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• Vincent Kompany: Burnley boss' adversities in early career helping keep his side calm

  28-09-2023 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vincent Kompany says the adversities he suffered early in his career help him keep Burnley calm on their return to the Premier League.
  
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• Blackpool: Man sought by police over one-punch assault

  28-09-2023 22:00
  
  Police are looking to speak to a man over a one-punch assault in Blackpool.
  
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• Two fire engines rush to vehicle fire on M65 near Burnley

  28-09-2023 21:43
  
  Two fire engines were called to a vehicle fire on the M65 near Burnley this evening.
  
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• Police cordon on Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley due to crash

  28-09-2023 20:43
  
  A road closure was in place in Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley earlier this evening due to a crash.
  
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• Glen Chapple: Lancashire head coach to leave the club

  28-09-2023 19:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire announces that club stalwart Glen Chapple is set to leave the club after 31 years.
  
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• Fleetwood: Six arrested and one charged as police execute warrants

  28-09-2023 18:23
  
  Six people have been arrested and one charged after a number of warrants were executed across Fleetwood
  
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• Burnley Council in child benefit call to Government

  28-09-2023 18:00
  
  Burnley council has backed a call for the government to remove the two child benefit cap despite a Conservative claim it is nothing to do with it.
  
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• Three fire crews called to Oswaldtwistle waste fire

  28-09-2023 17:55
  
  Three fire engines were called out to a waste fire in Oswaldtwistle this afternoon (September 28)
  
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• Blackpool: Arrests made after drugs and cash found in flat

  28-09-2023 17:10
  
  Two men have been arrested after lock boxes containing drugs, cash and jewellery were found in a flat in Blackpool.
  
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• More than £17,000 of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Hyndburn

  28-09-2023 16:40
  
  More than £17,000 worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes have been seized following inspections across Hyndburn
  
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• £17,000 of illegal cigarettes and vapes seized in Hyndburn

  28-09-2023 16:40
  
  More than £17,000 worth of illegal tobacco, cigarettes, and vapes have been seized following inspections across Hyndburn
  
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• Thief with appalling record banned from touching cars in Blackburn

  28-09-2023 16:21
  
  A man has been jailed after stealing a bank card from a car in Lower Darwen and spending almost £80 on it.
  
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• Man broke into car in Lower Darwen and stole bank card

  28-09-2023 16:21
  
  A man has been jailed after stealing a bank card from a car in Lower Darwen and spending almost £80 on it.
  
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• Burnley town centre 'infested' with rats, councillors told

  28-09-2023 16:00
  
  Burnley town centre is becoming over-run with rats - some the size of cats - councillors have been warned by business holders in the town.
  
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• Altrincham: Man burst into address while wielding a cleaver

  28-09-2023 15:47
  
  Jason Edwards burst into the address on Lloyd Gardens in the early hours of August 14 last year.
  
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• Why did Sir Ian McKellen turn down the role of Dumbledore?

  28-09-2023 14:51
  
  Sir Ian McKellen revealed the surprising reason why he turned down the role of Dumbledore in Harry Potter as Sir Michael Gambon took it on instead.
  
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• Storm Agnes: See the satellite image as storm hits the UK

  28-09-2023 14:04
  
  The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for Storm Agnes which was in place until Thursday, September 28 at 7 am.
  
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• Sir Michael Gambon: Harry Potter star dies aged 82

  28-09-2023 14:04
  
  The legendary actor Sir Michael Gambon, known for his portrayal of Albus Dumbledore in the Harry Potter series, among countless other roles, has died aged 82
  
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• Burnley clean up campaigner tells of 'no go' parts of her area

  28-09-2023 14:00
  
  A campaigner has made her third visit to a local authority's full meeting to call for action to help areas of Burnley plagued by anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Police launch appeal to find man with links to Chorley

  28-09-2023 13:54
  
  A 42-year-old man is wanted for breaching a court restraining order. Police are attempting to trace Ryan O’Neill who has links to Preston and Chorley. Police said people can report any sightings or information as to where O’Neill might be by calling 101 log 0672 of June 24, 2023 or via email [email protected].
  
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• Five arrests made after cannabis farm discovered in Burnley

  28-09-2023 13:31
  
  Five men have been arrested after the discovery of a cannabis farm in Burnley. The discovery as made yesterday (Thursday) when officers were called to a report of a disturbance involving a group of men outside a disused property on Tabor Street, Burnley. Police attended and two men were spotted leaving the scene in a car. After conducting a thorough search of the property, an extensive cannabis farm was discovered, consisting of over 1000 plants. Five men, aged 21, 22, 24, 26 and 31, were arrest
  
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• Funding secured for shared cycle and footpath in West Lancashire

  28-09-2023 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Ormskirk to Burscough Linear Park is designed to encourage more cycling and biodiversity.
  
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• BBC’s Ambulance: Man threatens to use nerve agent in Colne

  28-09-2023 12:30
  
  Police said it later turned into a “siege situation” where a man claimed to a nerve agent in Colne.
  
