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'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for
Brits are being urged to check their change and look for a rare £2 coin that could be worth a small fortune. The rare coin, which has been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation and features an error that makes it extremely
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Do speed cameras have to be painted yellow and must they be visible?
Speed cameras record a vehicle’s speed by using detectors on the road or radar technology, depending on the type of camera. There are now around 7000 cameras around the UK's road network, and in 2022 they resulted in the prosecution of 245,043
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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?
UK households could be due a £169.50 refund on the cost of their TV Licence. Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence in order to watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on. However, you could be
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Council to buy seven more empty houses - here's where
A LOCAL authority is to buy seven more empty homes in its borough. Burnley Council's executive was recommended to rubber stamp starting the procedures for compulsory purchase orders (CPOs) for the properties. Five are in Burnley and two in
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Work starts on 205 homes near Royal Blackburn Hospital - on offer first to NHS staff
WORK has started on a major 205 home development close to the Royal Blackburn Hospital. Keepmoat Homes Water's Edge housing estate is on 16.6 acres of land bounded by Haslingden Road and Fishmoor Reservoir near the M65 Junction 5. This first
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Blackburn Rovers reveal Academy restructure and fresh focus in new roles
Blackburn Rovers have announced a new leadership team in their Academy with Stuart Jones and Paul Gray assuming new titles. Jones has been Rovers' Head of Academy since 2017 and was working with the club for six years before that too. He will now
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Arte et Labore: Blackburn Rovers transfers, Venky's and pre-season
Blackburn Rovers' summer has been pretty slow but there's plenty to discuss in the latest episode of Arte et Labore. Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred dissect the key talking points from a first pre-season outing for John Eustace's
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Man homophobically abused stranger in pub beer garden
A Rossendale man has been given a community order after homophobically abusing a stranger at a pub. Tony Wheeler, 44, abused the man, who he did not know, in the beer garden of the Shepherds Inn in Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, on September 9 last
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Police and firefighters attend 'reports of people on Blackburn roof'
Police and firefighters attended reports of 'people on a roof' in Blackburn town centre on Monday evening. A video shared on social media shows police officers, firefighters, emergency service vehicles and a crowd of onlookers, on Higher Church
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Investigation launched after caravan fire in East Lancashire town
An investigation has been launched after firefighters spent an hour tackling a fire involving three caravans. Two fire engines from Rawtenstall and Bacup were called to Holland Avenue, Rawtenstall, at around 10.15am today. They spent just over
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Unexpected extra income helps take Blackburn with Darwen Council out of the red
UNEXPECTED extra income from Blackburn with Darwen Council's investments has helped it turn a £3million overspend on services into a £57,000 underspend on it 2023/24 budget. A report to the authority's executive board on Thursday night outlines
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Four fire engines called to derelict building fire in East Lancs town
Four fire engines were called to a derelict building fire in Accrington this morning (July 9). The crews, from Hyndburn, Blackburn, and Rawtenstall, were called shortly after 8am to Grange Lane. Firefighters used breaking-in tools and a triple
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Blackburn Rovers notebook: Kyle McFadzean, Semir Telalovic and trialists
Here is a round-up of the latest stories and tidbits from our Blackburn Rovers notebook. Kyle McFadzean latest Blackburn Rovers run the risk of losing out on Kyle McFadzean with the defender now a free agent. John Eustace told The Lancashire
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Joy for East Lancashire town after People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents of an East Lancashire town are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery. The winning ticket on Tuesday (July 9) was in Burnley, and those with a ticket and a BB12 6HL postcode were awarded the prize in the
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Man arrested after police discover cannabis farm with 200 plants
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a large cannabis farm in Lancashire. Officers from the Chorley neighbourhood policing team attended an address on Sunny Brow, Coppull, yesterday (July 8) and found a set-up with more than 200 cannabis
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Met Office warns of flooding as 'thundery downpours' set to hit Lancashire today
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Blackburn and wider Lancashire. The warning is in place from this afternoon (Tuesday, July 9) at 2pm until 11.59pm this evening. Residents in Blackburn and other areas
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East Lancs Coronation Street star helps SAVE historic theatre from closure
