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EG On The Move said it has acquired a network of 37 IMO Car Wash locations across France

EG On The Move snaps up 37 car wash spots in further expansion

Leeds and Liverpool canal at Accrington

Leeds and Liverpool canal at Accrington

Local government

£2.1m upgrade to make East Lancashire canal towpaths safer and more accessible

Nigel Farage catches up on the local news during his visit to Accrington

Nigel Farage catches up on the local news during his visit to Accrington

Nigel Farage pledges GPs boost to tackle corridor care crisis at East Lancs hospitals

The mum said she had been left in 'limbo' and the children had been off school now for a month.

The mum said she had been left in 'limbo' and the children had been off school now for a month.

Mum removes 3 children from school over 'erratic speed' of driver

Following an investigation by a police child protection team, Stanley has been convicted.

Following an investigation by a police child protection team, Stanley has been convicted.

Man who 'slapped' baby in shocking violent assault is jailed

The bins, which are located across Lancashire, are a safe way to dispose of any bladed and sharp items.

The bins, which are located across Lancashire, are a safe way to dispose of any bladed and sharp items.

534 knives disposed of at this police station in three months

Postcode Lottery

Postcode Lottery

Blackburn street wakes up £1,000 richer after win in the Postcode Lottery

More than £1.5 billion was spent on welfare benefits in the past year

More than £1.5 billion was spent on welfare benefits in the past year

Personal Finance

East Lancashire welfare bill set to top £1.55 billion as spending rises sharply

Road closures set to impact Blackburn in the next two weeks

The hopper consisted of five component parts, which needed to be welded together.

The hopper consisted of five component parts, which needed to be welded together.

Company fined £48,000 after employee had hand crushed

Fire crews called to Devonshire Drive, Clayton-le-Moors

Fire crews called to Devonshire Drive, Clayton-le-Moors

3 fire engines called to blaze as black smoke seen billowing into air

Nigel Farage - Britain is broken and Reform will fix it in 100 days

Sarah Smith MP - Hope again for Hyndburn not pitting people against each other

Avanti West Coast's application for new services between Lancashire and London has been refused

Avanti West Coast's application for new services between Lancashire and London has been refused

Rail regulator rejects plans for more Lancashire-London services

Netherfield Road, Nelson

Netherfield Road, Nelson

Person injured as police and 2 fire engines called to two-car crash

Preston Crown Court

Preston Crown Court

Man who strangled and assaulted partner over 18 months avoids jail

Councillors called for more investment and a third lane for both sides of the M65

Councillors called for more investment and a third lane for both sides of the M65

Reform county councillor's M65 Toll idea rejected by Blackburn with Darwen Council

Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Mahfooz Hussain, made the winning £2,000 bid before giving the artwork back to Fran's mum, Nicola, and sister, Chloë.

Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen, Councillor Mahfooz Hussain, made the winning £2,000 bid before giving the artwork back to Fran's mum, Nicola, and sister, Chloë.

Mayor bids £2,000 for unfinished hospice artwork then returns it to family

Preston Crown Court Sessions House

Preston Crown Court Sessions House

Attempted murder accused pleads guilty to wounding with intent

Thousands of runners have participated in the Blackburn 10K in recent years

Thousands of runners have participated in the Blackburn 10K in recent years

Entries now open for Blackburn's famous 10k race

Do you recognise this man?

Do you recognise this man?

Appeal after 'glass door smashed and four charity boxes stolen' from One Beyond

Police were called to Marlborough Road in Accrington

Police were called to Marlborough Road in Accrington

Man charged as police investigate three alleged robberies and 'weapons offences'

Hoddlesden Deli & Village Store is set to close next month

Hoddlesden Deli & Village Store is set to close next month

Shop that's 'lifeline' to community 'to close' as owners step down after 7 years

Akbar’s is based next to King George’s Hall which has undergone a huge makeover.

Akbar’s is based next to King George’s Hall which has undergone a huge makeover.

