Central Radio News
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Preston Caribbean Carnival: Celebrating 50 years of colourful culture
As the 50th Preston Caribbean Carnival approaches, organisers are gearing up for a spectacular celebration of Caribbean culture like never before.
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£1 Sunday tickets coming as part of £8.5m bus service improvements
Bus service improvements totalling £8.5m, including a discounted fare scheme for 16-21-year-olds and £1 adult fares on Sunday, are set to be introduced in Lancashire.
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Man seriously assaulted in Blackpool
Police are investigating a serious assault in Blackpool.
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Council to consider the plan for next steps towards major housing regeneration in central Blackpool
Blackpool Council is to consider a report asking for approval to enter into a grant funding agreement with Homes England.
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Cabinet announces extra £5m to tackle potholes and improve county's roads
Lancashire County Council has signalled its commitment to tackling the potholes menace head-on with a further investment of £5m in the county's roads.
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Shopworker handed year-long ban after he sold vapes to children
A Chorley shopworker has been banned from selling tobacco and vapes for a year, following robust action by Lancashire's Trading Standards officers.
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New funding will help drive the Long Term Plan for Nelson
Nelson is one of 75 towns awarded additional funding worth £20m over the next 10 years to drive ambitious regeneration plans in the town.
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Health campaigner Brain Taylor to become new Mayor for Blackburn with Darwen
Councillor Brian Taylor will take on the ceremonial role as The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen borough council, replacing Councillor Parwaiz Akhtar.
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Crane Operation Marks Major Milestone in The Harris Your Place Project
The Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library in Preston is currently reaching a significant phase in its ongoing restoration project.
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Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club development given approval
The Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club has been granted planning permission for remodelling works to allow the hosting of future championship tournaments.
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Blackpool Council supports Foster Care Fortnight
Next week marks the start of Foster Care Fortnight, an annual campaign that aims to raise the profile of fostering and highlight the incredible work foster carers do to transform children’s lives.
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Man jailed after pursuit through Haslindgen
A man has been jailed for two years and four months after leading police on a pursuit through Haslingden.
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Colne man sent to prison for vicious attack on two women
A Colne man has been sent to prison for a vicious attack on two women.
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Off Licence in Preston has alcohol licence revoked
An off-licence in Preston has had its alcohol licence withdrawn after a hearing last month.
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Preston Outdoor Market reintroduces Friday trading
After a hiatus of several years, Preston City Council has announced the reintroduction of Friday trading at the city’s Outdoor Market.
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Two arrested after £35,000 discovered in car near Preston
Police have arrested two men after a substantial amount of cash was discovered in a car which had been travelling on the M6 near Preston.
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Blackpool Grand Theatre awarded Arts Council funding for restoration work
Blackpool Grand Theatre will benefit from a share of £24.2 million through Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme.
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New bus gate a 'significant stride towards improving bus reliability' in Preston
Bus operators have praised a new bus gate set to be introduced in Preston city centre later this month, declaring that it will "significantly improve" bus services in the area.
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Preston’s Encounter Festival secures Arts Council England funding
Encounter Festival, Preston's premier cultural festival, has secured funding from Arts Council England for its 2024 edition.
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Police investigate high value theft from car in Preston
Police are looking for two people in connection with a high value theft from a car in Preston.
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Motorcyclist suffers life changing injuries in M65 collision
A man has suffered life changing injuries following a collision on the M65 over the Bank Holiday weekend.
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Man arrested in Preston in connection with illegal small boat crossings
A man has been arrested at an address in Preston as part of an investigation into an organised crime network suspected of organising cross-Channel small boat crossings.
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Police probe serious Blackpool assault
Police appealing for information after a man was hospitalised following a serious assault in Blackpool.
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Expect delays as work begins to upgrade crossing near Royal Preston Hospital
Lancashire County Council is asking people to leave more time for their journeys due to work starting next week to improve the pedestrian crossing outside Royal Preston Hospital.
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Swoop across three businesses for illicit e-cigarette and tobacco sales
A swoop across three Lancashire businesses saw e-cigarettes sold to underage test purchasers, including one dressed in school uniform.
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Appeal after man attacked in Preston
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a man was attacked in Preston.
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Accrington man found guilty of electoral fraud
An Accrington man has been found guilty of an offence of electoral fraud in relation to a local election.
