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Hundreds from across the borough and region took part in the 2023 Blackburn 10k Run

Runners brave icy temperatures to complete Blackburn 10k course

Northern lights over Burnley next to the singing ringing tree

Northern lights seen over East Lancashire this weekend

Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium

Football club under fire from rival fans after announcing more price increases

Snow in Preston and Darwen

East Lancashire snow brings winter wonderland scenes

Blackburn with Darwen handed out 428 Fixed Penalty Notices and was the second highest after Manchester for prosecutions

The Lancashire councils battling to prosecute fly-tippers

East Lancashire winners of Wedding Industry Awards

Tying the knot? These are the best businesses in Lancs after winning awards

The hearing was at Blackburn Magistrates Court

Blackburn van driver made passenger swap seats after police stop

Cllr Phil Riley speaking at Blackburn with Darwen Policy Council

Council boss welcomes government plans on football/vaping

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MMA fighter Shoaib Yousaf is all set to return to the cage in the new year

Shoaib returns to cage after 'impressive' Oktagon debut

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Susie and Milly

APPEAL We want to see East Lancashire's cutest pets getting ready for Christmas

Matilda Crawshaw, 17, has only been playing soccer for five years

'I’m really happy to be given the chance': Westholme pupil signs for Rovers

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Gannow Community Centre raised almost £400 for charity with their annual Christmas event

Community centre raises nearly £400 with annual Christmas event

Trawden Forest Community Shop has joined the energy efficiency pilot scheme

Community shop is one of 10 stores in UK offering free energy advice

Hyndburn police warn of £40 fine if you defrost your car with the engine on

East Lancs police could hit you with fine if you defrost your car like this

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The investment aims to offer energy and food support to people living in the most vulnerable situations

Blackburn charity to help distribute £2m winter funding

Pleasington Crematorium Image: BwD Council

Council parking and funeral fees hike branded 'scandalous'

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New data has revealed that the Ribble Valley is the least violent area of Lancashire and among the least violent in the country

The safest (and most dangerous) place to live in Lancashire revealed

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Cllr Phil Riley

Council admits failures on finance, families and job space

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The Texaco garage in Nelson where Ludlam was caught

Cops found drugs stuffed in glovebox of car in petrol station swoop

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Rovers latest

Rovers to host League One Cambridge in FA Cup third round

FA Cup third-round draw details and how Blackburn Rovers fans can watch

Blackburn star Szmodics gives verdict on controversial Sheffield Wednesday goal

Blackburn Rovers player ratings as two impress but others struggle

Blackburn Rovers embroiled in controversy during Sheffield Wednesday defeat

Sheffield Wednesday 3-1 Blackburn Rovers recap as JDT sent off in Owls defeat

News

Daniel Boys as King George in Hamilton
(Picture: Danny Kaan)

Daniel Boys delighted to help bring Hamilton to Manchester

PROPERTY Looking for a new home for you...and your horses, well look no further

The fire involves a large building containing commercial waste

Roads closed as fire at large commercial building in Lancaster

Young farmers spread some Christmas spirit in what is becoming a festive tradition

Young farmers spread some Christmas cheer in what is becoming a festive tradition

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Lancashire Police seized the car

Car seized after vehicle found with no insurance, MOT or safe tyres

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Do you struggle demisting your car in a morning?

How to demist your car windscreen with this 80p fridge staple - does it work?

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Jade Fennessy is shortlisted for at the Retail Week Awards

Viral TikTok video with 111m views that could win shop manager an award

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The Blackburn 10k returns on Sunday December 3

Blackburn 10k Run: Everything you need to know and road closures

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20 death notices from the Lancashire Telegraph

20 death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

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For the first time in the Post office’s 360-year history, the new service will allow its customers to choose their parcel carrier

Full list of Post Office branches customers can send via Evri

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JJ Watt (left) spoke about Vincent Kompany on a sports talk show

JJ Watt reveals fate of football manager Vincent Kompany after club’s defeat

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The Abaseen Foundation hosted a gala dinner at the Glass Marquee, Stanley House Hotel, to share the charity’s plans and successes.