Blackburn’s Akbar’s ‘thankful’ after scaffolding and parking restrictions lifted

Restaurateur with 47 years in curry industry given special recognition

Experts are encouraging employers to take a closer look at how effectively they manage everyday workplace risks

Experts are encouraging employers to take a closer look at how effectively they manage everyday workplace risks

The workplace safety risks UK businesses are overlooking in 2026

Bobby-Ray Clayton

Bobby-Ray Clayton

Prolific shoplifter banned from 10 supermarkets including Lidl, Tesco and Booths

'Disgusting' man filmed woman with secret camera and threatened to share images

The Clifton Arms in Blackburn is hosting a free event for people who might be alone this Christmas

The Clifton Arms in Blackburn is hosting a free event for people who might be alone this Christmas

How Blackburn pub is making sure no one spends Christmas Day alone this year

Cissy Greens Bakery in Haslingden

Cissy Greens Bakery in Haslingden

Lancs winners of Great British Food Awards - including pork mince pies

The office set for conversion

The office set for conversion

Planning and development

Office building in Ribble Valley town could be converted to home under new plans

A Lancashire Police officer has been dismissed

A Lancashire Police officer has been dismissed

Police officer dismissed after using excessive force against detainee

Police officer assaults and shoplifters among recent cases heard by magistrates

The Premier store in Marlborough Road, Accrington, where the robberies are alleged to have taken place

The Premier store in Marlborough Road, Accrington, where the robberies are alleged to have taken place

First court appearance for man charged with robberies and having fake gun and machete

Top pentathlon coach Dr Nic Robinson said the obstacle rig was the 'final' facility needed to ensure athletes can train in the north of England

Top pentathlon coach Dr Nic Robinson said the obstacle rig was the 'final' facility needed to ensure athletes can train in the north of England

Olympic training centre in Hyndburn moves ahead after winning approval

Man who turned up at ex-partner's home and assaulted her is jailed

Hill View Hotel in Blackburn

Hill View Hotel in Blackburn

Hostel resident ordered to pay £350 after kicking door off its hinges

Organisers of Chipping’s annual steam fair, Devon Billings (right), who presented the committee’s award to the charity’s volunteer games stall holders Michelle Davies (left) and Louise Grant

Organisers of Chipping’s annual steam fair, Devon Billings (right), who presented the committee’s award to the charity’s volunteer games stall holders Michelle Davies (left) and Louise Grant

Popular Clitheroe fair raises £1,500 for cancer charity

Adie alongside his Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Adie alongside his Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Blackburn man says he 'can't believe it' after buying £16,000 dream Corvette

The Woolpack is our Pub of the Week

The Woolpack is our Pub of the Week

Haslingden pub draws gluten-free diners from across the region with special menu

Grzegorz Bernat was struck off by the Insolvency Service

Grzegorz Bernat was struck off by the Insolvency Service

Preston director hit with 10 year ban for falsifying turnover to get pandemic loan

Council environmental crime officers discovered this rubbish in Wolseley Street

Council environmental crime officers discovered this rubbish in Wolseley Street

Fly-tipper issued penalty after 20 bags of waste dumped in Blackburn alley

Trough Road, Forest of Bowland

Trough Road, Forest of Bowland

Forest of Bowland road closure extended after ground conditions delay repairs

Rovers Latest

Tony Mowbray on Cardiff test and how Blackburn Rovers can overcome the statistics

Blackburn Rovers midfielder facing surgery and spell on sidelines, Mowbray confirms

Blackburn Rovers agree 'significant' naming deal for Riverside Stand

'Why not us?' - Blackburn Rovers star's lofty ambition after Tony Mowbray belief

Popular ex-Blackburn Rovers forward explains difficult decision to leave

Blackburn Rovers star recognised after impressive run of form

Sport

Rovers head coach Tony Mowbray is preparing for Cardiff

Blackburn Rovers FC

Tony Mowbray on Cardiff test and how Blackburn Rovers can overcome the statistics

Adam Forshaw requires hip surgery

Adam Forshaw requires hip surgery

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers midfielder facing surgery and spell on sidelines, Mowbray confirms

Blackburn Rovers have agreed a naming deal for the Riverside Stand.

Blackburn Rovers have agreed a naming deal for the Riverside Stand.

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers agree 'significant' naming deal for Riverside Stand

Blackburn Rovers star, Dapo Afolayan.

Blackburn Rovers star, Dapo Afolayan.

Blackburn Rovers FC

'Why not us?' - Blackburn Rovers star's lofty ambition after Tony Mowbray belief

Andi Weimann celebrates his stunning goal against Burnley.

Andi Weimann celebrates his stunning goal against Burnley.

Blackburn Rovers FC

Popular ex-Blackburn Rovers forward explains difficult decision to leave

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The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as pensioners call for a bigger tax-free allowance increase.

Pensioners could get a bigger HMRC tax-free Personal Allowance under new calls

Celebrity Traitors is back for its second series soon, with Claudia Winkleman bringing 21 famous faces to Scotland for the popular BBC show

Celebrity Traitors is back for its second series soon, with Claudia Winkleman bringing 21 famous faces to Scotland for the popular BBC show

Latest Celebrity Traitors updates including schedule, lineup, new twists and more

Sebastian Croft and Bella Ramsey starred in the same TV show.

