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• Robbie Williams reveals reason he changed his name and why he 'hated' it

  07-11-2023 21:50
  
  Fans may not know that Robbie Williams is not the singer's real name, find out his birth name and why he changed it.
  
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• Couple died in Egypt after hotel fumigated for bedbugs, inquest hears

  07-11-2023 21:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John and Susan Cooper fell ill and died after a room in their hotel was fumigated, an inquest hears.
  
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• Fires in Lancs after washing machines and tumble dryers recalled

  07-11-2023 21:16
  
  Fire service issue warning after tumble dryer and washing machines recalled
  
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• Shop caught selling cigarettes to 15-year-old in Preston

  07-11-2023 20:48
  
  Shop caught selling illicit cigarettes to 15-year-old
  
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• Wyre: Newly qualified driver overturns car in crash

  07-11-2023 20:13
  
  A shocking picture shows a car on its side after coming off the road.
  
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• Newly qualified driver overturns car after crash in Wyre

  07-11-2023 20:13
  
  A shocking picture shows a car on its side after coming off the road.
  
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• Inquest into death of Burnley couple at Egypt hotel opens

  07-11-2023 18:30
  
  The inquest into a husband and wife who died while on holiday in Egypt has opened, five years after their deaths
  
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• Tributes to Blackburn Rovers superfan who dies aged 74

  07-11-2023 18:20
  
  Tributes have been paid to Blackburn Rovers superfan Alan ‘Birdy’ Birkbeck who has died aged 74
  
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• Tributes to Blackburn Rovers superfan Birdy who dies aged 74

  07-11-2023 18:20
  
  Tributes have been paid to a Blackburn Rovers superfan who has died aged 74. Rest in peace, Birdy 💙🤍
  
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• Image released as police investigate report of rape in Fulwood

  07-11-2023 18:15
  
  Earlier this year, police received a report of rape in Conway Park, Fulwood, which is thought to have taken place in July 2022.
  
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• Scott Wharton: Blackburn Rovers defender has Norwich red card overturned

  07-11-2023 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Wharton wins an appeal for wrongful dismissal after his red card against Norwich City.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle pole will fly the flag for remembrance

  07-11-2023 18:00
  
  A temporary flagpole will be put on at Clitheroe Castle to mark Remembrance Day this weekend.
  
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• Burnley Labour group backs former leader who quit over Gaza

  07-11-2023 18:00
  
  Burnley's Labour group has said it will back it's former leader who quit in protest to Keir Starmer's stance on a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
  
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• Appeal as man dies on M6 after falling from bridge

  07-11-2023 17:54
  
  Police are now appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage but are not treating the death as suspicious.
  
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• West Brom yob banned over gestures at Blackburn Rovers game

  07-11-2023 17:20
  
  A West Brom fan who exposed himself and made stabbing gestures towards Blackburn Rovers fans has been given a banning order.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers help out fan with £1,700 'lost' bet

  07-11-2023 17:00
  
  A man who wrote to Blackburn Rovers asking for help to get his bet - which had been wrongfully refused - paid out by Bet365 has succeeded.
  
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• Lancashire Police officer admits attempted murder of woman

  07-11-2023 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Riley, an officer with Lancashire Police, pleads guilty to trying to kill a woman in Manchester.
  
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• James Riley admitted the attempted murder of a woman

  07-11-2023 16:34
  
  A Lancashire police officer has admitted the attempted murder of a woman
  
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• Man with links to Darwen and chain tattoo wanted by police

  07-11-2023 16:32
  
  Nathan Posteraro, 32, is wanted in connection to aggravated burglary, burglary, assault, and disqualified driving
  
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• Lower Hollin Bank Street in Blackburn closed after crash

  07-11-2023 16:17
  
  Lower Hollin Bank Street is currently closed from Autoworks Repair, a vehicle repair and restoration shop, to Chadwick Street.
  
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• Special Ewood Park toilet plans for disabled Rovers fans

  07-11-2023 16:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers is to add a high-specification specially-adapted toilet, shower and changing toilet for disabled fans at Ewood Park.
  
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• Public urged not to approach wanted Preston man

  07-11-2023 15:18
  
  Public urged not to approach man wanted in connection to assault
  
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• Preston: Public urged not to approach man wanted wan

  07-11-2023 15:18
  
  Public urged not to approach man wanted in connection to assault
  
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• Car recovered by police after blocking footpath in Leyland

  07-11-2023 15:11
  
  Police officers have recovered a car, leaving the owner out of pocket, after it was blocking a pavement in Leyland.
  
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• Blackburn square Christmas tipis plan for festive season

  07-11-2023 15:00
  
  Blackburn town centre will be transformed into a 'Winter Wonderland' this Christmas season thanks to a giant festive tipi.
  
