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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to complete brewery site buyout - Central Radio

  08-11-2024 18:17
  Blackburn with Darwen Council to complete brewery site buyout  Central Radio
  
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• Man known as 'best smuggler' jailed for 17 years

  08-11-2024 18:10 via bbc.com
  
  Amanj Hasan Zada is jailed for running "a sophisticated enterprise" organising small boat crossings.
  
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• Terror attack survivors given £45K after conspiracist said attack was staged

  08-11-2024 17:00
  
  Terror attack survivors given £45K after conspiracist said ‘attack was staged’
  
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• Celebrating community heroes in Blackburn with Darwen! - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  08-11-2024 16:58
  
  Celebrating community heroes in Blackburn with Darwen!  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Arena attack conspiracist ordered to pay £45k

  08-11-2024 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Richard Hall claimed the Manchester Arena attack, which killed 22 people, was fake.
  
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• Gun touting people smuggler sentenced to 17 years in prison over small boat crossings

  08-11-2024 16:15
  
  A Preston people smuggler, who considered himself “the best” has been convicted of organising small boat crossings across the channel.
  
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• Gun toting people smuggler sentenced to 17 years in prison over small boat crossings

  08-11-2024 16:15
  
  A Preston people smuggler, who considered himself “the best” has been convicted of organising small boat crossings across the channel.
  
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• Huge health check pilot for Blackburn with Darwen! - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  08-11-2024 15:05
  
  Huge health check pilot for Blackburn with Darwen!  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• CVD - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  08-11-2024 15:05
  CVD  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Cardiff City injury boost as manager discusses future ahead of Blackburn Rovers

  08-11-2024 15:00
  
  Team news and manager discussion from the opposition ahead of Blackburn Rovers' trip to Wales
  
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• Man stabbed person and ‘ripped bricks from wall’ before throwing them at officers

  08-11-2024 14:52
  
  It was reported that a man in his 20s had received a stab wound to the leg.
  
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• Family 'moved' by funeral turnout for WW2 veteran

  08-11-2024 14:13 via bbc.com
  
  Ron Banks, a Royal Navy veteran from Warrington, died last month in Preston, aged 99.
  
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• Call to re-create 100-year-old memorial photo

  08-11-2024 13:05 via bbc.com
  
  People are being urged to gather to recreate a 100-year-old photograph of a military village's opening.
  
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• Man arrested and e-bike seized after large machete found by police

  08-11-2024 13:02
  
  Man arrested and e-bike seized after large machete found by police
  
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• Plea not to burn rubbish goes unheard as fly-tip goes up in flames

  08-11-2024 13:00
  
  Fire crews were called to tackle the fire yesterday evening in an alleyway behind Whalley Old Road in Little Harwood.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers must avoid repeating history as January transfer window looms

  08-11-2024 13:00
  
  Ian Herberts pens his latest thoughts on Blackburn Rovers' dip in form and comments from Rudy Gestede
  
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• M65 night-time speed limit cut proposed after horror death crash

  08-11-2024 12:33
  
  Hyndburn Council's deputy leader has urged highway bosses to consider cutting the speed limit on parts of the M65 at night as part of a safety review.
  
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• Travellers issued notice to leave park

  08-11-2024 12:23
  
  Travellers who have parked up on a Ramsbottom park have been issued with a notice to leave
  
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• Driver who drove 40mph over limit left man with life-changing injuries

  08-11-2024 11:07
  
  Max Street drove at speeds of at least 71mph in a 30mph zone on Blackamoor Road
  
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• Corrie star to creating some Christmas drama on stage

  08-11-2024 10:52
  
  Actress Tina O’Brien – best recognised for her longstanding role as Sarah Platt on Coronation Street - has a very exciting second job stepping from in front of the camera to standing behind it as she nurtures the next generation of acting talent alongside her business partner and childhood friend, Esther Morgan.
  
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• Two fire engines called to derelict building fire in this town

  08-11-2024 10:35
  
  At around 6.27pm, on Thursday November 8, fire engines from Burnley attended the blaze on Charlotte Street.
  
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• Appeal issued after reports of homes being ‘egged’ on this Blackburn street

  08-11-2024 09:40
  
  Police have received reports of eggs being thrown at homes around Lambeth Street in Blackburn.
  
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• Huge health check pilot for Blackburn with Darwen! - theshuttle.org.uk

  08-11-2024 09:00
  Huge health check pilot for Blackburn with Darwen!  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Celebrating community heroes in Blackburn with Darwen! - theshuttle.org.uk

  08-11-2024 09:00
  Celebrating community heroes in Blackburn with Darwen!  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to complete brewery site buyout - Central Radio North West

  08-11-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Council to complete brewery site buyout  Central Radio North West
  
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• Police dog assists in arrests of men on suspicion of drug offences

  08-11-2024 08:34
  
  On Thursday (November 7) police, with the help of police dog Lissy, executed two drug warrants in Burnley.
  