Sebastian Croft and Bella Ramsey starred in the same TV show.

The two Game of Thrones actors taking part in the Celebrity Traitors

Here are all of the celebrities that have been

Here are all of the celebrities that have been

Full list of every star banished and 'murdered' on Celebrity Traitors series 2

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Health

Thousands of runners have participated in the Blackburn 10K in recent years

Entries now open for Blackburn's famous 10k race

Barriers on public transport can make even every day journeys feel impossible

Barriers on public transport can make even every day journeys feel impossible

Letter - Why public transport barriers are failing people with hearing loss

Lisa Martin, from Thornton, first noticed a small lump under her chin in 2018 and assumed it was a swollen gland

Lisa Martin, from Thornton, first noticed a small lump under her chin in 2018 and assumed it was a swollen gland

Lancashire mum's throat lump from 'having a cold' was actually tongue cancer

The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned of a potentially early flu season as virus levels rise higher than during the same period in the past four years.

Early flu season warning as UK virus levels hit four-year high

Sasha says she was attacked by a rat in Blackburn

Sasha says she was attacked by a rat in Blackburn

Woman left fearing for health after being attacked and bitten by rat in Blackburn

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National Sport

Jockey Jamie Spencer at Doncaster (Mike Egerton/PA)

Jockey Jamie Spencer at Doncaster (Mike Egerton/PA)

Report suggests Jamie Spencer set for American move

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is all smiles on the way into training (Martin Rickett/PA).

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca is all smiles on the way into training (Martin Rickett/PA).

‘We trust completely the club,’ says Man City boss Enzo Maresca despite verdict

Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to ‘stick together’ (Martin Rickett/PA).

Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to ‘stick together’ (Martin Rickett/PA).

‘Stick together, enjoy the ride and smile,’ Erling Haaland tells Manchester City

A daughter of Alcohol Free was sold at Tattersalls on Thursday (Tattersalls)

A daughter of Alcohol Free was sold at Tattersalls on Thursday (Tattersalls)

Balding and Flay cook up a storm at Tattersalls

Dejan Kulusevski is close to a long-awaited comeback for Tottenham (Adam Davy/PA)

Dejan Kulusevski is close to a long-awaited comeback for Tottenham (Adam Davy/PA)

Dejan Kulusevski takes major step forward in bid to return to Tottenham action

Ella Toone has replaced Lucy Bronze in the England squad (Nick Potts/PA)

Ella Toone has replaced Lucy Bronze in the England squad (Nick Potts/PA)

Sarina Wiegman praises Ella Toone’s attitude after England recall

Tonda Eckert talks at a press conference for Southampton (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Tonda Eckert talks at a press conference for Southampton (Cody Froggatt/PA)

Tonda Eckert ‘forever grateful’ for Southampton support during Spygate scandal

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National News

Wladimir Klitschko has been given legal status to protect his daughter’s estate (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Wladimir Klitschko has been given legal status to protect his daughter’s estate (Markus Schreiber/AP)

Hayden Panettiere’s ex given legal status to protect daughter’s estate

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returns to the San Diego Bay (Jae C Hong/AP)

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returns to the San Diego Bay (Jae C Hong/AP)

Long-deployed US aircraft carrier returns home after 265 days at sea

Shahid Malik was found not guilty (PA)

Shahid Malik was found not guilty (PA)

Former MP cleared of role in bogus Covid-19 testing firm in trial without jury

A PSNI vehicle at the Garvaghy Road (Brian Lawless/PA)

A PSNI vehicle at the Garvaghy Road (Brian Lawless/PA)

Sinn Féin and People Before Profit representatives receive police letters

Andy Burnham said the UK is ‘open’ to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (Sean Gallup/PA)

Andy Burnham said the UK is ‘open’ to Germany joining the Global Combat Air Programme (Sean Gallup/PA)

UK ‘open’ to Germany joining next generation fighter jet programme, says Burnham

Orangemen at a police barricade close to Drumcree Church formed to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road (PA)

Orangemen at a police barricade close to Drumcree Church formed to prevent them entering the Garvaghy Road (PA)

Irish political parties urge Burnham to intervene over Drumcree parade dispute

Some 45 serving police officers are currently suspended over allegations of violence against women and girls, Police Scotland has confirmed (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Some 45 serving police officers are currently suspended over allegations of violence against women and girls, Police Scotland has confirmed (Andrew Milligan/PA)

45 serving officers suspended over allegations of violence against females

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