East Lancashire News
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April Fool's Joke sparks a real show to debut in Burnley
What began as an April Fool’s prank has turned into a highly anticipated real-life event.
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Update on ‘running sore’ of Whalley pub and club concerns requested
Licensing talks are under-way regarding pubs, clubs, accusations of disorder and disturbances in a popular Ribble Valley village, councillors have been told.
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Blackburn pub to be converted into flats
A HISTORIC town centre building once home to a flagship pub is to become nine flats for young professionals.
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Blackburn chemical factory expansion plan
A chemicals factory is seeking a new warehouse as part of its plans to expand.
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Burnley councillor’s Labour cash plea
A LOCAL authority Labour group leader has urged it bosses to spend part of its half-million pound underspend on its main town centre, street cleaning and improving its green spaces.
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Mayor gives apology for row in Nelson mosque with council licensing officer
The Mayor of Pendle has apologised for breaching the borough’s code of conduct in a mosque argument with a council licensing officer during Ramadan two years ago.
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Rossendale’s Whitworth swimming pool to reopen in August
A community-run swimming pool in Rossendale which was threatened with closure last year is due to reopen to the public in August.
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New homes set for former Blackburn council estate
A 1950s former council estate is to get 68 new homes as the latest stage of a £20million facelift.
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Pioneering schools tech project planned for Blackburn
EVERY secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology education pilot project.
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Man admits murdering his housemate in Colne
A man has admitted to murdering his housemate in Colne.
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Fly tipping continues to blight Burnley
BURNLEY Council has prosecuted 34 people over fly-tipping and waste offences in four months with another 44 on their way to court.
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Burnley street to be named after cricketing legend Jimmy Anderson
BURNLEY Council is to press ahead with naming a street after cricketing legend James Anderson after his retirement from the the international game.
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More evening buses launched in Lancashire thanks to funding boost
People will enjoy more frequent and later bus services thanks to improvements taking effect from this week.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council unveil new WhatsApp channel
BLACKBURN with Darwen Borough Council has launched a WhatsApp channel to send residents news, updates, and information.
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Plans submitted for affordable homes development in Blackburn
PLANS have been submitted for 149 new smaller and affordable homes as the latest phases of a multi-million pound housing development in Feniscowles, Blackburn.
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Work begins on new housing estate on site of former Darwen school
WORK has started on a controversial new housing estate on the site of a former Darwen school.
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Lancashire Police launch summer drink and drug drive campaign
In the last 12 months, more than 2,600 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Lancashire.
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New special pitches planned for Blackburn school
A BLACKBURN school complex which caters for children who struggle to thrive in mainstream education is set to get two new multi-use games areas.
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Body found in Tenerife in search for missing Oswaldtwistle teen Jay Slater
A body has been found by Spanish police searching for missing Briton Jay Slater, it has been reported.
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Woman given 12-year sentence for robbery spree in Nelson
A woman has been given a 12-year sentence for committing three knifepoint robberies at shops in Nelson.
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Colne market hall, cinema idea and Hippodrome updates welcomed but concern over Muni costs
Latest stages of work in redeveloping Colne’s market hall have generally been welcomed by Pendle councillors – and a revived idea to potentially open a cinema there.
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Councillors asked to approve new Rawtenstall long-term town board including business people for £20million funding
Three Rossendale town and village areas could get £20million over ten years, if councillors approve a new town board including members who are not elected by the public, such as local business owners, which is required under rules drawn-up by the previous Conservative government.
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Blackburn traffic light signal improvement programme launched
A half-million pound drive to upgrade traffic lights in an East Lancashire borough has been launched.
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New park play open in Hyndburn
A NEW play area has been officially opened in Clayton-Le-Moors.
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‘Introducing car park fees in Pendle would ruin Colne’
Introducing car park charges in Pendle would ruin Colne town centre’s shopping scene which has been carefully nurtured through hard work, councillors have said.
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Work begins on major Blackburn housing development
WORK has started on a major 205 home development close to the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
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Burnley Council agree on more empty homes purchases
A LOCAL authority is to buy seven more empty homes in its borough.
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Man found guilty of rape in Burnley
A man has been found guilty of rape in Burnley.
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East Lancs library service could get new lease of life in historic building after eight year closure
Book lovers in Burnley could enjoy a new library service in a Victorian building which holds the world's last surviving 19th Century steam powered mill.
