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• Bristol City 2-1 Preston North End: Rob Atkinson double gives Robins win

  12-10-2022 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  Rob Atkinson's 90th-minute header sees Bristol City end a five-game winless Championship run with victory over Preston North End.
  
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• Woman who claimed she was pimped out in Blackpool by groomer accused of lies

  12-10-2022 18:17
  
  A woman who claimed Asian men groomed her for an international sex trafficking ring told a "pack of lies", a court has heard.
  
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• Woman who claimed group of Asian men groomed her 'lied'

  12-10-2022 18:17
  
  A woman who claimed Asian men groomed her for an international sex trafficking ring told a "pack of lies", a court has heard.
  
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• Residents anger as large gas canisters found littered in Great Harwood car park

  12-10-2022 18:00
  
  Large gas canisters have been found scattered around in a car park on Glebe Street, Great Harwood over the weekend.
  
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• NHS Blood Donation issue first ever amber alert following blood stock shortage

  12-10-2022 17:51
  
  NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have issued its first-ever amber alert as blood supplies dropped to critically low levels.
  
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• Burger King free burger available through 'Home of the Ghosts' app feature

  12-10-2022 17:05
  
  Those on the Burger King app can search for ghosts on the 'Home of the Ghosts' feature to get a free Whopper burger this Halloween
  
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• Fast food desire led to drink-drive arrest for Bacup gardener

  12-10-2022 16:55
  
  A DISQUALIFIED driver was handed the keys to a works van by a colleague who wanted to put temptation out of his way.
  
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• Drunk driver banned after getting caught at McDonald's

  12-10-2022 16:55
  
  A DISQUALIFIED driver was handed the keys to a works van by a colleague who wanted to put temptation out of his way.
  
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• Quantity of alcohol stolen after burglary at Bacup Morrisons

  12-10-2022 16:13
  
  Police were called to the Morrisons in Bacup overnight following a burglary Lancashire Police said officers attended the Morrisons on Henrietta Street late on Tuesday night. Local residents reported seeing the car park ‘full of emergency services’.
  
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• Quality of alcohol stolen after burglary at Bacup Morrisons

  12-10-2022 16:13
  
  Police were called to the Morrisons in Bacup overnight following a burglary Lancashire Police said officers attended the Morrisons on Henrietta Street late on Tuesday night. Local residents reported seeing the car park ‘full of emergency services’.
  
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• Police find Lump hammer, class A drugs and cash in car in search

  12-10-2022 15:45
  
  A lump hammer, class A drugs and cash were found in a Range Rover during a stop and search in Charnock Richard.
  
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• Man arrested after £30,000 of monitors stolen from HGV

  12-10-2022 15:39
  
  A man has been arrested after £30,000 worth of monitors were stolen from a lorry four months ago.
  
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• Man arrested after hunting knife threat in Preston

  12-10-2022 15:20
  
  A man has been arrested after a person was threatened with a hunting knife on a street in Preston.
  
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• The life of a Great Harwood working-class author to be celebrated on radio

  12-10-2022 15:00
  
  An East Lancashire writer, who is a rare example of an early 20th century working-class female author, is being celebrated for her life's work.
  
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• Learn free life saving skills with St John Ambulance

  12-10-2022 15:00
  
  Free life saving skills are being taught in October to residents across Lancashire with St John Ambulance for Restart a Heart 2022.
  
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• England: Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks & Keaton Jennings in squad for Pakistan Tests

  12-10-2022 15:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks and Keaton Jennings are named in the England squad for December's three-Test series in Pakistan.
  
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• Man arrested after trying car doors overnight in Livesey

  12-10-2022 14:21
  
  A 28-year-old man has been arrested after trying car door handles in the early hours of the morning in the Livesey area.
  
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• Longridge East Cricket Club in £12,000 pitch cash boost

  12-10-2022 14:00
  
  AN East Lancashire cricket club has been given a £12,000 cash grant.
  
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• East Lancs Tory MPs welcome cash help for trainee teachers

  12-10-2022 13:30
  
  TWO East Lancashire MPs have welcomed bursaries of up to £27,000 for trainee teachers in boost for priority subjects
  
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• YO! restaurants is offering October Half Term deal where kids can eat for free

  12-10-2022 13:17
  
  Children aged 10 and under can eat for free at YO! restaurants during the October Half Term
  
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• Police appeal after mountain bikes stolen from house in Burnley

  12-10-2022 13:15
  
  Police have released images three of the five bikes stolen during a burglary in Burnley.
  
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• How to get a free Greggs hot drink, bake or sausage roll

  12-10-2022 12:16
  
  The Greggs App is available to download now for both IOS and Android users and is free to sign up to
  
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• Will King Charles III’s coronation be a Bank Holiday?

  12-10-2022 12:15
  
  The coronation date of King Charles III has been confirmed as Saturday, May 6 2023 by Buckingham Palace.
  
