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Matthew Hannon (above) whose death in 2007 sparked the Wasted Lives campaign with the poster for it below

Government eyes tougher new rules for young drivers

Tragic death of passenger leads to bus shelters review

Murder accused 'doesn't remember' actions from fateful night

Blackburn-based football team Blokes United get funding boost

REPORT: Homeless people face 'barriers' to GP services

Family's tribute to 47-year-old Whitworth dad of two

Northerners more likely to die younger than southerners

Bosses hear how cash helps keep offenders out of trouble

Colourful planters brighten up Hyndburn towns

Hundreds more new homes planned for Gib Lane development site

Inspectors praise primary school bosses for raising standards

Plans lodged for new 130-home development in Briercliffe

Grand Prix comes to Colne flooding the streets with cyclists

School extension to tackle lunch delays approved

Housing plan for site of fire-ravaged pub

Disability services rated 'good' by CQC

Ejected drunk threw pint glasses at door staff

Where Lancashire drivers hit 100mph revealed

More than 100 people in county waiting for a transplant

Residents fear housing could flood homes

Eight-mile school move gets top marks

BID plan mooted for Pendle towns

Dental Dilemmas: The truth about baking soda and your teeth

Woman raises more than £3k for hospice who helped dying mum

Newsagents gets defib following death of much-loved shopkeeper

This Rawtenstall escape room is amongst the best in the world

Burnley and Accrington raids: 2 men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

Terrorism probe - police raids in Accrington and Burnley

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Couple's dream Jamaican wedding trip became 'living hell'

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Murder accused: "I didn't know it was a machete"

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Attempted murder accused appears in court

Police search for missing Nelson woman

Paw Patrol rolls into 'Brickburn'

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Town centre floods as homes without water

Reports of serious incidents increase at East Lancs hospitals, trust figures reveal

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'One weapon off the streets is one less that can be used to harm' — Police launch firearms amnesty

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Beat-Herder Festival adds an extra day for 2020

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Missing graves fear halts scheme

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Drop-in consultation over Further Clough Head housing development design

Pilot scheme to examine how technology can help reduce loneliness

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Council to seek new chief exec as current boss steps down

Consent granted for alterations to grade-II listed magistrates court building

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PREVIEW: Thousands expected for annual Royal Lancashire Show

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Colne festival date for guitar wizard from Oz, Geoff Aichison

Manchester Arena terror attack: Bomber's brother appears in court

Accrington 'noose in house' woman arrested

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Baby sensory classes are coming to The Mall

Football hero Craig Conway makes the cut to raise money for girl with rare form of cancer

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East Lancashire anti-apartheid singer, Johnny Clegg dies aged 66

Record number of attendees turn out for educational family fun day

Police appoint new deputy chief constable

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Should we be worried about trusting FaceApp with our selfies?

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Paul McCartney to adapt Hollywood classic for West End

This is why your water bill will soon be reduced by £50

Over 75s to be visited by BBC over TV licence payments

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National accolade for college student

Man charged with attempted murder after Nelson violence

Vodka-swigging drink-driver told traffic warden: F*** off, I run this town

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Dyche: Gay footballers might not want attention

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Man arrested over discovery of over 1,000 ecstasy pills in Darwen released

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Brothers both had child pornography

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Police attend 'concern for safety' call on M65

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Updated

United Utilities investigating as residents are left without water

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Investigation as fire breaks out in bedroom

Plan to fine people lighting BBQs at beauty spots

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Rovers Ladies vlogger gears up for away day charity challenge

Plea to ask Government to examine impact of austerity on Blackburn with Darwen

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Men travelled from Yorkshire to steal farmer's quad bikes

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Historic school building repairs approved

Rock on the Rec is back as Ribchester gets set to party

Home provider ramps up help for disabled resident

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Nursery school graduations 2019: Send us your photographs

Blackburn Rovers

Rovers hoping to secure new additions before Rangers trip

Rovers eye move for Manchester City youngster

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To loan or not to loan? What next for Rovers youngsters

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'I feel devastated for him' - Mowbray on Davenport injury

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Boss explains thinking behind young team ahead of Rangers

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Mansfield Town v Blackburn Rovers

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Rovers transfer news: Keeper search nearing an end

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Rovers made to work hard for 3-1 win at Mansfield Town

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Sport

Burnley unveil 91-92 inspired blue away strip

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Former Burnley man Anders Lindegaard signs for Helsingborg

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Fogarty sets his sights on Ironman hat-trick

Charlie Adam scores twice in Rovers' behind closed doors win

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Damien Johnson on Under-23s vacancy and new Rovers role

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'I’ve had to take a cut' - Gallagher on making Rovers move

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Jay Rodriguez off the mark as Burnley play training ground double header

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Five senior faces back for Rovers' trip to Mansfield Town

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Former Brighton defender becomes Stanley's sixth signing

Pitch work sees Rovers Under-23s friendly postponed

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Healthy interest in Rovers' search for new Under-23s boss

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League Two club to benefit from Rovers' Gallagher move

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Stanley snap up midfielder after leaving Leicester City

Brereton on target while Adam features in Under-23s game

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Former Liverpool youngster becomes Stanley's fourth signing

Where things stand for Rovers in the transfer window

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Burnley sign Bury youngster Ryan Cooney for Under-23s squad

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National sport

The Open day two: JB Holmes looking to stay ahead of chasing pack

Manchester City defender Mendy set to miss start of season

De Villiers marks English domestic debut in style as Middlesex ease past Essex

England set up Netball World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Sadio Mane would swap Champions League for Africa Cup of Nations glory

England set up Netball World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

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Features

Stranglers JJ Burnel looks ahead to Rebellion Festival date

Lea Salonga going it alone for the first time at Opera House

‘Festivals are fun’ says Jade Bird ahead of Lytham appearance

PICTURES: Beautifully bonkers Cloudspotting delights festival-goers

It’s all Greek - but that’s the appeal of Mykonos!

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Health

Busiest day ever for hospitals in East Lancashire

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Boy, 7, relearns to walk after bleed on the brain

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Praise for town centre care home's staff

Dental Dilemmas: Nail biting really can damage your teeth

Man completes race three years after suffering heart attack and raises hundreds of pounds

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National news

Six people injured as gas explosion destroys New Zealand home

What the papers say – July 19

At least 14 people injured after two cars crash in Stevenage

Multi-billion-pound investment in schools ‘desperately’ needed, say MPs

Paul Hollywood set to be divorced at London court

Duo to go on trial accused of Anna Soubry ‘Nazi’ jibe

May to use final leadership days to give public sector staff £2bn pay rise

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