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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman's body found in house

Semi-naked woman fled from sadistic Blackburn rapist

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It’s the end of the road for leisure centre after council’s review

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Darwen sex offender was left alone with children

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Source: Brexit deal vote called off

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Witness appeal after man knocked down by car in Accrington

Ex-Blackburn Rovers striker is cleared of bribery charge by Swedish court

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East Lancs girl helps create professional music video

Plans lodged for up to 100 new homes in Lower Darwen

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Fight night raises £16,000 for children of Taz Grogan

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Damp Darreners weather the storm for Christmas market

Council working with charity to tackle fuel poverty

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Thwaites boss to step down after brewery move

APPEAL: Have you seen this man?

Darwen Leisure Centre gym to close this week for refurbishment

Stuart Maconie explores delights along River Hodder in TV documentary tonight

Clifton Arms pub's amazing gesture to Blackburn's homeless

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Fast car and fast jet manufacturers team up for fast lane to future technology

'Once in a lifetime' Old Trafford visit for care home residents

Ready for some elf-spiration? Here's some great Elf on the Shelf ideas

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Man, pensioner and child injured in A59 crash

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Gambing addict used brother-in-law's credit card to set up Paddy Power account

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Rovers fans stranded after coach breaks down on motorway

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Cold, wet weather could bring SNOW to East Lancs this week

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Spice addict found looking under police car told officers he was going to arrest his family

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Two party guests rescued from Ewood Park lift

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Audley Range barber attacked by stranger who had got the 'wrong man'

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North West Ambulance Service rated 'good' by watchdog

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VIDEO/IMAGES: Blackburn's first ever Santa Dash

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Rovers fan's love of 'Ginger Ninja' Reed leads to boost for charity

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Kelvin Fletcher - from Emmerdale's Andy Sugden to be the Tin Man

Shadsworth nursery worker wins top industry award

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First prize for farmer in annual cattle show

Blackburn firm showing the way to international trade success

Mud covered girl, 19, was drunk in Blackburn A&E

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Pendle MP welcomes annual £3.5bn community healthcare boost

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How to make your own festive wreath for less than a fiver

Couple didn't know tenant was on sex register

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Don’t get caught out by a cold snap, urge GPs

Scaffolding business going up in the IT world that to East Lancashire IT firm

Beating your child's fear of going to dentist

APPEAL: Woman, 23, has gone missing

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INQUEST: Man found dead in bath by brother, drowned after drinking too much

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Calls to introduce speed cameras on M65 in a bid to curb speeding

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Teenager who suffered cardiac arrest after house fire dies in hospital

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Watch dramatic CCTV of violent Blackburn house robbery by armed gang

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14-month-old baby could spend Christmas away from home

M65 delays after car crashes into central reservation barrier

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Jogger threatened and chased by men with knives

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Man charged with murder of Yasir Hussain

Candle causes fire in Blackburn home

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Accrington Stanley stars spread Christmas cheer

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'Victory for common sense' as motorist has Blackburn parking ticket overturned

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Wayne Hemmingway blasts Blackburn's 'worst town' label as a load of crap

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Weekend walk: Along the canal around Wheelton

Taxi driver slams 'unbearable' blocked drain

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Council taxpayers may have to pay more in future

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Brexit vote delays police and council funding updates

Christmas concert at Blackburn Cathedral

Dry rot found in church as roof repairs near completion

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Woman makes tragic 999 call before taking own life

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Claims puppies are being smuggled from Europe to Pendle

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NOSTALGIA: A stroll through Cherry Tree, Blackburn

Weekend recipe: Try Nick Cullen's delicious orange and cinnamon cheesecake

Ribble Valley MP Nigel rejects new Brexit vote

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Blackburn festival is making national waves

North-West MEP Paul Nuttall quits UKIP

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MP Jake welcomes high-flying deal

Missing child found safe and well

East Lancashire dad killed in Birmingham machete stabbing

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REVEALED: Foreign patients cost East Lancs hospitals £360,000

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New signs open up town’s market 30 minutes too early

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Blackburn eaterie scores top hygiene rating

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Blackburn Rovers

Joe Nuttall scores for third game running in Under-23s win

Rovers TV revenue revealed as Newcastle FA Cup tie moved

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Tony Mowbray on the role of fourth official in Besic red card

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Charlie Mulgrew reflects on Rovers' draw at Middlesbrough

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Talking Points: Communication key, conversion rate, Mulgrew magic

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Player Ratings: Mulgrew and Dack impress at the Riverside

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Sport

Connor Hall 'gutted' as first league goal won't count

Mee paying no attention to accusations against Clarets

Match Analysis: Stanley's big day with Sunderland ends in abandonment

Match Verdict: Cuteness and care to convert comfortable positions

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Player ratings: Tarkowski influential for Clarets

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Rovers fan's love of 'Ginger Ninja' Reed leads to boost for charity

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Middlesbrough v Blackburn Rovers

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'It's a yellow card, not a sending off' says Boro boss Pulis

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Stanley boss John Coleman reacts to Sunderland abandonment

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'The opportunities were there' says a disappointed Tony Mowbray

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'Joy and relief' as Burnley end winless run against Brighton

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FULL-TIME: Burnley 1, Brighton 0

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Match report: Rovers can't make their man advantage count

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MATCHDAY LIVE: Burnley v Brighton

MATCH ABANDONED: Accrington Stanley v Sunderland

Stanley handed another home tie in Checkatrade Trophy

'Football man' Tony Mowbray deserving of praise, says Pulis

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National sport

Kyle Walker-Peters signs new Tottenham deal until 2023

PFA stands up for Raheem Sterling and calls for media to be held to account

Dina Asher-Smith to double up at next year’s World Championships

5 talking points as clubs complete Champions League group campaign

Ashley young at heart and eager to extend United stay

Ronaldo would like to see Messi take up Serie A ‘challenge’

Barnes not surprised by Sterling incident

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Features

Emotional return for Overtones as they head to Bridgewater Hall

Dougie Payne looks back as Travis recreate The Man Who album live at Manchester Apollo

Maccabees frontman Orlando Weeks brings The Gritterman to Albert Hall

Plenty of laughs for shattered parents at Bring Your Own Baby Comedy

'It's been a while' says The Cardigans Nina Persson as band bring Gran Turismo to Manchester Apollo

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Education

Blackburn College graduate's book series challenges mental health stigmas

Blackburn College plans to cut jobs

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Blackburn high school bids to be academy

Open day for potential Burnley Sixth Form College students

Your views on St Wilfrid's schoolgirls 'suicide joke' picture

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Health

PICTURES: Hundreds gather for 'mental elf' fun run

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Problem gambling in East Lancashire to be targeted with new scheme

Test is 'new weapon' in battle against bowel cancer in East Lancs

HEALTH CHIEFS: 'More people attending A&E when it is unnecessary'

Blackburn care service praised by watchdogs after glowing inspection

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National news

El Gato takes pride of place as Jeremy Corbyn releases Christmas card

Pro-Remain parties call for backstop agreement on Irish border to be banked

May to address MPs as historic Brexit vote is called off

Crossrail steps back from autumn 2019 opening

Judge warns teen driver who killed four he ‘will be punished’

Boris Becker prepares for next stage of divorce court fight over money

New payment to help low-income families with costs of raising children

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