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Man deliberately drove his car at woman as he and girlfriend fought two others

Darwen Town Hall

Darwen Town Hall

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Fears grow over £100m government cash for five East Lancs towns

Train services are being delayed by a broken down train at Burnley Manchester Road

Train services are being delayed by a broken down train at Burnley Manchester Road

Delays and cancellations on main line through East Lancs due to train fault

Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre

Blackburn Sports and Leisure Centre

Swimming pool closed due to low chlorine levels

Lexi and Nicola Duckworth

Lexi and Nicola Duckworth

Salon Beauty Awards

The salon whose owner has a seat saved for her daughter nominated for 'Best Salon'

Josh Holly runs ‘Josh Hair Systems’ which has a ‘semi-permanent solution’ for people who have receding hairlines or have lost their hair completely.

Josh Holly runs ‘Josh Hair Systems’ which has a ‘semi-permanent solution’ for people who have receding hairlines or have lost their hair completely.

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How losing his hair inspired Josh to help others with 'semi-permanent' solution

A man has been arrested over dangerous driving and drug driving

A man has been arrested over dangerous driving and drug driving

Man arrested over dangerous driving and drug driving as police crack down

Man with distinctive cannabis leaf tattoo wanted on recall to prison

The scaffolding which cost £1m has been painstakingly put in place by skilled workers

The scaffolding which cost £1m has been painstakingly put in place by skilled workers

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Complicated ‘scaffolding roof’ goes up at historical site

L-R: Warren Eastham, commercial director of Accrington Stanley, Peter Warburton, of the OASST, Matthew Cancelliere, supervisor at The Crown Pub

L-R: Warren Eastham, commercial director of Accrington Stanley, Peter Warburton, of the OASST, Matthew Cancelliere, supervisor at The Crown Pub

Accrington Stanley FC

Football club's fans hoping to raise money for new mural outside pub

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley with St John's Ambulance volunteers and Darwen Brass Band members outside the recued ambulance station.

Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley with St John's Ambulance volunteers and Darwen Brass Band members outside the recued ambulance station.

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Secret donor buys building to be home for St John Ambulance and brass band

The library in Colne Road, Burnley

The library in Colne Road, Burnley

Historic former town library set to go under the hammer

Motorcyclist Nigel Osler died following a collision with a lorry

Motorcyclist Nigel Osler died following a collision with a lorry

Amazon Prime lorry driver's 'extremely dangerous' driving that robbed family of a dad

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

Free service will help expectant parents with ‘overlooked’ mental health concerns

5586 reports of domestic abuse were given to schools in Lancashire between June and August this year

5586 reports of domestic abuse were given to schools in Lancashire between June and August this year

More than 5,500 incidents of domestic abuse reported to Lancashire schools

Emily Whitfield

Emily Whitfield

Tutor 'shocked and honoured' to be nominated for prestigious award

Ribble Valley Mayor Louise Edge with Veterans in Communities project worker Ray Sharkey at the new Clitheroe veterans’ hub

Ribble Valley Mayor Louise Edge with Veterans in Communities project worker Ray Sharkey at the new Clitheroe veterans’ hub

Local government

New veterans' hub in Clitheroe welcomes mayor's visit

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

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Takeaway approvals could drop in bid to tackle rising obesity rates

Conservative Party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch

Conservative Party leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch

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Can we have one week without bringing up 'Britishness' please

Clitheroe torchlight procession taking place this weekend

Clitheroe torchlight procession taking place this weekend

Torchlight procession that dates back 113 years will return this weekend

The campaign focuses on the dangers of gas theft poses on individuals, families and communities, and the disastrous effects it can bring.

The campaign focuses on the dangers of gas theft poses on individuals, families and communities, and the disastrous effects it can bring.

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Dangers of attempting to ‘steal energy’ highlighted in new campaign

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

21Digital was tasked to produce a website for City Workwear

21Digital was tasked to produce a website for City Workwear

Digital marketing firm and workwear firm team up ahead of launch

Ribble Valley Borough Council is inviting applications for its 2024 sports and arts excellence and recreation and culture grants scheme

Ribble Valley Borough Council is inviting applications for its 2024 sports and arts excellence and recreation and culture grants scheme

Local government

Funding available to boost sports, arts and culture

Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance is hosting an Apple Day Festival at Corporation Park

Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance is hosting an Apple Day Festival at Corporation Park

Apples to be celebrated at fun family event at Blackburn park - here's why

Looking for the perfect UK getaway that's cosy and unique? These are five of the best you need to try for you next holiday.

Looking for the perfect UK getaway that's cosy and unique? These are five of the best you need to try for you next holiday.

