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• Manchester United 3-1 Burnley: Cristiano Ronaldo on target as hosts move into top six

  30-12-2021 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United climb into the top six of the Premier League after an entertaining victory over Burnley at Old Trafford.
  
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• North West flooding: Firefighters rescue people stranded in vehicles

  30-12-2021 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Firefighters rescue people stranded in cars as flooding is predicted across Lancashire and Merseyside.
  
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• Covid: Health boss urges sensible mixing after surge hubs announced

  30-12-2021 20:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One of eight Nightingale hubs is to be located at the Royal Preston Hospital in Lancashire.
  
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• 20 flood alerts in place across Lancashire as rain to continue overnight

  30-12-2021 18:33
  
  The council is advising people to be aware of a number of flood alerts in place across Lancashire.
  
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• Covid-19: EFL removes matchday testing for players as eight new year games are postponed

  30-12-2021 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EFL removes the need for clubs to test players for Covid-19 on matchdays in an effort to prevent late postponements.
  
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• Teenager taken home to mum after launching tirade of abuse at rail staff

  30-12-2021 17:35
  
  A 13-year-old girl had to be taken home to her mother after launching a torrent of vile abuse at railway staff.
  
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• Costa releases 13 new vegan and veggie food items for the New Year

  30-12-2021 17:35
  
  Costa introduces new vegan and veggie menu items in time for Veganuary.
  
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• Pendle, Burnley and Rossendale coronavirus infection rates double

  30-12-2021 17:18
  
  CORONAVIRUS infection rates have more than doubled in several towns over the last week.
  
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• M66 crash shuts one lane between junctions 1 and 2

  30-12-2021 16:45
  
  Motorists warned of delays on the M66 northbound due to a crash
  
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• Three quarters of people with cold symptoms likely have Covid, says study

  30-12-2021 15:56
  
  Symptomatic cases are up 33 percent from last week.
  
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• 'Nasty and unprovoked attack' leaves woman in 20s with broken jaw and missing teeth

  30-12-2021 15:24
  
  A woman suffered a broken jaw in a fight outside a bar as police issue a renewed appeal for information.
  
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• ASDA Blackburn undergoes biggest makeover in history following £2.4million investment

  30-12-2021 15:13
  
  An ASDA supermarket has received a £2.4million transformation as it gets set to introduce new in-store offers.
  
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• ASDA Blackburn gets £2.4million investment

  30-12-2021 15:13
  
  An ASDA supermarket has received a £2.4million transformation as it gets set to introduce new in-store offers.
  
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• Blackpool care home put residents at risk, watchdog finds

  30-12-2021 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ambassador Care Home in Blackpool is rated inadequate after inspectors find a raft of serious failings.
  
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• Chorley: Man suffered serious head injury in pub fight

  30-12-2021 13:49
  
  A MAN suffered a serious head injury which left him in a critical condition in hospital following a fight in a pub beer garden.
  
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• No PCR tests available in England says UK Government website - What we know Thursday

  30-12-2021 12:02
  
  People in England are once again unable to book a PCR test at walk-in and drive-in centres.
  
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• Driver going 80mph in 30 zone near Whitworth to appear in court

  30-12-2021 12:00
  
  A driver travelling at 80mph on a 30mph road will have to explain their actions to the courts.
  
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• Nelson: Two men broke into house and attacked victim with baseball bat

  30-12-2021 11:44
  
  TWO men broke into a house and attacked their victim with a baseball bat, police have said.
  
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• Fan Gallery: Blackburn Rovers supporters celebrate victory against Barnsley

  30-12-2021 11:31
  
  DID you make our fan gallery from Rovers' win against Barnsley at Ewood Park?
  
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• Covid booster jab side effects for each vaccine approved in UK

  30-12-2021 11:25
  
  From fever to tired muscles, many people report a number of side effects after getting their Covid booster jab.
  
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• Princess Diana: Sir Lindsay Hoyle and Tony Blair's conspiracy dispute

  30-12-2021 11:16
  
  Newly released official files show Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle was branded a “publicity-mad loony” amid conspiracy theories about Princess Diana's death.
  
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• Alfie Butler raises money for Pendleside Hospice throughout 2021

  30-12-2021 10:12
  
  A BURNLEY schoolboy has been fundraising for Pendleside Hospice throughout 2021.
  
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• Man walks 105 mile challenge to raise funds for cancer charity

  30-12-2021 10:06
  
  When he heard that a friend of more than 50 years was about to start treatment for bowel cancer at Rosemere Cancer Centre, Bill Clegg decided to show his support by raising funds for the centre.
  
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• When fountains were a feature of Accrington town centre

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  A little boy is transfixed by one of the two fountains which were a feature of Accrington town centre in the Sixties.
  
