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Community's shock as police continue murder investigation after suspect killed on M65

L-R: Junaid Khan, Musa Khan, Asim Rafiq, Trevor Smith

L-R: Junaid Khan, Musa Khan, Asim Rafiq, Trevor Smith

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Gang who shared pictures of drugs and cash online jailed for more than 20 years

The 'bleak' site earmarked for new homes in Colne

The 'bleak' site earmarked for new homes in Colne

Planning and development

Plans to build new homes on 'bleak wasteland' site near Boundary Outlet

Active Way, Burnley

Active Way, Burnley

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Man in his 70s seriously injured after crash

Blackburn with Darwen Council sent 3,701 debts to bailiffs

Blackburn with Darwen Council sent 3,701 debts to bailiffs

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How many debt cases Blackburn with Darwen Council sent to bailiffs last year

A Hyndburn polling station

A Hyndburn polling station

Local government

Residents in this East Lancs borough face changes to where they vote in elections

Russell Terrace, Padiham

Russell Terrace, Padiham

Man charged following house burglary in this town

Burnley’s Oliver Ryan, Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith and Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

Burnley’s Oliver Ryan, Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith and Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

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How did your local MP vote in winter fuel allowance vote?

Springhill Road in Accrington

Springhill Road in Accrington

Man still at large after trying to break into home through back door

Henry Taylor was reunited with his toy lion last week

Henry Taylor was reunited with his toy lion last week

'My little boy is finally asleep with best friend' - Joy as missing toy lion found

Clogs ready for dancing at the Clitheroe Clog Fest

Clogs ready for dancing at the Clitheroe Clog Fest

Cultural attractions

Dancer from far side of the world set to join Clitheroe clog dancing jamboree

Padiham Fire Station

Padiham Fire Station

Local government

East Lancs fire station set to get new smaller training tower

One Beyond, Burnley

One Beyond, Burnley

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Burglary suspects seen fleeing shop with 'trolleys full of stolen stock'

Crabtree Street Greggs

Crabtree Street Greggs

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Greggs releases new jewellery line - complete with £36 gold sausage roll earrings

Building work at Aldi in Bacup, the nearby Morrisons and an example of a stone sample

Building work at Aldi in Bacup, the nearby Morrisons and an example of a stone sample

Local government

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Aldi's bid to use fake stone on supermarket hoped to be open by Christmas

Ryan Yates, 29, is wanted on recall to prison

Ryan Yates, 29, is wanted on recall to prison

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This Blackburn man is wanted by police on recall to prison

Council tax bill

Council tax bill

Local government

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Millions of pounds of council tax left uncollected in East Lancs

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain said the decision, if it goes through will have ‘detrimental effects especially on constituents in Blackburn’

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain said the decision, if it goes through will have ‘detrimental effects especially on constituents in Blackburn’

National government

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Pensioners' anxieties and concerns over government plan to cut Winter Fuel Allowance

The GMB union said the case involves more than 60,000 workers, calling it the biggest ever in the private sector.

The GMB union said the case involves more than 60,000 workers, calling it the biggest ever in the private sector.

Jobs and careers

Asda workers stage demos as landmark pay claim reaches next stage

Couple ‘performed sexual acts’ in public in Lancaster

Couple ‘performed sexual acts’ in public in Lancaster

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Couple ‘caught performing sexual acts’ near canal in broad daylight

Mali Wright (left) killed Daniel Allsop (right), in a brutal attack

Mali Wright (left) killed Daniel Allsop (right), in a brutal attack

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‘Justice has been served’ - Ex-boxer killed man in ‘shocking and brutal’ attack

Notre Dame, Blackburn from the air, 1990

Notre Dame, Blackburn from the air, 1990

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Great aerial photo shows Notre Dame being demolished in 1990

New Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae

New Rossendale and Darwen MP Andy MacNae

National government

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Astrophysicist Andy MacNae sets out goals to fix transport in Ross & Darwen

Cllr Julie Gunn

Cllr Julie Gunn

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Council devises improved blueprint for kids with special needs

The Rossendale Festival Choir

The Rossendale Festival Choir

Cultural attractions

2 East Lancs choirs up for county singing group award

Preston Magistrates' Court

Preston Magistrates' Court

Man charged with attempted murder remanded ahead of plea hearing

Carl Joy was last seen on the morning of August 23

Carl Joy was last seen on the morning of August 23

Police release new CCTV of missing man not seen for more than two weeks

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of dealing drugs

Teenager arrested on suspicion of supplying cannabis

Throughout the year, the children have been involved in a host of inclusion events aimed at providing opportunities for all children

