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Two Lancashire men jailed after collecting Ā£26.5 million of cocaine at sea
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Two Lancashire men jailed after collecting Ā£26.5 million of cocaine at sea
Two men from Preston have been sentenced after collecting Ā£26.5 million of cocaine from a ship off the coast of Somerset.
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about 2 hours ago
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āDespicableā brothers behind burglary sprees targeted homes when victims were at work
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āDespicableā brothers behind burglary sprees targeted homes when victims were at work
Brian Mooney and Michael Mooney admitted their involvement in two burglary sprees
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about 2 hours ago
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Wetherspoon pubs in Lancashire win prestigious Loo of the Year Awards
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Wetherspoon pubs in Lancashire win prestigious Loo of the Year Awards
Three Wetherspoon pubs in Lancashire have been honoured in the Loo of the Year Awards 2025 for their outstanding toilets
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about 2 hours ago
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Man behind bars after police find huge cannabis farm with more than 100 plants
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Man behind bars after police find huge cannabis farm with more than 100 plants
Ryan Humphries, who was opening the gate to the Accrington property, spotted officers and began acting suspiciously
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about 2 hours ago
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Hundreds sign MP's petition for new 'world class' arena in Blackpool
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Hundreds sign MP's petition for new 'world class' arena in Blackpool
Calls have been made for a world-class arena to be built on a site in Blackpool, which has been earmarked for major regeneration projects.
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about 3 hours ago
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'Don't approach' - Police looking for man with with āunkempt ginger beard'
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'Don't approach' - Police looking for man with with āunkempt ginger beard'
Police would like to speak to Mark Tomlinson, 41, in relation to an investigation into an assault and theft.
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about 3 hours ago
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Police investigating report of exposure near Blackburn primary school
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Police investigating report of exposure near Blackburn primary school
Just before 4pm, November 10, officers were called to Cavendish Place to a report of exposure
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about 4 hours ago
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How to get compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight amid easyJet strike
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How to get compensation for a cancelled or delayed flight amid easyJet strike
Here is how you can get compensation for a delayed or cancelled flight as staff at easyJet and Volotea go on strike.
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about 4 hours ago
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Why Tim Sherwood always had faith Rovers would get over line in title race
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Why Tim Sherwood always had faith Rovers would get over line in title race
Tim Sherwood remembers Rovers' title glory, why he always had faith they would get over the line and making 'great gentleman' Jack Walker proud
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about 4 hours ago
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Police revoke licences of drivers who failed 20m roadside eyetests
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Police revoke licences of drivers who failed 20m roadside eyetests
Police said they have carried out 697 eyesight checks as part of 'Operation Dark Night'.
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about 5 hours ago
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Blackburn to be battered with 12 hours of wind and rain as Storm Claudia sweeps in
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Blackburn to be battered with 12 hours of wind and rain as Storm Claudia sweeps in
The Met Office has issued a 12-hour for wind which covers most parts of East Lancashire, Blackburn included.
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about 5 hours ago
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Car owner caught man red handed breaking into his vehicle
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Car owner caught man red handed breaking into his vehicle
A man from Blackburn caught red-handed trying to break into cars after an argument with his partner has been jailed.
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about 5 hours ago
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Woman drinking in booze ban area failed to comply with order
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Woman drinking in booze ban area failed to comply with order
A woman seen drinking in Burnley town centre was in breach of a community space protection order which covers the area
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about 6 hours ago
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Anderson 'hungry as ever' after signing new Lancashire deal
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Anderson 'hungry as ever' after signing new Lancashire deal
Sir James Anderson has signed a new one-year contract at Lancashire Cricket - extending his 25-year long playing career with the Red Rose into the 2026 season.
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about 6 hours ago
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Labour council bosses call for May local elections to be scrapped
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Labour council bosses call for May local elections to be scrapped
The Labour leaders of Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn Councils have called for Mayās local elections to be scrapped because of devolution.
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about 7 hours ago
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Rovers hero Pedersen on 'special' return, legacy cap and future in the game
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Rovers hero Pedersen on 'special' return, legacy cap and future in the game
Rovers hero Morten Gamst Pedersen on his return to Ewood Park, receiving a legacy cap and his future in the game
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about 7 hours ago
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Section of M6 reopened but delays remain following closure
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Section of M6 reopened but delays remain following closure
Highways teams said the flooding had now been cleared and the motorway was due to be reopened.
