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Shauni Balderstone, who was given a five-month suspended prison sentence

Mother-of-two from Padiham escapes jail for having sex with under-age teen

Investigation launched after 'suspicious' spate of car fires

Man suffers injuries after FALLING down trench in Blackburn

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Man arrested by police after burglary at beauticians

Christmas cheer spread by Rovers' players

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Man thrown out of pub after becoming abusive to bouncers

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Former colleagues and friends gather to remember war-hero police officer killed 60 years ago

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New housing development could be approved subject to developer cash

Petitioners object to 150-homes plan

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Darwen school spreads festive cheer

Craft ale and video games a hit as new bar pulls in punters

Brave Darrener saves comrades life in Gallipoli

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Suggestion funerals could be held at Accrington town hall

Accrington squaddie Joe flees from Turkey

The Mall to extend shopping hours in run up to Christmas

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MP Nigel calls for new government cash to go on Ribble Valley policing

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House burglary leaves children terrified

Music with old instruments

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I’m a Muslim and I love the festive period

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Gritters despatched onto East Lancashire's roads today as ice threatens

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Dad who had ears cut off in street attack dies

Girl, 9, with rare cancer could be flown to the USA for treatment

'Desperate' benefit claimant jailed after job centre security guard knifed

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'If certain food businesses carry on in a deplorable manner there will be consequences'

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Hotel work on town centre pub 'to start in 18 months', JD Wetherspoons giant boss

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READER LETTER: 'Scrooge' bosses should give 999 heroes tips back

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Blackburn mum died after falling down flight of stairs at home

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Chips and gravy after Waves – remembering the old El Greco

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Updated

Pensioner, 89, in serious condition following collision with car

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Sex offender from Rossendale jailed for 'incognito' web searches

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VIDEO: Greg James surprises Darwen lad Ryan live on BBC Radio 1

Police boss criticises government's force funding plan

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Tauheedul Boys' winter help for vulnerable young and homeless

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Warning signs over borough bedsits

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Residents celebrate as Oswaldtwistle service yard plan rejected again

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Forget the gadgets, upcycle a cycle this Christmas

Stone thieves target town centre park

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Ollie puts best foot forward to help homeless

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East Lancs woman pens funny book about travelling with dogs

Son, 48, died after fall in parents' home

East Lancs town leads the way in crisp packet recycling

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Stanley now owns ground after freehold purchase

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Blackburn dementia care service rated 'outstanding' by CQC

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£6million housing development built on eyesore site opens

12 things to do this weekend (other than Christmas shopping)

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NOSTALGIA: Map of how Lancashire could have looked

Health charge for overseas nurses 'unjust', says nursing union

Whistleblower nurse - sacked from Rossendale care home - wins £31k payout

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Remembering when BHS and The Mall in Blackburn looked like this

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Yellow warning issued for snow in East Lancashire this weekend

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Beggars 'make £100 a day' and share out prime spots in town centre

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How to get Elf on the Shelf 'trapped' in your TV - the new hack for parents

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Morrisons launches 'Too Good to Waste' box for £1

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Amber weather warning issued as snow and freezing rain forecast

Christmas shoppers facing rail disruption because of another guards strike

Missing ticket holder claims £76m EuroMillions jackpot

Yellow warning issued for snow in East Lancashire this weekend

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Sport

Rovers boss on inherited players and Sam Gallagher links

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Evans not craving the limelight and knows his Rovers role

Mowbray on whether Rovers are reliant on goalscoring trio

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'It could come down to a battle of the front twos'

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Tony Mowbray on Mahoney's return and Jutkiewicz threat

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Evans believes Mowbray is the best man to take Rovers forward

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Striker Kane is main man says Dyche

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Mowbray calls for patience from the stands ahead of Blues visit

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No-one can take away Connor Hall's Sunderland 'goal', says Coley

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Stanley defender Harvey Rodgers heads out on loan

Boss John Coleman aims to get Stanley 'back in the mix'

We can play with freedom at Spurs - Dyche

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Tony Mowbray on why Rovers handed Corry Evans a new deal

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Tony Mowbray sets possible return date for Elliott Bennett

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Midfield pair 'touch and go' for Clarets

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Midfielder Corry Evans signs new Blackburn Rovers deal

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Why Rovers fans get nervy when the scoreline is tight

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National sport

Anderson books place in third round with win over Burness

Mauricio Pochettino: Sometimes it’s better not to make a signing

Pellegrini: Our ‘big-team’ mentality is paying dividends

Kevin De Bruyne injury could help Manchester City in long run – Pep Guardiola

Puel defends struggling striker Iheanacho

Drinks are on Hasenhuttl as Southampton seek home comforts

Celta Vigo denied victory as Leganes hold on for point

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Features

Duo bringing sunshine to the Lowry as Morecambe and Wise

Slade's Don Powell on the enduring appeal of THAT single

Emotional night for fans of The Overtones at Bridgewater Hall, Manchester

Emotional return for Overtones as they head to Bridgewater Hall

Dougie Payne looks back as Travis recreate The Man Who album live at Manchester Apollo

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Education

Blackburn College graduate's book series challenges mental health stigmas

Blackburn College plans to cut jobs

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Blackburn high school bids to be academy

Open day for potential Burnley Sixth Form College students

Your views on St Wilfrid's schoolgirls 'suicide joke' picture

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Health

Asbestos in East Lancashire hospitals 'no risk'

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Time wasting patients in East Lancs urged to stop missing GP appointments

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'Hair-raising' number of nursing vacancies in East Lancashire hospitals

Life expectancy at birth falls in Blackburn with Darwen

North West Ambulance Service rated 'good' by watchdog

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National news

Labour must ‘come off the fence’ and back a second EU vote, says MP

PM urged not to ‘run down the clock’ on giving MPs a meaningful Brexit vote

Sri Lanka’s disputed prime minister resigns to end political impasse

Strong police presence in Paris before planned ‘yellow vest’ protests

Northern train services disrupted with 40th strike over plan to axe guards

Three-year-old killed in car crash

Wear earplugs for Christmas parties, urges charity

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