Throughout the year, the children have been involved in a host of inclusion events aimed at providing opportunities for all children

Staff and pupils pick up national gold mark honour

Artist Rob St John and rapper and performer OneDa

Artist Rob St John and rapper and performer OneDa

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Forest of Bowland hub to inspire young people as part of £2m project

L-R: Brandon Robinson, Christian Rivers, Wraith Greenwood, Mohammed Lahiri

L-R: Brandon Robinson, Christian Rivers, Wraith Greenwood, Mohammed Lahiri

Two returning faces on list of East Lancashire's most wanted men

A binding vote on winter fuel payments for pensioners takes place next Tuesday Image: PA

A binding vote on winter fuel payments for pensioners takes place next Tuesday Image: PA

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Two new Labour MPs tackled on winter fuel cash by local Tories

The Lancashire Flag

The Lancashire Flag

Local government

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Time for a new look Lancashire? Why county seems destined for devolution showdown

Burnley Vintage and Performance Car Show will get the weekend underway on Saturday

Burnley Vintage and Performance Car Show will get the weekend underway on Saturday

Jam-packed line up of free events in Burnley this weekend

Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Holy Trinity Stacksteads Church of England Primary School

Primary school where 'mental health work empowers pupils' rated good by Ofsted

Marsden Building Society joined the Ribble Valley Trust in clearing up local rivers

Marsden Building Society joined the Ribble Valley Trust in clearing up local rivers

Building society clears up East Lancs rivers

Residents at Dove Court were helped by Chef Pete Coles to make their burgers

Residents at Dove Court were helped by Chef Pete Coles to make their burgers

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Burnley Care Home celebrate National Burger Day in style

Lee James Brown started The Handcrafted Pie Company during the pandemic

Lee James Brown started The Handcrafted Pie Company during the pandemic

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Pie vendor, where being "accessible to everyone" is central, finalist in Best Bakery

The Red Rose county has some of the country's most picturesque sites

The Red Rose county has some of the country's most picturesque sites

Find your perfect September getaway in Lancashire - 6 ways to embrace start of autumn

What is the social fund?

What is the social fund?

Winter Fuel Payment

What is the social fund and what payments are included within it?

Jack Catterall (left) and Josh Taylor both celebrate following the super lightweight bout in Leeds (Richard Sellers/PA)

Jack Catterall (left) and Josh Taylor both celebrate following the super lightweight bout in Leeds (Richard Sellers/PA)

Professional boxer embarks on one-year sponsorship deal with hometown business

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Davina McCall returns as host of My Mum Your Dad for the second series of the ITV show

Davina McCall returns as host of My Mum Your Dad for the second series of the ITV show

My Mum Your Dad returns next week - Meet the parents and how to watch

'Sensible' - Todd Cantwell's fitness verdict on potential Blackburn Rovers debut

Style, pressing and what the data tells us about Blackburn Rovers

Defender set for surprise overseas move after Blackburn Rovers transfer talks

Harry Leonard delivers fitness update and reveals loan interest

Couple ‘caught performing sexual acts’ near canal in broad daylight

Burnley add Irish international John Egan to defensive ranks

Sport

Todd Cantwell is building his fitness up with Rovers.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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'Sensible' - Todd Cantwell's fitness verdict on potential Blackburn Rovers debut

Rovers are unbeaten in their first four Championship games.

Rovers are unbeaten in their first four Championship games.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Style, pressing and what the data tells us about Blackburn Rovers

Liam Cooper is set to move to Bulgaria after leaving Leeds United.

Liam Cooper is set to move to Bulgaria after leaving Leeds United.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Defender set for surprise overseas move after Blackburn Rovers transfer talks

Rovers forward Harry Leonard

Rovers forward Harry Leonard

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Harry Leonard delivers fitness update and reveals loan interest

New Burnley signing John Egan

New Burnley signing John Egan

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Burnley add Irish international John Egan to defensive ranks

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National Sport

Ryan Patel was on form for Championship leaders Surrey (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ryan Patel was on form for Championship leaders Surrey (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ryan Patel leads Surrey resistance against title rivals Somerset

Jack Draper struggled physically during his US Open loss to Jannik Sinner (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

Jack Draper struggled physically during his US Open loss to Jannik Sinner (Julia Nikhinson/AP)

GB to assess Jack Draper fitness for Davis Cup opener after US Open exertions

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick (left) and Freddie Flintoff in the stands during the first one day international match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 8, 2023.

England batting coach Marcus Trescothick (left) and Freddie Flintoff in the stands during the first one day international match at Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. Picture date: Friday September 8, 2023.