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• McDonald’s launches first permanent chicken burger in 15 years

  12-10-2022 12:15
  
  The new Mcdonald's chicken burger will be arriving next week, and won't be leaving any time soon.
  
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• All Parliamentary group call for ban on sale of new petrol cars by 2030 to be scrapped

  12-10-2022 12:15
  
  The All-Party Parliamentary Group Fair Fuel for UK Motorists and Haulers is calling on the Government to scrap its ban of petrol cars in 2030
  
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• Action Fraud warn over scam texts relating to the Energy Bills Support Scheme

  12-10-2022 11:26
  
  Officials are warning people to remain vigilant after they recieved more than 300 reports relating scam text messages.
  
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• Lancashire man wins £1m on the National Lottery

  12-10-2022 11:15
  
  The mystery man, known only as Mr. B from Lancashire, has won a £1,000,000 lotto prize.
  
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• Long delays on M61 after man suffers 'serious injuries'

  12-10-2022 10:35
  
  The M61 is closed southbound, between junctions five and four due to a police led incident.
  
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• Driver blames dog that ran across M61 for collision

  12-10-2022 10:31
  
  A driver who caused a road traffic collision claimed a dog had run across the motorway.
  
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• Some Tory MPs in talks with Labour to block fracking plans

  12-10-2022 10:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Some Tories oppose the government lifting the ban on fracking in England and want a vote on the issue.
  
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• New accessible ramp unveiled at Accrington train station

  12-10-2022 10:00
  
  A new ramp has been officially unveiled at Accrington train station
  
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• NHS 'in danger of complete collapse' says British Medical Association

  12-10-2022 08:46
  
  BMA, the British Medical Association, has warned that the NHS is "in danger of complete collapse" as senior medics plan to leave the health service.
  
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• Driver weaving across lanes on M61 was not drunk but 'very tired'

  12-10-2022 08:44
  
  A motorist who was driving erratically on a motorway not drunk but 'very tired'.
  
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• Research suggests growing support for 4-day working week

  12-10-2022 08:01
  
  Many industries have voiced their support for a new four day working week
  
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• What do you know about Blackburn's Union Street bridge?

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  We’re hoping Looking Back readers can shed a little more light on this early photograph.
  
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• ‘Traumatic’ NHS waiting times sees Chorley firm launch private healthcare app

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  “Private healthcare doesn’t have to have a big price tag and for most people, peace of mind is priceless,” says private healthcare app co-founder.
  
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• Thinking yourself better when struggling with your mental well-being

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Say Yes to the Dress Lancashire filmed in Colne wins RTS prize

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Say Yes to the Dress Lancashire, which was filmed at Ava Rose Hamilton Boutique in Colne, has won an award.
  
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• PICTURES: The Bay resumes filming in Morecambe

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  ITV series, The Bay, has resumed filming in Morecambe and we have some exclusive pictures.
  
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• Pakistani martial arts boss visits Blackburn dojos

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Representatives from a major Pakistani martial arts club were in Blackburn as part of a tour of the UK.
  
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• Over £85k taken from criminals reinvested in deterring crime

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Over £85,000 taken from criminals in court proceedings has been reinvested in deterring crime and tackling offending.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: 106 year old care home resident shares secret to long and good life

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  A care home resident from Oswaldtwistle celebrated her 106 years of life which spanned the reigns of five British monarchs.
  
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• How to take part in 'The Big Sleep Out' at Ewood Park

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Nightsafe have joined forces with Blackburn Rovers to host the ‘The Big Sleep Out 2022’ at Ewood Park.
  
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• Homeless man hit PCSO in back at taxi shop in Blackburn

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  A homeless man and prolific offender hit a PCSO in the back after trying to calm down a man at a town centre taxi base in Blackburn.
  
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• Fundraisers take on Three Peaks for Pakistan flood relief

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  A team of fundraisers are taking on the Yorkshire peak challenge in aid of the Pakistan flood appeal.
  
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• Feniscowles residents delight as new owners to reopen post office before Christmas

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Feniscowles Village Store & Post Office announced their closure on September 30 due to the owner’s health; however, a local business is taking over.
  
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• Feniscowles residents delight as new owners to continue running local post office

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  Feniscowles Village Store announced their closure on September 30 due to the owner’s health; however, a local business is taking over and is keeping the post office open.
  
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• East Lancs group chosen to attend World Scout Jamboree in South Korea

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  A group of scouts from across East Lancashire are heading out to the 25th World Scout Jamboree in South Korea.
  
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• Darwen neighbourhood police officers to relocate to station

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  The Darwen neighbourhood policing team, which has been located in a town hall, is moving back to the police station to increase visibility.
  
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• Darwen Hygiene Bank notice surge in demand for soap, toothpaste and other hygiene products

  12-10-2022 06:00
  
  The Hygiene Bank, which serves East Lancashire, say there has been a surge in demand for products and services in the region.
  
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