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The house was severely damaged by the impact

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'The whole house shook' - videos show moment car ploughs into home

The pensioners in their seventies who live in the Ramsgreave area said they had complained over car noises and fireworks late at night

The pensioners in their seventies who live in the Ramsgreave area said they had complained over car noises and fireworks late at night

Local government

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‘It’s out of control’: Loud bangs across town plaguing residents

A section of Preston Old Road was closed to traffic

A section of Preston Old Road was closed to traffic

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Road expected to be closed 'for some time' due to crash

The junction of Preston New Road, Billinge End Road and Revidge Road needs work after a water leak

The junction of Preston New Road, Billinge End Road and Revidge Road needs work after a water leak

Roadworks after burst water main scheduled but expect traffic throughout Monday

Amazing pictures show final display of fireworks championship in Lancashire

Amazing pictures show final display of fireworks championship in Lancashire

Amazing pictures show final display of fireworks championship in Lancashire

Colne railway station

Colne railway station

Northern Railway

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Train services cancelled on this East Lancashire route TODAY

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'Dangerous' man beat and strangled woman he met on Snapchat while in prison

Red Arrows fly by Pendle Hill by Lee Mansfield

Red Arrows fly by Pendle Hill by Lee Mansfield

The most picturesque places in East Lancashire - according to readers

Clockwise: Kristian King, Rebecca Oxley, Mohammed Tasib, Reece Waring, Connor Doyle

Clockwise: Kristian King, Rebecca Oxley, Mohammed Tasib, Reece Waring, Connor Doyle

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Robbers, thieves, and 'bullies' - all the East Lancashire criminals jailed this week

Tributes to vicar whose church career took him across the world

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AJ Odudu on ‘growing up in own Blackburn Big Brother house’ with seven siblings

Nigel Haworth outside The Three Fishes in Mitton

Nigel Haworth outside The Three Fishes in Mitton

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Top chef's pub in heart of Ribble Valley launches seasonal farm-to-fork tasting menu

What did I make of the famous resort?

What did I make of the famous resort?

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'Clitheroe-on-sea? I visited famous seaside town and this is what shocked me'

Rachel Shuttleworth has specialised in nail art since the pandemic

Rachel Shuttleworth has specialised in nail art since the pandemic

Salon Beauty Awards

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Nail artist who was headhunted by Eurovision is a finalist in Best Beauty Salon 2024

L-R: Mike Lane, WeBuyBooks managing director, James Molloy, operations manager

L-R: Mike Lane, WeBuyBooks managing director, James Molloy, operations manager

Around 1.5 million books in Lancs go to landfill each year - how you can help

The centre of Waddington

The centre of Waddington

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Idyllic hidden-away village with three country pubs to visit this autumn

Inside The Court House, on Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland

Inside The Court House, on Gisburn Road, Bolton-by-Bowland

Former 1700s courthouse has cosy library and its own tennis court

Pendle Primary School, Mount Carmel RC High School, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar

Pendle Primary School, Mount Carmel RC High School, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar

Full list of East Lancs schools signed up to Smartphone Free Childhood

M65 motorway at Blackburn by John Walsh

M65 motorway at Blackburn by John Walsh

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East Lancashire is home to FOUR of the best areas for young families in the UK

Stephen has been found safe and well

Stephen has been found safe and well

Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing man

The Mental Elf run will take place in Leyland this year

The Mental Elf run will take place in Leyland this year

Entries open for annual elf-themed fun run with change of location

Firearms offences in Lancashire reached their highest rate since 2010-11 last year

Firearms offences in Lancashire reached their highest rate since 2010-11 last year

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Number of firearms offences in county revealed as figures show increase

The Deaf Village on Preston Old Road Image: Google Maps

The Deaf Village on Preston Old Road Image: Google Maps

Local government

Council digital inclusion drive targets help for the deaf

Bay City Rollers will be playing shows in Rawtenstall and Barnoldswick this month

Bay City Rollers will be playing shows in Rawtenstall and Barnoldswick this month

Bay City Rollers

Bay City Rollers talk life on the road after 50 years - ahead of East Lancs dates

A reading buddies scheme at a Brierfield primary school has been hailed a huge success by pupils.

A reading buddies scheme at a Brierfield primary school has been hailed a huge success by pupils.

'Reading buddies' scheme hailed a success by pupils

Ted Havers, left, and his brother Bob will represent the North West in gymnastics

Ted Havers, left, and his brother Bob will represent the North West in gymnastics

High-flying brothers to represent region at national gymnastics event

Love is... a stay at Casa Amore.

