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Preston Crown Court

'Deviant' who sexually abused two girls jailed for more than 10 years

A Calico property home in Burnley

A Calico property home in Burnley

No Fault Evictions

House repossessions were highest nationally in this East Lancashire town

Rishton Library has been vandalised for the second time this month

Rishton Library has been vandalised for the second time this month

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Library vandalised for second time in two weeks

A Burnley teenager who only took up boxing last year has won a national tournament. Layla Khan triumphed in the 50kg weight in Devon taking home Barum Boxing Cup title. The victory came in her sixth fight all of which she has won. Dad Sharaz said:

A Burnley teenager who only took up boxing last year has won a national tournament. Layla Khan triumphed in the 50kg weight in Devon taking home Barum Boxing Cup title. The victory came in her sixth fight all of which she has won. Dad Sharaz said:

Talented teenager who only took up boxing last year wins title

The theft took place at Padiham Mobile Phones and Computers

The theft took place at Padiham Mobile Phones and Computers

Thief posed as shopper to steal mobile phone

The Salvation Army’s annual football tournament, kicks off next week with three teams from the Lancashire region taking part.

The Salvation Army’s annual football tournament, kicks off next week with three teams from the Lancashire region taking part.

Lancashire sides gearing up for annual Salvation Army cup

Concerns were raised with people posting ‘warnings’ to others over his actions on social media.

Concerns were raised with people posting ‘warnings’ to others over his actions on social media.

‘My intentions were sincere’: YouTuber reveals why he was filming near mosques

Over the years we have in the west have mocked other countries for their choice in leadership.

Over the years we have in the west have mocked other countries for their choice in leadership.

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‘Immigrants are eating pets’…and other desperate claims

Accrington Grammar Old Boys giving out grants earlier this year

Accrington Grammar Old Boys giving out grants earlier this year

Grammar school old boys look to test out grey matter

With this donation CANW can continue to support children, adults and families across the North West

With this donation CANW can continue to support children, adults and families across the North West

Performing arts firm announces new partnership with children's charity

Prisoner died after not taking medication for high blood pressure

The event promises activities that can involve everyone, from grandparents to toddlers

The event promises activities that can involve everyone, from grandparents to toddlers

Lancashire wildlife hub to host 'Witches' Wetland' event this half-term

A police cordon in place following reports of an explosion in Burnley

A police cordon in place following reports of an explosion in Burnley

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Emergency services at house after reports of explosion

The A59 closure between Whalley and Barrow

The A59 closure between Whalley and Barrow

Motorcyclist taken to hospital as main road remains closed after crash

Thomas Bull died at his family's farm in Paythorne in June

Thomas Bull died at his family's farm in Paythorne in June

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Quadbike crush of boy, 10, was 'accident' coroner rules

The B&M store in Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, reopened this morning (September 14)

The B&M store in Lower Audley Street, Blackburn, reopened this morning (September 14)

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First look as popular store reopens following devastating fire

Douglas Hall Kennels

Douglas Hall Kennels

The 350-mile puppy trade that begins in Fermanagh and ends in Lancashire

The A59 is currently closed between Whalley and Barrow

The A59 is currently closed between Whalley and Barrow

RECAP: Road closed after crash involving a motorbike

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

Douglas Hall Kennels. Image: Newsquest

The sound of silence echoes at Douglas Hall Kennels

The team cracked down on 20 businesses illegally selling vapes

The team cracked down on 20 businesses illegally selling vapes

Illegal Vapes and tobacco products

Team of undercover children crack down on illegal vape sales

Peel Tower will be open to the public this month

Peel Tower will be open to the public this month

Cultural attractions

Historic tower offering visitors chance to enjoy ‘panoramic’ views

The most affordable homes that have gardens in Lancashire have been revealed

The most affordable homes that have gardens in Lancashire have been revealed

Top 10 most and least affordable places to buy houses with gardens in Lancashire

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

A parent has spoken out after different bus pass rulings were applied to two of his children for the same journey to school.

A parent has spoken out after different bus pass rulings were applied to two of his children for the same journey to school.

