East Lancashire News
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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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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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Serious damaged caused in Blackburn church burglary
A church is Blackburn was burgled this week.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Princess Royal makes visit to Lancashire
A special visit has been made by The Princess Royal to a Lancashire museum.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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Investigation underway after man's death in Burnley
Police have launched an investigation after the death of a man from Burnley.
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Burnley Council is first in county to achieve climate change award
Burnley Council has become the first local authority in Lancashire to become a Silver level Carbon Literate Organisation.
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Blackburn teen named Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year
A 17 year old boy from Blackburn has been named as Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2024.
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Rawtenstall receives a £20m boost in the Budget
Rossendale Borough Council has been awarded additional money for Rawtenstall from the Long-Term Plan for Town initiative.
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£200,000 investment announced for Darwen playgrounds
Two playgrounds in Darwen are set to be transformed.
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Man sentenced to nine months imprisonment for fly tip in Blackburn
A man has been given a nine month custodial sentence for blocking the entrance to Queen’s Park in Blackburn.
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Ground broken at start of new Pendle police station build
Ground has been broken at the site of a brand new, state-of-the-art police station in Pendle.
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Devolution supported in public consultation
Plans for an historic devolution deal to bring extra powers and money to Lancashire have received support in a public consultation.
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Illegal vapes seized following string of raids
Officers from Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards team joined forces with licensing officers from Pendle District and Lancashire Police and seized 588 packs of illegal tobacco and vapes worth around £9,000.
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Accrington Stanley confirm interim boss and issue updated statement after Coleman departure
Accrington Stanley FC have announced John Doolan has been appointed as Interim Manager.
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Consultations set on plans for future selective licensing areas
Residents and landlords are set to be consulted on whether to continue selective licensing schemes in several areas of Burnley and Padiham.
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£350,000 playgrounds unveiled at Blackburn’s flagship park
The ribbon has been officially cut on two playgrounds at Blackburn’s popular Witton Park following a £350,000 transformation.
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Government announces £20m of new Levelling Up funding for Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Council has successfully secured £20m of new Levelling Up funding from Government – taking the grand total to more than £125m.
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Gang jailed over East Lancashire armed robbery conspiracy
A gang have been jailed for a total of 33 years over an armed robbery conspiracy in East Lancashire.
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Views wanted on Pendle's leisure facilities
Pendle Borough Council say they’re struggling to operate local leisure facilities with the available funding they have.
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Green light set for “Road Map to Net Zero” to build on council’s climate action work
Councillors are being asked to give the green light to a strategy that aims to build on Burnley Council’s work so far in reducing its carbon emissions.
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No place for hate: Police and Council jointly respond to racially aggravated crime
The Council has spoken out following a racially aggravated hate crime that took place at a house in Blackburn last week.
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Nelson police ramp up patrols after youth disorder reports
Police in Nelson are urging parents to be aware of where their children are and what they may be involved in.
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Lancashire County Council to raise council tax by maximum permitted amount
Lancashire County Council will raise council tax by the maximum permitted amount of almost 5%.
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New Chief Constable for Lancashire announced
Sacha Hatchett is set to become the new Chief Constable of Lancashire Constabulary.
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Industrial action “still having a huge impact” as local NHS prepares for fresh junior doctors’ strike
The NHS in Lancashire is bracing itself for more industrial action, with junior doctors set to strike this weekend.
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Couple from Colne scoop £61.7 MILLION EuroMillions jackpot
A couple from East Lancashire have won a whopping £61.7 million EuroMillions jackpot.
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Pig’s head thrown through window of house in Blackburn
Police are investigating after a pig's head and a brick were thrown through the front window of a house in Blackburn.
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Man arrested after £9,000 found in car stopped on M65
A man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after cash was found in a car stopped on the M65 in East Lancashire.
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Darwen man charged in connection with Lancashire Police violence probe
A man from Darwen has been charged with a number of after a Lancashire Police investigation.
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Protecting services at heart of Blackburn Council budget plans
Blackburn Council say protecting services that people rely on and keeping the momentum with improvement projects is at the heart of their financial plan for the coming year.
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Burnley man who engaged in tragedy chanting given football banning order
A man who engaged in tragedy chanting prior to Burnley Football Club’s fixture with Manchester United has been given a five-year Football Banning Order.
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Burnley Council to set this year’s budget later this month
Burnley Council’s share of council tax for the coming financial year will increase as it aims to meet its financial challenges whilst continuing to deliver high-quality services.
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Warning to residents after Blackburn courier fraud scam
Courier Fraud is on the rise in East Lancashire, with another two recent reports of attempted courier fraud in Blackburn.
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Tribute paid to a 'true fighter until the end' following fatal collision in Burnley
The family of a woman who died following a collision in Burnley have paid tribute to her.
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Easter weekend events announced for Colne
A programme of Easter events has been announced for Colne.
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East Lancs drug gang jailed
A group of men who conspired to flood the streets of Blackburn and Darwen with heroin and crack cocaine have been jailed for a total of 18 years and three months.
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Towneley Hall to close temporarily to allow essential renovations to go ahead
Towneley Hall in Burnley is to close temporarily to allow essential renovation works on the historic building to be completed.
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Human remains found at Darwen industrial estate
Police have confirmed that human remains have been found at an industrial estate in Darwen.
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East Lancs man jailed as families pay tribute to engaged couple who died in collision
A man from East Lancashire has been jailed after his driving tragically led to the death of two of his passengers.
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Views wanted on potential new skate park for Colne
A consultation is being held for people to express their views on a potential new skate park for Colne.
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Appeal following fatal collision in Burnley
Police are appealing for information and dashcam footage following a fatal collision in Burnley.
