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• T20 Blast: Laurie Evans helps Surrey to quarter-final win over Lancashire

  07-07-2023 22:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laurie Evans top scores with 70 as Surrey reach T20 Blast Finals Day for the eighth time with a 13-run win over Lancashire.
  
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• Blackpool crash: Family pay tribute to e-scooter rider

  07-07-2023 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew Hughes, 39, "could always be counted on for a hug if needed," his family say.
  
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• Accrington Road closed after collision

  07-07-2023 22:35
  
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• Boy breaks free from Fleetwood attempted abduction - police

  07-07-2023 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The nine-year-old boy was grabbed by a stranger while walking down a road in Fleetwood, police said.
  
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• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Wins for Blaze and Sparks while Thunder earn dramatic tie

  07-07-2023 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Leaders Blaze and Central Sparks win while Thunder earn dramatic tie against Southern Vipers.
  
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• Blackburn late night security camera phone scam warning issued

  07-07-2023 19:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been warned of a new telephone scam after people received calls claiming to be from the council about security cameras.
  
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• Ambulances, police cars and fire engines are at Colne Road, Burnley

  07-07-2023 18:38
  
  A huge emergency services presence has been spotted on a main road in Burnley
  
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• Ambulances, police cars and fire engines are at Colne Road

  07-07-2023 18:38
  
  A huge emergency services presence has been spotted on a main road in Burnley
  
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• Rishton Paper Mill: Emergency Services on scene

  07-07-2023 18:14
  
  Emergency services have been called to Rishton Paper Mill
  
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• Police and underwater search teams at Rishton Paper Mill

  07-07-2023 17:59
  
  Police say they are "carrying out enquiries as part of an ongoing investigation" after a large emergency service presence was spotted at an old mill
  
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• Tributes paid to Blackpool man Andrew Hughes after sad death

  07-07-2023 16:23
  
  Tributes have been paid to Blackpool man Andrew Hughes after he was sadly killed in an e-scooter crash in June.
  
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• Police dismantle 'significant' cannabis farm in Burnley

  07-07-2023 16:05
  
  Police in Burnley have dismantled a 'significant and established' cannabis farm.
  
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• Issa brothers Blackburn dental complex set for approval

  07-07-2023 15:51
  
  Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers plans for a new dental and medical centre in the town are set for approval.
  
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• Billionaire Issa bros Blackburn dental complex set for approval

  07-07-2023 15:51
  
  BLACKBURN'S billionaire Issa brothers plans for a new dental and medical centre complex in the town are set for approval.
  
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• Karen Foster is charged with the murder of Harlow Collinge

  07-07-2023 15:40
  
  Childminder Karen Foster has made her first appearance at Preston Crown Court today (July 7) after being charged with the murder of a 10-month-old baby
  
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• Karen Foster in court charged with murdering Harlow Collinge

  07-07-2023 15:40
  
  Childminder Karen Foster has made her first appearance at Crown Court after being charged with the murder of a nine-month-old Harlow Collinge.
  
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• Ribble Valley cost of living crisis food voucher scheme extended

  07-07-2023 15:19
  
  A FOOD voucher scheme aimed at supporting vulnerable Ribble Valley households through the cost of living crisis has been extended until March 2024.
  
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• Underground cables bring EV charging to Blackburn terraces

  07-07-2023 15:00
  
  Ingenious 'cable trays' across pavements in Blackburn, Darwen and East Lancashire's terraced streets could help residents charge electric vehicles.
  
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• Scott Brown: Fleetwood Town boss extends contract until 2025

  07-07-2023 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood Town boss Scott Brown extends his deal until the end of the 2024-25 season.
  
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• Blackburn man arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault

  07-07-2023 14:35
  
  A man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of assault and sexual assault following an incident on Wednesday (June 5).
  
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• Peter Cumberland thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy

  07-07-2023 14:34
  
  A pervert who thought he was talking to a 14-year-old boy via Facebook arranged to meet him at Blackburn station so he could have sex with him and ‘make him a man’
  
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• Paedophile Peter Cumberland jailed for trying to meet boy

  07-07-2023 14:34
  
  The pervert thought he was talking to a 14-year-old and arranged to meet him at Blackburn station so he could have sex with him.
  
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• First twins born in NHS hospital 'forever grateful' for care

  07-07-2023 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rita Doran and Ronnie Evans, born in 1948, are reflecting on 75 years of the health service.
  
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• New Blackburn with Darwen Council laptops vital to avoid hacking

  07-07-2023 13:00
  
  SPENDING £1.4million on replacing hundreds of town hall laptops in vital to prevent a potential 'catastrophic' data hack a local authority boss has said.
  
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• Blackburn Council IT boost will protect against hackers

  07-07-2023 13:00
  
  Spending £1.4 million on replacing town hall laptops is vital to prevent a potential 'catastrophic' data hack, Blackburn with Darwen Council's boss said.
  
