East Lancashire News
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Swimming pool set for £1.4million energy system boost
Rossendale’s Marl Pits Leisure Centre looks set for a £1.4million grant boost for new heating equipment and other measures to cut energy use, emissions and bills.
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Football club needs longer lease for ground upgrade funding bid
An East Lancashire football club needs a new land lease agreement to help it upgrade its ground in an era of change.
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Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre repairs to begin in summer
Work on repairing the roof of Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre will start in June with a scheduled completion date of October.
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OAK FEST cancelled for 2025
Popular Accrington music festival OAK FEST will not return in 2025 due to discontinued funding, organisers announce.
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Emergency services tackle large fire on Shadworth Industrial Estate
Firefighters from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are tackling a fire on the Shadsworth Industrial Estate, Sett End Road in Blackburn.
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Calls for Hyndburn tip closure
Senior councillors have called for the temporary closure of a major East Lancashire rubbish tip plagued by smells and flocks of gulls.
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New police station takes shape with topping out ceremony in Pendle
Officers and staff from Lancashire Police were joined by the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, alongside contractors Willmott Dixon at the site of the new Pendle Police Station as it reaches a significant point of its build.
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Man jailed for historic child sex offences in Blackburn
A man has been jailed for historic sexual offences against a ten-year-old-girl in Blackburn.
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Controversial Bacup waste transfer site plan is withdrawn
A plan to build a new waste transfer site in Bacup, which prompted hundreds of objections, has been cancelled.
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Historic market hall revamp finish date slips into late summer
The completion date for an £11million revamp of an East Lancashire heritage-listed Victorian market hall has slipped from the end of this month until late summer or even autumn this year.
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Residents of East Lancs village to get new free to use cash machine
Residents of an East Lancashire village are to get a new free to use cash machine.
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Gang who smuggled drugs and phones into Lancaster and Preston prisons jailed
A criminal gang who smuggled drugs and phones into prisons in Preston and Lancaster have been given lengthy jail sentences.
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Four Lancashire branches of Santander to close
Four Lancashire branches of Santander bank are to close, it has been announced.
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Mount Lane Playing Fields available for community use
A new agreement between Burnley Borough Council and Cliviger Parish Council will make the playing field on Mount Lane available for community use.
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The Hive officially opens in Padiham
Recently, the Mayor of Padiham, Cllr Mac Harrison, residents, councillors, partners and funders came together to celebrate the official opening of the Hive in Padiham.
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Drug dealer jailed after trying to escape police in Blackburn
An East Lancashire teenager has been jailed after trying to escape from officers in Blackburn.
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Meet Blackburn museum’s oldest volunteer
Former textile worker turned Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery’s oldest volunteer is set to spend his 90th birthday telling stories of the industry which made the town.
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Five charged following burglaries across East Lancashire
Police have charged five people following a spate of burglaries across East Lancashire.
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New plans for Darwen Market Hall revealed
A new planning application has been submitted detailing plans to transform Darwen Market Hall as part of the £100m Town Deal.
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Burglar who targeted homes in Preston jailed
A burglar who targeted multiple homes in Preston City Centre has been jailed for more than six years.
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Accrington Stanley loses functions licence over noise complaints
East Lancashire football club has been banned from holding events with live or amplified music at its two function venues.
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King George’s Hall revamp plans moving forward
The multi-million pound renovation of East Lancashire’s premier entertainment venue has taken a major step forward.
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Man arrested after cannabis farm worth £500,000 discovered in Burnley
Police are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property on Trafalgar Street, Burnley.
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Rossendale dangerous driver jailed
A man has been jailed for driving his van dangerously through East Lancashire.
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Accrington man jailed for assault which left victim with bleed on brain
A man has been jailed for 10 years for an assault which left his victim with a bleed on the brain.
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Burnley pitch invader given three-year football banning order
A man has been given a three-year football banning order after entering the pitch during Burnley fixture with Middlesbrough in December.
