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Darwen Christmas Light turn on headliner announced as 90s dance group
The headliners for this year's Darwen Christmas lights switch on have been announced. Building on the success of last year's event, dance group K-Klass will be performing their 90s hits ‘Rhythm is a Mystery’ and ‘Let Me Show You’. The event
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Teenagers charged with twelve burglary offences
Two teenagers have been charged with a dozen burglary offences said to have taken place across East Lancashire following a police pursuit of two allegedly stolen cars. On Tuesday, October 8, Greater Manchester Police arrested seven people, two
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Man plied teenager with alcohol before raping her at his home
A man who plied a teenage girl with drugs and alcohol before going on to rape her at his home in Blackburn has been jailed. Craig Hodgson, 56, committed the offences more than 20 years ago against the then 13-year-old girl. Hodgson, of Railton
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Catterall focused on here and now and Prograis test
British super-lightweight Jack Catterall has played down the prospect of a trilogy with Josh Taylor and is focused on more big fights in 2025 - once he beats Regis Prograis later this month. Catterall avenged his controversial defeat to Taylor
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Council 'failing to act' over unauthorised traveller's camp say residents
Blackburn with Darwen Council has been accused of failing to act over an unauthorised traveller's encampment near a park in the borough. Angry Darwen resident Anne Cockram attended the authority's executive board to demand it take steps over the
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Laundry expert warns that drying clothes on a radiator is a 'big mistake'
As winter approaches, you might be struggling to dry your clothes inside now that putting them out on the washing line is a less reliable option. However, using the radiator to dry your clothes might not be the most wise decision you make this
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Prolific shoplifter banned from stores and retail park
A Nelson woman had been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) and banned from a retail park in Colne. Nicole Hartley, 25, of Garden Street, must serve a CBO as a result of prolific shoplifting. Hartley was given the CBO at Blackburn
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Iconic 90s pop group to perform in East Lancs this weekend
An iconic 90s pop group is set to perform in Rossendale this weekend, with a few tickets still remaining. Boyband 911 will perform at St Mary's Chambers in Rawtenstall on Saturday, October 12. The group, made up of Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable
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Road closed for repairs to railway barriers
A road has been closed as repairs take place to railway barriers. Bakerhouse Rd in Nelson is currently closed whilst repairs are carried out and these could take up to four hours. Police are advising people to avoid the area and plan alternative
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Tyrhys Dolan's Blackburn Rovers contract latest after Rudy Gestede 'priority' claim
Blackburn Rovers have made no further progress with renewing Tyrhys Dolan's contract, The Lancashire Telegraph understands. The 22-year-old's terms expire in the summer of 2025 and he looks increasingly likely to assess his options as a free agent
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Air ambulances scrambled after man taken ill in car park
A man taken ill in a car park in Clitheroe had to be airlifted to hospital. Emergency services were called on Thursday afternoon to assist the man who was taken ill in the Booths car park in the town. North West Ambulance Service requested
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Schrödinger's cat, recency bias and a dose of reality for Blackburn Rovers
“Why don’t you delve more into the intricacies of quantum physics in your column?” I hear many of you cry* and so in response, for all you fans of Brian Cox (the former D:Ream keyboard player & serial planet botherer, not the guy who played Logan Roy
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Swansea City concern as free agents train ahead of Blackburn Rovers clash
Swansea City have been given a major worry ahead of facing Blackburn Rovers after star attacker Eom Ji-Sung was seen on crutches after getting injured on international duty. John Eustace's side host the Swans at Ewood Park after the international
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Dazzling Northern Lights amaze East Lancs - and hope for those who missed it
East Lancashire was dazzled by a spectacular light display last night, courtesy of the Northern Lights, with another show set for tonight. The rare phenomenon wowed people across the county and residents were quick to get outside and see the stunning
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Warning issued following theft of paving slabs
A warning has been issued following the theft of paving stones in Blackburn and Darwen. The Blackburn with Darwen Roads team said they had noticed ‘a severe increase’ in the theft of York stone flags from footways across conservation areas in the
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Man charged over alleged theft of iPads and golf clubs
Police have charged a man with a number of offences following an alleged burglary in Preston. Officers were called at around 5.30am on Sunday 28 July to reports of a burglary on Mulgrave Avenue. Items, including iPads, clothing, golf clubs
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Blackburn Rovers duo discover winners of Championship awards
John Eustace and Danny Batth have missed out on September's Championship awards. The Blackburn Rovers duo were nominated for the prize after collecting seven points from their three fixtures. Batth was part of a Rovers defence that recorded three
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New research hub opens at Rossendale doctors surgery
Hundreds of Rossendale patients are taking a leading role in clinical trials to help shape the healthcare of the future. Hazelvalley Family Practice in Manchester Road, Haslingden, has introduced a fully-equipped Research Hub thanks to £15,000
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Great-grandma who has lived all her life in this Ribble Valley town turns 100 today
