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• Firefighters help person who was trapped in play equipment in Nelson

  22-03-2021 23:23
  
  A PERSON was released from some playground equipment in Nelson by firefighters.
  
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• Police confirm body on Blackpool beach is Carl McGrath

  22-03-2021 19:46
  
  A BODY found on the beach at Blackpool at the weekend, is that of Carl McGrath, police have confirmed.
  
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• Body on beach identified as missing fisherman

  22-03-2021 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three fishermen went missing on 27 January while aboard the Nicola Faith fishing boat.
  
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• Lancashire bosses call for one final coronavirus push

  22-03-2021 18:30
  
  A TOWN hall boss has led calls for East Lancashire residents to stick to coronavirus rules to get the county out of restrictions with the rest of England.
  
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• Find out which East Lancashire areas have rising coronavirus infection rates

  22-03-2021 18:19
  
  EVERY area of East Lancashire has an infection rates below 100 except one.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire strike called off after union talks

  22-03-2021 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Industrial action is halted after the University of Central Lancashire agrees to suspend job cuts.
  
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• No coronavirus-related deaths in East Lancashire hospitals for sixth day

  22-03-2021 17:32
  
  LATEST figures show there have been no coronavirus-related deaths at East Lancashire hospitals in six consecutive days.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of arson after 'case of mistaken identity'

  22-03-2021 17:07
  
  A MAN from Bacup has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and arson endangering life.
  
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• Blackburn and Burnley get government town centre boost

  22-03-2021 17:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen and Burnley are among 70 areas that has been chosen to benefit from a government scheme to help transform high streets.
  
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• Burnley care home for elderly set for vulnerable young people

  22-03-2021 16:31
  
  A FORMER care home for the elderly plagued by vandals looks set to become supported studio flats for vulnerable young people.
  
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• Appeal for information after three £80k HGVs torched in arson attack

  22-03-2021 16:08
  
  Police have issued a renewed appeal for information following an arson attack in which three HGVs worth £80k each were torched.
  
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• Empty Knuzden pub set to become affordable homes for rent

  22-03-2021 16:00
  
  A PROPOSAL to knock down a vacant pub and replace it with four semi-detached houses and 16 flats for affordable rent will be debated by councillors.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' star midfielder, Bradley Dack, banned from driving

  22-03-2021 15:58
  
  A CHAMPIONSHIP footballer has been banned from driving for a year after speeding in Worcester.
  
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• Pub and restaurant chain announce re-opening of pubs with beer gardens in April

  22-03-2021 15:30
  
  Beefeater, Brewers Fayre and other Whitbread pubs and restaurants will be re-opening a number of their restaurants across the country in April as hospitality will begin welcoming customers back outside.
  
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• Coronavirus: Boris Johnson warns of another wave during Lancashire visit

  22-03-2021 15:18
  
  PRIME minister Boris Johnson has warned that the UK must brace itself for another wave of coronavirus infections being imported from Europe as cases rise on the continent.
  
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• Police issue three tickets for coronavirus rule breaches after ‘large gathering’

  22-03-2021 15:11
  
  Police said they issue three tickets for breaches of coronavirus restrictions in Blackburn.
  
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• Tibetan Mastiff put down after owner suffers bite injuries

  22-03-2021 14:48
  
  A DOG was put down after police were called as a woman suffered "life-changing" injuries due to being bitten by the animal.
  
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• Paedophile who 'utterly corrupted' schoolgirl jailed for 10 years

  22-03-2021 14:46
  
  A PAEDOPHILE who “utterly corrupted” a schoolgirl has been jailed for 10 years.
  
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• Victims remembered on 59th anniversary of colliery explosion

  22-03-2021 14:00
  
  The victims of the Hapton Valley Colliery explosion are being remembered today, 59 years on from the tragedy.
  
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• Audi tracked doing 122mph by owner while it was being serviced

  22-03-2021 13:56
  
  A MOTORIST has been left feeling “violated” and in disbelief after discovering his high performance car was driven at 122mph after he dropped it off at a dealership for a check-up.
  
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• Shreyas Iyer: Lancashire sign India batsman for One-Day Cup

  22-03-2021 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire sign top-order India batsman Shreyas Iyer for the group stages of the One-Day Cup.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council concern over ethnic vaccine take-up - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-03-2021 13:32
  
  Blackburn with Darwen council concern over ethnic vaccine take-up  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council concern over ethnic vaccine take-up

  22-03-2021 13:32
  
  ALMOST one third of residents in a borough been vaccinated against coronavirus despite worries about take-up among low income and ethnic minority communities.
  
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• UK weather: heavy rain and strong winds expected in parts of UK

  22-03-2021 13:24
  
  The Met Office UK outlook for Friday 26 March to Sunday 4 April forecasts wintry conditions and heavy rain in some parts.
  
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• Boris Johnson to call EU leaders to stop potential Covid vaccine export blocks

  22-03-2021 13:24
  
  This comes as frustrations begin to grow in the EU due to it not getting the supplies it expected from the British-Swedish manufacturer.
  