East Lancs actress Julie Hesmondhalgh has said the campaign to save a Greater Manchester theatre is “a part of a much bigger conversation” happening around access to the arts for working-class people. Oldham Council announced on Monday that the
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Cute East Lancs dog cheers on England's Trent Alexander-Arnold during Euros penalties
An adorable video shows a pup cheering on Trent Alexander-Arnold during penalties on Saturday. Nine-year-old morkie - half Maltese and half Yorkshire terrier - Mindy can be heard yapping her support for the England footballer. Owner Janey Ryder
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John Eustace crystal clear on Blackburn Rovers recruitment needs
John Eustace reiterated the need for 'help' in the transfer market with the Blackburn Rovers head coach keen to add across the pitch. Rovers are yet to make a senior signing this summer and are in need of additions to bolster their squad ahead
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Woman assaulted as man threw bag at her and damaged phone
A woman was assaulted in Great Harwood when a man threw a bag at her causing an injury to her head. At 5.15pm on Saturday, May 11, a woman in her 20s was attacked by a man on Waverledge Road. Hyndburn Police say the perpetrator threw a bag
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Bellamy leaves Burnley to take charge of Welsh national team
Craig Bellamy has left Burnley after two years at Turf Moor to take charge of the Welsh national team. Bellamy served as Vincent Kompany’s assistant over the past couple of seasons as the Clarets clinched the Championship title and then suffered
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Service station run by Blackburn's EG Group fully operational as Greggs opens
A long-awaited new service station in the suburbs of Preston is fully operational after Greggs became the last of the site’s outlets to begin trading. The Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands that around 50 jobs have been created
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John Eustace makes Blackburn Rovers Academy vow as four players namechecked
John Eustace is excited to take a closer look at Blackburn Rovers' emerging Academy talent after an impressive display at Accrington Stanley. Rovers named two different XIs, with the second-half team a far more youthful side with a smattering of
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Why are passports different colours and what does each colour mean?
UK passports have recently changed colour from red to blue following Brexit but what do the colours of passports mean? As well as red and blue, you might also come across green and black passports but it seems there is actually a meaning behind
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Police find 214 cannabis plants after reports of 'persistent smell'
Police have found 214 marijuana plants in Chorley after neighbours complained of a 'strong persistent cannabis smell'. Chorley Police posted on Facebook that residents told them there was a 'strong persistent cannabis smell on one of the streets
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Euro 2024: Gareth Southgate conflict, Harry Kane and effective Koeman
England view - Elliott Jackson It is OK to feel conflicted about Gareth Southgate after the England boss led his country into a third semi-final at a major tournament. The Three Lions boss let out plenty of emotion when Trent Alexander-Arnold's
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Man caught twice carrying a knife had threat made against his safety
A man on bail for possession of a knife in public was found with another blade up his sleeve six weeks later. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how John Tofts claimed he was in possession of the first weapon, described as a dagger, because he
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Man double drink drive limit 'very fortunate' to escape unhurt after crashing
A drink driver who hit a parked car was said to be lucky to walk away from the incident without sustaining serious injuries. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard Paul Roberts had to be removed from his vehicle before being taken to hospital, where
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'I am so proud of them': Women make history with gruelling mountain trek
A group of women from Blackburn have climbed North Africa’s highest mountain to raise money for an orphanage. The all-female trek to the summit of Mount Toubkal in Morocco was led by Z’s Defence Academy. Mount Toubkal reaches a height of 4,167
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Beloved toy poodle injured after 'vicious and unprovoked attack' in Padiham
A beloved pet which was attacked by a 'brutal and vicious animal' in Padiham last weekend now needs major surgery after 'escaping death'. On Saturday, July 6, toy poodle Buddy was allegedly attacked by a 'large bull type dog' outside The Taproom
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'Work is progressing well': Next phase announced for Accrington Market Hall
Work on the re-development of Accrington Market Hall has entered the next phase, as preparation begins for the cleaning and restoration of the building. Plans for the town’s Grade II listed market hall were approved in March, with the re-development
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Group plans to expand services to 'most vulnerable' after landing free deal
An East Lancashire organisation helping thousands of women a year plans to step up its support services thanks to a new partnership. Lancashire Women, which is headquartered in Accrington with a network of centres across Burnley, Blackburn and
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Darwen pupil leaves primary school with perfect attendance in seven years
