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8 simple changes to cut £3,000 off your household bills this Christmas
Eight simple changes to your monthly spending could save you up to £3,000 a year, research has shown. Cost-of-living experts have come up with some simple financial steps that could slash household bills by around £2,827 -a-year. Analysis by
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Millions receiving benefits and pensions to receive cost of living boost this week
Millions of pensioners, as well as those in receipt of benefits including Carer's Allowance and PIP, will receive a bonus cash payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this week. As millions of Britons prepare for the festive season
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These are the five mistakes putting your smartphone security at risk
With more and more of our lives being stored on smartphones, ensuring we have good security is essential. There are a number of bad habits that can make our phones less secure, putting our personal information and privacy at risk. If you want
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Shoppers 'fuming’ as Celebrations advent calendar has ‘ruined Christmas’
What advent calendar did you choose this year? Whether it was Cadbury, Kinder Bueno or Lindt, supermarkets have had so many to choose from. But shoppers who have been eagerly waiting to open the doors on their Celebrations advent calendar throughout
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'Shouldn't go unnoticed' - Why Tronstad is 'integral' for Rovers
Sondre Tronstad is an “integral” part of the Rovers squad, according to team-mate Callum Brittain. The Norwegian has had a strong start to the campaign alongside skipper Lewis Travis in the middle of the pitch. Tronstad carried out some important
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Lancs man arrested in Greece after 16-month search in Ormskirk murder investigation
A man wanted in connection with a murder investigation in Lancashire has been arrested in Greece. Police have been hunting for Thomas Dures, 21, for the past 16 months after Matthew Daulby was stabbed to death in Ormskirk, in July 2023. Authorities
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‘Gridlock Blackburn’: Drivers bemoan roadworks around town centre
There were long delays for drivers at rush hour today as people tried to navigate their way through roadworks around Blackburn. Multiple roadworks on some of the main routes through the town were causing tailbacks for motorists. Roadworks are
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Dolan happy to be 'underdogs' as Rovers look to keep building
Tyrhys Dolan says Rovers’ big week was a “confidence booster” for the squad – and is hungry to keep moving forwards. John Eustace’s men were the underdogs against Middlesbrough and Leeds but went on to take maximum points without conceding.
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Lancashire choirs battle it out to be crowned county's best singers
Top choirs from across Lancashire, including two from East Lancs, have taken to the stage to compete for the title of being the county's best in 2024. The final, which took place on Thursday, November 28, at Lancaster University's Great Hall, saw
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Mouldy homes fight launch by council bosses
A new campaign has been launched by town hall chiefs in a bid to ensure damp or mould is tackled in an East Lancs borough. Council bosses in Blackburn with Darwen have teamed up with partners to help victims know where they can get support.
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Huge Lancashire logistics hub fit-out programme completed
A major fit-out programme at a new 544,000 sq ft logistics hub has been completed. Caddick Construction announced completion of the fit-out at Victorian Plumbing's site - which also marks completion of the "first phase" of Farington Park. The
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Two East Lancs chefs through first stage of Masterchef semi-finals
Two talented East Lancashire chefs have made it through the first stage of semi-finals week on MasterChef UK: The Professionals. The past five weeks have seen the chefs whittled down to the best eight who are battling it out for a spot in finals
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Leeds boss Farke accuses Rovers player of time wasting antics
Leeds boss Daniel Farke has claimed that Rovers were looking to “break the rhythm” during the second half of his side’s defeat at Ewood Park. The Yorkshire outfit missed a chance to return to the top of the Championship table after Todd Cantwell
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'Eiffel Tower v Blackpool Tower' swipe as Ribble Valley employment site plan rejected
A business units plan for a Longridge farm site has been rejected by Ribble Valley councillors, who heard they had gone from being offered ‘an Eiffel Tower to a Blackpool Tower’ instead. Councillors feared the plan for Higher College Farm on Lower
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Lancs man charged and eight arrested over 'tragedy chants' at Anfield
A man from Lancashire has been charged and eight others arrested, including a man from Prestwich, over alleged tragedy chanting at a recent Liverpool FC match. Kian Holt, 19, has been charged on suspicion of the offence following the Premier League
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All lanes reopened on M65 following crash between Darwen and Blackburn
All lanes on the M65 near Blackburn and Darwen have reopened following a crash overnight. Police had shut two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound between junctions 4 (Darwen) and 5 (Guide) after the incident which involved one vehicle. Work
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East Lancs news anchor among honorary fellows at UCLan graduations
A news presenter raised in East Lancashire and the county’s High Sheriff are among those receiving honorary fellowships this month. The University of Central Lancashire is awarding the fellowships as part of its winter graduation ceremonies.
