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Blackburn woman jailed for damaging property while breaching restraining order
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (195+ words) A Blackburn woman who repeatedly breached a restraining order and caused damage at a property has been jailed for a year. Tania Derbyshire, 28, of Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn, was sentenced after admitting breaches of a restraining order and criminal damage arising…...
Prolific Burnley thief stole from Home Bargains, Spar and One Beyond
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (274+ words) A prolific thief who carried out a string of shop thefts over a two-month period has been spared an immediate jail sentence. Amy Barnes, 29, of Richmond Street, Burnley, was sentenced at Blackburn Magistrates' Court on August 14 after admitting a total…...
Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (787+ words) Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is planning on travelling to the US in September to join European leaders in lobbying President Donald Trump on support for Ukraine’s defence. In an interview with Bloomberg, Mr Burnham said he was “looking…...
£1.9m grant scheme supports more than 200 new jobs across Pendle
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (387+ words) A £1.9 million grant scheme has supported the creation of more than 200 jobs and safeguarded 500 existing roles in Pendle. The Nelson Town Deal Business Grants Programme, part of the £25 million Nelson Town Deal, supported 38 businesses in Nelson over the past four…...
Burnley care home plans first harvest festival to support residents
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (211+ words) A care home is set to host its first harvest festival. Bank Hall Care Home, located on Colne Road in Burnley, hopes the event will raise funds to help give residents a memorable Christmas. It will take place on September…...
Lancashire Pub owner 'caught out by his lies' as his claim for £250k dismissed
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (1630+ words) A Lancashire pub owner was branded an “untruthful witness, caught out by his lies” after the High Court dismissed his claim for more than £250,000 in alleged renovation costs at a Grindleton farmhouse he never bought. Nicholas White, who owns the…...
More animal care courses offered at much-loved Witton Park campus
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (451+ words) Blackburn College has announced more courses at the newly revamped 'animal care' campus at Witton Park. The programmes to study animal care and animal management range from entry level through to Level 3. Students can learn practical skills in addition to…...
Nelson man denies sexual assault allegations including offences against children
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (102+ words) A Nelson man has denied a string of allegations of sexual offences, including against children. Solomon Rahmat, 52, of Bakerhouse Road, appeared before Burnley Crown Court charged with four counts of engaging in non-penetrative sexual activity with a girl aged 13 to…...
Two men who will be sentenced for assault charge in Great Harwood property named
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (108+ words) Two men will be sentenced this year for an assault offence in Great Harwood. Lee Comer, 38, of Longside Road, Clayton le Dale and Nasar Kabel, 43, of HMP Deerbolt, appeared before Preston Crown Court charged with one count of burglary of…...
Disgusting man filmed himself raping and sexually abusing young boy
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (424+ words) A man who filmed himself raping and sexually abusing a young boy has been jailed. Ridwan Kasem, 20, was found to have numerous videos on his phone documenting the abuse against his victim, who was under the age of 13. Kasem, of…...