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Towneley Hall upgrade to be discussed
The starting gun for the restoration of the west wing of an historic East Lancashire stately home is set to be fired.
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£200k anti-smoking drive announced for Burnley
An East Lancashire local authority is to spend £200,000 to persuade the almost one-fifth of its borough residents to give up smoking.
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Road repairs list revealed
Lancashire highways bosses have revealed they plan to carry out 126 road resurfacing schemes over the next 12 months.
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Prison sentence for Nelson shop knife-wielding robber
A man has been jailed for carrying out a knife-point robbery at a shop in Nelson.
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Six jailed for more than 25 years after £1million East Lancs courier fraud
Six fraudsters have been jailed for a combined total of over 25 years for conning elderly victims out of over £1 million from a call centre in Blackburn.
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Ribble Valley council leader to step down from role after six years at helm
The Conservative leader of Ribble Valley Council is to step down from the position after six years and hopes to take on a new role.
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Two men charged following burglaries in Blackburn
Two men have been charged, after police received reports of a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Blackburn.
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Burnley Council to formally oppose Blackburn merger
Burnley Council will oppose any plans to merge the borough into a single East Lancashire all-purpose local authority including neighbouring Blackburn with Darwen.
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Dangerous man jailed for coercive and controlling behaviour
A man has been jailed for engaging in coercive and controlling behaviour with a woman he was previously in a relationship with.
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Elderly driver who killed wife after illegal u-turn in Accrington sentenced
An elderly driver who killed his wife after carrying out an illegal U-turn on a busy A road has been sentenced.
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Burnley Business Improvement District secures second term
Businesses and organisations across Burnley have voted in support of continuing the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) for another five-year term.
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Burnley sex offender jailed
A Burnley man has been given a lengthy prison sentence for sexual offences against a vulnerable teenager.
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New Pendle budget includes cash for leisure centres and to buy target empty homes
Pendle Council-owned leisure centres look set for investment in the borough’s new budget, along with funds allocated to buy empty homes through compulsory purchase and get them back in use.
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Empire Theatre expansion approved
The 115-year-old Blackburn Empire Theatre can now create a new dance studio, reception office and entrance.
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Man in hospital following serious collision in Hapton
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious collision in Hapton.
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Appeal after M65 collision leaves man and child injured
Police are appealing for information after a collision on the M65 left two people, including a child, injured.
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NHS bosses urged to step up security at closed Accrington Victoria Hospital
NHS bosses have been urged to step up security at the controversially closed Accrington Victoria Hospital after it has been repeatedly targeted by vandals.
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MP meets local llamas and local entrepreneur
A Wellbeing Farm and wedding venue, where the star attraction is llamas in bow ties, had a visit from Rossendale & Darwen MP Andy McNae last week.
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Big homes plan dropped for flagship Blackburn estate
The developer behind a flagship multi-million pound Blackburn housing estate has scrapped plans to construct more four-bedroomed homes on it because it cannot sell the ones it has already built.
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Lancashire outdoor pioneers to be celebrated in Pennine Way’s 60th anniversary
Lancashire’s influence in creating the long-distance Pennine Way footpath will be highlighted this spring when the route’s 60th anniversary is celebrated along with key individuals who championed its creation.
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Blackburn with Darwen council tax rise proposed
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s annual finance council meeting will this evening be asked to raise the borough’s council tax by 4.99% from April 1.
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Councillor resigns after council tax arrears and missed meetings
A Pendle councillor has resigned after it was revealed he owed thousands of pounds in council tax and had missed meetings.
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Illegal vapes and tobacco products worth over £5,000 seized from two Rossendale shops
Illegal vapes and tobacco products with a value in the region of £5,000 have been seized from two Rossendale shops.
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Burnley counterfeiter ordered to repay almost £47,000 he made through fraud
A counterfeiter who made almost £47,000 selling fake car and van service books online has been ordered to hand over his ill-gotten gains following action by Lancashire Trading Standards officers.
