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Swimming pool closed due to low chlorine levels
The main pool at Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre is closed due to low chlorine levels. BwD Leisure, which runs the facility, posted a social media update to say the pool will be closed temporarily. It is hoped the pool will re-open by around
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These are 5 of the cosiest UK getaways from treehouses to shepherds huts
Everybody loves a nice getaway, whether you're jetting off to a new location ready to explore or heading to a beach resort ready to relax and do nothing for a week. But sometimes, nothing beats adventuring around the UK and staying in some extra
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Delays and cancellations on main line through East Lancs due to train fault
Train services on the main line through East Lancashire are being delayed or cancelled due to a broken down train. The broken down train is at Burnley Manchester Road, meaning services on lines between York and Blackpool as well as Manchester to
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Man arrested over dangerous driving and drug driving as police crack down
A man was arrested over dangerous driving and drug driving as police cracked down on motoring offences in Pendle. Officers said the man was arrested on Wednesday (October 2) after they were involved in a pursuit. The driver was detained and
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Man with distinctive cannabis leaf tattoo wanted on recall to prison
A man with a tattoo of a cannabis leaf and a skull is wanted on recall to prison. Chris Smith, also known as Chris Woolridge, 42, has connections to Burnley and Blackpool. He is described as 5ft 6in tall, of a slim build, with balding brown
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Historic former town library set to go under the hammer
A town’s first municipal library is to go up for auction, 100 years since it first opened. Colne Road Public Library, in Burnley, is to be sold having served the town for a century later this month. The stone-built property opened in 1924 and
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The salon whose owner has a seat saved for her daughter nominated for 'Best Salon'
A salon, where the mother is saving her daughter a seat to join her when she finishes college, is a finalist in Lancashire Telegraph’s ‘Best Beauty Salon 2024’. LMN Hair and Beauty, in Hollingreave Road, Burnley, was opened in 2019 and fulfilled
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Tutor 'shocked and honoured' to be nominated for prestigious award
A tutor and former NHS nurse from Nelson and Colne College Group (NCCG) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national education award. Emily Whitfield, a personal tutor on the healthcare science T-Level course, is one of three finalists shortlisted
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Can we have one week without bringing up 'Britishness' please
Watching the Conservative Party leadership candidates trying to pitch themselves to party members has got to be one of the most cringeworthy things ever. It appears some politicians have learnt very little over the past 14 years. The reason people
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How losing his hair inspired Josh to help others with 'semi-permanent' solution
A man says the stigma of ‘hair pieces’ is a thing of the past as he revealed how more and more people are turning to him for a solution to their hair loss woes. Joshua Holley runs ‘Josh Hair Systems’ which has a ‘semi-permanent solution’ for people
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Amazon Prime lorry driver's 'extremely dangerous' driving that robbed family of a dad
An Amazon Prime lorry driver from Lancashire has been jailed for nine years after he killed a motorcyclist while trying to make a U-turn across a dual carriageway. Matthew Wright, 45, had just pulled out of an Amazon depot when he made a right
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Takeaway approvals could drop in bid to tackle rising obesity rates
Councils could make it more difficult to have planning applications for takeaways approved in a bid to tackle rising rates of obesity. Both Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council (BwD) and Lancashire County Council (LCC) have said they are introducing
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Fears grow over £100m government cash for five East Lancs towns
Fears are growing that £100 million of Levelling up funding earmarked for five East Lancashire towns could be cancelled by the new Labour government. The previous Conservative administration promised £20m over 10 years for regeneration in Darwen
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Torchlight procession that dates back 113 years will return this weekend
A torchlight procession, that dates back 113 years, is set to return to Clitheroe today (October 5). The 70s-themed Clitheroe torchlight procession commemorates 50 years of Clitheroe Town Council and Ribble Valley Council. Traditionally, the
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Dangers of attempting to ‘steal energy’ highlighted in new campaign
A Blackburn community centre is backing a new campaign is urging people to ‘think again’ if they attempt to bypass gas meters. Cadent Gas has teamed up with Stay Energy Safe for a new campaign this winter to raise awareness of gas theft, help deter
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Secret donor buys building to be home for St John Ambulance and brass band
A medical charity's base is to reopen after an anonymous benefactor bought it for them and the local brass band will also benefit from the building's purchase. The Darwen premises in George Street used by St John Ambulance closed after the Covid
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Apples to be celebrated at fun family event at Blackburn park - here's why
A festival will be held to celebrate National Apple Day in Blackburn this month. Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance is hosting an Apple Day Festival at Corporation Park on Sunday, October 20 – the day before National Apple Day - to promote healthy
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with bold changes at Plymouth Argyle
John Eustace must decide how heavily he freshens up his Blackburn Rovers team after their first defeat of the season. The head coach insisted nobody's places are secure due to 'credit in the bank' despite a positive start to the season. Rovers
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Digital marketing firm and workwear firm team up ahead of launch
A digital marketing agency has teamed with a fellow Blackburn company to produce its new e-commerce website. 21Digital was tasked to produce a website for City Workwear, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of embroidered workwear, sportswear and
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More than 5,500 incidents of domestic abuse reported to Lancashire schools
Schools were informed of more than 5,500 incidents of domestic abuse across three months in Lancashire after the introduction of a new piece of government legislation. Created at the end of 2010 by couple Elisabeth and David Carney-Haworth, Operation
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Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph has published four death notices in the last seven days. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing
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Football club's fans hoping to raise money for new mural outside pub
A football club’s official supporters’ trust is calling on fans to back a project to install a new mural at a pub close to their stadium. The mural, which will be installed at The Crown pub in Accrington, will celebrate Accrington Stanley’s rich
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Man deliberately drove his car at woman as he and girlfriend fought two others
A man deliberately drove his car at a woman during a large fight in Blackburn. Louie Crook, 22, also admitted to assault by beating having delivered multiple blows to Samantha Gould during the fight in Fosse Street. The incident initially began
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Complicated ‘scaffolding roof’ goes up at historical site
A building undergoing a three-year renovation has been covered with an elaborate and complicated roof ahead of the winter. Earlier in the year, scaffolding was built around every inch of the Blackburn College's Victoria building opposite King George
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Free service will help expectant parents with ‘overlooked’ mental health concerns
The NSPCC and East Lancashire Hospitals Trust (EHLT) have launched a new service to support the mental health of parents-to-be. Pregnancy in Mind (PiM) is a free NSPCC service for expectant parents experiencing difficulties during 12 and 34 weeks
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Funding available to boost sports, arts and culture
Funding is available to boost sports, arts, culture, and community wellbeing. Ribble Valley Borough Council is inviting applications for its 2024 sports and arts excellence and recreation and culture grants scheme. The scheme has helped young
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New veterans' hub in Clitheroe welcomes mayor's visit
A new veterans' hub in Clitheroe has welcomed a visit from the Ribble Valley mayor. Mayor Councillor Louise Edge joined former servicemen and women at the Trinity Methodist Church and Community Hub for a cuppa and a quiz. The weekly get-togethers
