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TRAFFIC & TRAVEL - latest updates from across East Lancashire

Yobs on motorbikes drove deliberately into a cop car in Nelson

Bike yobs ram police car and ride off

Two people taken to hospital after crash

Pair deny murder of dad-of-8

Tragic death of passenger leads to bus shelters review

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REGIONAL

Drugs gang who imported £15 million of cannabis in LETTUCE jailed for 59 years

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Defence workers in East Lancs will be at heart of new UK-Sweden link-up

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'A fitting tribute to Matthew' - Government eyes tougher new rules for young drivers

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Murder accused 'doesn't remember' actions from fateful night

The Lancashire roads where drivers caught doing 100mph

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Hundreds more new homes planned for Gib Lane development site

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Missing teenager not seen since Thursday

Police appeal for dashcam and CCTV footage

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Appeal to help find missing Burnley man, 59

Colourful planters brighten up Hyndburn towns

Five of the best: Picnic sites around East Lancashire

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Ejected drunk threw pint glasses at door staff

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Family's tribute to 47-year-old Whitworth dad of two

Northerners more likely to die younger than southerners

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Bosses hear how cash helps keep offenders out of trouble

Plans lodged for new 130-home development in Briercliffe

Grand Prix comes to Colne flooding the streets with cyclists

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School extension to tackle lunch delays approved

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Housing plan for site of fire-ravaged pub

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Inspectors praise primary school bosses for raising standards

Disability services rated 'good' by CQC

Drug addict picked up needle and threw it at police officers

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Knife crime up by a third in Lancashire

Investigations into farm waste fire continue

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More than 100 people in county waiting for a transplant

Residents fear housing could flood homes

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Why East Lancs teachers are the best - your thank you messages

Eight-mile school move gets top marks

BID plan mooted for Pendle towns

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Dental Dilemmas: The truth about baking soda and your teeth

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Woman raises more than £3k for hospice who helped dying mum

REPORT: Homeless people face 'barriers' to GP services

Newsagents gets defib following death of much-loved shopkeeper

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NOSTALGIA: Town feels brunt of air raid power

Blackburn-based football team Blokes United get funding boost

Homeowners warned to act now or see energy bills rise £439

National accolade for college student

Traffic warning ahead of 'busiest summer getaway for five years'

Drivers could be hit with penalty points for failing to wear seat belt under new plans

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This Rawtenstall escape room is amongst the best in the world

Burnley and Accrington raids: 2 men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences

Terrorism probe - police raids in Accrington and Burnley

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Couple's dream Jamaican wedding trip became 'living hell'

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Murder accused: "I didn't know it was a machete"

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Attempted murder accused appears in court

Police search for missing Nelson woman

Paw Patrol rolls into 'Brickburn'

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REGIONAL: Four arrests after man dies in 'road rage' incident

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Town centre floods as homes without water

Reports of serious incidents increase at East Lancs hospitals, trust figures reveal

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'One weapon off the streets is one less that can be used to harm' — Police launch firearms amnesty

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JUST ANNOUNCED: Beat-Herder Festival adds an extra day for 2020

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Missing graves fear halts scheme

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Drop-in consultation over Further Clough Head housing development design

Pilot scheme to examine how technology can help reduce loneliness

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Council to seek new chief exec as current boss steps down

Consent granted for alterations to grade-II listed magistrates court building

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PREVIEW: Thousands expected for annual Royal Lancashire Show

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Colne festival date for guitar wizard from Oz, Geoff Aichison

Manchester Arena terror attack: Bomber's brother appears in court

Accrington 'noose in house' woman arrested

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Baby sensory classes are coming to The Mall

Football hero Craig Conway makes the cut to raise money for girl with rare form of cancer

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East Lancashire anti-apartheid singer, Johnny Clegg dies aged 66

Record number of attendees turn out for educational family fun day

Police appoint new deputy chief constable

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Should we be worried about trusting FaceApp with our selfies?

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Blackburn Rovers

All you need to know about Rovers' new grey away kit

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Hart embracing Rovers run - but could be set for loan move

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Rovers hoping to secure new additions before Rangers trip

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Rovers eye move for Manchester City youngster

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To loan or not to loan? What next for Rovers youngsters

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'I feel devastated for him' - Mowbray on Davenport injury

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Boss explains thinking behind young team ahead of Rangers

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Mansfield Town v Blackburn Rovers

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Sport

Stanley sign teenage trio to professional contracts

Sean McConville confident Stanley's improvement on and off field will continue

Burnley unveil 91-92 inspired blue away strip

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Former Burnley man Anders Lindegaard signs for Helsingborg

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Fogarty sets his sights on Ironman hat-trick

Rovers transfer news: Keeper search nearing an end

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Rovers made to work hard for 3-1 win at Mansfield Town

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Charlie Adam scores twice in Rovers' behind closed doors win

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Damien Johnson on Under-23s vacancy and new Rovers role

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'I’ve had to take a cut' - Gallagher on making Rovers move

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Jay Rodriguez off the mark as Burnley play training ground double header

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Five senior faces back for Rovers' trip to Mansfield Town

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Former Brighton defender becomes Stanley's sixth signing

Pitch work sees Rovers Under-23s friendly postponed

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Healthy interest in Rovers' search for new Under-23s boss

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League Two club to benefit from Rovers' Gallagher move

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Stanley snap up midfielder after leaving Leicester City

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National sport

Westwood hits form at Open with help of caddie girlfriend

England’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Bulgaria to be played in front of reduced crowd

Fleetwood makes his move at Open but Woods set to miss cut

New Derby boss Phillip Cocu determined to be his own man

Eoin Morgan welcomes chance to play Euro T20 Slam cricket for hometown club

Pulisic makes Chelsea debut in defeat by Kawasaki Frontale

Villas-Boas makes first signing as Marseille head coach

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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

Busiest day ever for hospitals in East Lancashire

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Boy, 7, relearns to walk after bleed on the brain

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Praise for town centre care home's staff

Dental Dilemmas: Nail biting really can damage your teeth

Man completes race three years after suffering heart attack and raises hundreds of pounds

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National news

Pro-Brexit group founder wins appeal against £20,000 EU referendum fine

Family court judge signals end of celebrity baker Paul Hollywood’s marriage

‘Fanatical’ neo-Nazi terrorist group member who called for ‘race war’ jailed

People run into streets as 5.3-magnitude earthquake hits Athens

Rangers lose latest round of long-running merchandise fight with Mike Ashley

Japanese animation studio fire suspect named by police

Romanian man charged with Valerie Graves murder

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