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Queen Street Mill announced as recipient of Art Council England's £25m MEND fund
Queen Street Mill in Burnley has secured a sizeable slice of funding from Arts Council England to upgrade museums to protect their heritage and support the local economy.
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Warning after attempted courier frauds in East Lancashire
Police are reminding the public that a police officer will never ask you to withdraw money to assist with a criminal investigation following three attempted courier frauds in East Lancashire this week.
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Campaigning cricketer and suffragette among ideas for Nelson town history trail
A pioneering cricketer and a suffragette are among the ideas for people who might be highlighted in a new walking trail exploring Nelson’s history.
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Blackburn man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
A prolific caller from Blackburn who repeatedly contacted Lancashire Police has been jailed.
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Where Blackburn town deal cash is spent could be changed
Plans for a golf academy and 50 flats in Darwen have been ditched by senior councillors in favour of using the £2.5million of town deal cash earmarked for the projects on the regeneration of its market hall and civic quarter.
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Trading Standards operation caught on camera
Trading Standards raided two premises in a joint operation with Blackburn and Darwen Police recently, in a bid to tackle the sale of any illicit vapes in the borough.
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New diversions in place as work continues to repair damaged road following landslip
New diversion routes have been agreed and put in place in East Lancashire following the partial collapse of a road in Oswaldtwistle.
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Unauthorised traveller encampment given deadline to clear site
Travellers at an unauthorised encampment on grassland in Darwen have been given 11 months to clear the site unless their backdated planning application to develop it is passed.
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Blackburn culture drive boosted with £760,000 grant
The drive to make Blackburn with Darwen into a creative hub has been boosted by a £760,000 grant from the Arts Council England.
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Three arrested after cyclist dies following Earby collision
A man has died following a collision in Earby, Barnoldswick this week.
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Burnley Council propose 2% council tax rise
Residents of Burnley borough are set to see their council tax rise by two per cent next year – below the maximum three allowed by the government without a referendum.
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Rossendale Police seize illegal vapes and tobacco products during operation
A large quantity of illicit tobacco products has been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards.
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Appeal after teenager left with serious injuries in collision
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Colne left a teenager with serious injuries.
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Work on new Longridge pump track to begin
Work on the creation of a new £100,000 pump track in a town in a rural East Lancashire borough is set to start this week.
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Peel Park access upgraded
The access to a historic nature reserve in Accrington has been upgraded.
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WinterBloom Light Festival to illuminate Colne
The enchanting WinterBloom Light Festival is back for 2025 after Colne BID successfully won their Arts Council bid for another year.
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East Lancs Hospital Shuttle bus service saved
A local transport operator in East Lancashire has stepped forward to save a vital hospital shuttle bus from closure following huge public reaction and protests to save the service for local people.
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M65 safety review to be conducted
National Highways is to conduct a safety review of the M65 from Cuerden to Burnley this year including whether lighting is needed.
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Investigation underway after death of man in Colne
An investigation is underway after the death of a man in Colne.
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Burnley fan banned after racially abusing Blackburn Rovers player
A man has been given a three-year football banning order after racially abusing a Blackburn Rovers player during the East Lancashire Derby in August.
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Blackburn Empire Theatre reveal expansion plan
A storeroom at a thriving Blackburn performance venue has been earmarked as a new dance studio and rehearsal room.
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Man jailed after attacking woman with metal bar in Blackburn
A man has been jailed for five and a half years for attacking a woman with a metal bar in Blackburn.
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East Lancashire tip to remain open until March 2026
Lancashire County Council has finalised an agreement to continue using Altham’s Hill Tip until March 31 next year – giving four councils in the east of the county 12 months extra breathing space to sort out the disposal of their waste to landfill.
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Blackburn housing development to resume after two years
Work on a flagship housing estate in Blackburn is scheduled to resume after two years.
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Whalley night-time disturbance report names streets, venues and incidents
New figures about disturbances and crime around Whalley’s night-time bar and club scene show the need for a special licensing system to be extended for another three years, Ribble Valley councillors are being advised.