Love is... a stay at Casa Amore.

Inside ultimate Tenerife party house Casa Amore that has 100 per cent 5 star reviews

I spent the day with PC Simon Grounds from Lancashire Police

I spent the day with PC Simon Grounds from Lancashire Police

Lancashire Police

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I went on patrol with a Lancs Police traffic officer - these are the problem areas

Tim Burton outside the Ghost Train

Tim Burton outside the Ghost Train

How 'the most haunted ghost train ride in the world' here in Lancs inspired Hollywood

easyJet said its EZY2127 flight was subject to additional security checks per standard procedure “due to a passenger incorrectly boarding the flight”

easyJet said its EZY2127 flight was subject to additional security checks per standard procedure “due to a passenger incorrectly boarding the flight”

Man who ‘incorrectly’ boarded easyJet flight without right documents arrested

Terraced housing in Nelson town centre

Terraced housing in Nelson town centre

Local government

Fewer homes could be built in this East Lancs borough than government may want

Alfie Lund with his scarves

Alfie Lund with his scarves

Teenage boy sent 2,962 scarves from across the globe for this special reason

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

What time is Big Brother on tonight? When to watch live launch on ITV

Johnnie Walker will be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows - Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show later this month.

Johnnie Walker will be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows - Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show later this month.

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BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker calls quits on 58 year career in 'sad announcement'

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Martin Lewis urges people to 'stock up' on this £1.35 item before price increase

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

The Hardacres is adapted for Channel 5 from the book series by CL Skelton

All to know on new Channel 5 period drama The Hardacres including cast list

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

The Week 3 elimination for the 2024 series of Strictly Come Dancing has drawn very few complaints

Strictly Come Dancing

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 Week 3 exit leaked as fans 'happy' with decision

Josh Holly runs ‘Josh Hair Systems’ which has a ‘semi-permanent solution’ for people who have receding hairlines or have lost their hair completely.

Josh Holly runs ‘Josh Hair Systems’ which has a ‘semi-permanent solution’ for people who have receding hairlines or have lost their hair completely.

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How losing his hair inspired Josh to help others with 'semi-permanent' solution

Clitheroe torchlight procession taking place this weekend

Clitheroe torchlight procession taking place this weekend

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Torchlight procession that dates back 113 years will return this weekend

The scaffolding which cost £1m has been painstakingly put in place by skilled workers

The scaffolding which cost £1m has been painstakingly put in place by skilled workers

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Complicated ‘scaffolding roof’ goes up at historical site

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

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Free service will help expectant parents with ‘overlooked’ mental health concerns

Blackburn Rovers' missing ingredient and a pattern John Eustace must stop

Police becoming increasingly concerned for missing man

Entries open for annual elf-themed fun run with change of location

Number of firearms offences in county revealed as figures show increase

Council digital inclusion drive targets help for the deaf

Bay City Rollers talk life on the road after 50 years - ahead of East Lancs dates

Sport

ROVERS TAKEAWAYS

Blackburn Rovers were beaten late at Plymouth.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers' missing ingredient and a pattern John Eustace must stop

Blackburn Rovers fell to a late defeat at Plymouth.

Blackburn Rovers fell to a late defeat at Plymouth.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as substitutes impress but starters struggle

Obafemi scored the opener for Plymouth.

Obafemi scored the opener for Plymouth.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers fall to last-minute defeat at Plymouth Argyle

Blackburn Rovers take on Plymouth Argyle at Home Park

Blackburn Rovers take on Plymouth Argyle at Home Park

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Whittaker nets 97th minute winner

Blackburn Rovers' predicted team to face Plymouth Argyle.

Blackburn Rovers' predicted team to face Plymouth Argyle.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers predicted team with bold changes at Plymouth Argyle

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National Sport

Enzo Maresca (right) said he was happy with his team’s spirit despite the melee that broke out at the end of the draw with Nottingham Forest (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Enzo Maresca (right) said he was happy with his team’s spirit despite the melee that broke out at the end of the draw with Nottingham Forest (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Enzo Maresca hails Chelsea ‘spirit’ after melee breaks out at end of Forest draw

Danny Welbeck (centre left) capped a brilliant Brighton fightback against Tottenham (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Danny Welbeck (centre left) capped a brilliant Brighton fightback against Tottenham (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Brighton fight back from two goals down to beat Tottenham in Amex thriller

Tyrrell Hatton celebrated with the trophy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for a record third time (Robert Perry/PA)

Tyrrell Hatton celebrated with the trophy after winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for a record third time (Robert Perry/PA)