£250,000 raised to support girls education and orphans in Pakistan

Jason Manford with cast members Myra Dubois, Emma Williams and Ben Nickless (Picture: Phil Tragen)

Jason Manford can't wait to make memories in Jack and the Beanstalk

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The VW Polo was taken without consent

Man moving to Scotland for fresh start after being caught in stolen car

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Nelson Civic Ladies' Choir were crowned winners of the Lancashire Choir of the Year competition

Success for East Lancs choirs at county-wide competition

Preston Crown Court

Man punched housemate in the face after accusing him of stealing money

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Two shepherds huts have been proposed for a site in Mitton

Two 'shepherds huts' proposed to provide holiday accommodation

Temperatures are set to plummet, with lows of -5°C predicted for Sunday

Heavy snow forecast to fall across east Lancashire

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The incident happened on Newfield Drive at its junction with Issa Way

Woman in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car

On Tuesday, November 28, the event was jointly hosted by the National Cyber Force (NCF) and Blackburn College

'It’s paramount we provide pathways': students discover cyber opportunities

The train operator has also advised customers to ‘check before you travel’

‘Significant impact on customers’ as strike forces alternative arrangements

Artist Rebecca Taylor Murray, from Haslingden

'A lot of me goes into the work': art exhibition showcased before shop closure

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Disney nails and portrait sets hand painted by Rachel Shuttleworth

Mum who overcame debt and started nail business is finalist in beauty awards

As global interest in traditional wellness practices grows, substances like Shilajit are becoming more prominent.

Sponsored Introducing Shilajit Resin, offered by Shilajit UK

Sport

Rovers have been drawn against League One opposition

Rovers to host League One Cambridge in FA Cup third round

Blackburn Rovers lost 3-1 at Sheffield Wednesday.

Blackburn Rovers setback underlines how they are defying the odds

FA Cup third-round draw details and how Blackburn Rovers fans can watch

Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium

Football club under fire from rival fans after announcing more price increases

Cllr Phil Riley speaking at Blackburn with Darwen Policy Council

Council boss welcomes government plans on football/vaping

Matilda Crawshaw, 17, has only been playing soccer for five years

'I’m really happy to be given the chance': Westholme pupil signs for Rovers

Sam Szmodics reflects after Blackburn Rovers lost to Sheffield Wednesday.

Blackburn star Szmodics gives verdict on controversial Sheffield Wednesday goal

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National Sport

Joao Felix (left) scores for Barcelona against Atletico Madrid (Joan Monfort/AP)

Joao Felix sinks parent club Atletico Madrid as Barcelona move third

Gardner Minshew led the Indianapolis Colts to a fourth straight win (George Walker IV/AP)

Indianapolis Colts snatch overtime victory against Tennessee Titans

Ronnie O’Sullivan claimed his eighth UK snooker title in York (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history with eighth UK title but admits lack of ‘buzz’

Callum McGregor is relishing the Euro 2024 opener (Robert Perry/PA)

Callum McGregor excited at chance to open Euro 2024 against hosts Germany

Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy after winning a record-extending eighth UK Championship (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ronnie O’Sullivan makes history by beating Ding Junhui in UK Championship final

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Cllr Phil Riley speaking at Blackburn with Darwen Policy Council

Council boss welcomes government plans on football/vaping

Trawden Forest Community Shop has joined the energy efficiency pilot scheme

Community shop is one of 10 stores in UK offering free energy advice

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National News

The guided-missile destroyer USS Carney intervened to protect commercial ships under attack by Houthis (Petty Officer 3rd Class Bill Dodge/AP)

British ship reportedly attacked by Houthi rebels in Red Sea

People ride sledges besides the beach huts at Blyth in Northumberland (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Warning that parts of country face ‘ice rink Monday’ as snow refreezes

Israel’s military ordered more areas in and around Gaza’s second-largest city of Khan Younis to be evacuated on Sunday, as it shifted its offensive to the southern half of the territory where it says many Hamas leaders are hiding (Leo Correa/AP)

Israel says its military ground operations now cover every part of Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer will say that growth creation will be a Labour government’s ‘number one goal’ (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Starmer: Labour must be obsessed with growth to turn economy around

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the BBC needs to save money (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

BBC needs to ‘cut its cloth appropriately’ amid higher cost of living – Sunak

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A ‘large number’ of the animals stopped traffic (Owen Humphreys/PA)

‘Large number’ of reindeer block major road in Suffolk

Former prime minister Lord Cameron will travel to the US this week (James Manning/PA)

Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron to travel to the US for Ukraine and Israel talks

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