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• Prince Philip: Charles says dear papa was very special

  10-04-2021 21:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Prince of Wales says the Duke of Edinburgh would be "amazed" by the reaction to his death.
  
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• Prince Charles pays tribute to ‘dear Papa’ Prince Philip as funeral details announced

  10-04-2021 19:47
  
  THE Prince of Wales has paid a moving tribute to his “dear Papa” – highlighting his “remarkable, devoted service to the Queen” – as details of the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral were released.
  
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• Preston North End 0-5 Brentford: Bees end four-game winless run

  10-04-2021 19:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brentford end a run of four draws to regain third in the Championship as they comfortably beat Preston North End.
  
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• Lincoln City 2-2 Blackpool

  10-04-2021 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lincoln stage a late comeback to snatch a draw against League One play-off rivals Blackpool.
  
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• County Championship: Bad weather stalls Lancashire against Sussex

  10-04-2021 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire will look to take quick wickets on the final day of their game against Sussex after much of day three was lost to bad weather.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 1-5 AFC Wimbledon

  10-04-2021 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  AFC Wimbledon move out of the relegation places with a 5-1 victory over Accrington, marking their biggest win of the season.
  
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• The child mill worker who became the ‘Lancashire Giant’

  10-04-2021 18:00
  
  DAVID SHACKLETON started work as a child, and was running three loom in the mills of the Rossendale Valley when he was 13. He grew from such humble beginnings to become, to quote the title of his biography, “The Lancashire Giant” (Ross M Martin).
  
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• Cardiff City 2-2 Blackburn Rovers: Adam Armstrong brace snatches point for Rovers

  10-04-2021 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City's fading play-off hopes are dented further as they concede a last-minute equaliser against Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Warning that off-road bikers could be driving rare birds away from Salter Fell

  10-04-2021 15:19
  
  OFF-ROAD bikers have been disturbing rare nesting birds, according to police reports.
  
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• Burnley: Over 50 knives collected as part of amnesty scheme

  10-04-2021 14:55
  
  OVER 50 illegally held knives have been collected over the last week as part of an amnesty scheme.
  
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• The Circle: Blackburn teacher Shabaz misses out on final

  10-04-2021 14:17
  
  BLACKBURN high school teacher Shabaz had to watch last night's final of Channel 4's The Circle from the sidelines after leaving the show.
  
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• Collection showcases some fabulous images of East Lancashire

  10-04-2021 13:30
  
  SIT back and enjoy these spectacular picture showcasing what's so great about East Lancashire.
  
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• Burnley: Domestic fire extinguished on Ford Street

  10-04-2021 12:38
  
  A DOMESTIC fire occurred last night in Burnley with two fire engines called on to tackle to blaze.
  
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• How the story unfolded of Rovers' controversial Brockhall plans

  10-04-2021 11:00
  
  Rovers first announced plans to amalgamate their two training bases at Brockhall in February.
  
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• Burnley: Teenagers arrested after suspected 'racially aggravated' public order offences in Bank Hall

  10-04-2021 09:47
  
  TWO teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of 'racially aggravated' public order offences.
  
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• Here is when you can see the Flying Scotsman return to Lancashire

  10-04-2021 07:25
  
  The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) will host the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman this summer.
  
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• Speeding drivers became a real menace during lockdown

  10-04-2021 07:18
  
  With less traffic on the roads we got used to seeing people speeding through neighbourhoods without a care for others whatsoever.
  
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• Remembering fire engines in East Lancashire over the years

  10-04-2021 07:00
  
  LITTLE boys are obsessed with them and the rest of us are so glad they are around.
  
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• Tributes to ex-scout group treasurer Margaret Crane

  10-04-2021 06:50
  
  Margaret Crane of Woodland Drive, Clayton-Le-Moors died peacefully at home, with her loving family by her side on March 30.
  
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• Colne youth group launched with Burnley FC community football session

  10-04-2021 06:45
  
  A youth club launched last night with a football session hosted by Burnley FC in the community.
  
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• Stacey Solomon's 'Sort Your Life Out' recruiting families in clutter chaos

  10-04-2021 06:15
  
  A home makeover show is looking for East Lancashire families in need of some organisation help.
  
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• Letter: 'Watching football without crowds is soulless'

  10-04-2021 06:01
  
  Watching football on TV with no crowds is a dry, soulless undertaking.
  
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• The Muffin Man- An independent bakery opens in Blackburn

  10-04-2021 06:00
  
  The Muffin Man is an independent bakery that opened on New Chapel Street in Blackburn last week.
  
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• Plans growing for new park garden in Blackburn

  10-04-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW community garden is being built in Corporation Park, Blackburn, with the aim of creating an accessible outdoor space and reducing levels of anti-social behaviour.
  
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• New research reveals Lancashire is second smartest county in whole of England

  10-04-2021 06:00
  
  New research has revealed that the UK is the sixth smartest country in the world, with Lancashire one of the smartest counties in the whole of England.
  
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• Lockdown lifting: 9 of Lancashire's best camp sites you can stay at from Monday

  10-04-2021 06:00
  
  With lockdown restrictions easing on Monday, it means staycations will become easier for families who have been bereft of a holiday for the last year.
  
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• Crackdown on mobile phone use in prison as cannabis, spice laced paper and screwdrivers seized from cells

  10-04-2021 06:00
  
  Illegal phones, electrical devices and drugs have been seized following an operation to crack down on organised crime gang members operating from inside prison.
  
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• Lowry Beach Scene bought for £162k for Berwick-upon-Tweed

  10-04-2021 02:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "matchstick figures" artist, better known for his industrial scenes, used to holiday in Berwick.
  
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