Marcus Trescothick impressed by ‘superb’ Andrew Flintoff’s leadership qualities

Jacob Bethell has been backed to make a splash for England (Steven Paston/PA)

Jacob Bethell has been backed to make a splash for England (Steven Paston/PA)

Jacob Bethell is ‘going to be a superstar’ – Marcus Trescothick

Lawrence Stroll (right) believes he has a ‘bargain’ in Adrian Newey (left) (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lawrence Stroll (right) believes he has a ‘bargain’ in Adrian Newey (left) (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Adrian is a bargain – Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll hails Newey acquisition

File photo dated 22-09-2023 of Durham and England bowler Brydon Carse, who has been banned from all cricket for 16 months, with 13 months of the ban suspended for two years, following an anti-corruption investigation, the Cricket Regulator has announced.

File photo dated 22-09-2023 of Durham and England bowler Brydon Carse, who has been banned from all cricket for 16 months, with 13 months of the ban suspended for two years, following an anti-corruption investigation, the Cricket Regulator has announced.

Brydon Carse named in England squad for Test series against Pakistan

The emergence of Gus Atkinson (second right) and Jamie Smith (far right) were two positives for England (Nick Potts/PA)

The emergence of Gus Atkinson (second right) and Jamie Smith (far right) were two positives for England (Nick Potts/PA)

What have England learned from their Test summer?

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What is the social fund?

Winter Fuel Payment

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What is the social fund and what payments are included within it?

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

I tried the 2024 version of the Maple Hazel autumn menu at Costa Coffee and I'm so glad it came back

Maple Hazel is back at Costa Coffee and I hope it's available for years to come

MPs voted againt a motion to block the cutting of the Winter Fuel Payment to most pensioners

MPs voted againt a motion to block the cutting of the Winter Fuel Payment to most pensioners

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Did my MP vote to cut the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners?

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who can receive it?

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who can receive it?

National government

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who is entitled?

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Health

A binding vote on winter fuel payments for pensioners takes place next Tuesday Image: PA

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Two new Labour MPs tackled on winter fuel cash by local Tories

The Spark Recovery Olympics

The Spark Recovery Olympics

Recovery Olympics gives drug and booze addicts a sporting chance

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Football club legends turn out to help mum's brain tumour battle

Darwen Resource Centre.

Darwen Resource Centre.

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Resource centre sale plan sparks town hall refurbishment

Cllr Quesir Mahmood

Cllr Quesir Mahmood

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East Lancs boroughs in project to beat health barriers to work

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National News

Government urged to bring in mandatory accreditation for heat pump installers (Alamy/PA)

Government urged to bring in mandatory accreditation for heat pump installers (Alamy/PA)

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Call for rules to accredit all heat pump installers to boost consumer confidence

From top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, who were held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza (The Hostages Families Forum via AP)

From top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, who were held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza (The Hostages Families Forum via AP)

Israel releases video of Gaza tunnel where it says militants killed six hostages

Age UK has criticised the Government’s decision to go ahead with plans to restrict winter fuel payments (Peter Byrne/PA)

Age UK has criticised the Government’s decision to go ahead with plans to restrict winter fuel payments (Peter Byrne/PA)

Winter will be ‘deeply challenging’ without fuel payments, says charity

The family of Pat Finucane (left-right), Seamus Finucane, Geraldine Finucane, Katherine Finucane and John Finucane, arrive at Erskine House in Belfast to meet Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to discuss the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989

The family of Pat Finucane (left-right), Seamus Finucane, Geraldine Finucane, Katherine Finucane and John Finucane, arrive at Erskine House in Belfast to meet Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn to discuss the murder of solicitor Pat Finucane in 1989

Finucane family meets Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn

Andy Keen-Downs, CEO of Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact)

Andy Keen-Downs, CEO of Prison Advice and Care Trust (Pact)

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Charity boss says prisoners need support amid fears some may ‘slip through net’

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were presented with flowers from Annabelle and Eva during a garden party at Haven House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green (Theo Wood/PA)

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie were presented with flowers from Annabelle and Eva during a garden party at Haven House Children’s Hospice, Woodford Green (Theo Wood/PA)

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Eugenie and Beatrice praise ‘inspiring’ children’s hospice at garden party

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) and US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken during a strategic dialogue at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) in Westminster, London (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

Foreign Secretary David Lammy (left) and US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken during a strategic dialogue at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCDO) in Westminster, London (Alberto Pezzali/PA)

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Lammy and Blinken joint visit to Kyiv amid fears over Iran-Russia missile deal

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