A grandmother is looking forward to receiving a birthday card from the King today. Dorothy Edmonson, a resident at Longridge Hall Care Home, turns 100 on Friday, October 11. Having been born in 1924, she has spent her entire life in Longridge
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New MP and cops boss join officers in East Lancs town to discuss local issues
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner and the Member of Parliament for Rossendale and Darwen patrolled Bacup with officers to discuss local issues. Clive Grunshaw joined MP Andy MacNae on the beat to understand how police are tackling concerns
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Garden showcased at RHS Flower Show relocated to East Lancs Park
An eco-friendly garden showcased at an RHS Flower Show has found a permanent home in Rossendale's Whitaker Park. RAMshackle Wailers Choir performed at the opening event (Image: Supplied) The 'Unpave the Way' garden was officially unveiled
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Latest plans in huge housing development set for nod despite local anger
Proposals for 149 new smaller and affordable homes as the latest phase of a multi-million-pound flagship housing development in Blackburn are set for the go-ahead. The controversial scheme is the next two stages of Kingswood Homes' Green Hills
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This is when Christmas lights will be switched on in Blackburn with Darwen
It’s only the start of October but already plans have been revealed for the Christmas light switch-on events in Blackburn and Darwen. Darwen’s event is set to take place on Sunday, November 17. Blackburn’s event is set to take place days later,
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Lancashire leader blasts new Council for Nations and Regions
A new government forum for UK nations and regions including English regional mayors risks transferring power from local councils to a few elite politicians with ‘vast powers’, an East Lancashire council leader has claimed. Conservative Cllr Stephen
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Plans for barn to be turned into three 'contemporary' four-bedroom family homes
Proposals have been made to convert a large disused barn into three contemporary family homes near Blackburn. The application by The Pendleton Estate proposes to convert Sykes Barn in the Ribble Valley village of Copster Green into three “high-quality
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Chateau couple Dick and Angel with ultimate 'can do attitude' take to the stage
For nine series, TV viewers got to follow Dick and Angel Strawbridge as they rescued a semi-derelict, 45-room chateau in France and turned it into family home. Now the couple are touring the UK with their Forever Home show in which they will share
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£1m drive to support Lancashire's aero sector giver further £300k
A trailblazing £1 million initiative to support Lancashire's crucial aerospace and advanced engineering industry has received a £300,000 boost to continue its work. The original two-year Watchtower project was launched in 2022 by the North West
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Fewer reports of anti-social behaviour in county after reduction pledge
Anti-social behaviour incidents in Lancashire fell by seven per cent in the year up to March, data has shown. Home Office figures show there were 50,982 incidents of anti-social behaviour reported to Lancashire Constabulary in the year to March
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Birdwatchers flock to reservoir after 'striking and rare' bird spotted
Birdwatchers have been flocking to a reservoir in Foulridge after a rare bird was spotted in the area. A hoopoe has been spotted in Foulridge Lower Reservoir. According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), the bird does
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Mother and daughter go to great heights for hospice with mountain trek
A mother and daughter have climbed Africa's highest mountain to raise money for a children's hospice. Louise Scott, 53, and her daughter Amy Ross, 35, from Accrington, took on the six-day trek to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, in Tanzania, on
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Former football stadium announcer charged with sexual offences
A former Accrington Stanley stadium announcer and trust board member has appeared in court charged with revenge porn and other violent offences. Joshua Adcroft, of Antley Street, Accrington, is accused of false imprisonment, assault, revenge porn
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Bowling club fun day raises £1,400 for good causes
A Blackburn bowling club has donated £1,400 to two worthy causes including the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust. Dugdale Memorial Bowling Club hosted their annual fundraising day on Sunday, September 8, raising funds for Prostate Cancer UK and
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Road system in town first to be overhauled as part of £20m plan
Major work is set to begin in Rawtenstall as part of the Rawtenstall Masterplan which aims to address long-standing traffic and infrastructure challenges. The project is supported by a £17.9 million funding boost from the former Levelling Up Fund
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Mosque can open new kitchen despite traffic and noise fears
A Blackburn mosque and Islamic centre has been given permission to add a kitchen to its premises. Masjid-E-Saliheen in Didsbury Street, in the Audley and Queens Park ward, has been granted planning permission for the addition. It can now build
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When the Easter fair took over most of Blackburn town centre
This photo from 1951 gives us a clue about the scale of the Easter Fair in Blackburn, one of the social events of the year for the town back in the day. Blackburn fair 1951 (Picture: Newsquest) The fair would pitch up on the Market Square
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Lancashire Telegraph Best Beauty Salon 2024: Final chance to cast your vote
The votes have been pouring in for the Lancashire Telegraph’s Best Beauty Salon 2024 – and today is the final chance to have your say. All the shortlisted beauty salons have been profiled over the past 10 days and readers have been voting for their
