lancs MPs back assisted dying bill as latest Commons vote passes
Undecided East Lancashire MPs Jonathan Hinder and Andy MacNae joined their Burnley Labour colleague Oliver Ryan in voting to support the assisted dying bill at Westminster today. Blackburn Independent Adnan Hussain, Hyndburn's Sarah Smith and her
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Ex-Burnley man Sordell 'in line' for FA Cup call five years on from retirement
Former Burnley forward Marvin Sordell could get the chance to become an unlikely FA Cup hero for Kettering Town this weekend. Five years after announcing his retirement from the professional game, Sordell decided to pick up his boots again in the
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Pictures released after man in 50s 'assaulted and had coat and phone stolen'
Police have released images of people they want to speak to after reports of an alleged robbery and assault in Bacup. Officers were called in the early hours of the morning, on September 8, to reports of a robbery on Market Street. It was reported
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Tories call for Labour council tax cap pledge for borough
A Tory call to keep any rise in the borough's council tax at inflation or lower for 2025/26 will be debated by Blackburn with Darwen councillors on Thursday evening. The authority's Conservative group have tabled a motion on the issue to its annual
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Blackburn's best bargains this Black Friday
Black Friday is finally here, and stores have stumped up some spectacular discounts in Blackburn, as the day offers a great opportunity to bag a bargain before Christmas. Whilst the discounts have got underway today, November 29, bargains are available
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'We know' - Leeds United boss makes Blackburn Rovers 'top-six' admission
Daniel Farke believes Blackburn Rovers have shown that they are contenders for the play-offs this season. Leeds United travel to Ewood Park this weekend in another tough test for Rovers. But they passed their midweek examination with flying colours
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Pooch pampering parlour plan for garage at family home approved
The garage in a three-bedroomed Blackburn house is to be converted into a dog grooming parlour. Householder Tara Finn has been given the go-ahead to turn the annexe in Thistle Trail, Livesey, into a space for pooch pampering. Blackburn with
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Blackburn Rovers reveal Burnley's away ticket allocation for East Lancs derby
Blackburn Rovers have confirmed Burnley will receive an allocation of 4,063 tickets in the Darwen End at Ewood Park. The Clarets visit Ewood Park on January 4 (12:30pm) for the second instalment of this season's East Lancs derby. Rovers earned
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John Eustace's flowers as unseen Blackburn Rovers work pays dividends
As I jumped out of bed last Saturday morning, curiously checked the weather forecast in Blackburn, and then battled Storm Bert for the first hour of my journey, I was met with those ominous words - “Pitch inspection at 11am”. Alas, it wasn’t meant
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Town ‘strikes gold’ as Spandau Ballet star a hit at Christmas lights switch-on
Martin Kemp, best known as a Spandau Ballet band member, wowed the crowds in Accrington at the town's Christmas lights switch-on. An estimated 12,000 people turned out to watch his ‘Back to the Eighties Show' at the Christmas lights switch on.
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Lancashire Wildlife Trust's new campaign to protect red squirrels
A new fundraising campaign has been launched to protect red squirrels in Lancashire. Lancashire Wildlife Trust is urging people to support its biggest-ever fundraiser to help the native species which has seen population numbers plummet. The
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Blackburn Rovers discover new date for postponed Portsmouth fixture
Blackburn Rovers' postponed Championship fixture against Portsmouth has been re-arranged for January 15. The match at Ewood Park was due to be played last Saturday but was called off due to a waterlogged pitch. Many Pompey fans had already begun
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Man in 90s taken to hospital with facial injuries after being hit by car
A man, in his 90s, has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Barnoldswick. Police were called to Kelbrook Road at 8.45am on Thursday, November 28. They said a Hyundai i30 had hit a pedestrian in the carriageway. He suffered
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Officers to patrol streets after video shows kids throwing items in front of cars
Children have been caught on camera throwing items in front of moving cars in Burnley, according to police. Officers have been made aware of a video circulating online from the Coal Clough Lane area of Burnley. It shows youths throwing items in
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Leeds United promotion verdict amid Blackburn Rovers 'belief' rallying call
John Eustace believes Leeds United will be automatically promoted from the Championship but insists Blackburn Rovers can beat the league leaders. The Whites are the favourites to win the division after narrowly missing out on an instant return
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Lancashire teacher wins 'Oscars of Education'
A teacher at a Lancashire school has been crowned as the 'Unsung Hero' in the 2024 Pearson National Teaching Awards. Greg Smalley, from Aurora Brambles East School in Leyland, was announced as the Gold Winner on BBC's The One Show. Mr Smalley
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Bus diverted after crash causes travel issues in this town
A bus has been diverted after a crash in Waterfoot this morning (November 29). Police received reports of a crash on Booth Road at around 6.45am. Officer say no one has been injured and the crash involved one vehicle. Bus company Rosso
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Why road was closed in this East Lancs town last night
A road was closed in Clitheroe last night (November 28). Police said they were called to Pimlico Road at around 8pm. They announced the road was closed, at the end section where it meets Pimlico Link Road, after a crash. This is after report
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Pub which shut in March set for major renovation
An East Lancashire brewery has seen its application for an extension at a pub which closed in March given the go ahead. The Hare and Hounds Inn, in Skipton Old Road, Foulridge, is to get a new entrance lobby at the rear of the pub, an extension
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Man stole headphones and booze after alcoholism 'slip'
A MAN blamed a lapse into shoplifting on a “blip” in his battle against alcoholism. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Frederick Sagar had been out of trouble for two years before the offences in June and there had been no repetition since.