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about 12 hours ago
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Blackburn Rovers' next 10 games will show three January transfer priorities
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Blackburn Rovers' next 10 games will show three January transfer priorities
Blackburn Rovers have 10 matches left in 2025 as the Championship schedule prepares to ramp up
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about 12 hours ago
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Young sports fans quizzed legends Finney, Clayton and Wardle at Telegraph forum
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Young sports fans quizzed legends Finney, Clayton and Wardle at Telegraph forum
This fascinating photo is from September 1963 and records a special forum organised by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Young Sports Club.
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about 12 hours ago
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Actors wanted for new crime movie filmed in Nelson and Blackburn
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Actors wanted for new crime movie filmed in Nelson and Blackburn
Blackburn's Aeman Ali Afzal is directing the film about youth exploitation and how 'choices can change lives'.
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about 13 hours ago
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Indian restaurant located in ābest spot in Blackburnā has grand opening
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Indian restaurant located in ābest spot in Blackburnā has grand opening
The new owners have given the whole restaurant a fresh makeover and said the first thing they wanted to do was ābrighten up the placeā.
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about 13 hours ago
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Investigation launched after āillegal burningā that's been 'going on for months'
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Investigation launched after āillegal burningā that's been 'going on for months'
Oswaldtwistle councillor, Zak Khan, said he has received reports of illegal burning, near Vine Street, since July
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about 13 hours ago
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Seann Miley Moore says role in Miss Saigon is match made in heaven
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Seann Miley Moore says role in Miss Saigon is match made in heaven
Seann Miley Moore has a very simple take on the new production of the worldwide hit musical Miss Saigon which is currently in Manchester.
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about 13 hours ago
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Young sports fans quizzed legends Finney, Clayton and Wardle at Telegraph forum
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Young sports fans quizzed legends Finney, Clayton and Wardle at Telegraph forum
This fascinating photo is from September 1963 and records a special forum organised by the Lancashire Evening Telegraph Young Sports Club.
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about 13 hours ago
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'Estate has more children's home applications than Clarets victories this season'
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'Estate has more children's home applications than Clarets victories this season'
A third bid to turn a family house in an East Lancashire estate into a small childrenās home by the same applicant has been rejected after councillors were told he had made more such proposals than Burnley Football Club had won matches this season.
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about 13 hours ago
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Last-minute withdrawal of bid to turn former Express Gifts site into function hall
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Last-minute withdrawal of bid to turn former Express Gifts site into function hall
The backdated planning application for the conversion of the former Express Gifts premises in the Church Bridge Works in Mill Street, Church, into a private hire function hall has been withdrawn.
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about 13 hours ago
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Town centre laundrette given clean bill of planning health
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Town centre laundrette given clean bill of planning health
Darwen town centre is to get a new laundrette.
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about 13 hours ago
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Clitheroe man tried to kill his neighbours in arson attack
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Clitheroe man tried to kill his neighbours in arson attack
A Clitheroe man who was heard shouting āI am going to kill the lot of themā before setting fire to his flat has been jailed.
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about 13 hours ago
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Burnley man denies alleged assault and coercive behaviour charges
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Burnley man denies alleged assault and coercive behaviour charges
A Burnley man has denied an alleged assault and engaging in coercive behaviour with a former partner.
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about 13 hours ago
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Driver dies in M6 collision involving tipper truck
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Driver dies in M6 collision involving tipper truck
A man in his 60s has died after a tipper truck collided with the central reservation on the M6 near Carlisle.
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about 22 hours ago
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The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly Ā£300 on eBay - how to spot
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The 'extra special' 50p coin sold for nearly Ā£300 on eBay - how to spot
The rare Royal Mint 50p coin inspired a mini bidding war with 36 bids placed during the online auction before selling for Ā£296.21 on eBay
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about 22 hours ago
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Burger King announces return of 'bigger and better Big Mac' after 7 year hiatus
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Burger King announces return of 'bigger and better Big Mac' after 7 year hiatus
The Big King XL burger, described as a "bigger and better" version of the McDonald's Big Mac, is back at Burger King (in the UK) for a limited time.