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• Travelodge launches January sale with up to 50 per cent off hotel stays in 2022

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Travelodge has launched a January sale for its customers to take advantage of, with 10% and 50% discounts available.
  
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• Round up of the biggest stories of 2021 from January to June

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  After a difficult year last year, people were hoping that 2021 would look a bit different but sadly, a lockdown and restrictions have meant it has looked very similar. But what have been some of the biggest stories for East Lancashire this year? Abigail Beaney looks back at another rollercoaster year...
  
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• Ribble Valley: The Fielden's Arms to get £400k makeover

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  THE major refurbishment of a country inn is set to get under way in 2022, once a new licensee has been recruited.
  
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• Ribble Valley: The Feilden's Arms to get £400k makeover

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  THE major refurbishment of a country inn is set to get under way in 2022, once a new licensee has been recruited.
  
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• READER LETTER: 'Chancellor Rishi Sunak should tax the richest'

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Large sums of money could have been raised from a few of the richest people by the Chancellor. However, this would displease Tory donors, those who will influence the choice of the next Tory leader.
  
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• Lancashire: Will people stay in to 'stay safe' this New Year's Eve?

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  New Year's Eve is officially on after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the government's response to the Omicron variant potentially shutting, or at least restricting, hospitality. We asked our readers if they are planning on staying in or going out, this is what they said...
  
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• Lancashire Police made third highest number of drunk and disorderly arrests in 2020

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  LANCASHIRE Police made the third highest number of arrests for drunk and disorderly behaviour across the UK in 2020, a freedom of information request has revealed.
  
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• Historic Blackburn pub boasts a very cosy atmosphere

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  2022 is almost upon us and the curtain comes down on another challenging year for the hospitality sector.
  
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• Have a look at these five beautiful East Lancs babies

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  LOOK at these wonderful, little bundles of joy who may be causing some sleepless nights at the minute.
  
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• Freddie and Hughie start 100km challenge at Burnley's Turf Moor

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Two best friends and Pride of Britain winners have started a new 100km run challenge - restarting their fundraiser at Turf Moor.
  
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• DJ who started Downing Street rave as a 'joke' raises £80k for Shelter

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  A man who set up a Downing Street Christmas Rave event on Facebook as a 'bit of a laugh', has raised more than £80,000 for homeless charity, Shelter.
  
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• Chorley: Volunteer army needed to tackle invasive plants

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  A volunteer army is being sought to help tackle the problems posed by invasive plant species in Chorley.
  
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• Blackpool hotels and pubs anticipating wave of Scots for NYE

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Hotels and pubs in Blackpool were anticipating a wave of Scots guests for New Year's Eve celebrations.
  
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• Blackburn stores with zero food hygiene ratings had 'no understanding or appreciation of paperwork'

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  In the latest round of food hygiene inspections, five more premises in Blackburn with Darwen received zero star ratings from the Food Standards Agency.
  
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• Beer of the week: Verdict on 8.5 per cent Supersonic Rocket Ship

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Beauty and the Beast pantomime to be held at Muni Theatre, Colne

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  Panto season is set to roll into the new year as a production of Beauty and the Beast is set to land in the theatre.
  
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• Bar owners fear for future despite New Year green light after Christmas 'decimated'

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  A CLUB and bar owner has said he is fearful for the future of the hospitality industry despite New Year’s Eve getting the go ahead.
  
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• ANNE McMANUS: Tributes to mum-of-seven who loved to be with all of her family

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a mill worker.
  
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• 30 swimmers to brave ice cold outdoor dip on New Year's Day

  30-12-2021 06:00
  
  More than 30 brave swimmers will be taking the plunge into freezing cold water on New Year's Day as they commit to swimming outdoors every single day throughout January.
  
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• New Year's Eve strike threat following horror attack at taxi base

  30-12-2021 05:59
  
  A TAXI rank operator suffered head injuries in an attack during an incident involving around 20 people.
  
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• From Lambos to Bentleys: The Blackburn super car showroom for kids

  30-12-2021 05:59
  
  Here is the only Blackburn car showroom where you will see a Bugatti parked alongside a Lamborghini.
  
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• New Nightingale facility to open at Lancashire hospital as Omicron admission surge

  30-12-2021 01:01
  
  The NHS is setting up new Nightingale surge hubs at hospitals across the country as part of preparations for a potential wave of Omicron admissions, with one of the first right here in Lancashire.
  
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• How much passenger numbers fell at Lancashire railway stations

  30-12-2021 01:01
  
  THE number of journeys made via Lancashire’s railway stations plummeted by three quarters during the first year of the pandemic.
  
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