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East Lancashire's 4 most wanted - February 18, 2020

'I had panic attacks after seeing dead rats' - woman's life made misery by rodents in home

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Multi-million pound flagship regeneration scheme set to be scrapped

Drink driver said she kicked police officer because 'he must have nice shins'

Woman had benefits stolen while having seizure outside a hostel

Vandals smash windows of several cars in Darwen

BYGONES: Celebrating Suffragette Selina Cooper's life

From being bullied to jiu jitsu champions

Credit-card scam carer fleeced housebound pensioner of £30,000

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Off-duty police officer found guilty of careless driving in East Lancs crash

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JAILED: The 'nuisance' who knocks on Blackburn doors asking for £20

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Murder charge in Stuart Newton death probe

Teen who assaulted three PCs tells magistrates: When I'm not drunk I'm the nicest person

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Man punched in face for being an Arsenal fan following Burnley home game

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Updated

'Suspicious' late night lorry trailer blaze linked to neighbouring skip fire

Two years jail for bar boss who raped boy

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Drink-driver who had 'too many after work' left scene after knocking woman over

Updated

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after body of woman in her 20s found in house

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Preparation under way for Haslingden Road widening scheme

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UPDATED: Anti-social teens banned from congregating in Ewood, Blackburn, after police incident

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Man called 999 and said he was going to kill someone

Scrambler bike ridden over protected moor

Police want to speak this man after a house was damaged, have you seen him?

'Foolish' learner driver caught by police driving to corner shop

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Woman with 10-year work record stole 'because of Universal Credit delay'

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East Lancs e-liquid company announces supermarket deal

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Regional

Paedophile found with child-sized bras in a locked cabinet and vile videos on his phone

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Fly-tipping rises sharply as 'gangs dump industrial quantities of waste'

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Council bosses praise Storm Dennis work by communities and staff

JAILED: Man found hiding in partner's bedroom — despite restraining order

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Having a ball to help the youngsters fighting cancer

Pictures

Blackburn Rovers host day to celebrate inclusion and diversity

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REGIONAL

Dealer threw cocaine out of skylight during police raid

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Pleas to PM to link East Lancs rail improvements to HS2

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REGIONAL

Man in court after buying £8 stun gun from Wish website 'out of curiosity'

Caroline Flack said she would kill herself after alleged assault on boyfriend

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Lancs man auctioning Chris Martin composition from when Coldplay star was 12

Kayla, 19, strikes a blow for female martial arts in Blackburn

The Surjury: Caroline Flack's controversial final show that we'll never get to see

Delighted schoolchildren try out new play area

Blind auditor: Nothing ever held me back

The nine pet laws you probably didn’t know existed

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Iceland recalls several vegan products...because they contain milk

Ski yoghurts recalled over fears they "may contain small pieces of black rubber”

REVEALED: The top 10 restaurants in and around Blackburn on TripAdvisor

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Updated

Stephen Holt found safe and well

Taxi driver stabbed in back by troubled soldier at petrol station hopes attacker gets help

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Husband who assaulted police officer ended up with broken jaw

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Varied day as crews called to fires, car on its roof and loose signs

Rishton heroin-addict thief 'turned life around in 7-day jail stay'

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Council to buy up Darwen arson attack house

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Borough boss quizzed over community field housing plan

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Couple's deli-delight brings another independent business to 'thriving' town

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Drugs and mental health are demons of our time, says coroner after Blackburn woman's death

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BYGONES

‘Secret’ tunnels near to home of Blackburn Rovers revealed

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BYGONES

Visitors got chance to 'walk on water' in Foulridge Tunnel

BIG INTERVIEW

Coronation Street murder victim back on stage at Royal Exchange

BYGONES

Ribble Valley legend of servant’s curse and a headless statue

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Residents petitioning council over rat infestation urged to help themselves

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Drunken woman spat in police sergeant's face in Rawtenstall pub

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Hi-tech firm welcomed to Strawberry Fields digital hub

Families invited to take part in mental health charity 1,000 bead challenge

Green light for multi-million GAP expansion plan

Gift in memory of magistrate

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Charity granting wishes to terminally ill adults

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'Immediate action required' as flood alerts issued across county

Caroline Flack found dead at 40 after taking own life

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Blackburn Rovers

Buckley an easy target but Mowbray backs midfielder to shine

Mowbray's men are dispelling the 'Dackburn Rovers' tag

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Mowbray's message as Rovers move in to play-off contention

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Fans Gallery: Rovers supporters enjoy their day at The Valley

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Arsenal await as Rovers host Preston in FA Youth Cup

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Delighted Buckley had been 'second guessing' himself

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Top flight clubs 'taking an interest' in Adam Armstrong

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Rovers news: Injuries, looming suspension, Mulgrew & Carter

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Sport

Sean Dyche hails Burnley belief after recent revival

Ashley Westwood's verdict on Burnley's recent revival

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Burnley loanees battle is out as Grimsby face Morecambe

'I've been waiting so long': Matej Vydra reignites Burnley career

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'Nothing pretty' but Rovers 'did a job' on Charlton - Bowyer

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A poor January stopped play-off push according to Coleman

Ratings: Walton impresses again & Johnson returns to form

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Verdict: Can Rovers break through their glass ceiling?

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Charlton 0-2 Rovers LIVE: Adarabioyo doubles the lead

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Matej Vydra hailed by Sean Dyche after Southampton stunner

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No 'sexy' football but Mowbray delighted with Rovers win

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Report: Rovers reach 50 points & up to eight after Charlton win

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Finley's late winner seals dramatic victory for Stanley

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Samuel to mentor close pal Dack through injury lay-off

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Mowbray's hopes for Rovers defensive pair in final 14 games

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Vale leveller ensures Rovers maintain gap on PL2 dropzone

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Mulgrew back in action as he starts for Rovers Under-23s

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National sport

Kash Farooq ready for first fight outside Scotland under Eddie Hearn banner in Newcastle

Arsene Wenger: Manchester City should have respected the rules

Frank Lampard tells Chelsea they will have to fight for fourth after United loss

Klopp warns Liverpool: Playing Atletico ‘one of the most difficult things’

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Harry Maguire should have seen red

Bukayo Saka has aspirations to be a winger at Arsenal

Manchester United make Chelsea pay as VAR takes centre stage

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Features

Comedian Mitch Benn is out to save the world in 10 songs - starting with Bury

Review

The Overtones delight fans at The Lowry, Salford Quays

'Everyone wants to let loose a bit': Shed Seven's Rick Witter on the band's triumphant comeback

Review: Circus 1903, The Lowry, Salford Quays

showbiz

Line of Duty stars reunite for new series - and fans think they've spotted a plot hint

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Health

2,387 people diagnosed with diabetes in Lancs in just 12 months

How fairy tales are teaching schoolchildren when to call 999

Sexual health of the borough's most vulnerable people to be discussed

NHS staff told to leave their homes ahead of coronavirus quarantine

200 people returning from coronavirus hit region to be quarantined at secret North West facility

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National news

Nissan shareholders vent spleen at management

FCO ‘working to organise’ flight home for Britons on coronavirus cruise ship

Coronavirus study prompts optimism despite death toll rise

Prince of Wales to meet Shakespeare theatre costume-makers on Warwickshire visit

Disease warning as figures show 20,000 dogs rehomed from Romania

Stranded Britons waiting to be flown home from coronavirus-hit cruise ship

I’m going to miss you: Love Island narrator pays tribute to Caroline Flack

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