These are 5 of the cosiest UK getaways from treehouses to shepherds huts

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

I went to Rhodes looking for love at the world's greatest hotel

Demi-Leigh Davies died after a crash

Demi-Leigh Davies died after a crash

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GoFundMe launched after teen ‘with infectious laugh’ died in M65 crash

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

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‘Midwife suggested we abort baby with Down’s syndrome – now we’re sharing her story’

Pictured are Sergeant Ch Fazal Dad and Corporal Ch Rehmat Khan

Pictured are Sergeant Ch Fazal Dad and Corporal Ch Rehmat Khan

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Family speak of emotional moment war medals are finally reunited

Blackburn’s AJ Odudu announced as new Trussell ambassador

Blackburn’s AJ Odudu announced as new Trussell ambassador

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Big Brother host visits Blackburn food bank where demand has surged

Bags of rubbish dumped in Blackburn alleyway

Bags of rubbish dumped in Blackburn alleyway

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Council vow to investigate as bags of rubbish piled high in Blackburn alley

Northern Lights set to be visible across UK skies this weekend

Northern Lights set to be visible across UK skies this weekend

Northern Lights

Northern Lights set to put on ‘breathtaking display’ this weekend – full details

Bruno, an XL Bully, was mistakenly killed by police due to administration error

Bruno, an XL Bully, was mistakenly killed by police due to administration error

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Lancs Police apologise after mistakenly killing XL Bully due to 'admin error'

The Parker’s Arms, in Newton-In-Bowland, and The Three Fishes, in Mitton, and The Rum Fox, in Grindleton, have all made the list.

The Parker’s Arms, in Newton-In-Bowland, and The Three Fishes, in Mitton, and The Rum Fox, in Grindleton, have all made the list.

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The Good Food Guide reveals Britain's cosiest pubs – and three are in East Lancs

Narrowgates Mill, Barley, 1952

Narrowgates Mill, Barley, 1952

Who said all mills were 'dark and satanic'? Look at the location!

winter fuel poverty

winter fuel poverty

Cost of living crisis

Labour accused of 'watering down' council winter fuel motion

Cllr Phil Riley with Blackburn town centre in he background

Cllr Phil Riley with Blackburn town centre in he background

Southport Protests

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Council boss's pride in borough residents' response to far-right riots

2a Allsprings Drive, Great Harwood

2a Allsprings Drive, Great Harwood

Local government

Debate on care home plan deferred for site visit

Denis presents his autumn “Back in Time” music show donation to Sue Swire of Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Denis presents his autumn “Back in Time” music show donation to Sue Swire of Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Sell-out show hits the high note for cancer foundation

Colne will be hosting a Harry Potter-themed Halloween event this month

Colne will be hosting a Harry Potter-themed Halloween event this month

Potion making and quidditch training among activities at town's Halloween event

Plans for the house have been approved

Plans for the house have been approved

Planning and development

Plans for three-bed house in garden approved despite neighbour fears

A crowded Red Express X41 service

A crowded Red Express X41 service

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'Very uncomfortable and packed': Overcrowding frustrations over vital bus service

Blackburn Rovers predicted team with bold changes at Plymouth Argyle

Torchlight procession that dates back 113 years will return this weekend

Dangers of attempting to ‘steal energy’ highlighted in new campaign

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph

Digital marketing firm and workwear firm team up ahead of launch

Funding available to boost sports, arts and culture

Sport

Blackburn Rovers' predicted team to face Plymouth Argyle.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with bold changes at Plymouth Argyle

L-R: Warren Eastham, commercial director of Accrington Stanley, Peter Warburton, of the OASST, Matthew Cancelliere, supervisor at The Crown Pub

L-R: Warren Eastham, commercial director of Accrington Stanley, Peter Warburton, of the OASST, Matthew Cancelliere, supervisor at The Crown Pub

Accrington Stanley FC

Football club's fans hoping to raise money for new mural outside pub

Makhtar Gueye hasn't started for Blackburn Rovers since his red card at Burnley.

Makhtar Gueye hasn't started for Blackburn Rovers since his red card at Burnley.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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John Eustace must unleash Blackburn Rovers weapon to fix emerging pattern

Owen Beck was bitten by Milutin Osmajic.

Owen Beck was bitten by Milutin Osmajic.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Preston North End striker handed lengthy ban for Blackburn Rovers bite

Wayne Rooney has signed Andre Gray to bolster Plymouth's options.

