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Man suffers burn injuries in industrial accident at Altham recycling centre

The spa, restaurant and bar operations temporarily closed on September 30

The spa, restaurant and bar operations temporarily closed on September 30

Guests who booked at luxury hotel speak out over temporary closure

Sadakat Ali has been jailed

Sadakat Ali has been jailed

Man jailed for possessing crack cocaine, cannabis, and knuckleduster

A social worker who disclosed a service user's mental health details over the phone has been allowed to continue practising

A social worker who disclosed a service user's mental health details over the phone has been allowed to continue practising

Social worker cleared to practise freely after confidentiality breach training

Gary Smith and Kristina Kelly-Wood are the new owners of The Bridgewater in Darwen

Gary Smith and Kristina Kelly-Wood are the new owners of The Bridgewater in Darwen

Pub reopens after month-long closure as former managers take the helm

The padel courts have taken over the former Boohoo warehouse site on the industrial estate

The padel courts have taken over the former Boohoo warehouse site on the industrial estate

Burnley FC-backed padel club seeks retrospective permission for old Boohoo site

Victory Park in Barnoldswick

Victory Park in Barnoldswick

All we know so far after 'lots of dead fish' spotted in park's beck

Fire service called to Booth Road, Bacup

Fire service called to Booth Road, Bacup

Person injured and treated by paramedics as 3 fire engines called to house fire

Mohammed Khan admitted stalking the woman

Mohammed Khan admitted stalking the woman

Side-piece stalked woman to her place of work after she called off their affair

Claudia Boardman

Claudia Boardman

Blackburn midwife features in films about the future of cancer care

Spud Boys has opened another site on Havelock Street

Spud Boys has opened another site on Havelock Street

Spud business opens second jacket potato stall in Blackburn after successful debut

Fines on a windscreen

Fines on a windscreen

Local government

Why some Lancashire drivers can't pay their parking fines this week

He appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court

He appeared at Blackburn Magistrates' Court

Blackburn school worker caught twice in a month driving while high on cannabis

Members of the Hindu community hosted a weekend of ‘dance, devotion and celebration’ in Blackburn

Members of the Hindu community hosted a weekend of ‘dance, devotion and celebration’ in Blackburn

Hindu families gather to celebrate in Blackburn as Diwali preparations continue

The rubbish left in Haslingden

The rubbish left in Haslingden

Woman fined after illegal rubbish pile dumped in Haslingden street

Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe will re-open next month

Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe will re-open next month

Planning and development

Clitheroe swimming pool to reopen after £4.25m refurbishment

Accrington Stanley CEO Warren Eastham with James Dryden and Stephen Lowe

Accrington Stanley CEO Warren Eastham with James Dryden and Stephen Lowe

Marvel actor James Dryden returns to Accrington Stanley to cheer hometown club

A Chinook helicopter over Preston

A Chinook helicopter over Preston

RAF statement after two military Chinook helicopters spotted over Lancashire

St Cuthbert's CE Primary School in Darwen

St Cuthbert's CE Primary School in Darwen

School's pride after 'working tirelessly' to improve outcomes for pupils

The winning location will receive £10 million to support its cultural programme

The winning location will receive £10 million to support its cultural programme

Blackpool shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 with £10m prize on offer

Families joined Lancashire Mind and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust at Ewood Park for the first Wave Project Family Day.

Families joined Lancashire Mind and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust at Ewood Park for the first Wave Project Family Day.

Families help shape bereavement support in Blackburn and Darwen

Wheelbarrows were stolen from Chorley Concrete in Appley Bridge, near Wigan

Wheelbarrows were stolen from Chorley Concrete in Appley Bridge, near Wigan

Two arrested after £8K worth of wheelbarrows stolen from concrete business

Matthew Thompson

Matthew Thompson

Man last seen at train station has not been seen for 2 weeks

A former joiner's workshop in Longridge will be converted into a house

A former joiner's workshop in Longridge will be converted into a house

Planning and development

Vacant former joiner's workshop given approval to become two bedroom house

Plans approved to turn this annex into holiday accommodation

Plans approved to turn this annex into holiday accommodation

Planning and development

Grade II-listed Ribble Valley property's annex to become holiday let

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport warning for passengers flying to Greek island amid airport closure