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• Study to look at why Burnley and Blackburn 'speak very differently'

  07-11-2023 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A university is comparing Burnley and Blackburn accents to find out why they "speak very differently".
  
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• Blackpool maternity unit closed after major flood incident

  07-11-2023 14:20
  
  A major incident has been declared at Blackpool Victoria Hospital following flooding in the maternity ward
  
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• Blackpool maternity unit closes after 'major incident' flood

  07-11-2023 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Father-to-be Damian Vanner says his partner had to make "a very uncomfortable" move to another ward.
  
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• Traffic: Why was the M65 closed for hours this morning?

  07-11-2023 13:45
  
  A multi-vehicle crash caused delays during rush hour this morning
  
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• Delays as M6 near Chorley closed due to police incident

  07-11-2023 13:30
  
  The M6 is closed in both directions due to a police incident
  
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• Gold Prime bottle worth over £400k up for grabs - how to win

  07-11-2023 13:05
  
  Prime Hydration creators KSI and Logan Paul have announced a competition giving away two 24k solid gold Prime bottles worth over £400,000 - here's how to win.
  
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• New Covid strain symptoms to look out for as virus spreads

  07-11-2023 12:45
  
  Scientists are warning the new JN.1 Covid strain appears to be more transmissible, but hope new vaccines will be able to stop the spread
  
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• HMRC £300 cost of living payment for Tax Credit claimants

  07-11-2023 12:45
  
  If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC
  
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• Did Robbie Williams go to rehab during his solo career?

  07-11-2023 12:45
  
  A Netflix documentary will focus on Robbie Williams' solo career plus his personal life dealing with addiction and rehab
  
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• Ramsbottom mum's twins born at 25 weeks weighing 1lb 12oz and 1lb 9oz

  07-11-2023 12:44
  
  A mum was told to say goodbye to her premature twins after they were born when she was just 25 weeks pregnant - on the day before her babymoon.
  
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• When did Robbie Williams leave Take That and why did he do so?

  07-11-2023 10:54
  
  The Robbie Williams biopic Better Man will be released in UK cinemas soon, which will cover his time with Take That and why he left the band
  
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• When and why did Robbie Williams leave Take That?

  07-11-2023 10:54
  
  A Netflix documentary will focus on Robbie Williams' solo career, but why did the singer leave Take That?
  
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• Rishi Sunak says 'go to police' following MP rape allegation

  07-11-2023 10:43
  
  Rishi Sunak has been urged to commission an investigation into claims the Tory Party failed to properly deal with allegations of rape against one of its MPs
  
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• Villager in Pendle voice concerns about second children's care home

  07-11-2023 09:43
  
  Residents and councillors have expressed frustration with the planning system and care home companies, over the development of a second children’s care home in a small village.
  
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• Call for summit on Ribble Valley air pollution

  07-11-2023 09:33
  
  TWO Conservative councillors are calling for talks between key organisations about air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Ribble Valley.
  
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• LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: School admission changes proposed

  07-11-2023 09:18
  
  THE children of staff working at local authority schools in Lancashire could get priority for admission over some others, under County Hall plans.
  
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• Longridge fire sees 10 engines tackle blaze overnight

  07-11-2023 09:11
  
  10 fire engines rushed to a blaze at a commercial property in Longbridge last night and are still there this morning
  
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• Celebrity Race Across The World to return for second series

  07-11-2023 08:05
  
  Celebrity Race Across The World will be back on our TV screens as a second series has been announced by the BBC.
  
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• Tributes paid to ‘remarkable’ life of musician George Heron

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  George Heron has died at the age of 91 and his family say they have been inundated with messages from across the country.
  
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• Touch your radiators when turning heating on this month

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  Doing this 20-minute task this month could save you a shock, according to a plumbing and heating expert.
  
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• The best Christmas markets and fairs in Lancashire in 2023

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire is about to become a land of merriment, why not pick up a host of magical gifts at local markets, fairs and shopping events.
  
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• Ribble Valley council officer folds up maps as she retires

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  A Ribble Valley council officer who has been the first port of call for visitors to the area for more than 20 years is folding up her maps
  
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• ‘Like a war zone’: Firework mayhem on Blackburn street

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  People could be seen running in all directions as fireworks mayhem gripped Cedar Street in Bastwell.
  
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• Lancashire woman banned from keeping animals for 10 years

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  A 38-year-old woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after leaving a number of pets, including three underweight dogs, in a squalid property
  
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• Lancashire men fined for fishing illegally in River Ribble

  07-11-2023 06:00
  
  Two men from Lancashire have been fined for fishing illegally during close season in the River Ribble
  
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