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Bacup Market’s £8.3m redevelopment plans get go-ahead from Rossendale Borough Council
The concept design for the £8.3million redevelopment of Bacup Market and Union Street has been given the green light by Rossendale Borough Council.
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Blackburn woman’s work on inclusion and accessibility for deaf community to be recognised
A Blackburn woman who strives to change the lives of the young deaf community is this year’s recipient of the prestigious One Voice Leader’s Award.
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Burnley man charged with manslaughter of Blackpool football fan
A Burnley man has been charged with the manslaughter of a Blackpool football fan.
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Yellow Cold-Health Alert issued across Lancashire
A yellow Cold-Health Alert is being issued across the whole of Lancashire.
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Spark to deliver new gambling support service across Blackburn with Darwen
Recovery collaborative Spark are set to provide a new service offer for people across Blackburn with Darwen with gambling addictions.
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Council to consider latest proposals to boost East Lancashire SEND provision
Several new projects that aim to create different types of more specialist school places will be reviewed this week as part of ongoing work to boost provision across East Lancashire.
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Appeal for information after serious sexual assault in Burnley
Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in Burnley and are asking for your help to identify a man.
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New boost to Lancashire bus services thanks to extra funding
People will have a shorter wait for their bus, and be able to travel later into the evening, thanks to recent improvements to a number of services.
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Major housing development in Blackburn set to take a step forward
A major new housing development is set to take a step forward next week when Executive Board councillors meet.
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Stolen plant machinery recovered from Hyndburn building site
£70,000 worth of stolen plant machinery has been recovered from a building site in Hyndburn.
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Hyndburn Council announces thrilling events programme
Hyndburn Borough Council has unveiled a packed events programme for 2024, promising a year of vibrant celebrations, creative expression, and community spirit across the borough.
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New partnership to help more pupils walk to school in Blackburn with Darwen
More pupils in Blackburn with Darwen will be able to enjoy the benefits of walking to school, thanks to a new partnership between Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.
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One week left to give views on devolution proposal
Residents and businesses have just one week left to take part in a consultation which will shape the future of Lancashire.
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Volunteering project at libraries aims to tackle loneliness in Burnley
Libraries across Burnley will be boosted with a £88,000 grant for a new project which aims to create volunteering opportunities and tackle loneliness.
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Renewed appeal to find missing Blackburn man
Police are launching a renewed appeal for information and dashcam footage to help find missing man Thomas Green.
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Jail for man who supplied drugs to teenagers and sexually assaulted them
A drug dealer who supplied drugs to teenage girls and sexually assaulted them, has been jailed for nine years.
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Pensioner sentenced for causing death of celebrated motorcyclist
A East Lancashire man has today been sentenced for causing the death of a motorcyclist in a road traffic collision in Hambleton.
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Burnley Council takes court action over illegal burning of waste
A Burnley man has been ordered to pay £824 after Burnley Council took legal action to stop the illegal burning of waste materials.
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Rishton man jailed for more than 10 years for sexually assaulting teenager
A Rishton man who plied a teenager with alcohol and drugs before sexually assaulting her in the back of his campervan has been jailed for more than 10 years.
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Police in Blackburn uncover £150,000 cannabis farm
Blackburn with Darwen police have uncovered a cannabis farm worth around £150,000.
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Shocking figures reveal hundreds of arrests during Lancashire Christmas drink and drug driving campaign
Lancashire Police say more than 15% of drivers stopped during the annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign were arrested.
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Lancashire man's 24-hour deadlift challenge in aid of Firefighters Charity
A Lancashire on-call firefighter spent 24 hours continuously lifting weights in a gym to raise funds for the Firefighters Charity.
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Prime Minister visits Burnley’s VEKA plc
VEKA plc, the global leader in the development of PVCu window systems, and one of Burnley’s largest employers, today welcomed Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to their site.
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Time running out to apply for a primary school place before January deadline
Parents who have not yet applied for a primary school place in Lancashire for their child for September 2024 have until Monday, 15th January to make their application.
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Three arrested after successful drugs raids in Colne
Pendle neighbourhood police officers and the Pendle Task Force executed a targeted operation on Wednesday, conducting two drugs warrants at addresses in Colne.
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Lancashire Police Chief Constable Chris Rowley announces his retirement
After more than 31 years in policing, the Chief Constable of Lancashire police Chris Rowley has announced his intention to retire from policing at the end of March.
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Respects paid at funeral of Lancashire ACC Peter Lawson
Colleagues have paid their respects to Lancashire officer, ACC Peter Lawson at his funeral service in Charnock Richard.
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Lancashire County Council pledge to repair more potholes
An extra £3.6m of government funding has been awarded to Lancashire County Council, who are responsible for most of Lancashire's roads, have promised to make more road, drainage and street lighting improvements in 2024.
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Colne counterfeiter who made £1.8m selling posters is jailed for three and a half years
A fraudster who illegally made more than £1.8million by creating counterfeit posters has been jailed for more than three and a half years.
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Ribbon cut on new affordable housing development in Darwen
The Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has helped officially cut the ribbon on more than 60 new and affordable homes at the £9.6million Heathfields development in Darwen.
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Man arrested on suspicion of cannabis cultivation in Oswaldtwistle
A cannabis farm was dismantled last week after we received information of a potential cannabis growth in the Oswaldtwistle area.
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Pickpockets jailed after being stopped in their tracks in Blackburn
A pair of pickpockets have been jailed after being stopped in their tracks in Blackburn.
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Man jailed for life for murdering David Read in Blackburn
A man has been jailed for life for murdering David Read in Blackburn.
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3000 cannabis plants seized from a cannabis farm in Burnley
A large cannabis farm was dismantled today after officers executed a warrant at a business premises in Burnley.
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Man left critically injured following Blackburn collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision in Blackburn which left a motorcyclist with potentially life-threatening injuries.