Cars and car wash torched in Blackburn

11:46pm Friday 9th May 2008

TWO cars and a car wash were set on fire by arsonists thought to be as young as 12.

Young arsonists in damage spree

9:32pm Friday 9th May 2008

ARSONISTS aged as young as 12 may caused thousands of pounds worth of damage in a spate of random attacks.

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Blackburn fraudster jailed for £380k swindle

7:58pm Friday 9th May 2008

A FRAUDSTER who had a string of aliases has been jailed for three-and-a-half-years for his part in a £380,000 mortgage swindle.

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Teenager cleared of Longridge death crash charge

3:04pm Friday 9th May 2008

A TEENAGER has been cleared of causing the death of a close friend by dangerous driving.

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Prince William puts a smile on Blackburn faces

11:29am Friday 9th May 2008

FURTHER UPDATED: PRINCE William showed off his own football skills in a training session with youngsters in Blackburn.

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Nelson man in court on attempt rape charge

10:49am Friday 9th May 2008

A MAN has been charged with attempted rape after a woman was sexually assaulted in her own home.

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Plucky 94-year-old Brierfield woman foils burglar

10:49pm Friday 9th May 2008

A 94-YEAR-OLD great-grandmother scared off a burglar who was trying to break into her home - and said she'd do it again.

Young Darwen councillor hits back at age criticism

4:21pm Friday 9th May 2008

ONE of Lancashire's youngest councillors has hit back at claims that he is too inexperienced to represent the Darwen community.

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Hyndburn catalogue firm's jobs pledge

2:35pm Friday 9th May 2008

MORE than 100 new jobs could be created as a company looks to build on the success of its relocation to East Lancashire.

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Bats gets a new home in Ribble Valley village

11:03am Friday 9th May 2008

BATS have been provided with a purpose-built roost in a bid to protect them after they set up home in a village hall.

Bishop's climate change warning

7:53am Friday 9th May 2008

THE Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev Nicholas Reade, will today call for a sea change' in attitudes towards climate change, to avoid an environmental nightmare'.

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Hospital announces £14million cuts

11:08pm Friday 9th May 2008

HOSPITAL bosses must save another £13.9 million in the next 12 months - but chiefs said they would try to avoid job losses or service cuts.

History repeats itself for Blackburn Drama Club members

7:52pm Friday 9th May 2008

HISTORY will repeat itself on stage next week when Blackburn Drama Club stages its latest performance.

History repeats itself for Blackburn Drama Club members

7:52pm Friday 9th May 2008

HISTORY will repeat itself on stage next week when Blackburn Drama Club stages its latest performance.

Hyndburn MP's webcam surgery

5:31pm Friday 9th May 2008

AN MP held his local weekly surgery by video link after being forced to stay in London on parliamentary business.

Blackburn Cathedral drinking - man charged

4:09pm Friday 9th May 2008

A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with being drunk and disorderly following reports of public drinking in the grounds of Blackburn Cathedral.

Lancashire's green partnership with Uganda

1:58pm Friday 9th May 2008

A PIONEERING environmental partnership has been launched, with African leaders visiting Lancashire to gain tips and advice on green issues.

Booze seized in Blackburn underage drinking crackdown

11:15am Friday 9th May 2008

ALMOST 40 cans and bottles of lager and over four litres of Vodka have been seized as part of a crackdown on anti social behaviour and underage drinking in Blackburn.

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Jury out in Longridge death crash trial

8:45am Friday 9th May 2008

A JURY was due to consider its verdict today in the trial of a teenager accused of causing the death of a close friend in a road crash.

Treat by guitar virtuoso

7:22pm Friday 9th May 2008

A MUSICIAN is treating fans in Bacup to a gig before he goes on tour with world-renowned guitarist Joe Satriani.

Burglar jailed – as requested

6:08pm Friday 9th May 2008

A Blackburn man caught red handed during a burglary has been sent to prison - as he requested.

Guides advise with flood tips

5:24pm Friday 9th May 2008

THREE new guides have been launched to help Burnley and Pendle residents prepare for floods.

Death tests wait

4:18pm Friday 9th May 2008

A 61-year-old HGV driver died after being admitted to hospital with renal failure and severe diarrhoea.

Thief’s taste

3:33pm Friday 9th May 2008

A HUNGRY thief broke into a cafe and stole £300 worth of sausages.

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False name driver is jailed

2:30pm Friday 9th May 2008

A BANNED motorist with a string of convictions for disqualified driving gave his brother's name when stopped by police.

Armed gang in farm attack

2:13pm Friday 9th May 2008

FOUR men armed with baseball bats and a sawn-off shotgun burst into a moorland farmhouse near Ramsbottom.

Chip pan fire burns

2:05pm Friday 9th May 2008

A WOMAN was left with burns to her hand after a chip pan set alight.

Inquest opens on biker

1:27pm Friday 9th May 2008

AN inquest has been opened into the death of a motorcyclist who died when his bike collided with a car in Whalley on Saturday.

Call to help focus on Burma

1:20pm Friday 9th May 2008

A RAWTENSTALL campaigner has planned an event to raise awareness about Burma.

Arrests after fight in park

12:25pm Friday 9th May 2008

A TEENAGER was taken to hospital with a suspected broken nose following an alleged fight in a park.

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