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Parent speaks out over 'unfair' £900 bus pass ruling

Sprout got stuck on a roof in Great Harwood

Sprout got stuck on a roof in Great Harwood

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WATCH: Moment dog rescued from roof after ‘climbing out of skylight’

The Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Gordon Toole welcomes Princess Alexandra to the YWCA centre in 1989

The Mayor of Blackburn Councillor Gordon Toole welcomes Princess Alexandra to the YWCA centre in 1989

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Royal visitor was guest of honour as Blackburn's new YWCA opened

Helen Flanagan (right) says she has been dating former footballer Robbie Talbot

Helen Flanagan (right) says she has been dating former footballer Robbie Talbot

Celebs Go Dating

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Helen Flanagan drops TV bombshell and reveals ‘secret boyfriend’

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash involving a motorbike

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash involving a motorbike

Road closed after crash involving motorbike on busy main road

A cannabis setup was found in a house in Chatburn

A cannabis setup was found in a house in Chatburn

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'Drugs are not welcome' say police as cannabis setup discovered in house

Ormerod Street, Burnley

Ormerod Street, Burnley

Man charged over drug supply after police seize drugs, weapons and cash

Three people appeared in court over drug supply in East Lancashire

Three people appeared in court over drug supply in East Lancashire

Three people charged in connection with drug supply in East Lancashire

The major puppy breeding complex in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, supplying puppies to Lancashire

The major puppy breeding complex in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, supplying puppies to Lancashire

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Inside the massive breeding site supplying puppies to Lancs kennel

Look inside The Grange in Burnley

Look inside The Grange in Burnley

Lush home has Victorian features and cinema room – but how much does it cost?

A defibrillator has been installed where a man died earlier this year

A defibrillator has been installed where a man died earlier this year

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Memory of much loved husband and dad who died at beauty spot lives on to help others

Mustafa Saddique works in the laundry in an East Lancashire Hospital thanks to the scheme

Mustafa Saddique works in the laundry in an East Lancashire Hospital thanks to the scheme

East Lancashire Hospital Trust

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Young people given job opportunities at hospitals

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

The waterman's cottage at Anglezarke.

Explore stunning cycling route with scenic views, ornamental garden and waterfall

The Murder Trial Live is coming to Lancashire

The Murder Trial Live is coming to Lancashire

Mystery 'cannibal' event inspired by serial killers set to take place

Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal and book your half-term escape now.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal and book your half-term escape now.

Enjoy a final glimpse of sun with these October half term holidays under £300

Burnley town centre, new pedestrianised town centre, picture by Peter Stawicki

Burnley town centre, new pedestrianised town centre, picture by Peter Stawicki

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The Lancashire town named one of the UK's best places to save for a house deposit

Effective from 1 October 2023, there were significant changes to the fire safety legislation in England and Wales

Effective from 1 October 2023, there were significant changes to the fire safety legislation in England and Wales

Fire service launches business safety campaign over changes to law

The MentorFit programme in Clitheroe received funding from the Commissioner’s Summer Community Fund

The MentorFit programme in Clitheroe received funding from the Commissioner’s Summer Community Fund

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Programme aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in East Lancs gets support

Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

Oasis ballot tickets listed on reselling websites for thousands of pounds

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

I tried a Pizza Express Too Good To Go Bag and it put Italian food to shame

Blackburn Rovers are repaying their supporters as Ewood Park clouds clear

Team of undercover children crack down on illegal vape sales

Top 10 most and least affordable places to buy houses with gardens in Lancashire

'Top draw' - John Eustace outlines what pleased him with Blackburn Rovers win

Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Beck, Carter and Ohashi shine in dominant win

Blackburn Rovers' unbeaten start continues as Ohashi heroics sink Bristol City

Sport

Yuki Ohashi scored twice for Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers are repaying their supporters as Ewood Park clouds clear

A Burnley teenager who only took up boxing last year has won a national tournament. Layla Khan triumphed in the 50kg weight in Devon taking home Barum Boxing Cup title. The victory came in her sixth fight all of which she has won. Dad Sharaz said:

A Burnley teenager who only took up boxing last year has won a national tournament. Layla Khan triumphed in the 50kg weight in Devon taking home Barum Boxing Cup title. The victory came in her sixth fight all of which she has won. Dad Sharaz said:

Talented teenager who only took up boxing last year wins title

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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'Top draw' - John Eustace outlines what pleased him with Blackburn Rovers win

Lewis Travis opened the scoring for Rovers.

Lewis Travis opened the scoring for Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Beck, Carter and Ohashi shine in dominant win

Yuki Ohashi scored twice against Bristol City.