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Man accused of knife threats and sending threatening messages to face trial
A man accused of threatening people with a knife and sending threatening messages will stand trial after denying the offences. Isaiah Weekes, 20, appeared at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday (November 26). He entered not guilty pleas to two counts
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Step inside town centre’s own ‘wonderland’ at Mad Hatters
A Blackburn town centre tea room has been praised for serving up some delicious delicacies drinks and savouries. Mad Hatters Cupcakes and Tea Room opened seven years ago opposite the library and has been managed by Natalie Hartley since September
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Festive season lineup at historic estate includes Christmas tour
Hoghton Tower is set to host a festive lineup of events, including a Christmas gift market and a historic guided tour. The historic estate is inviting locals to celebrate the festive season with various experiences. A Christmas gift market
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Winner of Christmas raffle spends £5,000 prize on trip of a lifetime
An 84-year-old grandmother spent her £5,000 raffle winnings on a luxury trip to Australia. Joan Sagar, from Burnley, won the Derian House Christmas raffle last year and used her winnings to visit her son and grandchildren, a journey she never believed
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Cult comedy psychic bringing 'biggest and best show ever' to Lancashire
Comedy psychic Clinton Baptiste has announced a new 2026 tour which will be visiting Lancashire as he helps the audience contact 'the other side'. Phil McIntyre Entertainments has revealed the 'much-loved clairvoyant comedian' will take to the
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Care home with untrained staff and out of date food put in special measures
An Accrington care home has been placed in special measures after inspectors found safety issues and poor management. Moorhead Rest Home in Whalley Road has been rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has been issued three warning
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Borough remembers the contributions of businessman and inter-faith worker
A businessman and a community worker who had a lasting impact on Blackburn have been remembered. As part of Islamophobia Awareness Month, Blackburn with Darwen Council said it wanted to highlight the contributions of Muslims within the community
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Just one in 10 people in Blackburn happy with state of borough's roads
Satisfaction with roads across Blackburn with Darwen has fallen to just 10 per cent in a recent survey. The research, conducted by the National Highways and Transport Network, which surveyed more than 71,000 people nationally in the early part
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Truckloads of rubbish removed from street corner by housing provider
Mountains of rubbish were removed from a Blackburn street corner this week by housing provider. The rubbish bags had piled up on Dickinson Close in the Galligreaves area. One resident said the rubbish was causing 'health issues and there had been
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East Lancs town to get four new 'designer dwellings'
Darwen is to get four new bespoke 'designer' self-build homes. Three of them will be on a patch of land at The Clough in the town. Mr B Quinn has been granted planning permission with 24 conditions for the development which will see prospective
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MP appeals for donations in drive to end violence to females
Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith, Labour is using her Accrington town centre constituency office as a collection centre for the nearby Lancashire Women charity. The initiative is part of the White Ribbon Charity’s 16 Days of Action, a global campaign that
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East Lancs MP urges schools to sign up to breakfast club launch
New Labour MP Andy MacNae is urging schools in his Rossendale and Darwen constituency to sign up for the government's rollout of free breakfast clubs. Applications have now opened for schools to join an ‘early adopter’ scheme due to start in the
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Tucking in to a school dinners - does this photo bring back memories?
This lovely photo will bring back a few memories for anyone who had school dinners back in the day. School dinner at St Gabriel's Infants, Blackburn 1990 (Picture: Newsquest)This particular photo was taken at St Gabriel’s Infant School in Blackburn
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Man threatened to kill partner's family if she left him, court hears
A man threatened to kill his partner's family if she continued to try to end their relationship, a court heard. Aaron Roberts, 40, had been in a formal relationship with the woman for around a year, though Preston Crown Court said they had known
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Man who denies stealing minibus to face trial next year
A man will face a trial next summer after denying stealing a minibus. Lee Ewart, 39, is alleged to have stolen the vehicle in Accrington in March. Ewart, of Wykelea Close, Bradford, entered not guilty pleas to theft of a motor vehicle and handling
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Blackburn Rovers don't fear P word and key to defensive success
Dom Hyam insists Blackburn Rovers should not be afraid of targeting the play-off places after his first goal of the season saw them beat Middlesbrough. It was a statement victory from John Eustace's side as they restricted Boro to very few clear-cut
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School partners with seven business to inspire pupils' futures
A Blackburn primary school has announced partnerships with seven local businesses aimed at broadening its pupils’ horizons about future careers. St Francis CE School has partnered with Pendle Doors, Fruity Llama, Forbes Solicitors, Eric Wright,
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Parker calls for 'relentless' approach as Clarets aim to keep building
Scott Parker says his Burnley side must be “relentless” as they aim to keep improving and climbing up the Championship table. The Clarets have racked up three successive wins and are up to third place, only a couple of points behind Leeds and Sheffield
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'Stunning' Lancashire home among Rightmove's most viewed for 2024
A property in Lancashire is among the most viewed homes on Rightmove this year. The property website has shared its most viewed homes which include a house that once belonged to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, a Victorian townhouse in Glasgow