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Driver jailed for causing man's death on country lane in Simonstone
A speeding driver has been jailed for causing a collision which killed a man on a country road in East Lancashire.
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Clive Grunshaw regains role of Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner
Labour’s Clive Grunshaw has become Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner for a second time.
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Labour regain Blackpool South in landslide by-election victory
Labour have swept to victory in the Blackpool South by-election with a landslide win.
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Two men jailed for life for murder in Nelson
Two people have been given life sentences for murdering a man inside the home they shared in Nelson.
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Blackpool Comedy Festival Returns for 2024
Following the success of the launch of 2019’s ‘Blackpool Comedy Festival’, Winter Gardens Blackpool, Manford’s Comedy Club and Showtown Blackpool have announced the festival will return to the home of British comedy in July 2024 with an all-star line-up.
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Thornton Cleveleys man jailed for shoplifting offences
A Thornton Cleveleys man has been jailed for shoplifting offences.
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Corrie star officially opens new Blackpool Holiday Inn
The Holiday Inn Blackpool has opened its doors to its first guests today - and Corrie star and Blackpool fan Jack P Shepherd was the first to walk in.
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Witness appeal after man is killed in collision in Grimsargh
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man died following a collision in Grimsargh.
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East Lancs drugs gang jailed for more than thirty years
A gang who supplied cocaine across East Lancashire have been jailed for more than 30 years.
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Appeal after damage caused to Poulton-le-Fylde bar
Police are appealing for information after damage was caused to the Cube bar in Poulton-le-Fylde.
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SEA LIFE's biggest ever beach clean
Around 350 volunteers turned up to support SEA LIFE Blackpool’s biggest ever beach clean and helped remove more than 148 kilos of litter.
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Lancashire Constabulary welcomes new Superintendent for Preston
Superintendent Sally Riley is the new Operations Manager for Preston with overall responsibility for Neighbourhood, Response and Response Investigations teams.
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Blackburn man jailed for street attack
A Blackburn man has been jailed for a violent street attack that left a man with a fractured eye socket.
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Two teenagers charged following theft of motorbike in Chorley
Police have charged two teenagers in connection with the theft of a motorbike which was stolen from a house in Chorley.
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Planning permission approved for new Preston grassroots sports facilities
Plans for a new sports and community facility at Preston's Ashton Park have been approved.
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Exciting future ahead for Thornton Little Theatre as CRE8IV take the helm
Local organisation CRE8IV Group Ltd have taken over the lease for Thornton Little Theatre.
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Bomb squad called to Darwen town centre
Bomb disposal experts were called to Darwen town centre over the weekend to deal with an unexploded grenade.
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Darwen man jailed after biting man’s ear off in horrifying attack
A Darwen man has been jailed after biting a man’s ear off in a horrific attack.
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Runners prepare for Chorley 10k this weekend
It’s the Chorley 10k this weekend.
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Taser disguised as car key found during Fylde drugs raid
Police discovered a taser disguised as a car key during a drugs raid at an address on the Fylde.
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Police hunt for man who absconded from secure unit during Preston visit
Police are hunting for a man who absconded from a secure unit during a visit to Preston.
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Burnley Football Club condemn ‘tragedy chanting’
Burnley FC have condemned the ‘tragedy chanting’ that took place during their game against Manchester United at Old Trafford.
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Cannabis farm discovered in Chorley
A cannabis set up has been discovered in Chorley overnight.
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Alison Hammond’s Madame Tussauds Blackpool wax figure unveiled
Alison Hammond was left astounded when she came face-to-face, live on air, with her new Madame Tussauds Blackpool wax figure as she presented Friday’s episode of This Morning alongside co-host Dermot O’Leary.
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Body found in Burnley believed to be missing man
A body found in Burnley is believed to be that of a missing man.
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Police find hundreds of cannabis plants at house in Blackpool
Police discovered hundreds of cannabis plants at a house in Blackpool this week.
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£30,000 grant approved to help replace Rawstorne Sports Centre roof in Freckleton
Fylde Council has approved the payment of a £30,000 grant to Freckleton Parish Council as a contribution towards replacing the roof of the Rawstorne Sports Centre.
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Sir Bill Beaumont Awarded Freedom of the Borough of Fylde
Fylde Council were honoured to award Sir Bill Beaumont GBE DL the Freedom of the Borough in a civic reception held at the Town Hall in St Annes this week.