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• If you have these side effects from AstraZeneca Covid jab 'seek medical attention'

  22-03-2021 13:23
  
  As a precautionary measure, the MHRA is advising those experiencing specific side effects following the vaccine to seek medical attention.
  
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• All adults could be asked to test themselves twice a week for Covid

  22-03-2021 13:20
  
  More regular testing is regarded as a key to avoiding further national lockdowns.
  
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• Blackburn woman rescued after falling down steps in Pleasington woods

  22-03-2021 13:17
  
  An elderly woman was rescued from the woods after falling and injuring her leg.
  
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• 32-year-old Chorley man in hospital after being stabbed in the chest

  22-03-2021 13:02
  
  A man is in hospital after being stabbed in the chest.
  
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• County cricket: BBC local radio agrees new four-year ball-by-ball commentary deal

  22-03-2021 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC local radio will continue to broadcast ball-by-ball county cricket commentary for the next four seasons.
  
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• United Utilities launch £300,000 environmental grant scheme - here's how to apply

  22-03-2021 12:56
  
  United Utilities has launched a new £300,000 grant scheme aimed at helping charities to improve their local rivers and the land around it for the benefit of the community.
  
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• Over 4,000 coronavirus candles laid out in Cathedral to be lit on anniversary

  22-03-2021 12:30
  
  Over 4,000 candles have been laid out in Blackburn Cathedral to remember all of those who have lost their lives to Covid-19 in the past 12 months.
  
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• 27-year-old Accrington man arrested during county lines drug raids in Lancashire

  22-03-2021 12:28
  
  Seven men were arrested and drugs and cash seized during a morning of enforcement against an alleged County Lines drugs gang.
  
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• Tree planting for new orchard in Darwen's Whitehall Park begins today

  22-03-2021 12:09
  
  Members of a community group along with a number of school children are donning their wellies and rolling up their sleeves in order to plant trees for a new orchard in a town centre park.
  
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• Roadmap out of lockdown: what you can and cannot do from Monday March 29

  22-03-2021 11:36
  
  The second phase of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown is due to come into effect next Monday.
  
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• Burnley teenagers run from police after being caught throwing rocks at moving cars

  22-03-2021 10:50
  
  A large group of teenagers have been caught throwing rocks at moving cars.
  
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• Hajj firm warns against handing over deposits until confirmation from Saudi authorities

  22-03-2021 10:24
  
  Travellers wanting to go to the annual Hajj in July are being urged not to hand over deposits.
  
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• Train forced to stop after hitting child's scooter close to Darwen station

  22-03-2021 10:09
  
  A train hit a child's scooter resulting in an evacuation of passengers.
  
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• Seal of approval for watersports facility on council land in Blackburn

  22-03-2021 09:34
  
  A new community water sports facility for young people has been given approval in principle for a long lease on council owned land.
  
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• AstraZeneca vaccine 100% effective against severe Covid, study finds

  22-03-2021 09:18
  
  The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is 79 per cent effective at preventing Covid-19 and offers 100 per cent protection against severe disease, new data from a US-led trial has shown.
  
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• Police pursuit ends in drugs and dangerous drive arrest for man in Nelson

  22-03-2021 08:55
  
  The driver of a Renault Clio has been arrested for dangerous driving and drugs offences after police chased him through a town.
  
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• Vets issue urgent warning to all pet owners ahead of Easter

  22-03-2021 08:33
  
  The UK’s leading pet emergency service is expecting a 50 per-cent surge in calls this Easter from owners whose pets have been poisoned by chocolate.
  
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• Life insurance myths that prevent people from getting cover

  22-03-2021 08:33
  
  Here are some of the insurance myths that prevent homeowners from getting cover.
  
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• Milestones in the year since we first went into lockdown

  22-03-2021 08:32
  
  Here are some of the UK's biggest milestones in the year since we first went into lockdown.
  
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• Immediate dispersal order put in place in Blackburn after cars trashed and police vehicles damaged

  22-03-2021 08:08
  
  Police have responded to a series of incidents in the area around Addison Street, Blackburn.
  
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• 111 bags of rubbish collected by residents in major clean up

  22-03-2021 07:48
  
  Residents in the Audley area of Blackburn joined forces to clean up their neighbourbood.
  
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• Red faces as Belthorn bus shelter built wrong way round!

  22-03-2021 07:03
  
  A new bus stop put up outside the Dog Inn and Belthorn in 1990 was causing all sorts of consternation for passengers.
  
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• Blackburn sheltered housing resident broke injunction by abusing staff

  22-03-2021 06:42
  
  A RESIDENT at a sheltered housing unit shouted abuse and threats at other people and members of staff.
  
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• Teenagers pushed man off scooter before riding off and leaving him injured

  22-03-2021 06:00
  
  Two teenagers pushed a man off a scooter before stealing it and riding off.
  
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• Predator took 13-year-old to Blackburn hotel for sex

  22-03-2021 06:00
  
  A PREDATOR who lured a 13-year-old girl to a hotel for sex has been jailed in his absence after he fled the country to return to India.
  
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