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Ribble Valley community centre celebrates extension
A 300-year-old East Lancashire building turned community centre is celebrating the opening of a £127,000 new extension.
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Dangerous East Lancs sex offender given 23-year sentence
A man who groomed a 13-year-old girl before going onto sexually assault and rape her has been jailed.
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Dangerous man given 23-year sentence for violent attack in Blackburn
A Blackburn man has been handed a lengthy jail sentence after violently attacking a man with a hammer.
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Rogue roofer scammed couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' repairs
A rogue roofer who scammed a couple out of £1,300 for 'make believe' roof repairs has been jailed for three years and three months following action by Trading Standards officers.
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Pledge to bring Hyndburn playing field back into use
Accrington’s King George V Playing Fields will be back in use by September next year.
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Investigation launched after Darwen man's death
Police have arrested four people as enquiries continue after a missing man from Darwen was found dead.
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Appeal after man dies following collision in Burnley
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision in Burnley.
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Businesses speak on Rawtenstall road works
Rawtenstall is undergoing some major changes including phased town centre roadworks aiming to improve traffic flow.
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Woman charged with murder after family pay tribute to "kind hearted" mum
Police have charged a woman with murder after a body was sadly found inside a flat in Church.
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Murder investigation launched in Church
Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman’s body was found inside a property in Church.
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Plans outlined to clean all council road gullies in a bid to improve road safety
Plans are set to be discussed to transform how the council approaches gully cleaning with the aim to ensure that all of the council's 294,000 road gullies are visited on a regular schedule.
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Get a 'pizza the action' - slices of pizza for 15p at Sbarro in Colne
Slice away the January blues with this nostalgic deal
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Campaign launched to save East Lancashire hospital shuttle bus service
A council is to be asked to officially join the campaign to save the free hospital shuttle bus service in East Lancashire.
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Nelson woman given suspended sentence for cyber crime
A former employee from Nelson has been sentenced after she logged into a firm's computer system and deleted business-critical data.
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Plans revealed to ‘make’ Blackburn’s Making Rooms even bigger and better with £1.5m extension
Plans that could transform Blackburn’s already super successful Making Rooms into the leading makerspace in the whole of the UK have been revealed.
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Man jailed for trying to steal from a woman and a girl in Accrington
A man has been jailed for trying to steal from two people in Accrington in the space of a few minutes.
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Deadline to apply for a primary school place in Lancashire is this week
Parents who have yet to apply for a primary school place starting this September in Lancashire are being reminded that the deadline for applications falls on Wednesday 15 January.
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Police commissioner responds to M65 patrols, speeding and safety debate
Lancashire’s elected Police and Crime Commissioner has commented on traffic patrols, road safety and action against danger-drivers following recent incidents and debates about the M65, where a number of fatal incidents have happened.
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Temporary Rawtenstall market site agreed including licence and events plans
Plans to move Rawtenstall Market traders to a temporary town centre site while the indoor market hall and surrounds are redeveloped have been approved by Rossendale Council’s cabinet.
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Work on controversial Wilson Sports Village project set to restart
Work on the construction of the controversial Wilson Sports Village in Clayton-Le-Moors will start again later this month.
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24% rise in people arrested for drink or drug driving over festive period in Lancashire
Lancashire Police arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, 24% more than last year.
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Planning application made for controversial travellers camp in Blackburn
A backdated planning application has been submitted for a controversial ‘unlawful’ travellers’ encampment currently occupying grassland near the Darwen’s Whitehall Park.
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M65 upgrade date announced
A £30million drive to tackle congestion at one of the key gateway junctions into Blackburn and Darwen will start in July.
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iMEP announce two day 2025 iMEP music festival in Lancashire
iMEP have announced that the 2025 iMEP Music Festival will take place over two days at Accrington Cricket Club’s iMEP Arena on Friday 19th and Saturday 20th September.
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Gritting crews are ready for wintry weather expected this weekend
Lancashire County Council's gritting crews are preparing to put some brand-new snow-clearing kit to the test as they get ready to tackle the severe weather predicted for this weekend.