Waterside Mill in Bacup

Waterside Mill in Bacup

Derelict mill set to be bought by council ahead of £6 million regeneration project

Local Government Reorganisation

County Council lodges legal challenge to Lancashire local government reorganisation

Burnley Crown Court

Burnley Crown Court

Burnley man, 19, denies eight sexual offences against children

Burnley Crown Court

Burnley Crown Court

Blackburn man denies alleged sexual offences against children and cocaine charge

Lancashire PCC Clive Grunshaw

Lancashire PCC Clive Grunshaw

Lancashire family courts to hear children's voices earlier under new model

Stuart Hirst, chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s community services committee, at the Clitheroe Castle bandstand

Stuart Hirst, chairman of Ribble Valley Borough Council’s community services committee, at the Clitheroe Castle bandstand

Clitheroe Castle bandstand set for new look as £600,000 works progress

Love Island's Shakira Khan delivering £2,500 worth of stationery school pupils

Love Island's Shakira Khan delivering £2,500 worth of stationery school pupils

Love Island star Shakira Khan delivers £2,500 in stationery to schools

A warning has been issued to pet owners

A warning has been issued to pet owners

Vet warns dog owners of 5 dangerous flowers that could poison your dog

Craig Revel Horwood, Zoe Birkett and Paul Chuckle

Craig Revel Horwood, Zoe Birkett and Paul Chuckle

Two BBC legends to star in Sister Act the Musical in Manchester

Sainsbury's on St Andrews Road North

Sainsbury's on St Andrews Road North

Police appeal after thieves steal £5,400 from Lancashire supermarket

Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport

Jobs and careers

Manchester Airport to host jobs fair with more than 300 roles up for grabs

The home on Hill Road in Penwortham

The home on Hill Road in Penwortham

Charming three-bedroom Penwortham home with summerhouse hits the market

Restore Britain's Cllr Don Whitaker

Restore Britain's Cllr Don Whitaker

Restore Britain announces Burnley Councillor as candidate for next general election

Earlier this month, Blackpool Police issued an appeal to help trace Craig White, 41, who officers wanted to speak to following a serious assault in the resort on October 3

Earlier this month, Blackpool Police issued an appeal to help trace Craig White, 41, who officers wanted to speak to following a serious assault in the resort on October 3

Man in his 40s arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

The Long family

The Long family

Lancashire family climb 11 mountains in a week to raise £1,000 for charity

The site off Foster Street in Accrington

The site off Foster Street in Accrington

Accrington land with plans for two homes to go under the hammer for £25k

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

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

Rovers Latest

Augustus Kargbo opens up on ‘difficult’ spell out injured and Rovers return

Doolan disappointed as Stanley are denied away day win

Accrington Stanley denied victory but unbeaten run goes on

David Raya reflects on Rovers journey and coach who ‘saw something in me’

Ex-Blackburn Rovers forward sacked by League Two club after poor start

Loan watch: How Rovers have fared in the Football League and abroad

Sport

Kargbo made his return against Cardiff

Blackburn Rovers FC

Augustus Kargbo opens up on ‘difficult’ spell out injured and Rovers return

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan

Accrington Stanley boss John Doolan

Accrington Stanley FC

Doolan disappointed as Stanley are denied away day win

Josh Woods followed up his brace at the weekend with another goal at York City Picture: KIPAX

Josh Woods followed up his brace at the weekend with another goal at York City Picture: KIPAX

Accrington Stanley FC

Accrington Stanley denied victory but unbeaten run goes on

David Raya left Rovers in 2019

David Raya left Rovers in 2019

Blackburn Rovers FC

David Raya reflects on Rovers journey and coach who ‘saw something in me’

Kazim-Richards has been relieved of his duties

Kazim-Richards has been relieved of his duties

Blackburn Rovers FC

Ex-Blackburn Rovers forward sacked by League Two club after poor start

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easyJet is covering the £66.50 cost of infant passports for parents booking holidays, teaming up with Peppa Pig to offer family travel advice.