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Businesses Urged to contribute to Blackpool Illuminations season
A Blackpool businessman has made a £2,000 donation to the Illuminations in recognition of the positive economic impact that the annual event brings to the resort each year.
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Serious damaged caused in Blackburn church burglary
A church is Blackburn was burgled this week.
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Police appeal after cyclist injured in Blackpool collision
Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was injured in a collision in Blackpool.
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Date revealed for official opening of Blackpool tramway extension
The date has revealed for official public opening of Blackpool’s new tramway extension.
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Woman dies after falling from motorway bridge near Preston
A woman has died after falling from a bridge over the M6 near Preston.
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Fleetwood nurse whose husband was captured by Taliban hopes to inspire students
A Fleetwood nurse who gained a first class degree while her husband was a captive of the Taliban has been selected as part of a national campaign to inspire people to go to university.
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Blackburn confectioner lands life changing contract TV show ‘Aldi’s Next Big Thing’
An entrepreneur from Blackburn landed a life changing contract with a major national supermarket after being chosen on a TV show.
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British Empire Medals to be presented in prestigious Lancaster Castle ceremony
The British Empire Medal will be presented to a number of Lancashire recipients next month.
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Preston shoplifter sentenced
A woman from Preston has been jailed for 44 weeks and given Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for two years for a string of shoplifting offences in the city.
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Double award success for UCLan
The University of Central Lancashire is celebrating winning in two categories at the Educate North Awards 2024.
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Testing to begin on Blackpool tramway extension
Testing is due to start this week on the Talbot Road tramway extension, between the Promenade and the new Blackpool North tram stop.
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New A585 bypass to close for resurfacing
Essential resurfacing work on part of the A585 Windy Harbour to Skippool bypass will be carried out this week.
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Arrest made after reports of man with firearm in Blackpool
Police in Blackpool made an arrest after reports that a man was seen with a handgun.
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Fylde MP accused of misusing campaign funds resigns from Tory Party
The Fylde MP has resigned from the Conservative Party and will leave not stand at the next General Election.
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£50,000 discovered as part of drug dealing crackdown in Preston
£50,000 in cash was discovered as part of drug dealing crackdown in Preston.
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Man jailed for Fleetwood shoplifting offences
A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Fleetwood.
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Three charged after plain-clothed operation in Blackpool
Blackpool’s Neighbourhood Task Force recently held a joint plain-clothed operation, focusing on drug dealing in the Claremont area as a result of community concerns.
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Man charged following two burglaries and a theft in Preston and South Ribble
Police have charged a man following two burglaries and a theft in Preston and South Ribble.
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Man who raped 15-year-old girl in Burnley jailed for 15 years
A man has been jailed for 15 years on Monday after being found guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl in Burnley in the early 1990s.
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Blackburn man convicted of sexually assaulting young woman
A Blackburn man will be sentenced later this year after being convicted of the sexual assault of a young woman.
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Thornton-Cleveleys drug dealers jailed
Two members of an organised criminal group who distributed millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs across the UK have been jailed.
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Man arrested following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston
Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a cannabis farm in Preston.
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Leyland’s Music in the Park returns for third year
Music in the Park is back next month with a star studded line-up.
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Man arrested following two burglaries and a theft in Preston
Police have arrested a man in connection with two burglaries and a theft in Preston.
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Man jailed for 15 years for raping a woman in Preston
A man has been jailed for 15 years after raping a woman in Preston.
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Underage testers sold alcohol and vapes in sting operations
Underage teenage testers were able to buy alcohol and vapes at eight businesses across Lancashire during a test purchasing crackdown during the Easter period.
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Retired Chief Superintendent to run half-marathon in memory of ACC Pete Lawson
On 10 December 2023, Assistant Chief Constable and Executive Chair of the Lancashire Resilience Forum, Peter Lawson passed away suddenly at home.
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IN PICTURES: Princess Anne visits Fleetwood
The Princess Royal was in Fleetwood yesterday, and Central Radio was delighted to be there to welcome her!
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Pervert jailed for 24 years after six sexual offences in Blackburn
A pervert has been jailed for 24 years after being found guilty of six sexual offences in Blackburn.