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Proposed pump track for Marsden Park
A consultation is being held for people to have their say on a proposed pump track for Marsden Park in Nelson.
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Renowned fund supporting arts and education set to be distributed to East Lancs community groups
A prestigious fund set up more than a century ago to support the arts and education in Burnley is set to benefit a range of East Lancs community groups.
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Colne market hall cinema back on agenda in review to better-reflect original bid
Hopes about including a new cinema in Colne’s redeveloped market hall are being looked at by staff working on the project, Pendle councillors are being told.
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Tribute paid to loving great grandad who died in a collision in Colne
The family of a man who died in a collision in Colne last week have paid tribute to a ‘very loving’ grandad and great grandad.
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Family pay tribute to Padiham man who died following industrial accident
A family has paid an emotional tribute to a man from Padiham who died following an industrial accident in Burnley earlier this week.
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30-year sentence for Oswaldtwistle sexual predator
A sexual predator has been given a 30-year sentence for a catalogue of offending against five children and two women.
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Labour victory in Rossendale & Darwen as Jake Berry is defeated
Labour’s Andy MacNae, a former councillor, has been elected as MP for Rossendale and Darwen in the general election, beating Conservative Jake Berry, who had won the previous four elections.
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Labour’s election shock in Blackburn
BLACKBURN provided the shock of the general election as Labour lost the once safe seat by just 132 votes as the rest of East Lancashire and the UK turned red.
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Labour wins new seat in Pendle
LABOUR ousted health minister Andrew Stephenson in the sprawling new Pendle and Clitheroe constituency.
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Labour gets revenge in Burnley
LABOUR regained Burnley as its candidate Oliver Ryan ousted the first Tory MP for the town in more than 100 years.
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Kids’ homes plans for Hyndburn revealed
THREE proposals to turn family houses into small children’s care homes will be debated by councillors next week.
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Banqueting hub planned for vacant Blackburn building
A VACANT former pub and conference centre last used as a business hub is set for a new life as a banqueting hall.
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New flats plan above Rawtenstall restaurant is approved
A plan for changes and creation of new flats above a Rossendale tapas restaurant has been approved by councillors.
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Pendle taxi drivers may be get flexibility over 12-month ban on re-applying for a licence
Pendle taxi arrangements are being reviewed including whether drivers should be strictly prevented from re-applying for a licence within a 12-month period, if their application is refused or their licence revoked.
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Update given on events space, street upgrades and Big Lamp platform for Haslingden
Artist impressions show a proposed new events space, street upgrades and a sculpture. along with a new platform for a landmark lamp in a Rossendale town.
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Blackburn vape factory rebuild approved
PLANS to rebuild a vape factory gutted by fire have been approved.
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Oswaldtwistle man found guilty of 43 sex offences
A man from East Lancashire has been charged with a string of sexual offences.
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Blackburn historic building’s magnificent restoration
BLACKBURN’S renovated Blakey Moor Terrace building is looking ‘magnificent’ and ready for prospective operators to view its flagship restaurant.
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Bacup child care home plan rejected after ‘cramped conditions, property values and parking’ worries
A plan to change the use of a family house in Bacup into a children’s care home has been refused after objections including overcrowding and ‘cramped conditons’, a lack of staff car parking and rubbish being burnt outside during refurbishment.
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Details revealed of Blackburn’s new £60m cyber skills campus
THE full details of Blackburn’s proposed £60million Cyber Skills and Education Campus have been revealed along with images of two of the new buildings at its heart.
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Appeal over systematic fly-tipping in Darwen
A Darwen councillor has appealed to residents of the town for help in catching the fly-tipper who has been systematically dumping rubbish in a back alley.
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First phase of Blackburn commercial estate completed
The first phase of a £10million Blackburn commercial estate on near the M65 has been completed.
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Calls for urgent safety improvements at Rishton reservoir
There are calls for safety works at a ‘high risk’ East Lancashire reservoir to combat the impact of climate change.
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Burnley housing association secures green homes grant
AN East Lancashire social housing association has been given a government ‘green’ grant to improve the energy performance of dozens of its properties and cut householders’ bills.
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Blackburn cocaine gang jailed for nearly 30 years
Four drug dealers who conspired to flood the streets of East Lancashire with cocaine from their bases in Blackburn have been jailed.
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Tackling anti-social behaviour in Burnley
A closure order has been secured by police for a property in Burnley.