Parents to get cost of baby's first passport covered with easyJet

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has asked the Chancellor and Energy Secretary to examine removing standing charges from gas bills

Andy Burnham orders review of gas bills with move that could help households

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

Proof that Brijui National Park can be beautifully sunny

Proof that Brijui National Park can be beautifully sunny

The European island with a 'magical aura' that's one spectacular national park

Airbnb owners are not happy with the rule change.

Airbnb owners are not happy with the rule change.

Airbnb introduces new rule for guests as angry hosts call it ‘utter nonsense’

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Health

Families joined Lancashire Mind and Blackburn Rovers Community Trust at Ewood Park for the first Wave Project Family Day.

Families help shape bereavement support in Blackburn and Darwen

Claudia Boardman

Claudia Boardman

Blackburn midwife features in films about the future of cancer care

The Long family

The Long family

Lancashire family climb 11 mountains in a week to raise £1,000 for charity

Kirsty after passing her Class 2 HGV test

Kirsty after passing her Class 2 HGV test

Mental well-being

Kirsty Redford on why the right people can help us overcome our fears

Campaigner Zack Kerr took his fight for accessibility to Number 10

Campaigner Zack Kerr took his fight for accessibility to Number 10

Hyndburn disability champion takes hospital access fight to Westminster

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National Sport

Bukayo Saka leaves the pitch after incurring an injury (Adam Davy/PA)

Bukayo Saka leaves the pitch after incurring an injury (Adam Davy/PA)

Arsenal boss Mike Arteta concerned over Bukayo Saka’s quad injury

Unai Emery acknowledges the crowd (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery acknowledges the crowd (Nick Potts/PA)

Unai Emery feels confidence in his Aston Villa side is growing

Nico Paz (second right) celebrates scoring (Luca Rossini/PA)

Nico Paz (second right) celebrates scoring (Luca Rossini/PA)

Nico Paz at the double as minnows Como stun Manchester United

Paddy Lane hit the only goal (Ben Whitley/PA)

Paddy Lane hit the only goal (Ben Whitley/PA)

Leam Richardson hails Paddy Lane’s finishing prowess

Ross Barkley celebrates scoring (Nick Potts/PA)

Ross Barkley celebrates scoring (Nick Potts/PA)

Aston Villa keep up perfect start to sit in second in Champions League standings

Michael Carrick apologised to Manchester United fans (Luca Rossini/PA)

Michael Carrick apologised to Manchester United fans (Luca Rossini/PA)

I’ve not given my position any thought – Michael Carrick quiet on quit talk

Michael Carrick holds his hands up to United fans after the game (Luca Rossini/PA)

Michael Carrick holds his hands up to United fans after the game (Luca Rossini/PA)

Carrick’s Como calamity – Manchester United slump to embarrassing loss in Italy

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National News

Kemi Badenoch was speaking to the Police Federation (Lesley Martin/PA)

Kemi Badenoch was speaking to the Police Federation (Lesley Martin/PA)

Badenoch: Indecision over Harper killers’ release made police jobs harder

William Dunlop strangled Julie Hogg in 1989 (Cleveland Police/PA)

William Dunlop strangled Julie Hogg in 1989 (Cleveland Police/PA)

Murderer says he would have killed again but ‘I totally get family’s pain now’

Prime Minister Andy Burnham departs 10 Downing Street (PA)

Prime Minister Andy Burnham departs 10 Downing Street (PA)

PM tells Stormont ministers to ‘step forward’ and set a budget

The UK Government is being challenged on its decision to award protected status to English whisky (Jane Barlow/PA)

The UK Government is being challenged on its decision to award protected status to English whisky (Jane Barlow/PA)

‘Misconceptions’ over SWA opposition to English whisky protection

Jeffrey Donaldson is a former MP (PA)

Jeffrey Donaldson is a former MP (PA)

Ex-DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson accused of 2016 rape inside Westminster

First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemned the remarks (Liam McBurney/PA)

First Minister Michelle O’Neill condemned the remarks (Liam McBurney/PA)

‘IRA lawyers’ comment blasted as ‘shameful’ by NI First Minister

John Swinney welcomed the announcement (Jane Barlow/PA)

John Swinney welcomed the announcement (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ring-fence energy fund for north-east of Scotland, says Swinney

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