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• Blackburn council bosses accused of £4 million overspend

  07-07-2023 13:00
  
  The ruling Labour group dipped into its reserves due to rising prices due to the Ukraine war, Liz Truss' budget, and pandemic recovery.
  
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• Man charged over train incident between Barrow and Lancaster

  07-07-2023 12:53
  
  A man has been arrested and charged with being drunk and disorderly and for possessing a knife on a train between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.
  
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• Man charged for train incident between Barrow and Lancaster

  07-07-2023 12:53
  
  A man has been arrested and charged with being drunk and disorderly and for possessing a knife on a train between Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.
  
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• Jordan Slew: Morecambe re-sign free-agent striker on a one-year deal

  07-07-2023 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe re-sign free-agent striker Jordan Slew for a second spell, on a one-year deal.
  
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• Police looking to speak to man after assault in Blackpool

  07-07-2023 12:33
  
  Police are looking to speak to a man following an unprovoked assault in Blackpool in May.
  
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• Met Office issue thunderstorm warning covering Lancashire

  07-07-2023 12:14
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms over the weekend affecting Blackburn and the rest of Lancashire
  
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• Burnley: Three crews called to garage fire in Basnett Street

  07-07-2023 11:50
  
  Three fire crews were called to a garage fire in Basnett Street, Burnley last night (July 6).
  
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• Oswaldtwistle disused factory fire sees four crews called

  07-07-2023 11:34
  
  Four fire engines were called to a blaze at a disused factory in Stone Bridge Lane, Oswaldtwistle, last night (July 6).
  
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• Police searching for wanted Preston man Thomas Aspinall

  07-07-2023 11:09
  
  Police are appealing for help to find wanted Preston man Thomas Aspinall, who failed to appear at court for two charges of assault.
  
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• True Crime UK: Unveiling Britain's Most Shocking Cases

  07-07-2023 10:49
  
  Newsquest is excited to launch of True Crime UK, an exclusive section on our websites for our valued subscribers
  
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• Pictures and videos show the extent of the smoke and fire

  07-07-2023 10:46
  
  More than eight fire crews battled through the afternoon and early evening after a huge fire broke out at an industrial unit in Burnley
  
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• What is a GHIC, which countries accept it and how to apply

  07-07-2023 10:36
  
  What is a Global Health Insurance Card and can you still use an EHIC? Here's everything you need to know about GHICs including where they can be used.
  
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• WhatsApp users urged to change setting amid higher phone bills

  07-07-2023 10:34
  
  Meta Whatsapp users have been told to change a setting on their phones amid a risk that they could be paying higher mobile bills.
  
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• Police in Preston recover two bicycles and a motorcross bike

  07-07-2023 09:34
  
  Police in Preston have recovered two bicycles and a mini motorcross bike believed to have been stolen.
  
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• Roads surrounding Farrington Place in Burnley reopen

  07-07-2023 08:31
  
  The roads around Farrington Place industrial estate in Burnley have reopened following a large fire.
  
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• The Care Leaver Covenant supports care leavers aged 16 to 25

  07-07-2023 06:03
  
  A crucial plan to improve life for young care leavers in Lancashire will get the official go ahead from Lancashire County Council this week
  
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• Zara Musker wins Deaf Sports Personality of the Year

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn futsal player Zara Musker who was diagnosed with hearing loss as a child has won the Deaf Sports Personality of the Year award.
  
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• Workman appears to urinate on Blackburn street's pavement

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Residents of a Blackburn neighbourhood were left “disgusted” after a workman was caught on CCTV appearing to urinate on the pavement.
  
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• Work begins on vandalised park playground in Nelson

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Work has started on a new playground in Nelson which has been left in a poor condition following repeated incidents of vandalism.
  
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• Vet’s warning after increase in parvovirus cases in Darwen

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Some dogs across Darwen have been diagnosed with parvovirus, is a virus that causes severe illness and death in dogs.
  
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• Tributes paid to former dinner lady Mary Margaret Smith, who has died

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  A FUNERAL has been arranged for a woman who was a dinner lady for 20 years.
  
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• Trawden pensioners delivering aid in war-torn Ukraine

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Fiona Hancock, 59, and Robert Paliwoda, 67, have been delivering aid in some of the worst hit areas of Ukraine, after war broke out with Russia last year.
  
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• St Thomas Primary, Blackburn, takes action over vaping

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  St Thomas' Primary School in Blackburn has taken action after a group of Year 6 pupils were found with a vape on school grounds.
  
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• Save Accrington and Burnley rail ticket offices says Labour

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  Labour politicians have launched a campaign to save three East Lancashire railway station ticket offices from closure.
  
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• Nineties pop star Lolly bringing her hits to Preston Live

  07-07-2023 06:00
  
  HER first three singles were all top 10 hits, she was a regular on kids’ TV and pop shows and her face was in pop magazines almost on a weekly basis.
  
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