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Nine candidates declared for Blackpool South by-election
Nine candidates have been announced for the Blackpool South by-election next month.
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Warning after elderly people targeted by rogue traders in Preston
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant following reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston.
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Suspected XL bully dog attacks woman in Blackpool
A dog suspected to be an XL bully has been seized after a woman was bitten on a street in Blackpool.
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Blackpool’s South Shore apartments given the go-ahead
Two planning applications for apartments on Blackpool’s promenade have been granted permission.
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Man jailed for life for murdering his father in Preston
A man has been jailed for life for murdering his father in Preston.
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Hyndburn’s culture celebrated with Accrington Spring Parade
Visitors to Accrington town centre were treated to a spectacular display of music, art and creativity over the weekend, as the Accrington Spring Parade took centre stage.
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Man jailed after leading police on pursuit through Burnley
A man has been jailed for 14 months after leading police on a pursuit through Burnley.
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Cocaine in cheese conspiracy gang jailed for more than 40 years
A gang who conspired to hide millions of pounds of Class A drugs in cheese in Blackburn have been jailed for more than 40 years.
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Seven arrests over break ins at abandoned Blackpool police and court buildings
Seven arrests have been made over repeated break ins at the abandoned Blackpool police and court buildings.
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Burnley counterfeiter jailed after selling thousands of false vehicle service booklets
A counterfeiter has been jailed for 31 months after selling thousands of potentially dangerous false vehicle service booklets.
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Road safety improvements near Preston Bus Station given green light
Plans for much needed road safety improvements at a key location near Preston Bus Station have been approved.
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Painting Padiham is back to transform the town into a stunning masterpiece
Painting Padiham, the annual open-air painting event, is back.
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Expressions of interest open for operation of Kirkham swimming pool
Groups are being invited to submit an expressions of interest in acquiring and operating the Kirkham swimming pool.
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Appeal after man dies following fall on a bus in Chorley
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man died when travelling on a bus in Chorley.
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Man found guilty of murdering his father in Preston
A man has been found guilty of murdering his father in Preston.
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Burnley man remanded in custody charged with murder of woman in Bradford
A man from Burnley has appeared in court charged with murder after a woman was stabbed on a street in Bradford.
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Teenager dies after collision between car and motorbike near Garstang
A teenager has died after a collision between a car and a motorbike near Garstang.
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Lowther Pavilion receive £190,000 in funding pledges to boost ambitious redevelopment
Following the Lowther Gardens (Lytham) Trust investing £1.2 million into the construction of the150-seat Education Centre & Studio Theatre, the Lowther Pavilion Theatre & Gardens team have gained support from three national funding bodies.
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Preston teenager arrested after weapons were found in rucksack in Blackpool
A teenager from Preston has been arrested after a number of weapons were found in a rucksack in Blackpool.
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Over 400 illegal vapes seized in Fleetwood after test purchasing operation
A test purchasing operation was recently conducted by Wyre Police’s Licensing Team and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards Service.
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Princess Royal makes visit to Lancashire
A special visit has been made by The Princess Royal to a Lancashire museum.
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Two Preston premises fail test purchase operation
Police, Trading Standards and Preston City Council have carried out test purchasing for alcohol & vapes across the city.
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Preston Caribbean Carnival Golden Jubilee secures funding
Preston Caribbean Carnival has been granted funding for the 2024 event, taking place in May on its 50th anniversary.
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Star Wars inspired mural unveiled at Cleveleys Bus Station
The official unveiling of a new mural at Cleveleys bus station has taken place.
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Preston man arrested after fatal collision on M6 near Warrington
A Preston man has been arrested after a woman died in a collision on the M6 near Warrington.
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Plan for future of Kirkham Pool approved
Fylde Council and YMCA Fylde Coast have announced that a plan has been agreed for the future of the former Kirkham pool facility.
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Changing Places facility opens in Burnley park
A brand new state-of-the-art Changing Places toilet has been installed in Thompson Park, Burnley, to help make the popular visitor attraction even more accessible for all.
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Attempted murder arrest after e-bike rider knocked over in Blackpool
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an e-bike rider was knocked off his vehicle in Blackpool.
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New planning application to repair the roof of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall
A new planning application has been submitted to repair the roof of the historic King George’s Hall.
