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Victim Peter Westwell and driver Neil Pemberton

Blind OAP who should have quit driving NINE years ago mowed down grandfather

Video & Pictures

The Bar Ibiza on Mincing Lane has been completely transformed by these wondrous decorations (Image: Nq)

Video & Pictures VIDEO: Step inside the pub with the 'best Christmas decorations in Blackburn'

Issa brothers are to sell all 218 of the KFC franchises

Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers sell all 218 KFC franchises to repay debts

King William Street, Blackburn

Two East Lancs town centres getting share of £7m to tackle struggling high streets

Pemberton, left, and Peter Westwell

Daughter's impassioned statement after dad killed in ironic twist of tragic fate

Khalil and Shah

Drug dealers caught after cannabis smell led police to £13,000 worth of class A drugs

A Blackburn man says he only wanted to know the name of the manager so he could complain.

Shopper 'threatened with book shop banning order' after argument

Thomas Scott, Marley Hollings and Kyle Smith have been sentenced after a vicious attack on a train

Man bit off half of victim’s ear and spat it out in ‘sickening’ attack

Sex offender failed to register new address with the police

Police making an arrest

More than 1,000 suspects arrested and 649 jail years handed down to criminals

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The traffic management system was in place on King Street

Misery for drivers due to delays close to town’s busiest junction

Shoppers have spoken out over products packaged in Israel, whilst takeways and restaurants are now stocking only Irn Bru and other soft drinks

Businesses and shoppers boycotting products with links to Israel

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Councillor Sylvia Liddle, cllr Phil Riley at the opening of The Ribblesdale Tap

Excitement as brewery's tap room opens its doors in 'cultural quarter'

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Preston Crown Court

Teenager stabbed man in liver with ‘Rambo’ knife leaving him in induced coma

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A man begging in Blackburn town centre

Town centre anti-social behaviour crackdown to be renewed

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This blue Volkswagen Polo was stopped near Poutlon

Drink driver who was almost twice the legal limit is arrested

Plans have been approved to turn this barn into an annexe

Farmer's plans to convert disused barn into annexe approved by council

The roundabout from which the Lancashire Central development will be accessed (image: Google). Inset, Ikea

Decision looms for retail and restaurant development at axed IKEA site

Mobile speed camera

All the mobile speed camera locations across Lancashire in December

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Rovers latest

'He can go all the way' - Szmodics on Wharton potential

Jon Dahl Tomasson hit with touchline ban ahead of Leeds clash

Blackburn Rovers close to agreeing new contract with another in the pipeline

Blackburn Rovers' January transfer window wishlist, Tomasson claim and Venky's

Blackburn Rovers injury list and expected return dates as issues mount

Arte et Labore podcast on Blackburn Rovers defeat, injuries and January

News

Members of Church and Oswaldtwistle Rotary will be taking their Santa Sleigh around the towns this December

Rotary Club rolls out Santa and his sleigh for 2023 - where to see them

Martin Furber pens a weekly wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph

MARTIN FURBER: Putting off pain might not pay off

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Joshua Hughes died after being punched outside a nightclub in Lancaster

Bouncer found not guilty of killing man he punched outside nightclub

CCTV image released after report of indecent exposure inside Asda store

CCTV image released after report of person 'flashing' inside Asda store

Some of the vapes sold

Stark warning as 10 stores fail test purchase by selling e-cigs to 15-year-old

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Police making an arrest

Police launch protocol to help visually impaired people identify officers

The Salvation Army's Christmas present appeal

Salvation Army plea for new toys to help struggling families this Christmas

AJ Odudu is to receive UCLan honorary award

Blackburn Big Brother host AJ Odudu to be honoured by university

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Pro-Palestine demonstrators gathered in Blackburn town centre to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Pro-Palestine demonstrators return to steps of town hall

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Mock up of crime stats on a departure board

Zimmer frame thrown on tracks one of eight attacks on trains last year

Further Clough Head, Nelson PIC: Pendle Council

Plans for 129 homes and details of proposed business park to be debated

Bramley Meade, Whalley, 1951

LOOKING BACK Thousands of babies were born at Bramley Meade - were you one of them?