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• Football club trust to run healthy living programme

  08-11-2024 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  The 12-week programme will be run by the charity arm of Preston North End Football Club.
  
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• Volunteer appeal as disability sports group thrives

  08-11-2024 07:20 via bbc.com
  
  A sports and exercise group for disabled adults needs more volunteers after it proved so popular.
  
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• Rolls Royce plans for new underground drainage at factory stalling

  08-11-2024 06:59
  
  Engineering firm Rolls Royce is seeking approval for an underground drains network and other work on land next to its Barnoldswick factory.
  
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• BBC presenters face fears for Children in Need

  08-11-2024 06:56 via bbc.com
  
  BBC Radio presenters from across the country are limbering up for the Children in Need Big Swim.
  
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• Cider swiller was abusive to police after being caught drinking in town centre

  08-11-2024 06:49
  
  A man who was caught drinking twice in a prohibited area of Blackburn town centre denied that he had been drunk.
  
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• Third time unlucky for designer sunglasses thief

  08-11-2024 06:22
  
  It was a case of third time unlucky for a sunglasses thief who targeted the Blackburn branch of Specsavers.
  
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• Train bosses agree to meet council over disruptive cancellations

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  The bosses of Northern rail have agreed to meet Blackburn with Darwen Council's leader over 'completely unacceptable' service cancellations.
  
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• Pilot scheme aiming for community empowerment a roaring success

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  A pioneering pilot project, which aims to help communities feel empowered in their neighbourhoods, has been considered “fantastic” by councillors.
  
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• Paralympics hero presented with 'Freeman of Foulridge' honour

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  A ceremony at Foulridge Village Hall saw Paralympic gold medallist Gregg Stevenson honoured with a 'Freeman of Foulridge' certificate.
  
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• 'One-stop shop' clinic celebrating 20 years in business

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  A clinic which offers a "one-stop shop" for services is celebrating 20 years in business
  
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• MP calls for action to tackle disruptive road works

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  East Lancashire MP Andy MacNae has called for tough new government action to tackle the disruptive roadworks which are hitting businesses in his seat.
  
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• Location of turbines at what would be 'England’s largest onshore wind farm' revealed 

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  The exact location of the new turbines at what would be "England’s largest onshore wind farm" has been revealed
  
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• Lantern parade planned as details of town’s Christmas light switch-on revealed

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Details of Burnley’s Christmas light switch-on event have been revealed, with a fun fair, crazy golf and lantern parade planned.
  
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• Lancashire company gains from university partnership to recycle precious metals

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  ICT Reverse, an environmental firm, has teamed up with Lancaster University to extract and recycle valuable metals from printed circuit boards.
  
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• Lancashire businesses can apply for cash boost to create more apprenticeships

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council has announced a £300,000 Young Apprenticeship Grant scheme to support the creation of extra apprenticeships.
  
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• ‘I’m absolutely petrified’ says pensioner as she spots large rat on lawn

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  The 78-year-old said she also contacted the council but got told they would be sending anyone out until March.
  
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• 'Happy' primary school ‘where children shine and thrive’ rated outstanding

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  An “exceptional” primary school in Newchurch, where children “shine and thrive”, has been rated outstanding by Ofsted.
  
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• "Hairdressing royalty" inspires next generation at East Lancashire college

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Aspiring hair and beauty students at an East Lancashire college were inspired by “hairdressing royalty” after a recent visit.
  
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• Groups backed to encourage black and Asian people to donate blood and organs

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Two grassroots Lancashire groups will receive a share of £600k NHS funding to encourage blood and organ donation among ethnic minorities.
  
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• Great line-up for theatregoers in Bolton as Octagon's new season revealed

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  A UK premiere, two acclaimed revivals, a literary classic and a comedy-caper adaptation of an iconic thriller are just part of an exciting new season of shows announced by Bolton’s Octagon Theatre
  
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• Family house to care home saga set to end with planning nod

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  A controversial proposal to turn a semi-detached family house in Great Harwood into a small care home is set for approval on Wednesday.
  
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• East Lancashire woman heading to Kenya to set up school's IT system

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  After completing a 67km trek throughout Spain, a East Lancashire woman is heading to Kenya to help set up a resource centre.
  
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• Campaign launched to 'loosen the grip' of North West gangs

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Crimestoppers campaign features a social media advert using a snake to illustrate how gangs 'increase their grip on communities'.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' dressing room 'frustration' and extra Cardiff City motivation

  08-11-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers travel to Cardiff City looking to channel their anger after defeat to Stoke City
  
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