Tyrrell Hatton wins Alfred Dunhill Links Championship for record third time

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (second left) insists everyone at the club is “on the same page” (Mike Egerton/PA)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag (second left) insists everyone at the club is “on the same page” (Mike Egerton/PA)

Erik ten Hag says everyone is on same page over Man Utd ‘long-term project’

Linsey Smith was in impressive form as England opened the tournament with victory over Bangladesh (Altaf Qadri/AP)

Linsey Smith was in impressive form as England opened the tournament with victory over Bangladesh (Altaf Qadri/AP)

England need to be in best form to beat South Africa at World Cup – Linsey Smith

Erik ten Hag (left) and Unai Emery (right) watched their sides struggle to create chances (Mike Egerton/PA)

Erik ten Hag (left) and Unai Emery (right) watched their sides struggle to create chances (Mike Egerton/PA)

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Manchester United battle to draw at Aston Villa amid Erik ten Hag speculation

Brendon McCullum is expecting a tough time in Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Brendon McCullum is expecting a tough time in Pakistan (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Brendon McCullum ready for tough test from Pakistan and ‘rocking hot’ conditions

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Johnnie Walker will be stepping down from his BBC Radio 2 shows - Sounds of the 70s and The Rock Show later this month.

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BBC Radio 2's Johnnie Walker calls quits on 58 year career in 'sad announcement'

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

AJ Odudu and Will Best are back as hosts of Big Brother in 2024.

What time is Big Brother on tonight? When to watch live launch on ITV

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

Previous hosts of Extra Camp have included Vicky Pattison, Stacey Solomon, Emily Atack and Joel Dommett.

I'm a Celebrity

I'm a Celebrity spin-off show set for return 4 years after being axed by ITV

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Royal Mail first-class stamps will increase in price again on Monday (October 7) by 30p from £1.35 to £1.65.

Martin Lewis urges people to 'stock up' on this £1.35 item before price increase

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Health

ELHT’s free service will support mental health of expectant parents

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Free service will help expectant parents with ‘overlooked’ mental health concerns

A number of rare variants were found to be more prevalent in areas including Lancashire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire

A number of rare variants were found to be more prevalent in areas including Lancashire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire

Lancs people 73 times more likely to carry genetic variant linked to fatal syndrome

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

Planning applications for new hot food takeaways will not be allowed in wards where more than 10 per cent of Year 6 pupils are classified as obese

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Takeaway approvals could drop in bid to tackle rising obesity rates

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

Charlotte and Andy Cannon with their children

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‘Midwife suggested we abort baby with Down’s syndrome – now we’re sharing her story’

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

Victoria began weight lifting four years ago

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'I didn't work out until I was 44 and now I'm one of the UK's best bodybuilders'

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Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died (PA)

Madonna’s brother, Christopher Ciccone, has died (PA)

Madonna’s younger brother, Christopher Ciccone, dies aged 63

The former prime minister has undertaken a series of interviews to mark the publication of his book Unleashed, which comes out next week (James Manning/PA)

The former prime minister has undertaken a series of interviews to mark the publication of his book Unleashed, which comes out next week (James Manning/PA)

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Boris Johnson suggests ‘outbreak of irrationality’ in Tory party after he quit

A satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showing Tropical Storm Milton off the coast of Mexico (NOAA via AP)

A satellite image provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration showing Tropical Storm Milton off the coast of Mexico (NOAA via AP)

Tropical storm could hit Florida as major hurricane, expert warns

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through central London on Saturday (Ben Bauer/PA)

Tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian protesters marched through central London on Saturday (Ben Bauer/PA)

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Government backs police action against shows of support for Hezbollah

Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbours and EU countries are joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing after devastating floods and landslides (Armin Durgut/AP)

Rescue teams from Bosnia’s neighbours and EU countries are joining efforts to clear the rubble and find people still missing after devastating floods and landslides (Armin Durgut/AP)

International rescuers arrive in Bosnia after devastating floods and landslides

A group of Muslim and Jewish women during a minute of silence after lighting a candle an an event at St Johns Church, central London, to remember those who have died or are displaced and missing since the October 7 attack (Jonathan Brady/PA)

A group of Muslim and Jewish women during a minute of silence after lighting a candle an an event at St Johns Church, central London, to remember those who have died or are displaced and missing since the October 7 attack (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Jewish and Muslim women share suffering and hope a year on from October 7

The DJ’s last episode of The Rock Show will air on Friday October 25 (BBC/PA)

The DJ’s last episode of The Rock Show will air on Friday October 25 (BBC/PA)

Johnnie Walker announces retirement from radio after 58 years

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