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UCLan to slash 165 jobs in wake of ‘unprecedented financial challenges’
The University of Central Lancashire is to slash 165 jobs in a bid to save money.
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Off-road motorbikes seized during multi-agency operation at Rivington
Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s neighbourhood policing team, as well as the South and East Rural Task Force, have teamed up with partners to tackle the use of off-road motorbikes at Rivington.
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Chorley MP pays tribute to his father Lord Doug Hoyle, who has died
Tributes have been paid to former Lancashire MP, and father of the Chorley MP, Lord Doug Hoyle, who has passed away aged 98.
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Police probe Burnley knife point robbery
Police want to speak to a man in connection with a knife-point robbery, that happened in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Police condemn arson attacks around Fleetwood’s Marine Hall
Police in Fleetwood say there has been an increase in anti social behaviour around the Marine Hall recently, including a number of arson attacks.
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Woman seriously injured in Kirkham collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a road traffic collision in Kirkham which left a woman with serious injuries.
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Eurovision Fan Zone announced for Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Pleasure Beach Resort is bringing a live Eurovision fan zone to Blackpool where UK’s entrant, Olly Alexander, spent his childhood years.
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Work towards new Blackpool Enterprise Zone link road to start this month
Work towards building a new road at Blackpool Enterprise Zone will begin in April.
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Appeal after police officer struck by stolen car in Blackburn hit-and-run
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a police officer was struck by a stolen vehicle in a hit-and-run in Blackburn.
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Family pay tribute as man struck by e-bike in Burnley dies
The family of a man who died after being hit by an e-bike in Burnley have paid a heartbreaking tribute.
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Appeal after serious Burnley park assault
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously assaulted in a Burnley Park.
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Blackpool Wellbeing Festival launched
Winter Gardens Blackpool has launched their first-ever Wellbeing Festival.
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UCLan receives new funding for degree apprenticeships in health,engineering and cybersecurity
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is now able to offer additional degree apprenticeships in health, engineering, and cybersecurity after successfully being granted funding from the Office for Students (OfS).
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Man charged with murder following fatal stabbing in Colne
Police have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Colne.
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Thousands enjoy Colne Town Council’s Easter Event
Thousands of people headed to Colne for the Town Council’s Easter Extravaganza.
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Appeal after fatal collision in Brierfield
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Brierfield.
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Family's tribute to 'beautiful, kind and lovely boy' who died in Worsthorne collision
The family of a teenager who died after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne have paid a loving tribute to him.
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Appeal after Blackburn hit-and-run leaves pensioner seriously injured
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a fail-to-stop collision in Blackburn.
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Long prison sentence for Preston burglar
A man has been jailed for burgling three houses in Preston and producing a knife after barging his way into a fourth house.
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Man jailed after high value drugs stop near Blackpool
A man has been jailed for almost five years after he was stopped with almost half a million pounds worth of cocaine in his car boot near Blackpool.
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Get a move on and register for the Chorley 10K or Family Run
Time is running out to book your place for the Chorley 10k in May.
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Seven charged with drugs offences across Chorley and South Ribble
Seven people have been charged as part of an investigation into large scale drug supply in Chorley and South Ribble.
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Man arrested after fleeing scene of Leyland crash
A man was arrested after fleeing the scene of a crash in Leyland.
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Cyclist suffers serious injuries in Penwortham
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a collision in Penwortham in which a cyclist suffered serious injuries.
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Trio jailed for transporting and supplying cocaine in Preston
Three men have been jailed for their roles in the supply of drugs in Preston following an investigation by Lancashire Police.
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Blackpool man jailed for life for murder of Allison Dodds
The family of Allison Dodds have described her as a ‘beautiful lost soul’ after a man was jailed for life for her murder.
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Little boy dies after road traffic collision in Preston
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a four-year-old boy very sadly died following a collision in Preston.
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Chorley arts festival, What's Your Story Chorley? sees most successful year yet
Residents and visitors flocked to Chorley town centre over the weekend for a celebration of creativity.
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Funding secured to improve Fleetwood swimming pool
Wyre Council has successfully secured £141,212 from the second phase of the Government’s Swimming Pool Support Fund, following the phase one funding awarded to the Council last year.
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Delivering smoother roads to create a better Blackpool for residents
As part of the ongoing efforts to upkeep the local road networks, Blackpool Council have carried out essential road improvement works earlier this month on a section of Preston New Road.