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about 22 hours ago
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Expert issues warning to households with central or electric heating
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Expert issues warning to households with central or electric heating
The debate between central heating vs electric heaters has been going on for years, and it's not likely to stop anytime soon.
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about 22 hours ago
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Huge bike sale at East Lancs toy shop on NOW
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Huge bike sale at East Lancs toy shop on NOW
Smyths Toys Superstores launched a one-week November bike sale across all stores
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about 23 hours ago
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Scammers sending letters and emails āpretending to have compromising footageā
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Scammers sending letters and emails āpretending to have compromising footageā
A Rossendale PCSO has issued a warning of a new scam that is currently circulating.
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about 23 hours ago
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Fire service spend hour tackling fire in roof space of outbuilding
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Fire service spend hour tackling fire in roof space of outbuilding
The fire service was called to a blaze in Barnoldswick on November 11.
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about 24 hours ago
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Live: 'Severe delays' on M6 southbound after crash closes one lane
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Live: 'Severe delays' on M6 southbound after crash closes one lane
One lane is closed and traffic is slow on the M6 Southbound between in Samlesbury. This is due to a crash.
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1 day ago
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Blackburn man raped woman after night out ā then used her phone to call his taxi
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Blackburn man raped woman after night out ā then used her phone to call his taxi
A woman said she has suffered ācountless sleepless nightsā after being raped by a Blackburn man after a night out in Darwen.
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1 day ago
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Road closed in both directions due to rush hour accident
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Road closed in both directions due to rush hour accident
A road in Clayton-le-Woods is closed due to a crash.
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1 day ago
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āHe made life a living hellā ā Stalker tormented victim day despite restraining order
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āHe made life a living hellā ā Stalker tormented victim day despite restraining order
The victim of a Preston stalker said her life has been āturned upside downā after being tormented and laughed at.
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1 day ago
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Plan for drive-through cafe and restaurants prompts town centre trade worries
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Plan for drive-through cafe and restaurants prompts town centre trade worries
Plans for a drive-through cafƩ and restaurants in Rawtenstall have sparked concerns over traffic, the impact on town centre businesses, and the future of nearby historic buildings and a conservation area.
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1 day ago
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Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
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Warning issued as biggest 'cannibal storm' in 20 years may disrupt GPS tonight
The powerful cannibal solar storm could disrupt communications and GPS on Earth tonight but also increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
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1 day ago
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
Baroness Helen Newlove has died aged 63, it has been confirmed, with a statement describing her as a "passionate advocate for victims".
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1 day ago
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Facebook bike scam warning as thieves pose as buyers and ride off without paying
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Facebook bike scam warning as thieves pose as buyers and ride off without paying
Scammers have been arranging to view a bike on Facebook. They turn up and ride off without paying in Burnley
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1 day ago
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
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Baroness Helen Newlove dies aged 63, Victims' Commissioner confirms
Baroness Helen Newlove has died aged 63, it has been confirmed, with a statement describing her as a "passionate advocate for victims".
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1 day ago
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This is when snow is set to hit Blackburn as temperatures set to plunge
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This is when snow is set to hit Blackburn as temperatures set to plunge
Snow is set to hit Blackburn later this month as temperatures are set to plummet, according to forecaster AccuWeather.
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1 day ago
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Latest managerial exit confirmed in Rovers' division after drawn out saga
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Latest managerial exit confirmed in Rovers' division after drawn out saga
Another managerial exit has been confirmed elsewhere in Rovers' division after a drawn out saga
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1 day ago
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Grants available to help talented East Lancs young people
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Grants available to help talented East Lancs young people
Funding is available for sports, arts, culture and community projects and individuals in an East Lancashire borough.
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1 day ago
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Residents in Lancashire town celebrate Ā£1,000 lottery win
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Residents in Lancashire town celebrate Ā£1,000 lottery win
Residents of a street in a Lancashire town are celebrating winning Ā£1,000 in todayās draw on the Peopleās Postcode Lottery.
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1 day ago
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Grants available to help talented East Lancs young people
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Grants available to help talented East Lancs young people
Funding is available for sports, arts, culture and community projects and individuals in an East Lancashire borough.
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1 day ago
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