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Police raid address in Blackburn

Eight men and four women arrested in £500k benefits scam and homeless theft probe

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East Lancs headteacher 'banned for groping female colleagues'

Takeaways to offer healthier options to tackle childhood obesity

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Driver caught with large piece of wood sticking out of back of car

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Nick Knowles and the DIY SOS team head to Blackburn

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Three men arrested as police officer assaulted

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Firefighters called to rescue person trapped in lift

Six fire engines attend fire on Industrial Estate

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"Loud" tenants - with one allegedly assaulting another tenant - refuse to leave home on letting agent documentary

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'Death trap' junction needs assessment, plead drivers

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Fears for safety as mum-of-one threatened over car sale

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Derelict working men's club to be bought up by Blackburn with Darwen Council

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Town centre flats plan knocked back

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Teen who robbed man who was 'supposed to be his friend' avoids being locked up

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Nostalgia: Workers put their sole into it at Lambert Howarth

Padiham to be transported back to the 1940s with vintage-themed festival

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Big bargains on offer for buyers of BB postcode homes

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Rock attacker terrified woman petrol station worker in bid to get jailed

Foggy start today for road

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Free fitness concession for squaddies extended

Residents join forces to protest against council's plans for homes

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Darwen woodland homes plan approved despite tree loss concerns

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Vote check forms on way to homes

Death Cafe movement comes to East Lancashire

Young people in Padiham offered travel scholarship

Abortions reach record levels in Blackburn with Darwen

Blackburn dad-of-four in family feud 'murdered with machete blow to head'

Collapse of property king’s empire — creditors could be owed £54m

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Bare knuckle boxer pledges to give fight winnings to late pal's son

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Residents rejoice as housing plan submitted for eyesore waste site

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'Zombie' spice addict was dealing cocaine to fund £80-per-day habit

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Football fan jailed for attacking stewards

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Updated

Emergency services at the scene of serious Blackburn crash

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12-year-old girl goes missing from home

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'I wish I could have 5 minutes with him' — sister's anguish after dad-of-8's death

Ice rink remains closed for refurbishments

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WARNING: Scammer posing as a firefighter

One-punch attacker who left businessman with life-changing injuries walks free from court

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Men with distinctive tattoos make up this week's East Lancashire's most wanted

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Great Harwood knifeman's threats to kill his own dad

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Darwen remembers its fallen with new display in town hall

Banned driver took partner to nail appointment 'to avoid row'

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NOSTALGIA: Looking back at life in the scouts in the East Lancashire in the 1990s

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How Blackburn streets got their names

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Hundreds of mental health patients spent more than 12 hours in A&E

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How you can win a meal and cocktails at Turtle Bay

Regional

Four arrested after crossbow killing of retired Lancashire lecturer

Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival to recapture spirit of 1919 Peace Parade

Debenhams voted best retailer in The Mall

'Lifeline' Accrington bus service set to be axed

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McDonald's launching FIVE new items

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Escape rooms duo celebrate great first year

‘Join me in crusade to protect rights of way’ — Longridge man

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Man to appear in court on multiple burglary charges

The 8 plastic items marked for elimination from shelves by end of 2020

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Warning after charging tablet did THIS to 11-year-old's bed

Bus chaos as unions warn of no service

Blackburn Rovers

Rovers keen to add more depth to their goalkeeper ranks

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Impact on Rovers of any possible Connor Mahoney transfer

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The lowdown on who's heading to Austria - and who's not

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Mowbray on Rovers missing out on Patrick Bauer to Preston

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Ticket details for Rovers' pre-season friendly at Rangers

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Mowbray still not ruling out Jack Rodwell staying at Rovers

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Elliott Bennett on preparing for a Chris Rush pre-season

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Backing for Rovers flop Goulon to win FIFA Puskas award

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Sport

Ward training with Championship side after Burnley exit

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Connor Hall opens up on Accrington loan spell and difficult season

Stone joins Mansfield after Burnley contract expires

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Loan market an option for Rovers but boss wary of pitfalls

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Defending champion out as last four of Harold Ryden Championship is set

Burnley boss Sean Dyche in bookies' odds for Newcastle job

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Where could Stewart Downing fit in to the Rovers side?

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No loan moves yet as young guns given chance to impress

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Former Burnley chief executive's praise for current board and Sean Dyche

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Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart linked with Lille move

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Who's next for Rovers, with Brandon O'Neill a wanted man?

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Mowbray on Downing's age, experience and quality

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Downing on role, Mowbray influence and friends reunited

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New AFC Darwen boss aims high after taking sole charge

Ribblesdale League's Twenty20 quarter-finals take shape

Nelson's Nick Uttley leads way to last eight of Harold Ryden Trophy

Downing departs as he signs for League One side Portsmouth

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National sport

Trossard signs for Brighton

Lewis Hamilton urges F1 bosses not to turn their back on British Grand Prix

Manchester United close to completing Aaron Wan-Bissaka deal

How David Silva compares to the Premier League’s greatest midfield imports

Manchester United close in on Aaron Wan-Bissaka signing

Derby owner Morris braced for ‘tough time’ if Lampard leaves for Chelsea

John McEnroe cautious over Andy Murray singles return

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Features

PICTURES: Beautifully bonkers Cloudspotting delights festival-goers

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

Steve Punt up for challenge of Rocky Horror Show in Blackpool

Review: Admissions, the Lowry, Salford Quays

‘It’s well worth the price of Admission’

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Health

Mental health patients 'forced to go to Plymouth and Southampton for treatment'

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High praise for learning disability and autism service

DENTAL DILEMMAS: Importance of replacing missing teeth

1 in 8 mums who gave birth in East Lancs were smokers

Accrington care home remains in special measures

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National news

Corbyn never backs Britain, claims PM amid Saudi arms sales criticism

UK population hits 66.4m, with growth rate stalling

Charles in Wales to mark 50th anniversary of investiture

Mounting no-deal Brexit fears and uncertainty damaging economy, warns Bank boss

ICC chief prosecutor wants to investigate treatment of Burma’s Rohingya Muslims

Caledonian Sleeper delays new trains on Highland route

Pope Francis praises Mexicans for welcoming migrants

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