Yuki Ohashi scored twice against Bristol City.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers' unbeaten start continues as Ohashi heroics sink Bristol City

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National Sport

Erik ten Hag has been irked by the Premier League schedule (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Erik ten Hag has been irked by the Premier League schedule (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Erik ten Hag says lunchtime kick-offs “big disadvantage” for players

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Christopher Nkunku celebrates with Chelsea team-mate Jadon Sancho at Bournemouth (Alastair Grant/AP)

Enzo Maresca hails impact of Jadon Sancho after Chelsea’s win at Bournemouth

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

United States’ Rose Zhang, right, is congratulated by Andrea Lee after hitting out of a bunker and into the cup on the 13th (Matt York/AP)

Europe need huge comeback in singles to retain Solheim Cup

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou will aim to lead Tottenham to north London derby success (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Ange Postecoglou feels Tottenham can bridge gap to Man City and Arsenal quickly

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Chelsea attacker Jadon Sancho, left, battles with Bournemouth’s Adam Smith (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Subs Jadon Sancho and Christopher Nkunku inspire Chelsea win at Bournemouth

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces a striker selection poser (Jacob King/PA)

Unai Emery faces welcome selection headache after strikers impress in Villa win

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith clenches his fist at the side of the court (Martin Rickett/PA)

Leon Smith banking on record crowd to inspire GB in crunch Davis Cup clash

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Strictly Come Dancing 2024 will feature celebrities including DIY SOS star Nick Knowles, Love Island's Tasha Ghouri and Olympian Tom Dean.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 couples - see all celebrity and professional pairings

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 has begun.

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing fans 'sobbing' as Amy Dowden returns and new series begins

Sir David Jason played Del Boy on the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses which ran for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.

Sir David Jason played Del Boy on the British sitcom Only Fools and Horses which ran for 22 years from 1981 to 2003.

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Only Fools and Horses legend Sir David Jason was axed from this hit BBC sitcom

Professionals set to feature in Strictly Come Dancing 2024 include Amy Dowden, Aljaž Škorjanec, Vito Coppola and Nikita Kuzmin.

Professionals set to feature in Strictly Come Dancing 2024 include Amy Dowden, Aljaž Škorjanec, Vito Coppola and Nikita Kuzmin.

Strictly Come Dancing

How much are the professionals on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing worth?

Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris used to host Top Gear together along with Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff.

Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris used to host Top Gear together along with Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff.

BBC confirms start date for new Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris TV series

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Health

The former Umar Medical Centre in Lime Street, Blackburn

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GP's 'dishonesty' over chronic condition patients at surgery

The cancer diagnostics equipment at Royal Blackburn Hospital

The cancer diagnostics equipment at Royal Blackburn Hospital

Blackburn Hospital receives life-saving cancer tech thanks to £250,000 donation

Kiki Deville (inset) has written a book to support grieving parents

Kiki Deville (inset) has written a book to support grieving parents

Bereaved mum said ‘people would cross street to avoid her’ after son’s death

A care home has introduced novel new signs above doorways to support residents.

A care home has introduced novel new signs above doorways to support residents.

‘Rovers Return’: Care centre posts new signs to help dementia patients

The main pressure will be finding savings in urgent and emergency care settings

The main pressure will be finding savings in urgent and emergency care settings

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Crunch five weeks ahead for Lancashire's £500m NHS savings plan

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What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

What the papers say – September 15

The King’s youngest son Harry is celebrating is birthday (Yaroslav Sabitov/PA)

The King’s youngest son Harry is celebrating is birthday (Yaroslav Sabitov/PA)

Harry celebrates 40th birthday with Meghan, Archie and Lili

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks to supporters during a pro-government rally in Caracas (AP Photo/Cristian Hernandez )

Venezuela arrests foreigners allegedly involved in a plot to kill President Maduro

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Supporting Ukrainian troops who are fighting against Russia has created ‘capability gaps’ in UK forces, minister Luke Pollard said (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Support for Ukraine has created ‘capability gaps’ for UK forces, minister says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said his Government has a duty to effect change in Scotland (PA)

Starmer says ‘heavy duty’ on Labour to deliver change for Scotland

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey said the NHS ‘isn’t working the way it used to’ (Andrew Matthews/PA)

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Ed Davey calls for ‘budget for the NHS’

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

West Midlands Railway could be nationalised (Aaron Chown/PA)

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Greater Anglia and West Midlands could be first nationalised trains under Labour

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