AUTUMN is in full swing and before you know it Bonfire Night will be upon us. It truly is a beautiful time of year and the perfect time to wrap up and head to a wonderful fireworks display or bonfire with the family. Due to the pandemic, many exhibits had …
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A woman has now been jailed for 15 years for her role in the murder of law student Aya Hachem in Blackburn. Judy Chapman (pictured above right), 27, is the latest person to be sentenced for her role. Seven people were jailed in August for a total of over 200 …
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It’s International Coffee Day, a time to celebrate drink and the hard work that goes into sourcing, picking and roasting every bean. To celebrate, we’ve rounded up 10 of East Lancashire’s top rated cafes, according to Google reviews. We have also only included the independent chains so you can support …
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A local group of creatives have set up poignant exhibits in downtown Preston to highlight the threats and harassment women in the city have faced over the years. Aunty Social has created a group of friends who share a common interest in creating unique works of art, exhibits and pieces …
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Police made several arrests on the M6 last night and in the early hours of this morning in a series of incidents. One saw them deploy a dart to stop a pickup truck that had been reported stolen in Essex, while another saw them stop the driver of a sports …
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The list below, taken from the West Lancashire Borough Council website, contains the requests received and decided on last week. Planning requests recently received for this week Demolition of the existing attached utility room and store and replacement with a one-story family / dining room extension at 35 Mill Dam …
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National Highways North West has indicated that a section of the M65 eastbound is currently closed due to a traffic accident. The closure runs from junction 10 (for Burnley, Padiham and the A671) to junction 12 (for Nelson and Brierfield). Lancashire Traffic Police are currently on the scene, while traffic …
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A game of first-class cricket at the end of the season, with little or nothing to ride, was the traditional way to bow out before the onset of winter. A carefree spin and hit festival, in Hastings or Blackpool or Scarborough, before the final curtain. The Bob Willis Trophy Final …
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MANCHESTER St Brendan’s club ended their 25-year wait for another Lancashire Senior Championship title with a 2-11, 0-16 win over Liverpool’s John Mitchels at Old Bedians on September 19. The historic victory follows the club’s victory in the League final against Mitchels in July. When Brendan last won the championship …
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Strictly Come Dancing is back and a contestant from Lancashire has opened up about how he felt about making history on the show as the first all-male couple. Holding back tears, Chorley-born John Whaite posted a series of stories on Instagram the day after his first dance on Saturday night …
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