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Accrington Arndale, 1994

LOOKING BACK What shops do you remember in Accrington's Arndale Centre?

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Lower Audley, 1987

LOOKING BACK Terraces set to come down as part of Blackburn redevelopment

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Food being prepared in The Rum Fox

PUB OF THE WEEK Try out a five course surprise tasting menu at this lovely pub

Edward Scissorhands (PIcture: Johan Persson)

Matthew Bourne's Edward Scissorhands returns to Lowry after nine years

Resurfacing Blackburn Boulevard

LOOKING BACK Crowds watched as Blackburn's Boulevard was resurfaced

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JUST ANNOUNCED Three more headliners announced for Lytham Festival 2024 - see who's in line-up

Danielle Culshaw sent this of Elijah, while the other children were Isobel Catherine Holmes and Benjamin Mark Holmes and Theodore Scott Tabor

PHOTOS 10 adorable babies born in East Lancashire in 2023

The Old Vicarage in Kelbrook

Take a look inside £1.5 million former vicarage with a garden perfect for parties

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Ye Olde White Bull in the 1960s

PUBS Here are 10 old pubs from Blackburn throughout the years

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The outside space looks out onto the rugby ground

PROPERTY Rugby fans - you should TRY to look at this immaculate home with play area

This shot of Accrington town centre was taken in May, 2001 and shows a rather old fashioned looking Greggs among other shops

NOSTALGIA Greggs dominates this town centre photograph

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The bar area at Bees Knees Rawtenstall

PUB OF THE WEEK Getting to know new customers is a real highlight for pub landlady Elsa

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Here’s one for the rail enthusiasts as it shows the locomotive Duchess of Hamilton steaming out of Blackburn Station in 1991.

NOSTALGIA When the Duchess was on the right track in Blackburn

Ramsgreave Drive, Blackburn

LOOKING BACK Take a look at Ramsgreave Drive more than 60 years ago

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Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, early 1960s

LOOKING BACK Do you recognise Ainsworth Street when it looked like this?

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Blackburn Ice Arena set for Status Quo in 1994

LOOKING BACK When Blackburn ice Arena hosted Status Quo gig - were you there?

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The paddock at this home

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Check out this five-bedroom home in the country which is perfect for horse lovers

Is Lancashire Tea better than Yorkshire Tea?

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Blackburn Rovers, 1994-95

LOOKING BACK Blackburn Rovers squad that made Premier League history - can you name them all?

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Some of the highlights of The Pendle Inn

PUB OF THE WEEK This charming village pub offers a ‘unique experience’ for customers

See why, in my eyes, Antwerp is a must-visit location.

I visited the Brussels dupe that should be top of your places to travel list

Staff from the Skipton Building Society in Clitheroe in fancy dress for Children in Need, 1997

LOOKING BACK How East Lancashire raised funds for Children in Need back in 1997

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Lancashire cotton strike, 1932

LOOKING BACK Mill workers walked out as strike hit cotton industry. Where was the mill?

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Salford, Blackburn, 1963

LOOKING BACK Bay Horse and Lord Nelson would be demolished soon after picture taken

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Plan of new Walker Steel service centre, 1975

LOOKING BACK Artist's impression shows Blackburn's biggest industrial building for Walker Steel

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Blackburn Ice Arena nears completion, December 1990

LOOKING BACK Photos record the construction of Blackburn Ice Arena over 30 years ago

Nurse Nelly and Mudles

Family panto Sleeping Beauty marks St Cuthbert's 25th anniversary

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Alexander Hotel, Burnley, 1993

LOOKING BACK Do you remember Burnley's Alexander Hotel that later became a diner?

Bar areas at The Starkie Arms

PUB OF THE WEEK New landlord at pub tries to help people forget troubles and have fun

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Octagon Theatre (Picture: Nathan Chandler)

Classics, comedy and magic for Bolton Octagon as 2024 festive show revealed

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Parade of shops, Roman Road, Blackburn, 1984

LOOKING BACK Boarded up shops on Blackburn's 'problem' Roman Road estate

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Preston New Road, Blackburn, 1991

LOOKING BACK Opening of new Blackburn relief road left town gridlocked

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The Barnoldswick mill earmarked for an Acid House party. October 1990

LOOKING BACK Rave scene almost came to Barlick as Acid House party planned

Christmas markets are back across the region (c) JackF/Getty Images/iStockphoto

13 Christmas markets and fairs in and around Lancashire

The Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley join members of Burnley Rotary to light the bonfire for the annual bonfire and firework display in 1997

LOOKING BACK Remember, remember ... bonfire night in East Lancashire in 1997

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Burnley FC 1965

LOOKING BACK Quiz time! Can you name the Clarets team from the 1965-66 season?

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Thwaites Arcade, Blackburn 1964

LOOKING BACK Christmas lights up in Blackburn's much-loved Thwaites Arcade

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Moving the Hornby statue, 1970

LOOKING BACK You can't leave that lying there! Hornby statue was on the move

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Some of the drinks behind the bar at The Arden Inn

PUB OF THE WEEK This pub has bands from all over UK coming to play at top live music venue

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MMT Halloween Showcase (Pictures: Derren Lee Poole)

Spooktacular photos as bands serve up Halloween night of music at Sunbird Records

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Longworth Road, Billington, 1962

LOOKING BACK Did you live underneath the impressive Whalley Viaduct?

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Your shower space - including the tray and curtain - are reportedly the dirtiest place in your bathroom, according to cleaning expert Sarah Dempsey at MyJobQuote.co.uk .

This is the dirtiest place in your bathroom (no, not there)

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Blakey Moor in 1971

LOOKING BACK Did you attend Blakey Moor either for lessons or swimming?

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Blackburn Rovers players celebrate Manx Cup win, 1983

LOOKING BACK Can you name the Blackburn Rovers players in bath after Manx Cup win?

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Some photographs submitted last year to the Lancashire Telegraph of Halloween costumes

HALLOWEEN We want to find East Lancashire's Halloween 2023 costumes and best decorated houses

Pictured at the CRGS Sixth Form leavers ball in 1995

LOOKING BACK Memories of Clitheroe Royal Grammar - are you on one of the photos?

Red Lodge, Old Hall Lane, Pleasington

PROPERTY OF THE WEEK Impressive Victorian home offers a slice of country living that you’ll adore

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Burnley, December 1993

LOOKING BACK Shopping centre virtually deserted as the rains came down on Burnley

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Bank Hall Miners after the blaze in 1993

LOOKING BA CK Burnley club that was part of Northern Soul scene destroyed in blaze

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Chairman of Blackburn Empire Theatre, Michael Berry

Variety show to celebrate life of Empire Theatre chairman Michael Berry

Four Pennies at Ewood Park, 1965

LOOKING BACK Blackburn chart-toppers The Four Pennies played half time show at Rovers

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A fainting victim is taken away by stretcher in October 1965

LOOKING BACK Mystery of fainting schoolgirls is subject of TV investigation on Friday

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Sudell Cross, Blackburn

LOOKING BACK Spot the 'Bobby' on this old photo of Sudell Cross in Blackburn

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