Why this legendary Blackburn pub is still a fan favourite The pub, has been nominated by readers of the Lancashire Telegraph as one of the ten best restaurants or gastro pubs in the county.

Why this legendary Blackburn pub is still a fan favourite

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Derelict Methodist church could become nursery under new plans An existing childcare provider is having to relocate because a recent rent rise renders their existing premises unviable

Derelict Blackpool Methodist church could become nursery under new plans

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Preston Bus scraps £1 evening bus fare cap The operator has blamed rising costs for its decision to end the scheme.

Preston Bus scraps £1 evening bus fare cap

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Free breakfast clubs now rolled out at 13 more East Lancashire schools It coincides with new school dinner menus which banish unhealthy options and limit sugar-laden treats

Free breakfast clubs now rolled out at 13 more East Lancashire schools

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Urgent health warning issued for ChatGPT users over Chatbots such as ChatGPT and Grok produce inaccurate and incomplete medical information, experts have warned.

Urgent health warning issued for millions of ChatGPT users over 'inaccurate' answers

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Nutritionist on best supplements to take - and when to take them She recommended two supplements to have as part of your daily diet

Nutritionist explains best supplements to take - and when to take them

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'Sad' update on boy thrown from Tate Modern balcony The boy was just six years old when he was launched from the art gallery balcony by a teenager in August 2019

Family give 'sad' update on boy thrown from Tate Modern balcony

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Blue skies with fluffy cotton wool clouds, sunlight through trees, cherry blossom, double tulip, cut edge camellia, forget-me-nots, more sunlit bare trees, pink clouds.

#JoinMeOnMyWalk Here's my on foot commute from yesterday & today, a very pink affair! 🩷💗 From cheery cherry blossom, to frilly tulips, camellias, pink clouds through to blue skies & forget-me-nots & sun through bare trees. @thephotohour.bsky.social #vitaminN #Lancashire

Unauthorised chicken shop that caused huge queues banned from takeaway sales The opening of Philadelphia Fried Chicken saw hundreds of customers queue for hours to claim a free meal offer

Unauthorised Blackburn chicken shop that caused huge queues banned from takeaway sales

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Beauty spot issues 'do not enter' warning following death of beloved family dog “I’d ask others to take extra care and prevent dogs from drinking from unknown or standing water sources in the area"

Beauty spot issues 'do not enter water' warning following death of beloved family dog

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Tradespeople now more likely to use digital tools every day Technology is transforming how tradespeople operate behind the scenes

Tradespeople now more likely to use digital tools every day

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Items that can't go in recycling bins as new rules start Government guidance sets out which materials should not go in recycling bins across England under the new Simpler Recycling scheme

Items that can't go in recycling bins in England as new rules start

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Two people had to be rescued from quick sand The casualties were rescued in 'quick sharp time' and taken to safety

Two people had to be rescued after getting stuck in quick sand near Carnforth

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A Brief History of St Leonard’s Church in Padiham St Leonard’s Church stands proudly in the heart of Padiham, Lancashire, and is a striking example of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture that continues to serve its original purpose. While its cu…

Today on #Northwestnatureandhistory we visit one of Padiham’s most well-known landmarks to learn about its history
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Tributes paid to The incident happened just after midnight on Thursday, April, 2 on Livesey Branch Road.

Tributes paid to 'kind and caring soul' who died in Blackburn crash

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Southport agencies 'to be named unless disciplinary action taken' Chris Walker says he will name staff from five agencies unless suitable disciplinary action is taken.

We will name police and social workers unless action taken, Southport families lawyer says

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Police issue update after crackdown on Fylde roads "These offences cost lives and leave families devastated, yet they are preventable"

Police issue update after crackdown on Fylde roads

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Blackburn secondary school introduces A Blackburn secondary school has banned pupils from using mobile phones while in school in a bid to encourage pupils to "fully engage" in…

Blackburn secondary school introduces 'mobile phone ban'

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A stone built terraced house with a small blue plaque next to the door. It isn't legible in the photo, but commemorates Wallace Hartley having lived in the house from 1890-1895.

There is a plaque on the house he lived in on Albert Road in Colne, too.

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Pendle Council local elections 2026 candidates list in full Residents go to the polls on May 7

Pendle Council local elections 2026 candidates list in full

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My family come from #Lancashire and I come from generations of #women who worked in cotton mills . I feel very connected to my Lancashire roots.

Lancashire dialect
A’m nobbur a cotton wayver
An’ ah wark in a Lankisheer mill.

Happy Tuesday

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A huge weeping willow, with the adult underneath giving scale!

#ThickTrunkTuesday with an enormous weeping willow locally, turning a delicious shade of lime green. Good to have a person walking by for scale! #trees #Lancashire #vitaminN

Left hand side from top: peacocks, small tortoiseshells, comma Right hand side: orange-tip, speckled wood, brimstone, small tortoiseshell, holly blue

#TitliTuesday blessed to see so many beautiful #butterflies whilst I've had time off work; peacock, orange-tip, small tortoiseshell, speckled wood, brimstone, holly blue & comma. Only the green veined white refused to stop for a photo. @savebutterflies.bsky.social #Lancashire & #SouthCumbria

Strong blue skies with fluffy cotton wool clouds, blue bells with their mix of lilac & electric blue, bright forget-me-nots and my 1st holly blue butterfly of the year

#TuesdayBlue with four from the last week, beautiful blue skies, electric blue stripes on blue bells, bright blue forget-me-nots & a gorgeous holly blue #butterfly. #Lancashire #vitaminN

A huge tree enjoying the sunshine

An oak tree enjoying sunshine

#ThickTrunkTuesday with sun sparkles through amazing mature #trees that will soon be covered with zingy lime leaves. #Lancashire #vitaminN

'End of an era' as Popworld closes - but something exciting is on the way Popworld Preston nightclub on Church Street has closed after over a decade, with plans to reopen under new management and a brand-new offer soon

'End of an era' as Popworld closes - but something exciting is on the way

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The adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes in Lancashire These dogs are in need of loving homes

The adorable rescue dogs looking for their forever homes in Lancashire

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Illuminations brought £300m into Blackpool in 2025 Two in every five visitors in late summer and autumn came specifically for the Illuminations.

Illuminations bring £300m cash boost for Blackpool

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Call for 'full breakdown' on number of children's care homes and impact “Lancashire has one of the highest concentrations of children’s homes in England"

Call for 'full breakdown' on number of children's care homes and 'impact' on community

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Common condition could trigger weight gain regardless of diet The condition also causes fatigue, brain fog and mood changes that can be debilitating

Common condition could be triggering weight gain regardless of diet

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