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Blackburn College has revealed new plans for Training 2000, which will continue to operate from its headquarters on Harwood Street. Additionally, staff members from Training 2000 will be relocating to Blackburn College as part of the initiative.
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A significant fire has caused extensive damage to Cavendish Club, a well-known nightclub in Blackburn. The incident has left the venue in ruins, with only remnants visible following the blaze.
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A man from Blackburn has been sentenced to jail for attempting to steal a woman's handbag.
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A man from Blackburn has received a suspended prison sentence after he was convicted of stealing parts valued at £35,000 from a business in Clitheroe.
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Black Sheep Coffee has announced the opening date for its new location in Blackburn. Construction at the site, located across from the Next store, has been in progress throughout the summer.
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A mother from Blackburn was misdiagnosed multiple times with piles and prescribed medication for health anxiety. It was only later that she received a diagnosis of cancer, highlighting concerns about the accuracy of her initial assessments.
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The owner of a bakery in Blackburn expressed her resolve to overcome a recent burglary at her establishment. She emphasized that neither she nor her staff will be defeated by the incident.
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Plans to install electric vehicle charging bays on a street in Blackburn have been withdrawn following concerns from local residents. They reported receiving insufficient notice about the project and expressed worries regarding its potential impact on the already limited parking availability in the area.
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Police have released dramatic dashcam footage of a pursuit involving a suspicious Volkswagen Golf driven by a teenager. The chase occurred between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn, ultimately leading to the arrest of the driver.
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Barnsley has secured a season-long loan for defender Connor O'Riordan from Blackburn.
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A man has been charged with arson following an incident in which a police car and van were set on fire outside Blackburn Police Station. The fire caused significant damage to both vehicles. The individual has made a court appearance regarding the charges.
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A GP practice in Blackburn has received a "requires improvement" rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) due to identified safety failures.
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The weekend weather forecast is here for East Lancashire - grab your umbrella!
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West Lancashire faces a wet and windy bank holiday weekend, with Monday bringing the strongest winds and coolest temperatures
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Lancashire has seen a 25 per cent rise in reports of animal beatings.
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East Lancashire Railway is inviting children to design a Christmas card for its Santa Specials, with train tickets up for grabs
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Urgent and emergency care services at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have improved since their previous inspection.
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The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A Chorley man has been jailed after making almost £1 million through the sale of illegal IPTV services.
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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Lancashire County Council has approved a revised Speed Limit Order setting a 50mph limit on Main Road (A6) at Galgate, due to come into force on August 31.
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Visitors from Lancashire are being warned as national park chiefs vow to crack down on fly-camping as thousands of day-trippers are set to head to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Lancashire...
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Four dogs are stolen each day.
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A Lancashire man convicted of multiple historic sexual offences against two sisters has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions
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The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
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Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.
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Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
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