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Northwood Nursing and Residential Care is located on the corner of Preston New Road and St Silas's Road

Care home residents relocated after 'safeguarding and quality' concerns

Boff Whalley of Chumbawamba has written a new song for Burnley

Boff Whalley of Chumbawamba has written a new song for Burnley

Arts and culture

Man behind 1990s worldwide hit creates new anthem for hometown Burnley

Abdullah Muhammad

Abdullah Muhammad

'Dead' homeowner sat in court as fraudster jailed over property scam

Ridgewood Community High School, in Eastern Avenue, Burnley

Ridgewood Community High School, in Eastern Avenue, Burnley

Why school is close closed for another day as walls and flooring damaged

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Cowpe this morning

Firefighters were called to a blaze in Cowpe this morning

Homes evacuated after outbuilding fire in Rossendale as roads closed

Blackburn pervert spared jail despite possessing hundreds of indecent images

Blackburn with Darwen Council workers stepped in to clear a large amount of dumped waste from a housing development

Blackburn with Darwen Council workers stepped in to clear a large amount of dumped waste from a housing development

Council steps in to clear waste dumped at Blackburn housing development

The annual charity bonfire at Witton Park attracted thousands of people.

The annual charity bonfire at Witton Park attracted thousands of people.

Thousands attend Blackburn’s biggest bonfire night at Witton Park

Some of the items seized from the stall in Fleetwood

Some of the items seized from the stall in Fleetwood

Blackburn market trader caught selling fake goods and illegal tobacco

The new padel courts at the Stanley Sports Hub

The new padel courts at the Stanley Sports Hub

Accrington opens town’s first padel courts after £650,000 investment

Two further arrests made over unexplained death of mum in Lancashire

Stones Young has taken home two gold awards

Stones Young has taken home two gold awards

Blackburn estate agency celebrates double gold win at national awards

Do-Dah's, Rawtenstall

Do-Dah's, Rawtenstall

Rawtenstall business closes after 20 years blaming town centre regeneration works

Rivington Reservoirs

Rivington Reservoirs

Parking charge fears remain at beauty spot with 1.5m visitors

Jordan Woodburn, Dominic O'Brien, Mohammed Mirza and Nadeem Akhtar are wanted by police

Jordan Woodburn, Dominic O'Brien, Mohammed Mirza and Nadeem Akhtar are wanted by police

4 of East Lancashire’s most wanted including attempted murder suspect

Plans have been submitted to convert this office block

Plans have been submitted to convert this office block

Planning and development

Plans submitted to turn Colne office building into car showroom

Ravenshore Farm, Helmshore

Ravenshore Farm, Helmshore

Inside former farmhouse turned 'timeless' £1m home after 20 years of renovations

Lancashire television personality and social media star Charlotte Dawson will be attending, organisers said.

Lancashire television personality and social media star Charlotte Dawson will be attending, organisers said.

Charlotte Dawson to attend Disney-inspired Christmas ball in Lancashire

The South East Lancashire Oddfellows, is a not-for-profit friendly society, with branches across the UK

The South East Lancashire Oddfellows, is a not-for-profit friendly society, with branches across the UK

Retirees urged to give new social groups 3 months before giving up

Lancaster Council has issued a warning

Lancaster Council has issued a warning

Residents told to 'be aware' of £100 energy payment scam

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Man arrested after M60 closed for hours near Simister Island over welfare concern

Greater Manchester Police (GMP)

Why did the M60 close in both directions for several hours on Monday?

Emergency vehicles near New Lane railway station, which serves the town of Burscough

Emergency vehicles near New Lane railway station, which serves the town of Burscough

Lancashire rail tragedy highlighted in urgent level crossing warning

A recruitment drive is underway at Evri

A recruitment drive is underway at Evri

Jobs and careers

Lancashire workers could pocket £2,200 extra before Christmas

Quilligan’s, on Church Street, announced it was unable to open its doors with immediate effect after discovering the locks to the premises had been changed

Quilligan’s, on Church Street, announced it was unable to open its doors with immediate effect after discovering the locks to the premises had been changed

Family ‘heartbroken’ as council changes locks on Lancashire café after 23 years

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

Lucky Lancashire postcode lands prize in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

The positive reviews come shortly after 21-year-old Ashton Charles took ownership of the restaurant, having previously worked there as its manager

