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• 5 Live Boxing Awards 2022: WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury named British fighter of year

  23-12-2022 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Steve Bunce is joined by Carl Froch and Barry Jones to hand out BBC Radio 5 Live 2022 Boxing Awards as Tyson Fury claims British fighter of the year award.
  
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• Liam Gallagher sends trainers to Blackburn homeless shelter

  23-12-2022 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  The former Oasis frontman sent special addition Adidas shoes to the Blackburn-based charity.
  
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• Panto back at Morecambe Winter Gardens after 50 year hiatus

  23-12-2022 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe's Winter Gardens Theatre welcomes panto back to the stage this Christmas - oh yes it does!
  
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• Wanted man, Shaun Aver, is on the run from police

  23-12-2022 18:06
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a registered sex offender who could be in Lancashire
  
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• Cameron Archer: Preston boss Ryan Lowe confirms interest in Aston Villa striker

  23-12-2022 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe says Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer is a target in the January transfer window.
  
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• North West Ambulance Service appeals to Christmas drinkers

  23-12-2022 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  The service has called on people to take care and drink responsibly if out celebrating.
  
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• M65 blocked in both directions near Blackburn due to sheep

  23-12-2022 16:16
  
  The M65 is blocked in both directions near Blackburn due to sheep escaping onto the carriageway.
  
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• Blackburn man sentenced to four years for stealing nearly £20,000

  23-12-2022 15:12
  
  A man from Blackburn has been sentenced to four years in prison after stealing approximately £20,000 from an elderly woman.
  
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• Preston: Lancashire’s oldest woman Martha Jean Garstang dies aged 108

  23-12-2022 14:45
  
  Preston-born Martha Jean Garstang, known as Jean, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 20 at Arrowsmith Lodge care home.
  
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• Thief posing as cleaner took Christmas presents from old man

  23-12-2022 14:21
  
  A thief posing as a cleaner stole Christmas presents from an man in his 90s during a distraction burglary.
  
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• Haslingden Market and Waterfoot arcade benefit from Whitehall funds

  23-12-2022 13:00
  
  A MARKET and a shopping arcade in two East Lancs town are among the beneficaries of government funds designed to replace old European Union grants.
  
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• Man arrested after £400 worth of food stolen from church

  23-12-2022 12:18
  
  A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing £400 worth of food from a church in Preston.
  
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• Police visit businesses over child sexual exploitation concerns

  23-12-2022 12:11
  
  Blackburn man arrested following targeted police visits to businesses over child sexual exploitation concerns
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: Theatre angry after Roy Chubby Brown cancels again

  23-12-2022 12:00
  
  The controversial comedian was meant to perform at the Civic Arts Centre and Theatre on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle, tonight.
  
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• Rossendale men deny rape and intimidation allegations

  23-12-2022 11:06
  
  Two men are to stand trial in connection with the alleged sexual assault and rape of a woman
  
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• Unison members will stage two new ambulance strikes in January

  23-12-2022 11:00
  
  Ambulance workers in Unison are set to stage two new strikes in January as the dispute over pay and staffing continues.
  
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• Barrowford: Terminally ill Laura Nuttall meets Lioness Chloe Kelly

  23-12-2022 11:00
  
  Laura Nuttall, from Barrowford, was surprised with a visit from Lioness legend Chloe Kelly, who helped the team secure victory at the Euros.
  
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• Rail fares increase to nearly 6 per cent in 2023

  23-12-2022 10:55
  
  Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that rail fares in England would increase by 5.9% in March.
  
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• Lancs woman makes 'reborn' dolls for people in care homes

  23-12-2022 10:54
  
  An American woman living in Lancashire is making lifelike ‘reborn’ baby dolls that not only smell like real babies, but have real human hair
  
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• 5 ways you can save energy at home this Christmas

  23-12-2022 10:53
  
  From lowering the thermostat to using pan lids when cooking, here are five ways you can save energy at home this Christmas.
  
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• Boozy food and driving: Everything you need to know

  23-12-2022 10:46
  
  Can you drive after eating boozy treats this Christmas? Here are the rules:
  
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• How to prevent frozen pipes: Boiler expert suggests using lagging

  23-12-2022 10:40
  
  Frozen pipes can be prevented using lagging if they are located on the outside of a property
  
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• Christmas openings in Blackburn with Darwen for market, leisure ... - Lancs Live

  23-12-2022 09:00
  
  Christmas openings in Blackburn with Darwen for market, leisure ...  Lancs Live
  
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• Christmas opening times in Blackburn with Darwen for market ... - Lancs Live

  23-12-2022 09:00
  Christmas opening times in Blackburn with Darwen for market ...  Lancs Live
  
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• Two arrested after testing positive for drug driving

  23-12-2022 08:47
  
  Two drug drivers were arrested by police after being caught on the same road in the same night.
  
