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One of the ‘abandoned’ cars

Local government

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'Abandoned' vehicles plastered with removal notices at trading estate

Steven Patterson

Steven Patterson

Man had parts of ears bitten off during horrific drunken attack in his own home

Parish priest Father Gerard Barry left feeling

Parish priest Father Gerard Barry left feeling

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Priest ‘sickened’ as Blackburn church ransacked and seriously damaged

Shaun Paul Smith went missing on Thursday and police said he travelled to East Lancashire.

Shaun Paul Smith went missing on Thursday and police said he travelled to East Lancashire.

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Police release new image of man who went missing on visit from secure unit

Police and trading standards visited several shops in the area

Police and trading standards visited several shops in the area

Nearly 1000 packs of counterfeit tobacco seized from shops

Pupils were sent home over a fault with a fire alarm.

Pupils were sent home over a fault with a fire alarm.

Pupils sent home due to fire alarm fault at school

Amy Barnes targeted Spar in Nelson three times

Amy Barnes targeted Spar in Nelson three times

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Shoplifter blames stealing spree on death of grandmother

Police seize two off road bikes and van near Burnley

Police seize two off road bikes and van near Burnley

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Two off road bikes and van seized by police

The Eccleshill Business Park site for the proposed indoor golf experience

The Eccleshill Business Park site for the proposed indoor golf experience

Interactive Golf

New virtual indoor golf centre aims to get more children playing the sport

Drivers face long delays following rush hour crashes

Drivers face long delays following rush hour crashes

Drivers face long delays following rush hour crashes - live updates

Paddy McGuinness (Image: Ian West/PA)

Paddy McGuinness (Image: Ian West/PA)

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Warm-up shows at Darwen Library Theatre and Bury Met for Paddy McGuinness

Jonathan Hinder or Clitheroe railway station

Jonathan Hinder or Clitheroe railway station

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Labour election candidate in Colne/Skipton rail line re-opening vow

County Hall at Preston

County Hall at Preston

Council's cyber compensation bill tops £50,000 after data errors

The unit in Market Street, Darwen, currently

The unit in Market Street, Darwen, currently

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New town centre banking hub moves a step closer to opening

Rossendale Council offices in Bacup

Rossendale Council offices in Bacup

Local elections 2024

Local government

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All change in Rossendale Council polls - including Jimmy Eaton's party

Dermot Gallagher and Lee Cunningham

Dermot Gallagher and Lee Cunningham

Kilimanjaro pair's latest challenge sees 54km canal trek

A man visited his mum for a cup of tea, but is banned from doing so

A man visited his mum for a cup of tea, but is banned from doing so

Woman calls police on her son after he comes over for a cuppa

Mark Harrison with son Joshua

Mark Harrison with son Joshua

Mum 'overwhelmed with despair' called hospice for help after son's death

Sara Britcliffe

Sara Britcliffe

East Lancs MP makes 'report stalking' plea to victims

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Festival-bound Ancient Infinity Orchestra out to delight audience

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Grieving mum's tribute to 'strong and brave' son after battle with cancer at just 17

Grieving mum's tribute to 'strong and brave' son after battle with cancer at just 17

Mum's beautiful tribute to 'strong and brave' son, 17, as people gather to remember

North Lancs Training Group is appealing to businesses to get involved in its work placement programme

North Lancs Training Group is appealing to businesses to get involved in its work placement programme

Firms urged to get involved in training group's work placement programme

Burger Bros, Anarkali and Olives Bistro

Burger Bros, Anarkali and Olives Bistro

All the East Lancashire eateries nominated at the English Restaurant Awards 2024

Cheryl Fergison starred as Heather Trott on EastEnders between 2007 and 2012

Cheryl Fergison starred as Heather Trott on EastEnders between 2007 and 2012

EastEnders legend reveals secret cancer battle and why she never told anyone

Ryan Gosling recently starred in the Barbie film

Ryan Gosling recently starred in the Barbie film

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Alison Hammond to be 'replaced' by Ryan Gosling on This Morning

You will need to retune your TV to access the channel changes that have been made in the new Freeview update.

You will need to retune your TV to access the channel changes that have been made in the new Freeview update.

Brits urged to check their TV as changes made to channels in new Freeview update

Drivers should be aware these are the best times to travel over the early May bank holiday weekend

Drivers should be aware these are the best times to travel over the early May bank holiday weekend

Busiest roads, days and times to travel across early May bank holiday weekend

Crates, carriers and dog seat belts are just some of the ways a dog can safely travel in a car

Crates, carriers and dog seat belts are just some of the ways a dog can safely travel in a car

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Some of the safest ways for a dog to travel in the car to avoid £5,000 fine

The real-life 'Martha Scott' has hit out at Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd in a new interview.

The real-life 'Martha Scott' has hit out at Baby Reindeer creator Richard Gadd in a new interview.

Real-life 'Martha Scott' slams Richard Gadd and likens herself to Johnny Depp

The Co-op store has been a feature on Coronation Street for six years but a new deal with Sainsbury's will change this

The Co-op store has been a feature on Coronation Street for six years but a new deal with Sainsbury's will change this

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Huge shake-up announced for Coronation Street set after 'exciting' new deal

Blackburn with Darwen Council Roads team are warning drivers that Montague Street close to Oakenhurst Road will be dug up

Blackburn with Darwen Council Roads team are warning drivers that Montague Street close to Oakenhurst Road will be dug up

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Expect delays on this busy road next week due to roadworks

Tristan Gemmill in 12 Angry Men (Pictures: Jack Merriman)

Tristan Gemmill in 12 Angry Men (Pictures: Jack Merriman)

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Tristan Gemmill proving '12 blokes in a room is compelling drama'

Well at Dunsop Bridge, 1953

Well at Dunsop Bridge, 1953

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Can you provide more information about well in the middle of nowhere?