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New anti social behaviour powers bought in for Darwen
A ban on drinking, using drugs, urinating and defecating in public and begging is being brought in for Darwen town centre.
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Police Commander's safety message ahead of East Lancs Derby
It’s the East Lancashire football derby this weekend, and Lancashire Police, Blackburn Rovers and Burnley Football Clubs are urging supporters to enjoy the day without letting passions spill over.
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Shop’s off-licence cancelled after under-age sales and town centre trouble
A Rossendale off-licence shop has had its premises licence revoked after selling alcohol to youngsters under 18, which was linked to town centre trouble including planned fights and anti-social behaviour at a Rawtenstall Market ‘Foodie Fridays’ event.
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Lancashire figures recognised in the New Year Honours List
A number of figures across Lancashire have been recognised in the 2025 King’s New Year Honours List.
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Murder investigation launched after man fatally struck by car in Blackburn on Christmas Day
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally struck by a car in Blackburn.
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Junction cameras delayed
Plans to use cameras to catch drivers making illegal manoeuvres on Lancashire’s roads have yet to be implemented – almost two years since they were given the green light.
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Man charged after fatal Nelson collision
A man has been charged after a woman died following a collision in Nelson.
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Burnley BID celebrates a bumper year for new businesses in town centre
Burnley is celebrating a remarkable year of growth and development as a host of new businesses have chosen to open their doors in the town centre, marking a significant step forward in the vision to make Burnley a destination of choice for residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
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First stage of vital works in Rawtenstall are completed before Christmas
The first stage of vital works that aim to relieve congestion and improve traffic flow in Rawtenstall have been completed ahead of the Christmas holidays.
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Rossendale sandwich bar success
An East Lancashire businesswoman whose sandwich bar was ‘boosted’ by winning a Gold award in scheme promoting healthier eating choices for food outlet customers has urged others to sign up.
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Family pay loving tribute to dad who died in collision in Burnley
A family have paid an emotional and loving tribute to a man who was ‘loved and liked by everybody’.
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Hyndburn community cohesion grants available
Voluntary, community and faith groups in an East Lancashire borough can now apply for small grants projects to tackle hate crime and divisive and extremist ideologies.
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Heartbreaking tribute paid to mum who died following Nelson collision
The daughters of the woman who sadly died following a collision in Nelson have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘the most awesomest mum’.
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Five arrested after woman dies following collision in Nelson
A woman has died after a collision in Nelson over the weekend.
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Government £1.6m grant award is green light for 825 EV chargers
Blackburn with Darwen Council has received the £1.6 million government grant needed to pay for hundreds of new electric vehicle charge points.
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Blackburn hall hailed as £1m approved for revamp
Blackburn’s King George’s Hall has been hailed as the best entertainment venue in Lancashire outside Blackpool.
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Appeal after electric bike rider dies in a collision in Burnley
An investigation has been launched after a man died following a road traffic collision in Burnley.
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Blackburn drink driver jailed for causing collision that caused man to lose his leg
A drink driver has been jailed for more than two years after causing a collision which resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg.
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Rogue builder jailed for 11 months after ripping off string of victims
A rogue builder and roofer from Burnley has been jailed for 11 months after ripping off a string of victims.
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Appeal after pedestrian dies in Darwen collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a pedestrian very sadly died following a collision in Darwen.
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Man jailed after raping teenager in Burnley
A man has been jailed after raping a teenager in Burnley.
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Blackburn with Darwen – £1.6m EV strategy
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to earmark £1.6million to pay for 825 electric vehicle charge points by 2030.
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Extra money pledged for renovation of King George’s Hall
An extra £1million is to be pumped into the multi-million pound renovation of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall.
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Calls for M65 safety review
Burnley Council has called for a feasibility study into bringing back lighting to the whole of the M65 as part of safety review into East Lancashire’s main motorway.
