lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  1+ hour, 22+ min ago

...TV presenter Paul O"Grady was "laughing, smiling and full of life" on Tuesday before his unexpected death, his friend and radio producer Malcolm ... ...The comedian, who rose to fame on the nightclub circuit as the acerbic, platinum wig-wearing Lily Savage and has been hailed as a "trailblazer" for... ...Good Morning Britain presenter Richard Arnold was also among those paying tribute to O"Grady and reflected on the impact the animal-loving star had... ...for a good old catch-up. -- Malcolm Prince (@malprin) March 29, 2023....

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  1+ hour, 13+ min ago

...DWP Tax Credit warning ahead of Universal Credit switch.... ...By migrating to Universal Credit, with the support of the DWP, claimants will continue to receive the benefit they are entitled to through a future-proofed... ...Minister for Employment, Guy Opperman MP said: "Universal Credit has proven itself as a benefits system fit for the modern age, having dealt with... ...In most cases, individuals will be better off following a move from legacy benefits to Universal Credit....

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  1+ hour, 31+ min ago

...Life is more than grand for Bolton Bingo player who hit the national jackpot. Mecca Bingo (Image: Mecca Bingo).... ...North West grandma wins £50,000 on national jackpot bingo game. Mecca Bingo Bolton player hits £50k jackpot.... ...Victoria Slater, general manager at Mecca Bingo Bolton, said: "Sunday nights are always a great atmosphere at Mecca, but when we found out one of... ...Alastair Stewart, head of commercial operations at the National Bingo Game said: "It's always exciting when we announce that there has been another...

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council's Chief Executive and members of staff have observed a day of fasting, in a show of solidarity with their Muslim... ...Chief Executive Denise Park took part in the challenge on Tuesday, April 28, for the third time to support Muslim and non-Muslim colleagues fasting... ...Blackburn with Darwen Council's Chief Executive Denise Park took part alongside staff across the council.... ..."I'm Not a Muslim But I"ll Fast For One Day" is a project by One Voice Blackburn, a charity that aims to raise awareness of key health issues, empower...

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  4+ hour, 3+ min ago

...SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has restarted its bid to build a new store in an East Lancashire town after a seven-month delay.... ...Aldi's Burnley store bid back on track after seven month delay. How the proposed Aldi store in Westgate, Burnley, would look.... ...Now it has submitted a new one to Burnley Council for the 1,315 square metre outlet.... ...occupied by a Nissan car dealership car park....

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...A 27-year-old graphic designer from East Lancashire has shared how he found happiness in creating artworks of his beloved Burnley FC.... ...Andrew Haworth, of Read, has been struggling with depression for years but has recently found solace in creating graphic design edits of Burnley ... ...Having studied Film Studies at Liverpool University, Andrew transferred his creative skills to help him cope with his mental health problems.... ...Speaking on how he began his art therapy, Andrew said: "They knew that Burnley FC is my happy place, and watching games and just focusing on that...

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...Former Westholme School pupil, Helen Flanagan, will be facing her fears once again as she has been confirmed in the I'm A Celebrity? South Africa... ...Blackburn's Helen Flanagan to appear on I'm A Celebrity? South Africa.... ...Helen, best known for playing Rosie Webster in the ITV soap Coronation Street, was voted to take part in her fair share of Bushtucker Trials due... ...Speaking to her one million Instagram followers, Helen said: "If you saw Saturday Night Takeaway then you will know I'm on I'm a Celebrity South ...

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...Jordan and Carly Young, originally from Rochdale but now living in Clitheroe, started Bottle Wicks after being inspired by a street trader on holiday... ...East Lancs couple embarking on new candle business venture. Clitheroe couple start new candle business called Bottle Wicks.... ...Jordan said: "We were in Milan last year and we took a day trip up to Lake Como.... ...The bottles are all sourced locally while the wax is bought from a supplier in the North East....

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...Salim Mulla who is the founder of the Blackburn based Aid 4 Ummah charity received the award from city mayor Bah O Sid"Ahmed of Ayoun al Atrous,... ...A former Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen was presented with an honorary doctorate in Mauritania to recognise his charitable work in the country.... ...The Mayor of Ayoun said: "Our honorary doctorate is given to role models who have transformed the lives of so many people in our country, Mr Mulla... ...is one such person, his hard work especially in the Desert area of our country is significant achievement."....

lancashiretelegraph.co.uk —  6+ hour, 3+ min ago

...Brereton latest & Broughton's contract negotiations prove fruitful. Gregg Broughton's busy period as Blackburn Rovers near more renewals.... ...There was a concern when Ben Brereton was replaced early in the second half of Chile's friendly win over Paraguay due to reports of an injury.... ...Burnley have been drawn as the home team, with their Under-21s fixtures shared between their Barnfield Training Centre base and Lancashire FA headquarters... ...That follows the departure of Gus Williams who left after just seven months in the job to return to the Wales Football Association....