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New strategy to protect Lancashire wildlife launched A strategy to boost nature and protect wildlife is taking shape after nearly 1,000 people and organisations helped shape the plan.

New strategy to protect Lancashire wildlife launched

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Blackpool Council refuse Sainsbury's plan to erect 155 columns Blackpool Council has refused Sainsbury's plans for a Big Dipper-inspired steel barrier and boarding across the front of its Talbot Road superstore.

Blackpool Council refuse Sainsbury's plan to erect 155 columns

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Registered sex offender exposed himself to woman in market When the victim attempted to push Fitzgerald away, telling him she would call the police, he responded β€˜go on then’.

Registered sex offender exposed himself to woman in market

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Here’s the weekend weather forecast across East Lancashire The weekend weather forecast for East Lancashire is here

Here’s the weekend weather forecast across East Lancashire

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King Charles meets Thwaites boss to talk all things beer King Charles travelled to the 700-year-old Samlesbury Hall and met with Thwaites’ executive chairman, Rick Bailey.

King Charles meets Thwaites boss to talk all things beer

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KPop Demon Hunters 2 confirmed as Netflix’s record-breaking animated hit returns Award-winning animated film KPop Demon Hunters will return for a sequel, Netflix has announced.

KPop Demon Hunters 2 confirmed as Netflix’s record-breaking animated hit returns

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Millwall injury blows as Alex Neil makes Blackburn Rovers mindset claim Alex Neil will be without two players for the visit of Blackburn Rovers

Millwall injury blows as Alex Neil makes Blackburn Rovers mindset claim

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Blackburn Rovers' formation issue and potential new role for January signing Michael O'Neill was asked about his formation and the use of Dapo Afolayan ahead of the trip to Oxford

Blackburn Rovers' formation issue and potential new role for January signing

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Burglar told 'change or expect this life' as he's jailed for raid on window firm A Burnley man described in court as "a burglar by trade" has been jailed for his latest offences targeting a local window supply firm

Burglar told 'change or expect this life' as he's jailed for raid on window firm

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Man jailed for order breach after ex-partner messaged him about sex dream A man has ended up in prison for breaching a restraining order after his ex-partner invited him round after having a sex dream about him

Man jailed for order breach after ex-partner messaged him about sex dream

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Top faith schools in Blackburn tell parents 'check criteria' amid huge demand How difficult is it to get your child into the top faith schools in Blackburn? Are parents aware of all the criteria before they list their preferences?

Top faith schools in Blackburn tell parents 'check criteria' amid huge demand

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Step forward for new 'super prison' in Lancs as plans given green light Chorley Council approves key plans for new Leyland prison near HMP Garth and HMP Wymott, including energy centre and executive cabin, boosting local capacity

Step forward for new 'super prison' in Lancs as plans given green light

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The Blackburn nursery where staff go 'above and beyond' to help families Shining Stars Nursery in Blackburn rated β€˜expected standard’ by Ofsted for all areas. Praised for inclusive care, SEND support, and strong safeguarding

The Blackburn nursery where staff go 'above and beyond' to help families

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Plan for new sports pitch at secondary school refused after debate over noise A plan to build a newΒ artificialΒ sports pitch and other facilities at Colne secondary school have been refused due to concerns residents could be "adversely affected by noise

Plan for new sports pitch at secondary school refused after debate over noise

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Darwen manufacturer sees turnover triple to Β£6.7m as it embraces digital technology The Blackburn based firm specialises in architectural terracotta and faience used in the restoration of historic buildings and contemporary architecture

Darwen manufacturer sees turnover triple to Β£6.7m as it embraces digital technology

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Plans for bungalows in 'unsustainable' location turned down after residents object Ribble Valley planners have thrown out a scheme for up to nine bungalows to be built for older people on the edge of Billington.

Plans for bungalows in 'unsustainable' location turned down after residents object

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Phase three of Mercer Hall's Β£250k renovation set to get underway Work is poised to start on Phase Three of the repurposing of Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall.

Phase three of Mercer Hall's Β£250k renovation set to get underway

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Hyndburn Council's crackdown on bedsits and HMOs to be extended Hyndburn Council is set to extend its controls on converting private properties into bedsits to cover the entire borough

Hyndburn Council's crackdown on bedsits and HMOs to be extended

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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Blackburn this week We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Blackburn, according to petrolprices.com

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Blackburn this week

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Video captures dramatic moment tree falls in road and misses car by seconds A video has captured the dramatic moment a tree came toppling down into the middle of Oakenhurst Road in Blackburn.

Video captures dramatic moment tree falls in road and misses car by seconds

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Oswaldtwistle homes refused after Mayor's 'someone will die' warning Plans to build an estate of 85 homes in Oswaldtwistle refused after the Mayor of Hyndburn predicted someone would die if the scheme was approved.

Oswaldtwistle homes refused after Mayor's 'someone will die' warning

12.03.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Huncoat Garden Village's 'attractive' Β£7 million relief road approved Councillors have approved the Β£6.8 million relief road which will provide β€˜an attractive tree-lined corridor’ to Huncoat Garden Village

Huncoat Garden Village's 'attractive' Β£7 million relief road approved

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Massive tree blocks busy road close college and town centre A section of Oakenhurst Road at the junction with Montague Street was shut.

Massive tree blocks busy road close college and town centre

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Darwen mother and son jailed for importing 14kg of cocaine through Manchester Airport A Darwen mother and her son have both been jailed after importing significant quantities of cocaine through Manchester Airport.

Darwen mother and son jailed for importing 14kg of cocaine through Manchester Airport

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Serial thief jailed over targetting supermarkets in East Lancashire town A prolific Colne shoplifter is behind bars after repeatedly targeting supermarkets in the town in breach of a court order.

Serial thief jailed over targetting supermarkets in East Lancashire town

12.03.2026 16:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Man arrested after police seize large amount of cash and suspected drugs A man has been arrested after police and trading standards officers seized cash and suspected illegal drugs during a visit to a shop in Accrington

Man arrested after police seize large amount of cash and suspected drugs

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Co-op just made a big change for millions of shoppers and it could save you Β£80 Co-op has quietly added to a popular member benefit and it could cut your shopping bill by Β£80 a year

Co-op just made a big change for millions of shoppers and it could save you Β£80

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Bakery giving out free treat to single mums on Mother's Day A Blackpool bakery is bringing fun and flavour to Mother’s Day with a free treat for hardworking parents.

Bakery giving out free treat to single mums on Mother's Day

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'Do the right thing' - Police chase woman after Β£1,500 'stolen from bank account' Police are appealing for help to find a wanted woman after Β£1,500 was allegedly stolen from a bank account

'Do the right thing' - Police chase woman after Β£1,500 'stolen from bank account'

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Search continues for missing East Lancashire man who was last seen near holiday park Police are continuing in their search to find a missing Colne man in North Yorkshire who was last seen 10 days ago.

Search continues for missing East Lancashire man who was last seen near holiday park

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