The positive reviews come shortly after 21-year-old Ashton Charles took ownership of the restaurant, having previously worked there as its manager

Lancashire restaurant diners say has 'exceptional' food at 'very reasonable' prices

Inspectors said pupils are proud of their school and

Inspectors said pupils are proud of their school and

Lancashire primary praised by Ofsted as pupils 'aim high and make a difference'

Bullying was described as seldom present, with concerns dealt with quickly when they arise

Bullying was described as seldom present, with concerns dealt with quickly when they arise

New Lancashire school gets first Ofsted verdict after opening its doors

Blackburn woman walks 30 miles in memory of dad who died with Alzheimer's

Paul Egan, safety officer at Partou

Paul Egan, safety officer at Partou

Lancashire nurseries launch new menus with competition-winning dishes

Planning and development

Lancashire planning round-up - Waste sites, sewer works and quarry plans

Leyland Garden Centre is getting ready for Christmas

Leyland Garden Centre is getting ready for Christmas

Leyland Garden Centre announces festive events including breakfast with Santa

The man who makes everyone laugh may need checking on too

CGI Visual of the Proposed Development looking south-east on Brewery Lane

CGI Visual of the Proposed Development looking south-east on Brewery Lane

Planning and development

Major Lancashire redevelopment could bring hotel, 125 homes and student accommodation

Inskip St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided School, on Preston Road

Inskip St Peter’s Church of England Voluntary Aided School, on Preston Road

Ofsted raises concerns over Lancashire primary school

The study is based on 100,000 insurance quotes across licensing authorities

The study is based on 100,000 insurance quotes across licensing authorities

Blackburn taxi drivers face some of the highest insurance costs in UK

This weeks Meet the Chef is Andre Matter

This weeks Meet the Chef is Andre Matter

Meet the chef whose 45-year career began in Switzerland

Ryanair has made a change to luggage rules at Manchester Airport

Ryanair has made a change to luggage rules at Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

Ryanair luggage rule change comes into force at Manchester Airport today

Robbie Williams has defended Olivia Rodrigo after fans noticed similarities between two of their songs

Robbie Williams has defended Olivia Rodrigo after fans noticed similarities between two of their songs

Robbie Williams breaks silence after fans compare Olivia Rodrigo song to his hit

Elizabeth McQuillan

Elizabeth McQuillan

Woman given three weeks to live at 11 now helping others find hope

Asda's new boss, David Potts, said the supermarket needs to have more staffed checkouts

Asda's new boss, David Potts, said the supermarket needs to have more staffed checkouts

New Asda boss makes major checkout change for shoppers across UK stores

Rovers Latest

'Full force' - Blackburn Rovers star itching for first taste of East Lancs derby

Josh Woods shortlisted for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan shortlisted for League Two award

Ryoya Morishita and Blackburn Rovers injury latest ahead of Burnley

Blackburn Rovers loan watch: Injury concern as manager bids to extend deal

Popular ex-Blackburn Rovers loanee earns first senior England call-up

Sport

Blackburn Rovers players celebrate.

Blackburn Rovers FC

'Full force' - Blackburn Rovers star itching for first taste of East Lancs derby

Accrington Stanley's Josh Woods has been nominated for the player of the month award

Accrington Stanley's Josh Woods has been nominated for the player of the month award

Accrington Stanley FC

Josh Woods shortlisted for Sky Bet League Two Player of the Month

Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan Picture: KIPAX

Accrington Stanley manager John Doolan Picture: KIPAX

Accrington Stanley FC

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan shortlisted for League Two award

Blackburn Rovers FC

Ryoya Morishita and Blackburn Rovers injury latest ahead of Burnley

Blackburn Rovers FC

Blackburn Rovers loan watch: Injury concern as manager bids to extend deal

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Shoppers will receive their 20p deposit back for returning empty bottles and cans.

Bradford shoppers set to be paid for returning bottles

Martin Lewis warns energy bills could get worse before they improve, as the Ofgem price cap is forecast to rise by £276 in January 2027.

Martin Lewis warns energy bills could get worse before they improve, as the Ofgem price cap is forecast to rise by £276 in January 2027.

