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Kristian Johnson and his cousin Kerrie-Lee O'Grady

'He was my everything' – mum's tribute to Bacup crash victim, 24

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Tributes to ‘beautiful, kind and caring’ woman who died in fall from bridge

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Investigation launched after man dies at work in Blackburn

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24-year-old man dies after being hit by car

M65 junction scheme scrapped – but major E Lancs congestion spot to get upgrade

Rapists and violent criminals given 'slap on the wrist'

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Man died after drinking and drugs session, inquest hears

More rain forecast in East Lancs this week before a brighter weekend

Pre-school celebrates 'outstanding' Ofsted report

Jealous thug headbutted his estranged partner in pub car park

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Tattoo artist who overcame mutism chats to Prince Charles about his business

East Lancs town is cheapest place for public sector workers to own a home

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REVIEW: Courteeners, Heaton Park, Middleton

500,000 sign petition demanding government fund free TV licences

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Bowling alley and adventure golf course plan for Chorley

CAMERA CLUB: 10 of the best pictures from across East Lancs

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New single-deckers for Blackburn bus route

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Pensioner smoked cocaine then drove his car

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East Lancashire charity brings poverty relief to Pakistan

County council underspends by £20million

Drunken friend punched woman in face after she asked man for cigarette

Holidaymakers warned as Spain's terror threat is raised to 'severe'

Where would you recommend for vegetarians in East Lancashire

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Road surface could be repaired — but only 75 metres

WATCH: Brazen thief smashes car window before walking off with handbag

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One-man Blackburn crimewave had raided people's cars

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PICTURES: Blackburn Festival of Making 2019 sets new record despite downpours

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Four-most showing at county awards by Darwen firm

Man blew off ex-neighbour's letterbox with firework in loan dispute

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Concern growing for missing Burnley teenager

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Car deliberately set on fire

Abandoned caravan set alight, sparking arson probe

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The giant underwater scene on side of car park — with 5kg of glitter

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Older teen assaulted boy as he 'chilled' with mates

Man with restraining order was found inside ex-partner's house

Five of the best: pizza takeaways in East Lancashire

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Puppeteer Helen's pulling strings for Cirque du Soleil's Toruk

Bosses hope new Nelson e-hub is Smart move for sales

Shuaib Khan column: A race against time... in more ways than one

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42 homes given the green light despite strong opposition

Hive help from Burnley estate agent has bee-n just the job

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JJO secures help with post-Brexit imports

Former pensions minister to share his industry knowhow in Mellor

Engineering firm on track for another Colne Grand Prix

Harry and Meghan share new photo of Archie on first Father's Day

Crafting new stone for Cathedral

Happy Father's Day 2019 — your adorable photos and messages

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UPDATED: Three in hospital and horse put to sleep after A59 crash

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Joiner unable to work as thieves steal tools worth thousands of pounds

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Gas panic as Virgin Media cut Darwen mains pipe

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Market traders blast high costs for decline in footfall

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Sir Rod Stewart wows Bolton

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Families make most of festival despite day of downpours

Brave mum talks man down from motorway bridge - and launches petition to make it safer

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Man wanted in connection with bank card fraud

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Stalwart, shopkeeper, and heart of community, dies, aged 84

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Homes plan will 'destroy' wildlife spot, say campaigners

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Weekend walk: Hitting the heights around Hoddlesden

"Blackburn is a place that has got making in its DNA" - Arts Council boss

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Blackburn high school WILL become an academy

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Pub flats plan recommended for approval despite bedsit concerns

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D-day for Pleasington Lakes holiday village site homes plan

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Exotic bird missing in Blackburn for more than a week

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Weekend recipe: Give dad a taste of Japan on Father's Day

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Firefighters rescue person from water in Colne

Paddy McGuinness and Freddie Flintoff lift lid on what to expect on Top Gear return

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Team GB athletes inspire children to take up athletics

Burnley's 100 market anniversary in 1982

Former MP hits out at rail services after delayed journey

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Watch moment police swoop on drug dealers who have now been jailed

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Police raid Blackburn home as men arrested on suspicion of firearm offences

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Pub boss fined for showing football without paying the Sky licence fee

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Blackburn Rovers

Championship rivals keen on Rovers target Patrick Bauer

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Rovers and Stanley to learn Carabao Cup opponents this week

No Nyambe Namibia concerns for Rovers boss Mowbray

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What next for Rovers' loan ranger Harrison Reed?

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Don Mackay reflects on the highs and lows of Rovers spell

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Rovers announce new catering provider at Ewood Park

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Role reverse suits Mulgrew despite Mowbray's doubts

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Rovers handed boost in chase for Charlton defender Bauer

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Sport

Burnley linked with move for Bolton youngster Harry Brockbank

The twists and turns ahead for Burnley in the Premier League next season

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Burns hoping Euros will be the perfect warm-up for his Tokyo target

Released Rovers youngster signs for Partick Thistle

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Former Tony Mowbray signing linked with move to Rovers

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Mowbray 'excited' for fixtures as Rovers set for home start

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Increase in player budget for Reds boss Coleman

Woodgate appointment could affect Rovers’ Downing move

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Rovers Academy graduate teams up with Bowyer at Bradford

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Mowbray weighs up how Rovers can realise their ambitions

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Rovers announce four pre-season friendlies for Under-23s

Manchester United and Liverpool to enter teams in EFL Trophy

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Fox makes cut to rise to Challenge

Brinscall aiming high after low-scoring win

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Burnley welcome Nice to Turf Moor

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Boss on India talks and staying out of contract negotiations

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Burnley kick off new Premier League season at home to Southampton

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National sport

Cricket World Cup matchday 19 – Bangladesh crush West Indies

Superb Shakib Al Hasan inspires Bangladesh to crushing win over West Indies

Johanna Konta cruises into second round in Birmingham

Cameron Norrie suffers narrow defeat against Kevin Anderson at Queen’s Club

Aidy Boothroyd emphasises need for positive start at Euro 2019

5 talking points ahead of England’s clash with Afghanistan at Old Trafford

Ljungberg to take on first-team role as part of Arsenal coaching reshuffle

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Features

‘It’s well worth the price of Admission’

Matthew Bourne bringing Romeo and Juliet to The Lowry

'We're better mates than ever' says Midnight Oil's Rob Hirst ahead of Apollo date

Master songwriter Nick Lowe is making tracks for RNCM

OH. MY. GOD! A Friends Cafe is opening in Manchester's Primark

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Health

Take steps to support your hospital by taking part in walk

Music and bingo are just what the doctor ordered

DENTAL DILEMMAS: What to do if you have pointy teeth

Blueprint to beef up child mental health

'I don't feel like I'm really here. It's like being in a dream' — man's terrifying battle with schizophrenia

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National news

Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court

What are the next steps in the Tory leadership race?

Health Secretary promises severe consequences if any wrongdoing over listeria

Bloody Sunday soldier expected in Londonderry court in August

Scotland faces ‘hard and costly’ energy choices

Rory Stewart and Sajid Javid insist they can remain in Number 10 race

RAF jets based in Estonia intercept Russian planes

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