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Padiham paedophile jailed for 14 and a half years
A paedophile who sexually assaulted four teenage girls has been jailed for 14 and a half years.
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Paedophile jailed after attacking girl in Brierfield
A paedophile has been jailed for trying to rape a 14-year-old girl in Brierfield.
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Burnley man seen with a knife found hiding in a stream following police chase
A man from Burnley seen with a knife has been charged after found him hiding in a stream following a chase.
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Work gets underway on Burnley park improvements
Work to carry out further improvements at Stoops & Hargher Clough Park in Burnley is expected to begin this week.
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Appeal following fatal collision in Pendleton
Police are appealing for information and footage following a fatal collision in Pendleton.
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Remarkable people from East Lancashire recognised in King’s Birthday Honours
A number of local people from East Lancashire have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
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East Lancs childminder jailed for killing baby Harlow Collinge
A childminder has been jailed for killing a baby under her care in Hapton.
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Work to start on playing field improvements in Burnley
Work is due to start later this month on improvements to playing fields in Burnley.
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Investigations continue after bus set on fire at Burnley bus station
Investigations continue after a bus was set on fire at Burnley bus station.
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Blackburn Museum honours 89-year-old volunteer on 150th anniversary
Blackburn Museum has used its 150th anniversary to honour one of its volunteers.
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Appeal after serious assault in Rawtenstall
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a serious assault in Rawtenstall.
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East Lancs childminder admits killing baby
A childminder has admitted to killing a baby under her care in Hapton.
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Two new SEN units to be created in Nelson and Burnley
Two new Special Educational Needs (SEN) units will be created in East Lancashire after the county council’s cabinet approved the plans.
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Towneley Hall painting part of Sotheby's exhibition in London
Artwork from Towneley Hall in Burnley has pride of place alongside work by famous artists such as Lucian Freud, Francis Bacon and Piet Mondrian as part of a prestigious exhibition in London organised by international auction house Sotheby's.
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Man jailed for causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed drug limit
A Nelson man has been jailed for causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed drug limit.
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Blackburn man given 14-year sentence after sexually assaulting young woman
A Blackburn man has been jailed for sexually assaulting a young woman.
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Overnight road closures start in Burnley next week
People are being asked to plan their journeys around overnight road closures in the centre of Burnley due to begin next week.
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Former East Lancs police officer and wife jailed for misconduct in public office
A former police officer has been jailed following an investigation into his misconduct.
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Woman dies following collision in Blackburn carpark
A woman has died following a collision in a supermarket carpark in Blackburn.
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New community recreation facilities in Burnley unveiled
New public recreational facilities have been officially opened in Burnley.
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1 in 3 businesses in Lancashire fail test purchases
Lancashire Trading Standards have been busy undertaking test purchases for knives across the county last week as part of Operation Sceptre.
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Lithium battery causes fire in truck carrying paper and cardboard for recycling
Residents are being reminded to dispose of their batteries in the correct manner after a fire broke out in a recycling vehicle due to a suspected ruptured lithium battery.
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Paedophile given 17-year sentence for sexually assaulting young boys
A paedophile who sexually assaulted three young boys in East Lancashire has been given a sentence totalling 17 years.
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Tackling rubbish dumping in Pendle
Pendle Borough Council took action against 156 offenders, issuing 116 Fixed Penalty Notices and 40 cautions in a recent 12 month period.
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Appeal after large-scale fight breaks out at Padiham football ground
Police are appealing for information after a large-scale fight left a man unconscious.
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Lighthouse Family star to headline Darwen Live on its 25th year
Darwen Live is back this Bank Holiday weekend and organisers are bringing the party as it celebrates 25 years.
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Rapist jailed for Blackburn flat attack
A man has been jailed for the rape of a woman at a flat in Blackburn.
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Tribute to 'kind and caring' man who died in Rossendale collision
A family has paid a heartfelt tribute to a ‘kind and caring’ man who died in a road traffic collision in Rossendale.
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Accrington pervert jailed
An Accrington man who installed a secret camera so he could film girls for his sexual gratification has been jailed for more than six years.
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OAK FEST music festival returns for 2024
Accrington will come alive with the sound of music for this year's OAK FEST with pop sensation Kate Nash taking to the stage.
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Private landlord’s unsafe homes land him with large fine
A private landlord who let three of his properties fall into dangerous disrepair has been ordered to pay almost £14,000 after a court case brought by Burnley Council.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.