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Busy road connecting Blackburn and Haslingden to be closed tomorrow
Delays are expected along a busy Blackburn Road with roadworks taking place tomorrow (Tuesday, September 17). Grane Road, which connects Blackburn to Haslingden will be shut by Lancashire County Council for roadworks. The types of work which
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14-year-old sentenced for assaulting a couple and a pensioner
A 14-year-old boy has been sentenced for a series of violent offences targeted at an elderly man and a married couple last year. Both incidents occurred in Preston and the teenager has been sentenced to a 12 month referral order and had to pay
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BBC shares first look and new cast list for The Famous Five's second series
The BBC has revealed that The Famous Five will be returning with a second series and fans of the show have been given a first look. Filming for series two has begun and while some original cast members are set to return, there are some new faces
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All you need to know about MAFS UK 2024 from start date to the brides and grooms
Married at First Sight UK is back for a brand new series on E4. After three successful series, which have already resulted in two BAFTA nominations and a baby, MAFS UK is back for a fourth. E4 says the new series promises to be "jam packed
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'Class as always': Swizzels launches new twist on popular Squashies sweets
Swizzels has revealed a twist on its popular Squashies sweets and they're available to buy now. The packet of sweets started out as just one flavour – Drumstick original Rasberry and Milk – but now the range has been expanded with other options
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Can you park on a single yellow line? The rules and fines to consider
Finding a park when you're out and about can be a nightmare sometimes, so parking on a single yellow line may seem like your best and only option. However, it is worth considering that in most cases it is illegal to park on a single yellow line
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MP Adnan Hussain to host first surgeries since election success
Adnan Hussain will host his first series of local surgeries for constituents since he was elected in June. The events, at Morrisons in Railway Road on Tuesday, September 17 and the Audley Centre in Chester Street on Wednesday, September 18, will
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Tributes to ex-Lancs journalist and PR guru who rubbed shoulders with rich and famous
Tributes have been paid to a former journalist and PR guru, who was once awarded a knighthood by the Malaysian royal family, who has died aged 90. Ronald ‘Ron’ Peter Kirby, died on August 18 aged 90, his family said. Ron made his name in journalism
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'Standout' - Blackburn Rovers youngster praise after senior debut
John Eustace was delighted to hand Igor Tyjon his Blackburn Rovers debut against Bristol City. The 16-year-old became the third-youngest player in the club's history as he came on for the final seven minutes on Saturday. Having been on the bench
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Person injured and warning of delays issued after M6 crash
A person has been injured in a crash on the M6 northbound this afternoon (September 16). There is heavy congestion between junction 31A and junction 32, in Broughton. According to police, a crash was reported at around 2pm and a minor injury
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What are the signs and symptoms of sepsis in adults and children? NHS explains
Did you know sepsis is a life-threatening reaction to an infection? It occurs when your immune system overreacts to an infection and starts to damage your body's own tissues and organs, explains the NHS. However, some people are more likely
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Huw Edwards handed six month suspended sentence over indecent images
Disgraced broadcaster Huw Edwards has been handed a six month suspended sentence after admitting accessing indecent images of children. The 63-year-old previously admitted three charges of “making” indecent photographs after he was sent 41 illegal
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Are any couples from ITV My Mum, Your Dad series 1 still together?
A new group of single parents nominated by their grown-up kids will hopefully find love again, as My Mum, Your Dad returns for a second series on ITV this week. Hosted by Davina McCall, the kids will be back in the surveillance room, dubbed the
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Domino's issues urgent 'do not eat' warning and asks these 2 items be thrown away
Popular pizza chain Domino's has been forced to issue an urgent warning to customers over two of its products, urging those who have purchased them to not eat them. Domino's revealed it has made a mistake with its Garlic and Herb and Honey and
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Aldi's sell out heated airer that costs 6p an hour to run is back this week
Shoppers can dry their clothes faster during the colder months as supermarket giant Aldi brings back one of its biggest sell-out items. The Heated Airer by Aldi has previously appeared in stores and became viral after shoppers ran to grab the item
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Garden expert shares how tin foil can help your lawn grow thicker and healthier
If you’ve got a garden of your own, you’ll know that it requires attention throughout the year, especially as the seasons change. As we head into autumn, a garden expert has shared the importance of applying an autumn fertiliser to lawns in September
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This Morning star Vanessa Feltz rushed to hospital for emergency surgery
This Morning star Vanessa Feltz has issued a health update to fans after she was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery. The presenter shared a video as she lay in her hospital bed sharing that she was "doubled over in agony" due to a "big
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Blackburn Rovers star highlights two major factors behind unbeaten start
Ryan Hedges believes the unity and squad depth at Blackburn Rovers has been the main factor in their unbeaten start to the season. Rovers are five games without defeat, collecting 11 points in the Championship so far. There is a feel-good factor
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Warning of disruption as tree blocks railway line near Blackburn
A train company has warned travellers to expect some disruption today (September 14) as a tree is blocking the railway near Blackburn. It is causing delays to services between Blackburn and Clitheroe. Northern, a train company that operates
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John Eustace praises two Blackburn Rovers players after star performances
John Eustace heaped praise on Yuki Ohashi and Owen Beck after Blackburn Rovers' dominant 3-0 win over Bristol City. The Japanese forward is up to five goals in all competitions since signing in the summer. Despite a language barrier and an entirely