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Hyndburn Council community grants awarded
Five Hyndburn organisations have been given grants from the council’s Cabinet Action Fund.
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Bonmarché to open new store in The Mall, Blackburn with exciting launch event
The UK’s leading women’s fashion retailer, Bonmarché, is set to open a brand-new store in The Mall, Blackburn, on Tuesday, 12th December.
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Hyndburn residents asked for views on town centre consultation
Hyndburn residents have been asked for their views on the council’s ambitious proposals to redevelop Accrington town centre.
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Former MP’s office to be converted to taxi office
The Darwen town centre office of former Conservative MP Sir Jake Berry is to become a taxi booking hub.
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Killer driver from Blackburn sentenced to 12 years behind bars
A Blackburn man who took videos and boasted about driving dangerously has been jailed for 12 years.
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Lancashire Police launch Christmas drink and drug driving crackdown
Lancashire Police has launched its seasonal drug and drink driving crackdown.
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Firefighters urge you to stop using some appliances whilst you're asleep
Fire bosses say 'You could be putting your life at risk' if you run your dryer whilst you sleep
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Christmas events in Lancashire you won’t want to miss!
We've got a full list of Christmas events and activities in Lancashire
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Accrington strikes gold for Xmas Light Switch On
Martin Kemp wowed the crowds of Accrington as over 12,000 people turned out to watch his fantastic ‘Back to the Eighties Show’ at the #AmazingAccrington Christmas Light Switch On.
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Rossendale Police seize £16,000 worth of illegal vapes and tobacco products
Thousands of pounds worth of illicit tobacco products have been seized from two shops in Rossendale.
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Burnley Council to be subject of boundary review
The number of councillors and the political map in another East Lancashire borough is to be reviewed.
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Get ready for Christmas Lights Switch On events across Hyndburn
Christmas is coming to Hyndburn, and light switch-on events are happening across the Borough.
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East Lancashire premises fail underage knife sales
Earlier this month, officers from East Lancashire were out conducting an underage sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week of action to tackle knife crime.
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Over 600 knives recovered in East Lancashire after knife crime operation
626 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
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Seven arrested as part of £350,000 prescription drugs theft probe
Police have arrested five men and two women as part of an investigation into theft of prescription drugs from pharmacies in East Lancashire.
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County Councillors visit Accrington Market Hall to celebrate redevelopment progress
Hyndburn Council and Morgan Sindall Construction welcomed County Councillors Aidy Riggott and Carole Haythornthwaite for a site visit to see how the exciting scheme is shaping up.
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Teenager charged following disorder in Bacup town centre
Police have charged a teenager following disorder in Bacup town centre.
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Two arrested in Blackburn on suspicion of being loan sharks
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the Blackburn area.
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Appeal following serious assault in Darwen
Police want to speak to a number of people after a man was seriously assaulted in Darwen.
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Thousands turn out to celebrate Burnley’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch-On
Burnley’s annual Christmas Lights Switch-On ‘Burnley Believes ‘proved to be a dazzling success at the weekend, attracting thousands of visitors to the town centre for a day of festive magic.
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Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year
Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.
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Blackburn brewery purchase approved
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s ruling executive board has rubber stamped spending £1.6million on taking full ownership of the Thwaites brewery site.
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New affordable homes for Blackburn move closer
A new multi-million pound estate of 152 social homes for affordable rent is set to move a step closer this week.
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East Lancashire drug dealers jailed for nearly 90 years
A gang of drug dealers have been jailed for nearly 90 years.
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Aldi planning blunder sorted
A long-awaited new Aldi store in Accrington is back on the starting blocks after councillors sorted out a planning conditions blunder.
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Nine Lancashire groups receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service
Nine groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.
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"Doctors told me I had six months to live," says brain tumour survivor, seven years later
A former support teacher from Burnley living with a brain tumour was told she had only six months to live – seven years ago.
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Blackburn’s Festival of the Moon: A Christmas celebration that’s out of this world
Discover Blackburn has announced the launch of the Festival of the Moon this November, an exciting event series set to transform Blackburn town centre into a radiant celebration of art, light, and community.