A school girl in Darwen is celebrating after achieving a 100 per cent attendance record from Reception to Year 6. Mia Tomlinson, 11, from Darwen, has had a perfect record of attendance for seven years during her time at Darwen St Peter's Church
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Future of GP surgery to be decided after months of ‘agonising uncertainty’
The future of a Chorley GP surgery is set to be decided in the coming days after months of “agonising uncertainty” and campaigning. The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) is set to discuss the future of Withnell Health
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Laura Nuttall’s sister launches podcast with celeb line-up after sister's death
A woman from Barrowford has launched a podcast today (July 9) about grief and sibling loss, after her sister died of cancer. Gracie Nuttall, 22, has launched The Dead Sibling Society podcast with Callum Fairhurst, both of whom have experienced
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Embrace the summer season with Solent Hotel and Spa
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Solent Hotel and Spa in Hampshire. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Soothing spa days Sit back
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East Lancs school that's 'determined for pupils to be the best that they can be'
A school near Clitheroe that is 'determined for pupils to be the best that they can be' has been rated 'Good'. Barrow URC Primary School in Old Row, Barrow, was visited by Ofsted inspectors for the first full inspection in 11 years, and saw its
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Blackburn Rovers' symbolic exits clear path after John Eustace message
Blackburn Rovers' transfer window is starting to heat up a little bit, even if deals in the opposite direction are closer to completion. John Eustace sent a clear message that he is under no illusions that Rovers need fresh faces. With the squad
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The only businesses open in 'once bustling' town centre street
Only three businesses remain in what was once dubbed the ‘upmarket’ shopping district of Blackburn that used to be bustling with shoppers. A number of retailers in Fleming Square have closed, with some moving out to new locations in recent years
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Hospital staff brave the weather to complete walk for new mobile sensory unit
Staff from the children’s unit at an East Lancashire hospital donned bright colours and braved awful weather for the Big Paediatric Walk. The five-mile fancy-dress walk started at Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital and finished at Darwen Tower,
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‘TikTok famous’ twins who've been watched by millions team up with major company
Twin girls from Burnley, whose video went viral on TikTok, have teamed up with a major entertainment company. Twins Marnie and Mylah Green, both aged eight, were filmed ranting about the price of the ice creams by their aunt, Karis Lambert.
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The names and faces of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week
These are the names and faces of the four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week. If you know where any of them might be, or have any information which could assist the police, then please call 101 immediately. First up is Jake Simpson
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Historic mill could get new lease of life by holding library service
Book lovers in an East Lancashire town could enjoy a new library service in a Victorian building which holds the world's last surviving 19th-century steam-powered mill. The former Briercliffe Library in Burnley has remained shut since 2016 when
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Gudmundsson can play 'big part' at Burnley next season - Parker
Burnley boss Scott Parker says Johann Berg Gudmundsson’s return is a “big boost” and hopes he can play a “big part” next season. The Iceland international departed Turf Moor earlier this summer at the expiry of his contract but has made a surprise
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Chance for Rovers fans to have photo taken with Alan Shearer
Young fans were queuing round the block when the opportunity arose to have their photograph taken with Blackburn Rovers star striker, Alan Shearer in 1993. Fans queueing to have their photo taken with Alan Shearer The centre forward had moved
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Grocer visited by council over ‘mango tower’ safety fears
A Blackburn grocer has revealed he was visited by the council over ‘health and safety’ concerns after stacking mango boxes outside his store. Alam Food Store’s ‘mango tower’ on Preston New Road is now a regular feature of the summer. Blackburn
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CoolKit announced as new Youth Zone patrons
CoolKit has been unveiled as patron of Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone, months after opening its new headquarters in the borough. The company said it is delighted to be supporting young people in the area. Gill Hayes, finance manager at CoolKit
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Embrace the summer season with Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
Make the most of summer days with the award-winning Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa in Leeds. From one-night spa breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Soothing spa days Sit back
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Overcrowding and mental health care concerns raised in Lancashire prison report
A Lancashire prison has been praised for the work it does preparing inmates to go into work upon release, but a report also raised a number of concerns around life at the jail. The Independent Monitoring Board (IMB) for HMP Lancaster Farms has