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Six of the best for Rammy as Hoyle hits hat-tick
RAMSBOTTOM United go in to tonight's derby clash at home to Bury in buoyant mood after winning 6-0 at Burscough on Saturday - with Tom Hoyle hitting a first half hat-trick, writes Charley Rattan. On the back of a couple of disappointing home results
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Colne improve but are hit by Irlam double
Colne’s first game under caretaker manager Trevor Abraham ended in defeat despite a promising performance in the 2-0 home defeat to Irlam. Colne started brightly and created a series of chances with Jefferson Goncalves shooting just over the bar
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Helen Flanagan wants Corrie character to ‘return with kids and cause chaos’
Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan said she “would love to go back to Coronation Street”, in a candid interview on ITV show Lorraine. Host Lorraine Kelly asked the former Westholme School student if she would like to reprise her role as Rosie Webster
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Bristol City boss issues apology after Blackburn Rovers defeat
Liam Manning issued an apology to Bristol City's supporters after their humbling defeat to Blackburn Rovers. John Eustace's side were comfortable winners, inflicting back-to-back 3-0 away defeats on the Robins. There were ironic cheers in the first
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Lancashire Telegraph launches competition to find best local beauty salon
There’s no shortage of excellent beauty salons in Lancashire and we want to celebrate them and find people’s favourites. The Lancashire Telegraph has launched a competition to crown the county's 'Best Beauty Salon 2024'. Readers can now nominate
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Blackburn Rovers' rivals make manager second casualty of Championship season
Stoke City have sacked Steven Schumacher after five Championship matches. The Potters lost 1-0 at Oxford United on Saturday and that proved to be the final straw for the hierarchy. He took over in December after arriving from Plymouth Argyle and
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McDonald’s staff press panic alarm after troublesome youths tried to force door open
Staff at a McDonald’s fast food restaurant had to use a panic alarm, after six youths were “causing issues” on Saturday night (September 14). At around 12.20 am, police received reports of six youths causing anti-social behaviour inside a McDonald
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Met Office warn of travel delays as fog warning issued for Lancs
The Met Office has issued a weather warning for fog, that covers parts of Lancashire. The warning is in place from 5am today (September 16) until 10am. It covers some parts of Lancashire, including Leyland and Chorley. The Met Office has
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Man attacked his brother for 'waking him up too early'
Brotherly love went out of the window when one sibling disturbed the other’s morning lie-in. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Jack Green shouted abuse at his brother before attacking him. When the victim’s girlfriend intervened Green turned
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Residents urged to share their views on health services in their area
People in Blackburn and Burnley are being invited to a series of events to discuss health and care services with NHS leaders. The events, called ‘Your health. Your future. Your say’ are the latest step in developing a dialogue between NHS Lancashire
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Homeware department flooded as mopping up began at Blackburn Co-op
A burst water main on Ainsworth Street in Blackburn saw a number of shops being flooded in November 1986. Mopping up in Blackburn Co-op, 1987 (Picture: Newsquest) Here the mopping up operation begins in the Co-op store with staff member Susan
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Family say 'there were no signs' that teen, 13, would take own life in park
The family of a teenage girl, who took her own life in a Clitheroe park, is demanding change and open discussion about suicide. This September, which marks national suicide prevention month, the family of Alyssa Morris, who took her own life last
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Lancashire NHS board winners at Dermatology Awards
Staff at Lancashire hospitals have been praised for their “well thought-out and executed education programme” at national awards. The Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance came out on top in the Dermatology Education Programmes for Healthcare
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Major education campus plans to be debated
Major proposals for an education campus - which will change the face of Blackburn town centre - are set to go under the microscope this week. Blueprints for the five-storey Training 2000 and University of Central Lancashire project are set to go
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Blackburn Rovers fitness latest as John Eustace reveals injury issues
Callum Brittain and Harry Pickering missed Blackburn Rovers' win over Bristol City due to injury whilst Arnor Sigurdsson was ill. The trio were all absent from the matchday squad which forced a reshuffle in defence. Hayden Carter switched to right-back
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New beer to launch to commemorate 30 years since Rovers' historic title win
A new beer is set to be launched this week to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Blackburn Rovers’ historic Premiership title win. Three B’s Brewery and the We Are The Rovers Supporters Trust have collaborated to launch a locally crafted bitter
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Couple submit plans to turn stone barn into four-bedroom home
A couple have submitted plans to convert a barn into a four-bedroom home. The barn is at Writtenstone Farm in Writtenstone Lane, Longridge, and the submissions also include plans to create a garage, the conversion of an outbuilding, and the demolition
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Hyndburn girl representing team GB at international Ju Jitsu competition
A Baxenden girl is set for success as she finishes raising money to compete at an international Ju Jitsu tournament in Germany. Having picked up the sport at the age of four, Libby Whitehead recently competed at the British Championship where she
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Blackburn school honoured with 'gold' award for third year running
A Blackburn school is celebrating after being honoured with the School Games Gold award for the third year running. St Mary's RC Primary is based in Osbaldeston picked up the award for the school's 'unwavering commitment to engaging every pupil
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When town’s flood defence is set to resume after government cover £19m shortfall
Burnley Council and the Environment Agency say Padiham’s flood defence scheme is set to resume after the Government has committed to meeting the £19 million funding shortfall required to complete it. This announcement follows the recent approval
