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The former offices of East Lancashire Deaf Society Ltd, in Heaton Street, Blackburn

Demise of deaf charity and 76 jobs 'sparked by funding withdrawal'

Thief who stole £780k declared bankrupt as court tries to recover money

Blackburn speed bumps 'made noisy boy racer problem even worse'

Former council leader attacks anonymous complaints

Blackburn Rovers choose hospital charity for new season

Pensioner, 72, died from falling down the stairs

New council officers aim to boost community integration

Support for peregrine falcon statue branded a 'disgrace' by councillor

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Man, 34, hangs himself as he struggles to cope with depression

Blackburn pub staff suffered homophobic abuse from drunk customer

Voter ID - how many people were stopped at ballot box.

Period funding for schools blasted as too low

Site manager wins award for housebuilding

Students visit war memorials

Mall staff to walk 22 miles for charity

A day of many charity activities

This Cadbury chocolate is being released with 30 per cent less sugar

JAILED: Former baker who forced girl to sexually touch him in exchange for sweets

Confidential patients' documents from care home dumped in fly tip

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Classic Rolls-Royce written-off in early evening smash

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It's official - Boris Johnson is our new Prime Minister

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East Lancashire men with a range of tattoos wanted over alleged domestic abuse offences

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Girl, 13, told she had rare cancer after falling and breaking leg on holiday

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Strike action possible as paramedics are balloted on overtime ban

East Lancs MPs give advice to new PM Boris

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30 bags of rubbish pulled from 150m stretch of river

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Jobs saved at crisis-hit Darwen vinyl-base maker

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What is your favourite dessert bar in East Lancashire?

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How to keep your pets cool in the summer heat

WARNING: Potential for 'deadly' asthma attacks as pollen levels and temperatures soar

IN PICTURES: Remember when Boris came to visit East Lancs?

Blackburn Rovers fans asked to support new book about Roy Vernon

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Caravan fire in Colne

Can you help identify mystery photo of Ace Photographic?

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Incredible photo of Blackpool beach during wakes week 1938

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MP speaks of cancer sadness in plea for more cash to fight killer disease

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NOSTALGIA: Popular pubs and clubs ravaged by flames

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Detective's work protecting vulnerable children from exploitation

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The demise of Woolies predicted in the 80s

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Europe's tallest mountain will be a tough climb for Sheikh

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Row over biscuit led to man throttling partner, assaulting neighbour and spitting at cop

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Vandal smashed King George's Hall windows because he wanted to go to jail

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Circus comes to town for last day of school term

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Blackburn College Chairman to stand down after 14 years

Free Tai Chi to return to the park for fifth year running

MP Kate spells out her high-rise fire fears

Let addicts take heroin under supervision - MP

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New sponsor for Accrington Stanley's most vocal stand

Whirlwind tour to highlight issue of crime at churches

Met Office issues 15-hour thunderstorm warning as temperatures reach 29C

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Dog owners urged to be vigilant as temperatures soar

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Boy, 11, with allergies died after eating chocolate dad thought was dairy free

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Man and woman suffer head and back injuries as car hits them near Morrisons

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Blackburn junior pool champ stole from TK Maxx to fund Aussie tournament trip

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Man and woman attacked in house

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Police horsebox had narrow miss with car moments before crash

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Updated

12,000 expected at huge Islamic gathering

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TV stream of Rangers v Rovers friendly hijacked by PORN hackers

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Horse show and Kabaddi tournament draws crowds from across North West

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East Lancashire set for hot week with temperatures expected to hit 28C

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Workers evacuated as fire breaks out at wallpaper factory

Blackburn trader scents success with motor giant deal

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Blackburn Rovers

Rovers keen to cut down squad size before window shuts

Boss feels new keeper Walton can help cure Rovers weakness

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Keeper Walton says there's 'something special' about Rovers

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Keeper call one of Mowbray’s biggest transfer decisions yet

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Rovers sign Christian Walton on loan from Brighton

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Dominic Samuel could yet feature for Rovers in pre-season

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Harry Chapman set to feature in Rovers Under-23s friendly

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Amari'i Bell on Rangers draw and welcome return to action

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Sport

Fleetwood Town 0-2 Burnley: Pre-season friendly action as it happened

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Summer signing on target as Stanley draw with Preston

Fleetwood Town 0-2 Burnley: Chris Wood continues fine pre-season scoring form

Burnley continue pre-season preparations against Joey Barton's Fleetwood

Derrick Williams set to miss the start of new season

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Mowbray on his plans for new Rovers signing Bradley Johnson

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Pre-season friendly: Preston North End 1 Accrington Stanley 1

Rishton Golf Club's captain Mark Thompson on his captain's weekend

Charlie Adam finds new club after ending Rovers spell

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Lewis Travis says new Rovers deal is perfectly timed

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Sean Dyche explains why Burnley might have to bide their time in transfer market

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Lewis Travis signs long-term contract extension at Rovers

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What Rangers boss Gerrard learned from Rovers friendly

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Tony Mowbray explains Rovers' goalkeeper search

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Accrington Stanley youngster Niall Watson joins Sligo Rovers on loan

Suffering Salesbury are beaten by Barlick

MATCHDAY LIVE: Rangers v Blackburn Rovers

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National sport

Real Madrid’s Zidane praises Bale for ‘good performance’ in win over Arsenal

Gareth Bale scores but misses penalty as Real Madrid beat Arsenal in shootout

Root backs Roy to bring his natural attacking game to Test cricket

Stones to ‘put right’ last season’s woe for Manchester City and England

Russian Boxing Federation opens investigation into Maxim Dadashev’s death

Joelinton prepared for ‘huge responsibility’ of being Newcastle’s number nine

Boxer Maxim Dadashev dies from injuries suffered during fight

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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

Tranquil spot opens for paramedics affected by traumatic callouts

Best and worst GP surgeries in East Lancs revealed

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Patients can make GP appointments using new online app

Disability services rated 'good' by CQC

More than 100 people in county waiting for a transplant

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National news

Thunderstorms and lightning strike as Britain braces for heatwave

One apple carries about 100 million bacteria, researchers say

From clown to the Dude: Boris Johnson’s victory seen at home and abroad

Riders left suspended for 20 minutes as Smiler ride stops 100ft in the air

What the papers say – July 24

Missing men named suspects in Canada murders probe

Boy who met Messi on holiday earns 3,000 Instagram followers after encounter

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