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• Police seek man after theft of alcohol from Tesco Clitheroe

  28-09-2023 10:49
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of man they want to speak to in connection to shoplifting at a Tesco store in Clitheroe.
  
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• Man wanted over theft of alcohol from Tesco store in Clitheroe

  28-09-2023 10:49
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of man wanted over shoplifting at a Tesco store in Clitheroe.
  
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• Supermarket giant Aldi looking to open new store in Darwen

  28-09-2023 10:23
  
  The areas in Lancashire where it is currently looking for sites include Darwen and Penwortham, in Preston
  
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• Darwen Labour councillor intervenes in A666 traffic jams row

  28-09-2023 09:40
  
  Darwen West's Cllr Dave Smith has waded into the row between the borough council and the town's Conservative MP over traffic jams on the A666.
  
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• Wilko stores re-opening as Poundland this weekend - the full list

  28-09-2023 09:33
  
  Ten former Wilko stores in the UK are set to re-open as Poundland outlets on Saturday (September 30) - see the locations.
  
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• One person rescued after fire at Blackburn business

  28-09-2023 08:32
  
  Four fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a Blackburn business in Bolton Road.
  
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• One casualty rescued after fire at Blackburn business

  28-09-2023 08:32
  
  Four fire crews were called to tackle a blaze at a Blackburn business. The incident happened just after midnight on Wednesday (27 September) on Bolton Road. Fire engines from Blackburn and Darwen along with the aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn were in attendance. A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “Firefighters wore breathing apparatus and used one hose reel jet, one hose reel and a ventilation unit to extinguish the fire. “One casualty was suffering from smoke inhal
  
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• Is taking stuff from a skip illegal in the UK? Here's the law

  28-09-2023 08:17
  
  'One man's trash is another man's treasure' is a cliché for a reason but put into practice by skip diving could get you into trouble.
  
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• National Grid issues update on UK power outages this winter

  28-09-2023 08:15
  
  National Grid’s Electricity System Operator on Thursday (September 28) said the risk of power outages in the UK had fallen ahead of winter 2023/24.
  
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• Wilko store in Nelson's Pendle Rise to reopen as Poundland

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  A former Wilko store in Nelson will begin its new journey this weekend when it reopens as Poundland.
  
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• Water Primary School rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  A primary school where pupils feel proud to attend was rated ‘good’ by Ofsted inspectors.
  
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• ‘Unnecessary days’ spent in hospital beds despite discharge delay fall

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  The proportion of patients stuck in hospital across Lancashire and South Cumbria when they were medically fit to leave has fallen to one of the lowest rates in the country.
  
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• The Old Library in Waterfoot to reopen under new management

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  The Old Library café is on its way to reopening its doors under new management after a temporary closure earlier this year.
  
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• THE BRITANNIA: Check out the steaks on a real coal BBQ with a pint

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  IT’S that time of the week when we celebrate some of the finest places where you can socialise with family and friends around East Lancashire
  
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• Stonyholme Nursery in Burnley retains Outstanding Ofsted rating

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Stonyholme Nursery in Burnley has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
  
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• Stonyholme Nursery in Burnley retains Outstanding Ofsted

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Stonyholme Nursery in Burnley has retained its Outstanding rating from Ofsted.
  
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• Ribble Valley winter pest warning advice for householders

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Countryside householders have been given advice on protecting their properties from winter pests by Ribble Valley Council.
  
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• Pupils at Nelson nursery encouraged to make ‘positive contribution’

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Bradley Nursery School has been praised for encouraging kids to get involved in charitable events.
  
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• Pendle: Frustration over lack of progress on taxi safety checks

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Pendle’s taxi trade has been accused of dragging its feet over ideas to improve vehicle safety, after numerous risks were found in spot-checks.
  
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• Northern rail warn passengers of more strike disruption

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Rail passengers have been warned of major disruption to services in October by operator Northern, due to planned industrial action by ASLEF.
  
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• Lancashire photographers shortlisted for astronomy award

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Lee Mansfield and Katie McGuinness entered the competition featuring the world’s greatest space photography
  
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• Former Clitheroe Lloyds Pharmacy to become dental practice

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  The former Lloyds Pharmacy in Clitheroe is set to be turned into a dental surgery.
  
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• Finalists revealed for 2023 Lancashire Choir of the Year

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Six talented choirs have reached the prestigious finals of Lancashire Choir of the Year 2023, including groups from East Lancashire.
  
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• Drug driver sped from police and crashed into barrier

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  A drug driver sped away from police after telling them he was “just chilling” following an argument with his partner
  
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• Drakes Dental Care on Whalley Range branch to close

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Customers at Drakes Dental Care have been told of plans to relocate to the New Bank Road branch.
  
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• Darwen couple celebrate platinum wedding anniversary

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  A loving husband and wife from Darwen have celebrated their 70 years of happy marriage with their family.
  
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• Construction starts on Wytham Lodge care home in Padiham

  28-09-2023 06:00
  
  Construction has begun on a £6.9m care home in Padiham which will support adults with complex mental health needs and physical disabilities.
  
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