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Headteacher praises transformation of busy Accrington road
A primary school headteacher has welcomed vital safety features that have been revitalised as part of a major resurfacing scheme on a busy road in Accrington.
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New homes plan for former Hyndburn clinic
A vandalised and vacant former health centre building has been earmarked for new flats and houses.
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Blackburn with Darwen chosen for workplace heart checks programme
Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen to take part in a groundbreaking workplace heart health check programme.
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Burnley Believes Christmas Light Switch On set to return with a magical line-up of festive fun
Christmas is coming to town as Burnley prepares to light up the season with its most magical event of the year.
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Top Taylor Swift tribute to headline Great Harwood Christmas Extravaganza
Further details have been announced for three spectacular events taking place in Great Harwood over the festive period, with one of the UK’s most popular Taylor Swift Tribute Acts set to perform.
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‘Out of this world’ Christmas light switch-on announced for Blackburn
Blackburn’s much-anticipated Christmas lights switch-on event is set to take place on Saturday, November 23.
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Vital bus services in Accrington have been revamped
Vital local bus services around the Accrington area have been revamped including new Saturday services set to be rolled out as part of a reorganisation of the routes.
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Hyndburn Police confiscate £1.65m of illegal vapes and tobacco
Hyndburn Police, working together with Trading Standards seized a large quantity of illegal goods from an empty commercial property in Oswaldtwistle.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council to complete brewery site buyout
Blackburn with Darwen Council is set to spend £1.6million on taking full ownership of the Thwaites brewery site.
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Nearly 900 vacant homes across Pendle with over 200 in Colne district
Nearly 900 homes are standing empty across Pendle, of which over 200 are in the Colne area, councillors are informed in a new report.
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Three arrested after fireworks thrown at police officers
Three men have been arrested after fireworks were thrown at police officers.
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Appeal after man suffers serious injuries in Accrington assault
Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a man suffered serious injuries during an assault in Accrington.
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Giant windfarm plan unveiled for Rossendale
Proposals for a giant new windfarm on moorland above East Lancashire have been revealed.
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Community charity behind garden and youth hub plan seeks extra £100,000 after costs rise
An organisation aiming to strengthen community cohesion, tackle youth problems and boost people’s health with gym, cafe, games and meeting spaces is asking Pendle Council to help tackle a £100,000 shortfall for a new garden and youth centre in Nelson, citing rising costs.
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Blackburn with Darwen’s Council Leader calls for urgent action to improve rail cancellations
Blackburn with Darwen Council Leader Phil Riley has written to Northern raising “significant” concerns regarding the frequent Sunday train cancellations at Blackburn train station.
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Council’s will to solve Whalley nightlife problems queried as complaints continue
More reports of noise, damage, anti-social behaviour, sex in public areas, drugs and drunkenness in Whalley have been raised at Ribble Valley Council.
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Calls for urgent M65 safety review
Councillors are calling for an urgent safety review of the M65 through East Lancashire after a string of fatal crashes.
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Family pay tribute to motorcyclist from East Lancashire killed following collision near Kirkby Lonsdale
A family have paid an emotional tribute to a motorcyclist from East Lancashire who died following a collision at Burrow, near Kirkby Lonsdale.
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Blackburn with Darwen live music project hits the town centre
A new programme of 124 live gigs to boost Blackburn’s nightlife will hit the town centre over the next six months.
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5,000 attend world class light event in Accrington
A number of internationally renowned light sculptures descended on Accrington for a remarkable light event over the weekend, which was attended by 5,000 people.
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Lancashire Police and other emergency services join forces for Bonfire Night safety campaign
Lancashire Police, Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service, and North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) are once again joining forces to tackle anti-social behaviour and promote safety ahead of this year’s Bonfire Night celebrations.
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East Lancs exhibition will show rich history
The rich history of a part of East Lancashire will go on display next month.