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis issues 'awful' energy bill warning as price cap set to jump by £276

Asda's new boss, David Potts, said the supermarket needs to have more staffed checkouts

Asda's new boss, David Potts, said the supermarket needs to have more staffed checkouts

New Asda boss makes major checkout change for shoppers across UK stores

The nation's favourite mascots of all time have been revealed

Martin Lewis has explained whether it is cheaper to leave your heating on all day or use it only when needed, and why homes prone to condensation may be different.

Martin Lewis has explained whether it is cheaper to leave your heating on all day or use it only when needed, and why homes prone to condensation may be different.

Should you leave your heating on all day? Martin Lewis has shared his verdict

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Health

The man who makes everyone laugh may need checking on too

Elizabeth McQuillan

Elizabeth McQuillan

Woman given three weeks to live at 11 now helping others find hope

Sarah Durber with her award

Sarah Durber with her award

Royal Blackburn Hospital worker honoured for 'exceptional' patient care

Marley Newton-Ham, 17, completed a marathon to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer

Marley Newton-Ham, 17, completed a marathon to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer

Lancashire teen with Type 1 diabetes completes incredible 26-mile charity challenge

People to be prescribed time in nature under new Lancashire health scheme

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National Sport

Miami Magic (right) in action at Cheltenham (Nigel French/PA)

Miami Magic (right) in action at Cheltenham (Nigel French/PA)

Edmunds hoping for some Miami Magic at Newbury

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich’s training base after illness (Adam Davy/PA).

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich’s training base after illness (Adam Davy/PA).

Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich training base for first time since collapse

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan at Punchestown (Brian Lawless/PA)

Jockey Michael O’Sullivan at Punchestown (Brian Lawless/PA)

Michael O’Sullivan Trophy to recognise Ireland’s leading claiming jump jockey

Constitution Hill will be back at Kempton later this month (Steven Paston/PA)

Constitution Hill will be back at Kempton later this month (Steven Paston/PA)

Constitution Hill has Kempton in his sights once more

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is awaiting clarity on his future (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick is awaiting clarity on his future (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick takes training as Man Utd decision makers ponder his future

Woodstock Octo (centre) and Ben Jones winning at Cheltenham (David Davies/PA)

Woodstock Octo (centre) and Ben Jones winning at Cheltenham (David Davies/PA)

Woodstock Octo set for rise in grade for Woollacott

Michael Carrick reported for training on Tuesday morning as club bosses consider his future (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick reported for training on Tuesday morning as club bosses consider his future (Martin Rickett/PA)

Michael Carrick reports for training as Man Utd future hangs in balance

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National News

The US defence secretary is as divisive figure who has belittled the role of UK forces in Afghanistan (Nathan Howard/AP)

The US defence secretary is as divisive figure who has belittled the role of UK forces in Afghanistan (Nathan Howard/AP)

Nato allies ‘riding on American taxpayer’ for decades until Trump, says Hegseth

UK interest rates could be hiked again in the near future if soaring inflation does not ease back, according to Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli (Henry Nicholls/PA)

UK interest rates could be hiked again in the near future if soaring inflation does not ease back, according to Bank of England deputy governor Clare Lombardelli (Henry Nicholls/PA)

Another rate hike likely in ‘near term’ to calm inflation, says Bank policymaker

The chief veterinary officer has declared a Scotland-wide avian influenza prevention zone (David Cheskin/PA)

The chief veterinary officer has declared a Scotland-wide avian influenza prevention zone (David Cheskin/PA)

Avian flu prevention zone announced for whole of Scotland

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir (Liam McBurney/PA)

Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Andrew Muir (Liam McBurney/PA)

Report finds ‘insufficient consideration’ to impact of sight of slaughtered cows

Damian Lewis (Aaron Chown/PA)

Damian Lewis (Aaron Chown/PA)

Damian Lewis and Milly Alcock to star in Henry V and Julie at the Old Vic

The Duchess of Edinburgh with children who live in Camp 4 in the Rohingya refugee camp near Cox’s Bazar (Jane Barlow/PA)

The Duchess of Edinburgh with children who live in Camp 4 in the Rohingya refugee camp near Cox’s Bazar (Jane Barlow/PA)

Sophie visits Rohingya refugee camps in Cox’s Bazar on trip to Bangladesh

Paula Radcliffe was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Paula Radcliffe was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Tuesday (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Paula Radcliffe praises Princess Charlotte for inspiring girls to get into sport

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