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• Laura Nuttall surprised by England Lionesses during interview

  23-12-2022 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The 23-year-old, who has terminal cancer, says meeting her heroes was "one of the best days of my life."
  
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• 'Exceptional' Blackburn pub wins Christmas competition

  23-12-2022 06:30
  
  The manager of a Blackburn pub is ‘blown-away’ after it was honoured in an annual Christmas competition.
  
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• Christmas opening times in Blackburn with Darwen for market, leisure centre, library and council offices - Lancs Live

  23-12-2022 06:10
  Christmas opening times in Blackburn with Darwen for market, leisure centre, library and council offices  Lancs Live
  
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• WHN Solicitors spreads festive cheer with Christmas charity drive

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A North West law firm has spread festive cheer at three Greater Manchester and Lancashire charities as part of its festive giving drive – including an Accrington charity.
  
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• Whalley: Tastebuds’ café and bakery have ceased trading

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  Two Tastebuds at Whalley branches, including their flagship café-bistro on George Street and bakery on King Street, have closed.
  
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• Vandal-hit Blackburn shopping parade set for new flats

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A SMALL suburban shopping parade plagued by vandals is to be topped up with four new first floor flats.
  
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• Ukraine to receive gift of light thanks to Chorley wax donation

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Chorley wax manufacturing company has donated five tonnes of wax to make candles for villages with no electricity in the war-torn country.
  
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• Thousands of businesses in Lancs closed as result of Covid

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  Thousands of businesses shut their doors for the last time in 2021 as closures reached their highest level since 2017
  
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• Suite at Training 2000 named after long serving teacher

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A suite at Training 2000 in Blackburn has been named after a long-serving teacher following his retirement.
  
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• Star of Octagon Christmas Carol shows Scrooge has human side

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  CONSIDERING he’s playing the ultimate party pooper - his character even gave his name to someone who is a real curmudgeon - Laurie Jamieson is, in person, a most amiable fellow.
  
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• Runna app boosted by Love Island and Made in Chelsea stars support

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A fitness tech start-up that was founded by a man from Clitheroe and his best friend has raised £1.9m in its latest investment round.
  
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• Police staff in Accrington support families in need with donations

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  Police staff banded together to collect much needed items for vulnerable families in Accrington.
  
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• New ‘#poundAmeal’ campaign launched by Blackburn charity

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A campaign has been launched to assist struggling families across Lancashire during the winter months.
  
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• Listed Brierfield building could become gin bar and distillery

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  An application has been lodged seeking permission to change a listed building into a new gin bar and distillery
  
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• Legacy of Carson Adams to save the lives of 14 children

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  The legacy of three-year-old Carson Adams, from Blackburn, will go on to save the lives of 14 children across the world who cannot afford healthcare.
  
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• Lancs logistics firm sees 27% rise in sales on Cyber Monday

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire logistics provider reported a 27 per cent increase on goods purchased online by shoppers on Cyber Monday
  
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• Lancashire volunteers brighten up care home in time for Christmas

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire volunteers have brought the Christmas spirit early to residents in a care home as they do work to brighten up the outdoor space.
  
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• Interim Bishop of Blackburn issues his 2022 Christmas message

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  The interim Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Reverend Philip North, has issued his Christmas message ahead of the upcoming celebrations.
  
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• Historic Burnley sportswear maker signs six-figure marketing contract

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire based sportswear and equipment maker have scored a six-figure deal with a digital company to improve Surridge Sport’s marketing.
  
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• Hapton cattery owner plans upgrade of premises for expansion

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire boarding cattery is set for a major modernisation and expansion.
  
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• Golf Kingdom Rossendale turns into Candy Cane Forest adventure

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  A golf course in Rossendale has turned into the most magical Christmas winter wonderland for the festive season, offering a candy cane adventure and elf spaghetti.
  
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• Diana Vickers back on stage as Steel Magnolias tours the UK

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  EAST Lancashire actress Diana Vickers is to return to the stage in a new production of Steel Magnolias.
  
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• Clitheroe Chinese struggling with costs after plant-based switch

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  The owners of a Chinese restaurant in Clitheroe have had to reduce their opening hours as the cost of ‘mock meats’ and energy bills have skyrocketed.
  
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• Christmas delivery puts smiles on faces at Chorley children’s hospice

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  Children at Derian House in Chorley were greeted with a special toy delivery from generous employees at housing company.
  
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• Blackburn Santa Sleigh raises more than £4k for charity

  23-12-2022 06:00
  
  More than £4,000 has been raised for charity during this year’s Blackburn Round Table Santa Sleigh.
  
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