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East Lancashire pervert jailed
A man has been sentenced to seven years in jail after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl over almost a decade.
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Controversial Belmont lagoon plans back on table
A controversial proposal to partially fill in a moorland beauty spot for a fishing lake put on hold in October 2023 is back on the agenda.
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Blackburn with Darwen’s spooky Saturday
Blackburn town centre will be hosting a series of Hallowe’en events on Saturday.
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Update given on Daisyfield Pools demolition
BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has no current plans to sell the site of the closed Daisyfield Pools complex when it is demolished, councillors have been told.
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Blackburn homeless pods staying
EMERGENCY accommodation for some of Blackburn with Darwen’s most vulnerable homeless people will be retained for another winter.
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Neighbourhood Policing Team conduct successful operation in Hyndburn
The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, carried out Operation Rally this week.
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Driver jailed for collision with police car after travelling wrong way on M65
A driver who crashed a car into a police vehicle after travelling the wrong way on roundabout has been jailed.
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Burnley man jailed for drug offences
A man has been jailed for 40 months after we found a large amount of drugs and cash in an address in Burnley.
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Reminder to plan journeys as new phase of work begins in Rawtenstall town centre
People travelling in and around Rawtenstall are being reminded to plan journeys and allow extra time ahead of roadworks starting this week.
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Gang who filmed themselves bagging drugs jailed
Four members of a drugs gang who conspired to flood the streets of Accrington with heroin and crack cocaine they trafficked from Cheetham Hill have been jailed for just over a quarter of a century.
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More brewery stables flats planned in Blackburn town centre
More flats are on the way for the stables of the former Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn town centre.
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Rawtenstall market upgrade is approved but councillors want reassurances
A planning application to upgrade Rawtenstall Market Hall has been approved by Rossendale councillors, linked to levelling-up funds.
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Appeal after man seriously injured in Darwen assault
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously assaulted in Darwen.
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Blackburn with Darwen pools death knell
THE final death knell on Blackburn’s Daisyfield Pools complex is due to be sounded by councillors on Thursday.
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Stanley hospitality suite planning permission appeal dismissed
Accrington Stanley has lost its appeal over the refusal of backdated planning permission for its hospitality suite and supporters bar.
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Burnley mill renovation approved
THE reconstruction of second floor and roof of an ‘eyesore’ Victorian cotton mill has been approved by councillors.
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Two men charged for burglaries across East Lancashire
Police have charged two men following 12 burglaries across East Lancashire.
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Man given football banning order following racist post about Premier League footballer
A man who posted a racist comment about a Premier League footballer online has been given a three-year football banning order.
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Man jailed for raping and indecently assaulting teenage girl
A man who raped and indecently assaulted a teenage girl has been jailed for almost 10 years.
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Darker nights are creeping in…don’t let thieves do the same
With the days getting shorter and the nights drawing in, Police across Pendle and the Ribble Valley are warning people to make their belongings as hard a target as possible for thieves to hit.
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New McDonald’s approved for former Blackburn town centre Pizza Hut site
THE former Pizza Hut restaurant in Blackburn town centre can now become a McDonald’s outlet.
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Man jailed for theft from a motor vehicle and shopliftings in Accrington
A man has been jailed after a theft from a motor vehicle and numerous shoplifting offences in Accrington.
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Snow joke, Blackburn with Darwen Council need names for new gritters
With the colder temperatures just around the corner, Blackburn with Darwen Council want to get you involved in naming their two brand new orange gritters.
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Generous donation breathes new life into Darwen’s St John Ambulance Station
St John Ambulance is set to return to Darwen after the charity’s base was bought by a generous donor and gifted to them to use for free.
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Managers to step back from Rawtenstall Market as major revamp plan is due
A management company is stepping back from running a Rossendale market which is set for a multi-million pound upgrade.
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New £20million regeneration deal for Nelson is paused by government
A proposed new ten-year £20million regeneration fund for Nelson has been paused as part of a national review by the new Labour government, Pendle Council has announced.