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23 people found guilty of fly-tipping in Pendle
A total of 23 people from Pendle have been found guilty and fined a combined total of £20,306.83 for littering bags of household waste on the borough’s back streets.
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£750,000 boost revealed for Blackburn’s Corporation Park
Corporation Park is set to benefit from £750,000 of new funding successfully secured by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
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Police investigating stabbing of Blackpool taxi driver say no crime took place
Police investigating the alleged stabbing of a Blackpool taxi driver say they believe no crime took place.
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Sir David Attenborough waxwork launches at Madame Tussauds
Beloved national treasure, biologist and broadcaster, Sir David Attenborough, has been immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Blackpool.
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Appeal after collision in Burnley
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Burnley left two people with serious injuries.
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More support to tackle homelessness in Burnley
As homelessness continues to increase nationally, Burnley Council has been working on various projects to increase the number of properties that it owns for use as temporary accommodation.
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£220,000 awarded to improve St Annes YMCA Pool
Fylde Council’s application for the Sport England Swimming Pool Support Fund (SPSF) Phase 2 has been successful for St Annes YMCA Pool.
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Man charged following cannabis farm discovery in South Ribble
Police have charged a man following the discovery of a substantial cannabis farm in South Ribble.
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Seven men jailed for supply of cocaine from Liverpool to Preston
Seven members of a drugs gang involved in the supply of cocaine between Liverpool and Preston, have been given prison sentences totalling more than 64 years.
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Appeal for information following vehicle fires in Thornton Cleveleys
An investigation is underway to establish the cause of multiple vehicle fires, after two cars and a van were found ablaze in Thornton Cleveleys.
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Appeal after an elderly man was hit by e-bike in Burnley
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man in his 80’s was seriously injured in Burnley.
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East Lancs poster fraudster ordered to pay back £500,000
A fraudster jailed for more than three and a half years for creating counterfeit posters has been ordered to pay back more than £500,000.
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Get egg-cited for Easter in Lancashire
We've compiled a superb list of Easter activities this year!
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Two charged following burglary in Chorley
Two people have been charged following a burglary in Chorley.
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Blackpool’s new Backlot IMAX Cinema open for business
Today marks the grand opening of The Backlot Cinema & Diner, located in Houndshill Shopping Centre’s new extension.
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Appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in Preston collision
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man suffered serious injuries in a road traffic collision in Preston.
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South Ribble Family Centre in Lostock Hall officially opens
The much-anticipated South Ribble Family Centre in the heart of Lostock Hall has opened its doors.
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Blackpool unveils a glittering new tourism season for 2024
A spectacular programme of shows, events and new attractions has been unveiled as Blackpool looks to cement its place as the UK’s most popular seaside destination.
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Blackpool Council leader responds after multi-coloured crossings vandalised
The Blackpool Council leader has responded after the new multi-coloured crossings in the town were vandalised just days after being installed.
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Have your say on Burnley’s Long Term Plan
Residents, businesses, community groups and organisations in Burnley are being asked to have their say on how they would spend £20 million of funding that the town will receive from the Government’s Long Term Plan for Towns (LTP) fund.
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Man jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order
A man has this week been jailed for two years and seven months for breaching his sexual harm prevention order.
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Almost half a million pounds worth of illegal vapes seized in Blackburn
More than 40,000 illegal vapes with a street value of £420,000 have been seized by the Council’s trading standards officers, supported by police.
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Appeal after van driver injured in collision in Preston
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision in Preston.
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Two jailed for killing Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston
Two men have been jailed for the killing of Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston.
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Four teenagers charged after police chase vehicle through Poulton
Police have charged four teenagers after officers were led on a pursuit through Poulton.
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Expressions of interest sought for development of Accrington town centre
Hyndburn Borough Council has begun the tender process to select a professional team to develop a masterplan for Accrington town centre.
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Ballam Road Car Park in Lytham to become public Pay-And-Display
The proposal has been approved to convert Ballam Road car park in Lytham from a privately operated facility to a public pay-and-display car park.
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Five Living Roof bus shelters to be installed across Chorley to boost biodiversity
As part of a programme to replace several bus shelters across the borough, five innovative Living Roof bus shelters will be introduced to boost Chorley’s biodiversity and contribute towards climate resistance.
