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Local government

Council aware of 'unlawful' caravan site taking up space off Darwen road

The site of the fire next to Blackburn Police Station

The site of the fire next to Blackburn Police Station

Man who allegedly set fire to police car and van in Blackburn named

The investigation centres around alleged nuisance text messages

The investigation centres around alleged nuisance text messages

Premises raided in investigation into '170M nuisance car finance texts'

All lanes were closed as emergency services helped to clear the scene.

All lanes were closed as emergency services helped to clear the scene.

Drivers face long queues on M6 following rush hour crash

Violent abuser hit pregnant partner in stomach and man with ametal bar

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a chase between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn

A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after a chase between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn

Dramatic dashcam footage from police shows chase with VW Golf which ends in arrest

A Chorley man has been jailed for more than six years over illegal streaming

A Chorley man has been jailed for more than six years over illegal streaming

Lancashire man jailed after making nearly £1 million through illegal streaming

Live - 5 miles of congestion and delays on M6 following crash

Live - 5 miles of congestion and delays on M6 following crash

Live - All lanes back open but drivers face long delays on M6

Cllr Rana Gulistan Khan who represents Bastwell and Daisyfield Ward said he had been inundated with complaints

Cllr Rana Gulistan Khan who represents Bastwell and Daisyfield Ward said he had been inundated with complaints

Surgery car park littered with empty canisters and alcohol bottles

Tammi Radcliffe, waiting in Royal Preston Hospital.

Tammi Radcliffe, waiting in Royal Preston Hospital.

Woman left on floor in 'excruciating pain'for 7 hours

Police shared this image following the arrest in Accrington town centre

Police shared this image following the arrest in Accrington town centre

Man arrested for indecent exposure and being drunk in town centre

Spendmore Lane, Coppull

Spendmore Lane, Coppull

Boy and girl injured after motorbike crashes into parked car during police pursuit

Rossendale Council Officers, Futures Park, Bacup

Rossendale Council Officers, Futures Park, Bacup

Local government

Rossendale resident fined for repeatedly playing loud music and noise notice breach

The incident happened at the bus stop on Woodplumpton Road, Preston

The incident happened at the bus stop on Woodplumpton Road, Preston

Footage released of man following assault at bus stop

The pub recently hosted a Mad Hatters Tea Party

The pub recently hosted a Mad Hatters Tea Party

Pub owners get immediately stuck in to Sabden life since October takeover

Jonathan Hinder is

Jonathan Hinder is

East Lancs MP 'demands answers' from United Utilities over sewage spills

Cllr Daniel Matchett

Cllr Daniel Matchett

Councillor suing NHS warns tribunal backlog could undermine workers' rights

The Royal Courts of Justice in London

The Royal Courts of Justice in London

Lancashire rapist's appeal against sentence five years after deadline thrown out

Colne Bus Station

Colne Bus Station

Next phase of Colne bus station improvements to begin

Bashker Patel in rehearsals for East is East

Bashker Patel in rehearsals for East is East

Time is right says Broadway star Bashker Patel to take on East is East at Octagon

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

20 lucky postcode residents win £1,000 each in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Primrose Bank Medical Centre, Blackburn

Primrose Bank Medical Centre, Blackburn

GP practice rated as requires improvement after failures in safety found

Warwick Street, Longridge

Warwick Street, Longridge

Planning and development

Plans to rebuild part of hardware store damaged by fire more than five years ago

A former joiner's workshop in Longridge could be converted into a house

A former joiner's workshop in Longridge could be converted into a house

Planning and development

Plans resubmitted to convert former workshop into two-bedroom home

Long-awaited repairs under way on Ramsbottom church spire

A stock image of a butane gas canister

A stock image of a butane gas canister

Woman with butane gas addiction breached order by inhaling it in town centre

The 18-bed HMO would be situated near another 21-bed HMO

The 18-bed HMO would be situated near another 21-bed HMO

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Accrington town centre warehouse building could become 18-bed HMO

Preston Crown Court

Preston Crown Court

Man jailed after starting Blackburn property fire to 'endanger life'

Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene

New Blackpool indie festival to bring Britpop favourites to Winter Gardens

Mum who continued university studies through cancer receives top award

Directors at Envirovue, Alex Trenbath and Dan Redfern

Directors at Envirovue, Alex Trenbath and Dan Redfern

Rawtenstall waste management company set to double in size

A 36-year-old man from Preston was later arrested on Queen Street

A 36-year-old man from Preston was later arrested on Queen Street

Police appeal after woman reports sexual assault in town centre bar

Beefeater will close its doors on September 10

Beefeater will close its doors on September 10

Lancashire branches to close as UK chain shutting all 106 sites in coming weeks

The cheapest petrol and diesel prices in Burnley this week

The couple say I do, some guests say I don't!

The couple say I do, some guests say I don't!

Financial guidance

Personal Finance

MoneyHelper on why wedding costs are forcing more guests to say no

Openreach engineers are expected to reach more properties in and around Nelson, Carnforth, Clitheroe, and Darwen

Openreach engineers are expected to reach more properties in and around Nelson, Carnforth, Clitheroe, and Darwen

Full Fibre broadband rollout begins in rural parts of Lancashire

Where to find the cheapest petrol prices in Blackburn this week

The Clock Tower could see a lift installed

The Clock Tower could see a lift installed

Planning and development

Grade II-listed clock tower could get first-ever lift for disabled visitors

Lancashire social worker wins national award for mental health research

No decision has yet been made on the application by Fylde Council

No decision has yet been made on the application by Fylde Council

Planning and development

Morrisons plans major EV charging hub with 8 bays at Lancashire store

Morecambe to welcome comedy stars for brand new week-long festival

Harbour Lane in Wheelton

Harbour Lane in Wheelton

Drivers warned of temporary speed limit to be introduced on Lancashire road

Phil Foden said he had been

Phil Foden said he had been

Man City star Phil Foden visits SpudBros, and his order has people talking

Rovers Latest

Blackburn Rovers confirm loan deal for defender to join League One side

Blackburn Rovers injury round-up with Yuki Ohashi blow and transfer admission

'Decisions to make' - Blackburn Rovers waiting on deals for transfer targets

How many signings Blackburn Rovers still need after imminent exits

Mowbray's stance on Rovers strike department after Ohashi and Jorgensen scares

Blackburn Rovers confirm first of three pending departures

Sport

George Pratt has joined Bradford City on loan.