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Almost 700 new jobs up for grabs at BAE Systems in Lancashire next year
Almost 700 apprentice and graduate roles are being offered across Lancashire in BAE Systems’ latest recruitment drive. The weapons manufacturer has announced a fresh £230 million investment in education and skills for 2025 with 2,400 new roles
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Gardening firm's plans for new storage warehouse get go ahead
Plans from a gardening supplier to add another warehouse at an industrial site have been given the green light. The successful application means Premier Polytunnels, which manufactures greenhouse-like structures to extend the growing season for
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24 shops sold knives sold to under 18s during undercover operation
Teenagers were illegally sold knives by more than one in three shops following an undercover operation. The volunteers, aged between 13 and 16, took part in a joint undercover knife test purchasing operation by Lancashire Trading Standards and
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Schoolgirl's appeal sees her produce 100 Christmas presents for families
A Darwen schoolgirl's efforts to fundraise enough money to produce 100 Christmas presents for vulnerable families has been praised. Ana Bhegani who attends Sudell Primary School is the youngest volunteer at Darwen Community Helpers (DCH).
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Round Table reveals Santa sleigh routes for 2024
A much-loved festive tradition returns to the streets of Blackburn tonight. Blackburn Round Table has revealed the route for their annual Santa's sleigh tour. An official said: "Santa and his sleigh will travel along various streets while helpers
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Fresh bus routes to serve 'forgotten' areas in Blackburn
Three bus services are being introduced for Blackburn - for areas which have previously lost local routes. Under Blackburn with Darwen Council's £5.5 million Bus Service Improvement Plan the 'M' services are being brought in this month. Borough
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Blackburn coffee shop ‘overwhelmed and excited’ after contest nomination
The owner of a coffee shop in Blackburn said he is “overwhelmed and excited” to be nominated as one of Lancashire's best coffee shops. Cafe Blanć, in King William Street, is in the running for Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Coffee Shop competition
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Pupils and staff celebrate Primary School of the Year award
Pupils and staff from a Blackburn school have been celebrating being honoured by Active Lancashire. Audley Junior School were named Active Lancashire Primary School of the Year beating ten other schools from the county. The award was presented
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Lancashire NHS reveals proposed sites for two new hospitals
The NHS has announced the proposed sites for two new hospitals in Lancashire. These hospitals are set to replace Royal Preston Hospital and Royal Lancaster Infirmary. The new facilities will be part of the New Hospital Programme, a nationwide
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Landlord fined for allowing asylum seeker to live at danger property
A landlord prosecuted for housing an asylum seeker in a dangerous property has been fined. The house in Beaufort Street, Nelson, was deemed unsafe for occupation in 2022 because of unsafe electrics, no heating or hot water, cracked and broken windows
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Woman caught with £2,500 worth of cocaine and ketamine avoids jail
A Burnley woman has been spared prison after a spree of drug dealing offences two years ago. Francesca Wallace, of The Spinney, Burnley, appeared before Preston Crown Court having been pulled over by police on May 14, 2022, carrying £2,500 worth
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Eustace has 'put belief in me', says Dolan after Leeds heroics
Tyrhys Dolan says John Eustace has given him the “freedom” to shine at Rovers – and hopes to keep repaying the head coach’s faith. The winger played a key role in the win against Leeds and his tricky dribbling earned the penalty which Todd Cantwell
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'It was an unbelievable surprise:' Teacher shocked at winning national award
A Darwen school is celebrating after one of their teachers won the Unsung Hero category in the Pearson National Teaching Awards. Greg Smalley from Aurora Woodlands School also featured on The One Show last Thursday night, something he described
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Primary school students treated to a visit from record-breaking Wigan Warriors side
Children at a Rossendale Primary School were treated to an afternoon of rugby league action, with a visit from Super League champions Wigan Warriors. Showing off their new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA), children at Balladen Community Primary School
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Talented cricketer died after tragic collision in dark alleyway
A cricketer who “was a true gentleman who lit up a room with his wit and personality” died after suffocating when a car drove over him in a dark alleyway. Jake Neary, 31, died following the collision in Rawtenstall on July 26 after a night out