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Blackpool Comedy Festival brings jubilation to July
Winter Gardens Blackpool has announced the return of the Blackpool Comedy Festival in the summer.
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Work set to start on doubling the size of Darwen Youth Centre
The doors are set to temporarily close on Darwen Youth Centre to allow for a £3.3m transformation.
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Teenagers arrested after car stolen from Preston dealership
Two teenagers have been arrested after a car was taken from a dealership near Preston.
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What's Your Story Chorley? returns this weekend
The much loved, free, celebration of the arts returns to Chorley town centre this weekend.
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Multi-coloured crossings lead the way on Blackpool Council’s ‘Be Who You Want To Be’ Action Plan
The first step in a number of planned improvements to develop a ‘Be Who You Want To Be’ area in Blackpool town centre is underway.
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Update on multi-million-pound investment for Darwen town centre
There’s a huge amount of new investment planned for Darwen town centre.
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Talbot Gateway Holiday Inn to open in May
With the Holiday Inn Blackpool opening its doors this May, RBH Hospitality Management has revealed brand new images of the new hotel and Marco’s New York Italian restaurant.
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Tribute paid to woman who died following M65 collision
The family of a woman who died in a collision on the M65 have paid tribute to “a shining light in all our lives”.
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Preston police officer dismissed after seeking the services of a sex worker
A British Transport Police (BTP) Constable has been dismissed following an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing for gross misconduct after seeking the services of a sex worker during a training course.
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Lancashire's waste recycling is set to be revolutionised
Preparations are being made for a quiet revolution, which is about to take place in waste recycling in Lancashire.
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Vital new bus service set to be restored
A much-needed, cross border bus service is set to return to the Ribble Valley.
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Exciting future ahead for Thornton Little Theatre
Wyre Council has awarded the lease of Thornton Little Theatre to local organisation CRE8IV Group Ltd.
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Appeal following aggravated burglary and wounding in Blackpool
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following an aggravated burglary and a wounding in Blackpool.
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Man found guilty of killing Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston
A man has been found guilty of killing Jack Jermy-Doyle in Preston.
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Woman dies after M65 collision
A woman seriously injured in a collision on the M65 has died.
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17 arrests made and cash and drugs seized across East Lancashire as part of County Lines action
17 people have been arrested and almost £150,000 has been seized from across East Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crackdown on County Lines offenders.
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Chorley Police and partners win award for project aimed at steering young people away from crime
A PCSO from Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing team, along with a Public Protection Officer at Chorley Council have been presented with an award for a project aimed at steering young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour.
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Residents to get first look at draft Burnley Civic Quarter Masterplan
Residents of Burnley are being invited to find out about a draft masterplan to make the town more accessible and vibrant for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
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20 arrests made as part of County Lines Intensification Week
20 people have been arrested, cash, weapons and mobile phones have been seized and suspected Class A and Class B drugs have been recovered from across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
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Woman suffers serious injuries in collision on M65
Police are appealing for information after a collision on the M65 left a woman with serious injuries.
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The Harris unveils new space celebrating diversity and identity
The Harris, Preston's cultural hub, has unveiled their newly imagined First Floor Balcony.
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen reveals Elmer Elaganza ahead of Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool
With one month to go until Elmer’s Big Parade Blackpool, organisers Brian House Children’s Hospice has revealed one of the sculptures on the art trail.
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Police continue to appeal for help following death of Burnley man
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information after the death of a man from Burnley.
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Images released in search to identify man found dead in Rivington
Police have released artists impressions of a man found dead in Rivington, in an effort to identify him.
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New high-tech supported living flats up and running in Preston
Residents have moved into new supported living apartments on a former bowling green in Preston.
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Local bands offered chance to share stage with Tom Odell and Sam Ryder
Local bands are being offered the opportunity to share the main stage at this year’s Highest Point Festival with the likes of Tom Odell and Sam Ryder.
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Police appeal for identity of deceased male
Local police have released an artist's impression to appeal for identity of deceased male who was found in Rivington.
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Off-road bike seized in Chorley as part of Operation Centurion
Officers from Chorley’s Neighbourhood Policing team have seized an off-road bike which was being driven in an anti-social manner.
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New legal powers to prevent moorland fires
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has joined together with partners using legal powers to protect the environment and prevent wildfire devastation on moorland.