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers confirm loan deal for defender to join League One side

Yuki Ohashi is set for several weeks on the sidelines.

Yuki Ohashi is set for several weeks on the sidelines.

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers injury round-up with Yuki Ohashi blow and transfer admission

Blackburn Rovers head coach, Tony Mowbray.

Blackburn Rovers head coach, Tony Mowbray.

Blackburn Rovers FC

'Decisions to make' - Blackburn Rovers waiting on deals for transfer targets

Blackburn Rovers have made two signings this summer.

Blackburn Rovers have made two signings this summer.

Blackburn Rovers FC

How many signings Blackburn Rovers still need after imminent exits

Yuki Ohashi picked up an injury against Sheffield United

Yuki Ohashi picked up an injury against Sheffield United

Blackburn Rovers FC

Mowbray's stance on Rovers strike department after Ohashi and Jorgensen scares

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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as charities warn proposed DWP changes to health-related Universal Credit for under-22s could push thousands of young people into poverty.

Thousands could be caught by major DWP Universal Credit benefit shake-up

Jimmy Carr, who has recently been linked with a BBC Top Gear role, will return to host Last One Laughing's third series on Amazon Prime Video

Jimmy Carr, who has recently been linked with a BBC Top Gear role, will return to host Last One Laughing's third series on Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video confirms Last One Laughing series 3 lineup fans say is 'fantastic'

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Salmonella can be contracted while prepping food, including meat such as chicken and pork, eggs and even fruit and vegetables.

Pharmacist issues salmonella warning to Brits as cases continue to rise across UK

Manchester Airport was one of three UK airports to experience a cyber security breach, putting customers' personal data at risk

Manchester Airport was one of three UK airports to experience a cyber security breach, putting customers' personal data at risk

London Stanstead Airport

What to do if you're affected by cyber security breach at 3 UK airports

Silverfish will eat through household items including books, wallpaper and cardboard

Silverfish will eat through household items including books, wallpaper and cardboard

Homes and interiors

Homeowners warned 'most irritating critters' could cause thousands in damages

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Health

Primrose Bank Medical Centre, Blackburn

GP practice rated as requires improvement after failures in safety found

Tammi Radcliffe, waiting in Royal Preston Hospital.

Tammi Radcliffe, waiting in Royal Preston Hospital.

Woman left on floor in 'excruciating pain'for 7 hours

Mum who continued university studies through cancer receives top award

Lancashire social worker wins national award for mental health research

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire

The Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Ashton Road, Lancaster, Lancashire

Lancashire hospital reaches highest alert level as NHS issues urgent plea

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National Sport

Enzo Fernandez, right, was left out of the squad to face Luton (John Walton/PA)

Enzo Fernandez, right, was left out of the squad to face Luton (John Walton/PA)

Xabi Alonso: Enzo Fernandez omission not linked to Man City transfer reports

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is returning to the Bernabeu (PA)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is returning to the Bernabeu (PA)

Arsenal handed Real Madrid task in Champions League

David Gray was devastated after Hibs’ defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

David Gray was devastated after Hibs’ defeat (Andrew Milligan/PA)

David Gray: Conference League exit is ‘going to sting’ for Hibernian

Fabian Hurzeler applauds the fans (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Fabian Hurzeler applauds the fans (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Fabian Hurzeler urges Brighton to embrace European opportunity

Hibs players react after Miguel Chaiwa’s own goal (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Hibs players react after Miguel Chaiwa’s own goal (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Miguel Chaiwa own goal sees Hibernian knocked out of Conference League by Gent

Rodrigo Muniz celebrates scoring (John Walton/PA)

Rodrigo Muniz celebrates scoring (John Walton/PA)

Rodrigo Muniz on target as Fulham cruise through

Brighton celebrate (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Brighton celebrate (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Brighton cruise into Conference League after win over Tromso

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National News

Nepalese policemen watch as earthmovers clear the debris of flash flooding in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)

Nepalese policemen watch as earthmovers clear the debris of flash flooding in Nepal’s Nuwakot district (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)

Search on for missing Britons in Nepal amid fears of new floods

Some 200 extra police officers have been drafted in as residents told of their concerns (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Some 200 extra police officers have been drafted in as residents told of their concerns (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Hundreds of extra police drafted in as Teesside residents ‘not feeling safe’

Wet and windy weather will sweep in over the weekend (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Wet and windy weather will sweep in over the weekend (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Wet bank holiday forecast amid possible gales and thunder

People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)

People walk past damage in the aftermath of flash floods in Devighat in the Nuwakot district in Nepal (Niranjan Shrestha/AP)

UK offers £5m to Nepal following devastating flash floods

The US president signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

The US president signed an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in US

Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sex crimes (Daniel Hambury/PA)

Mohamed Al Fayed has been accused of sex crimes (Daniel Hambury/PA)

Al Fayed survivors tackle Met Police on investigation after submission to CPS

Mike Ashley has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Yui Mok/PA)

Mike Ashley has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham (Yui Mok/PA)

Andy Burnham’s plans to revive high street are ‘delusional’ – Mike Ashley

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