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The fire service was called to Rook Street in Barnoldswick today

Two fire engines called to house fire that took more than an hour to put out

One of the temporary Accrington town square market cabins

Traders decanted from market hall to get three months rent free

Hand held community speed watch camera near a school

Child rebuke over speeding more effective than fine says police boss

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to consumers over fake branded Prime and Wonka chocolate bars

Warning over fake Prime and Wonka chocolate bars

BNI Kudos celebrate £2.5m

Networking group celebrates second consecutive £2.5million success

Ra'ees Suleman, owner of Londis and Esso

Family-owned business reopens former Essar site after dad’s death

Christmas gifts

Lancashire businesses offer huge prizes in the festive countdown

An ATM was stolen from Padiham in 2019, while a Spar was destroyed in Clitheroe in 2018 during a cash machine robbery

Armed police cars to accompany security vehicles in crackdown on ATM robberies

Believe it or not, your dog could be rolling in mud because of this adorable reason

3 reasons your dog loves to roll in the mud when outdoors (one is adorable)

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the UK's rarest and most valuable coins according to The Royal Mint

Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 - how to spot

Dawn French forgot her solo in the beloved Christmas classic

WATCH: Dawn French forgets 'you scumbag you maggot' in The Pogues rendition

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has issued a warning to consumers over fake branded Prime and Wonka chocolate bars

Warning over fake Prime and Wonka chocolate bars

Sport

Adam Wharton has become a key figure for Rovers

'He can go all the way' - Szmodics on Wharton potential

Rovers boss Jon Dahl Tomasson

Jon Dahl Tomasson hit with touchline ban ahead of Leeds clash

Exclusive

Blackburn Rovers' Director of Football, Gregg Broughton.

Exclusive Blackburn Rovers close to agreeing new contract with another in the pipeline

Burnley players applaud the fans after the final whistle

'Decided in moments' - Kompany's verdict on Wolves defeat

Blackburn Rovers head coach, Jon Dahl Tomasson.

Blackburn Rovers' January transfer window wishlist, Tomasson claim and Venky's

Arnor Sigurdsson missed the match against Sheffield Wednesday with a groin injury.

Blackburn Rovers injury list and expected return dates as issues mount

Arte Labore is a Blackburn Rovers podcast by The Lancashire Telegraph.

Arte et Labore podcast on Blackburn Rovers defeat, injuries and January

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National Sport

Tottenham have been without Cristian Romero (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Ange Postecoglou has not had discipline talk with Cristian Romero after red card

Danni Wyatt starred on her 150th T20 international appearance (Simon Marper/PA)

Danni Wyatt stars on 150th T20I appearance as England begin India tour with win

Leah Williamson suffered an ACL injury earlier this year (Simon Marper/PA)

UEFA to investigate ACL injuries in women’s football

Kevin Sinfield will finish his gruelling schedule in London on Thursday (Adam Davy/PA)

Kevin Sinfield enjoys sunshine and blue skies in Brighton as challenge continues

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers believes the change to golf ball testing will have a “minimal” impact on recreational players (Jane Barlow/PA)

R&A boss says rule change to reduce golf ball distance is ‘proportionate’

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Health

Martin Furber pens a weekly wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph

MARTIN FURBER: Putting off pain might not pay off

Denise Gee, Demi Houghton, and Rebecca Bartle at the Give a Gift Christmas tree in Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

How to 'give a gift' to patients spending Christmas in hospital

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National News

Fraud investigators have launched an investigation into a company suspected of supplying fake aircraft parts used by airlines across the world (Alamy/PA)

Arrest over alleged fake plane parts scam

Veteran TV executive Dr Samir Shah is the Government’s preferred candidate to become BBC chairman (DCMS/PA)

TV executive Samir Shah is Government’s choice for next BBC chairman

Former health secretary Matt Hancock after he gave evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry earlier in December (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Johnson defends decision to resist calls to sack Hancock

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Jonathan Barton faced eight charges involving eight women at Dumbarton Sheriff Court (John Linton/PA)

Ballet teacher acquitted of sexual assaults on teenage pupils

District Judge Kate Thomas outside the Royal Courts of Justice in central London, where she has taken legal action against the Judicial Appointments Commission (Yui Mok/PA)

Judge loses High Court fight after failing to get promotion

Women and equalities minister Kemi Badenoch said those places removed from the list do not have ‘similarly rigorous’ systems as the UK (Victoria Jones/PA)

Parts of Australia and US removed from UK gender recognition certificate list

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HM Inspector of Constabulary in Scotland highlighted concern among officers about a lack of reporting regarding misconduct (PA)

‘Unwillingness to challenge unacceptable behaviour’ found within Police Scotland

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