Wayne Rooney has signed Andre Gray to bolster Plymouth's options.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Plymouth Argyle sign former Burnley striker ahead of Blackburn Rovers game

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National Sport

Ben Stokes is ruled out of the first Test in Pakistan (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Ben Stokes is ruled out of the first Test in Pakistan (Anjum Naveed/AP)

England captain Ben Stokes ruled out of first Test in Pakistan

Timo Werner reacts during Tottenham’s 2-1 win at Ferencvaros (AP Photo/Denes Erdos/PA)

Timo Werner reacts during Tottenham’s 2-1 win at Ferencvaros (AP Photo/Denes Erdos/PA)

Ange Postecoglou backs Tottenham forward Timo Werner after recent missed chances

Pep Guardiola fears the potential effects of next summer’s Club World Cup on his players (Nick Potts/PA)

Pep Guardiola fears the potential effects of next summer’s Club World Cup on his players (Nick Potts/PA)

Pep Guardiola: Premier League will not delay Man City games after Club World Cup

Unai Emery knows the importance of the Premier League (Mike Egerton/PA)

Unai Emery knows the importance of the Premier League (Mike Egerton/PA)

Unai Emery says Villa must remain consistent in league despite European exploits

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the future of Erik ten Hag is not his decision to make (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says the future of Erik ten Hag is not his decision to make (Peter Byrne/PA)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe says Manchester United decision on Erik ten Hag ‘not my call’

Ineos Britannia’s team celebrate their victory (Joan Monfort/AP)

Ineos Britannia’s team celebrate their victory (Joan Monfort/AP)

Great Britain end 60-year wait for America’s Cup place with win over Italy

Erik ten Hag remains calm despite Manchester United’s continued issues (Luis Vieira/AP)

Erik ten Hag remains calm despite Manchester United’s continued issues (Luis Vieira/AP)

Erik ten Hag looks ahead with hope despite Manchester United’s ongoing struggle

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Find out how good your general knowledge is with our quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.

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How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

Showtrial follows a new set of characters and a different case for its second series on the BBC

Showtrial follows a new set of characters and a different case for its second series on the BBC

All to know on BBC's Showtrial series 2 starring Adeel Akhtar and Michael Socha

I brought Dolly Parton's wine that landed in Asda, but is it worth buying and is it as good as her music?

I brought Dolly Parton's wine that landed in Asda, but is it worth buying and is it as good as her music?

Dolly Parton's wine finally arrives in the UK - but is it as good as her music?

Looking for the perfect UK getaway that's cosy and unique? These are five of the best you need to try for you next holiday.

Looking for the perfect UK getaway that's cosy and unique? These are five of the best you need to try for you next holiday.

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These are 5 of the cosiest UK getaways from treehouses to shepherds huts

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

Rhodes and the Ixian Hotel - an incredible experience

I went to Rhodes looking for love at the world's greatest hotel

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Health

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

Free service will help expectant parents with ‘overlooked’ mental health concerns

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

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Takeaway approvals could drop in bid to tackle rising obesity rates

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

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‘Midwife suggested we abort baby with Down’s syndrome – now we’re sharing her story’

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

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'I didn't work out until I was 44 and now I'm one of the UK's best bodybuilders'

Northwood care home in Preston New Road, Blackburn

Northwood care home in Preston New Road, Blackburn

Medication mistakes nurse is finally struck off by watchdog

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Four people were killed and more than 50 injured in an IRA bomb attack on the Horse and Groom pub in Guildford (PA)

Four people were killed and more than 50 injured in an IRA bomb attack on the Horse and Groom pub in Guildford (PA)

Memorial service to be held to mark 50th anniversary of Guildford pub bombings

People pass by a sign calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas for nearly a year, in Tel Aviv (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

People pass by a sign calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by Hamas for nearly a year, in Tel Aviv (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

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One year in, war casts a shadow over every aspect of life in Israel

A memorial event was held on Saturday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster (Johnny Green/PA)

A memorial event was held on Saturday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the Ladbroke Grove rail disaster (Johnny Green/PA)

Flowers laid at Ladbroke Grove rail disaster memorial to honour those killed

Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut (Bilal Hussein/AP/PA)

Smoke rises after Israeli air strikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut (Bilal Hussein/AP/PA)

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Charter flight carries Britons out of Lebanon as evacuation planning continues

The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and showers over the weekend (Jacob King/PA)

The Met Office has forecast a mix of sunshine and showers over the weekend (Jacob King/PA)

Mix of sun and showers in UK this weekend but tail end of hurricane approaching

All staff carrying out the sensory checks will be appropriately qualified and trained (Alamy/PA)

All staff carrying out the sensory checks will be appropriately qualified and trained (Alamy/PA)

Residential school students to be offered free NHS eye and ear checks in school

‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson (Yui Mok/PA)

‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson (Yui Mok/PA)

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‘I was a highly functioning binge-drinker’, says Ulrika Jonsson

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