St Thomas CE School, Blackburn

St Thomas CE School, Blackburn

Primary school at 'heart of the community' retains good Ofsted rating

Harvey Wilkinson

Harvey Wilkinson

Marketing company started by teen in his bedroom set to hit four years

The Burnley Health Mela will take place between 11am – 3pm on Saturday 11 May in Victoria Mill on UCLan’s Burnley Campus

The Burnley Health Mela will take place between 11am – 3pm on Saturday 11 May in Victoria Mill on UCLan’s Burnley Campus

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Health Mela to be held in this town for the first time

Cllr Salim Sidat was the winner of The Douglas Macmillan Volunteer of the Year Award.

Cllr Salim Sidat was the winner of The Douglas Macmillan Volunteer of the Year Award.

Councillor named Macmillan Cancer Support volunteer of the year

Police were called to Darwen Mobiles on Duckworth Street in Darwen

Police were called to Darwen Mobiles on Duckworth Street in Darwen

Man, 20, sentenced after reports men had knives in shop

Blackburn Magistrates' Court

Blackburn Magistrates' Court

Stalker pitched his tent in ex-partner’s garden when asked to leave

Demonstrators chant at a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas . Protests on campuses have galvanised a whole generation of students.

Demonstrators chant at a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas . Protests on campuses have galvanised a whole generation of students.

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Thank God for 'Generation Z' for refusing to be silenced

How the new mini-football pitch at Highams Playing Fields will look

How the new mini-football pitch at Highams Playing Fields will look

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New mini-football pitch approved despite neighbour objections

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Rovers latest

'Face facts' - Blackburn Rovers dressing room reaction to survival challenge

Blackburn Rovers coach explains tactics after back three perseverance

Blackburn Rovers face anxious wait after John Eustace dismissal

Blackburn Rovers favourite looking for new club after hitting milestone

What referee told Coventry City boss after red card against Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park flaws leave survival hopes hanging in the balance

Sport

INTERVIEW

Blackburn Rovers defender, Harry Pickering.

'Face facts' - Blackburn Rovers dressing room reaction to survival challenge

Blackburn Rovers assistant manager, Keith Downing.

Blackburn Rovers coach explains tactics after back three perseverance

John Eustace was sent off against Coventry City.

Blackburn Rovers face anxious wait after John Eustace dismissal

Elliott Bennett has left Shrewsbury Town.

Blackburn Rovers favourite looking for new club after hitting milestone

Referee Antony Backhouse.

What referee told Coventry City boss after red card against Blackburn Rovers

Blackburn Rovers missed a golden chance against Coventry City.

Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park flaws leave survival hopes hanging in the balance

Daniel Calderbank

'It was a memorable birthday': Muay Thai triumph for Bacup Grammar School pupil

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National Sport

Arsenal are a point clear at the top after victory over Tottenham (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Arsenal risk losing focus if they pay Man City too much attention – David Raya

Dejan Kulusevski and Tottenham suffered defeat against Arsenal (John Walton/PA)

Mental strength ‘the only thing that matters’ – Dejan Kulusevski

Max Verstappen has dominated Formula One in recent times (Andy Wong/AP)

Max Verstappen ‘will not be champion forever and should be celebrated’

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry hold up their trophy after winning the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament (Gerald Herbert/AP)

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry win Zurich Classic of New Orleans after play-off

Anthony Joshua produced a brilliant performance to beat Wladimir Klitschko (Nick Potts/PA)

On This Day in 2017: Anthony Joshua wins thriller against Wladimir Klitschko

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Health

Grieving mum's tribute to 'strong and brave' son after battle with cancer at just 17

Mum's beautiful tribute to 'strong and brave' son, 17, as people gather to remember

The Burnley Health Mela will take place between 11am – 3pm on Saturday 11 May in Victoria Mill on UCLan’s Burnley Campus

Health Mela to be held in this town for the first time

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National News

Humza Yousaf has resigned as Scotland’s First Minister (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Humza Yousaf resigns as Scotland’s First Minister

Humza Yousaf became the sixth person to hold the post of Scotland’s first minister (Jane Barlow/PA)

Humza Yousaf: A tenure as First Minister which was difficult from the start

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The case was heard at Swansea Crown Court (Tim Ireland/PA)

Tractor driver who left woman fearing she could be ‘decapitated’ spared jail

Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride will set out plans for welfare reform on Monday (Victoria Jones/PA)

Depression and anxiety sufferers ‘to lose sickness benefits in welfare reforms’

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CJ Sansom has died aged 71 (Pan Macmillian)

CJ Sansom author of Shardlake historical mysteries dies aged 71

Kate Forbes is among those tipped to replace Humza Yousaf as SNP leader and First Minister (Robert Perry/PA)

Who may succeed Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s first minister?

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First Minister Humza Yousaf is to make a statement at Bute House (Jeff J Mitchell/PA)

Scotland’s First Minister Yousaf to make statement as resignation expected

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