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• Transformations of Burnley outdoor space helped man with his anxiety

  04-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The transformation of the outdoor spaces at a Burnley community centre helped a man with his anxiety whilst also allowing residents to connect.
  
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• Lancs, Hants, Bears and Blaze all win in One-Day Cup

  27-04-2025 19:20 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire, Hampshire, Warwickshire and The Blaze all win on the second weekend of fixtures in the One-Day Cup.
  
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• Dad of 14-year-old killed in M6 crash charged

  27-04-2025 15:27 via bbc.com
  
  A 31-year-old man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving.
  
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• Famous actors who began on Coronation Street from Stephen Graham to Joanna Lumley

  27-04-2025 15:08 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  From Stephen Graham to Joanna Lumley, here's some of the big-name actors/actresses who appeared on Coronation Street before they were famous.
  
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• Dad charged with 'causing death by dangerous driving' after son dies in M6 crash

  27-04-2025 14:50 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ryan Liam Morgan from Morecambe, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene after an M6 crash
  
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• Search for missing man, 68, with links to East Lancs enters second day

  27-04-2025 13:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  More details released as search for missing 68-year-old, David Hampson, enters second day
  
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• England's Penge claims maiden DP World Tour title

  27-04-2025 13:06 via bbc.com
  
  England's Marco Penge claims his maiden DP World Tour title at the Hainan Classic - just two months after returning from a betting ban.
  
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• Police concerned for Blackburn man who has been missing for 11 days

  27-04-2025 12:28 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Damien Berry, 40, was last seen at his home address on Lower Hollin Bank Street, on April 16.
  
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• Armed police descend on Blackburn street and two hospitalised after stabbing

  27-04-2025 12:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police found a man, in his 30s, with stab wounds. Another man, in his 40s, also had minor injuries
  
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• Drag queen, TikTok star and man with one lung taking on London Marathon

  27-04-2025 11:15 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Drag queen, TikTok star and man with one lung taking on London Marathon
  
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• Giant 50m Ferris wheel to visit town centre

  27-04-2025 10:47 via bbc.com
  The 164ft Big Wheel is coming to Blackburn after the success of a similar attraction.
  
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• QPR 0-5 Burnley: High fives as promoted Clarets turn on the style

  27-04-2025 10:15 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Zian Flemming and Jeremy Sarmiento both scored twice as Burnley emphatically maintained their Championship title hopes by hammering QPR 5-0 in their penultimate match of the season.
  
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• Mercedes driver stopped on M55 after being clocked driving at 165mph

  27-04-2025 09:36 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police stopped a Mercedes driver who was clocked driving at speeds in excess of 165mph, in Wesham.
  
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• Youths start fires and throw milkshakes at McDonald’s staff in night of chaos

  27-04-2025 09:12 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Youths cause carnage after setting fires and throwing stones and milkshakes at McDonald’s staff
  
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• £4m plan to improve resort's bus services

  27-04-2025 08:29 via bbc.com
  Improvements to Blackpool's bus services include new bus lanes and replacing worn out shelters.
  
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• 'Much loved' music venue to reopen after a decade

  27-04-2025 08:26 via bbc.com
  53 Degrees hosted acts the Arctic Monkeys, The 1975 and Kasabian before closing in 2015.
  
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• Man threw brick through ex'swindow in rage over smashed possessions

  27-04-2025 06:56 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancs man put a brick through his ex-partner’s window after she smashed his treasured possessions.
  
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• Leaky dams on farmland to prevent future flooding get go ahead

  27-04-2025 06:40 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three applications to install upstream flood defences in the Rossendale Valley have been approved by the council
  
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• Musical imagining grown up Oliver Twist coming to East Lancs this summer

  27-04-2025 06:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A fresh ‘twist’ on a Dickens classic is coming to Colne this July
  
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• Why people gather at this spot in Blackburn each year

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Trade Union members and supporters will gather at the 'Memorial Tree' on Sudell Cross, opposite Heavenly Dessert restaurant.
  
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• Time to indulge! 5 of the best spots for brunch in Preston

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  From Rise. to Chaii Stop, here are five of the best brunch spots in Preston, Lancashire, according to Google Reviews.
  
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• The town centre is a building site – I hope it looks great when its finished

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn town centre resembles a building site at the moment - I just hope it's all going to be worth it in the end
  
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• The 5 'forgotten' railway stations across the area you may never knew existed

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 1950s and 1960s were a period of brutal railway axes across England, especially in the north west.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington to perform in Burnley

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is bringing his latest dance tour to Burnley.
  
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• Rise and Craft workshops offer time to create and reconnect

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn artist Sana Maulvi’s Rise and Craft workshops give young mums access to creative spaces, materials, and time to focus on themselves
  
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• Look inside £1.2m country estate with wildlife ponds, meadows and orchard

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Knowle Hey, on a private country estate on Stoneygate Lane, is a five-bedroom detached bungalow that offers privacy and rural living
  
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• Farm-to-fork restaurant on winning streak after securing award at ‘rural Oscars’

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire farm-to-fork restaurant is on winning streak after winning at the ‘rural Oscars’
  
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• East Lancashire pub which employed MasterChef winner finalist in national award

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire restaurant, which employed MasterChef winner Dan Merriman, has been nominated for a national award
  
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• Cabinet minister echoes concerns about East Lancs kids' homes applications

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A government minister has expressed concern about the number of houses being turned into small children's care homes in East Lancashire
  
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• Businessman 'thrilled' to be taking over Blackburn vehicle tracking company

  27-04-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Jets GPS Fleet Solutions, was originally founded by Jan Evans in 2011 and has been taken over by Oliver Alcock.
  
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