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Only 1,383 vapes were seized in the borough so far this year

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Illegal vape seizures drop 95% in Blackburn with Darwen after major 2023 operation

Moorhead Rest Home, Whalley Road, Accrington

Moorhead Rest Home, Whalley Road, Accrington

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Care home with untrained staff and out of date food put in special measures

Kemple View Hospital in Langho

Kemple View Hospital in Langho

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Mental health patient had heart failure after vaping damaged lungs

Emily, aged nine, and James, aged eight, are siblings and recently had their flu vaccination as part of the school programme

Emily, aged nine, and James, aged eight, are siblings and recently had their flu vaccination as part of the school programme

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NHS urges parents to get children vaccinated against flu

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph each week

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph each week

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MARTIN FURBER: Resist the dopamine hit of mobiles

East Lancashire's six MPs

East Lancashire's six MPs

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Assisted dying bill debate splits East Lancashire MPs ahead of vote

A team of 36 trekkers have completed the gruelling India Dalai Lama Trek

A team of 36 trekkers have completed the gruelling India Dalai Lama Trek

Trekkers raise more than £166,000 for hospice on 'incredible' journey

Members of Blackburn with Darwen Council have signed the updated healthy weight declaration

Members of Blackburn with Darwen Council have signed the updated healthy weight declaration

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Number of takeaways in Blackburn 'could drop' as declaration resigned

Staff at Pendle Community Hospital in Nelson came up with a unique way of encouraging rehabilitation

Staff at Pendle Community Hospital in Nelson came up with a unique way of encouraging rehabilitation

Paralympic gold medallist attends Pendle hospital's Olympic Games

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month

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NHS highlights importance of early lung cancer diagnosis

Amelia, who had a seizure at work in June, is jogging 60 miles this month

Amelia, who had a seizure at work in June, is jogging 60 miles this month

Woman to run 60 miles to raise awareness after shock epilepsy diagnosis

Ice in the Causeway, Great Harwood

Ice in the Causeway, Great Harwood

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Great Harwood residents "frustrated" after water leak causes threats to safety

Free vaccines are available for those eligible

Free vaccines are available for those eligible

Three steps everyone can take to protect their health this winter

Dave Wardrope from Carlisle who has been chosen as the face of HP Sauce’s Movember charity campaign

Dave Wardrope from Carlisle who has been chosen as the face of HP Sauce’s Movember charity campaign

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MARTIN FURBER: Movember aid for mental health

Gill Care Services is based on Colne Road, Burnley

Gill Care Services is based on Colne Road, Burnley

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Home care provider rated good after improvements from last inspection

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Afghan refugee Aziza sews an incubator cover for premature babies at a group run by Lancashire County Council’s Refugee Integration Team and local charity Roots to Branches

Refugees and immigration

'Sewing was our lifeline under the Taliban - now we use it for poorly babies here'

The Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB headquarters in Preston

The Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB headquarters in Preston

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Funds to address autism waiting times has 'not materialised'

39-year-old Abigail Spencer, also known as Abby, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September

39-year-old Abigail Spencer, also known as Abby, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in September

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Family's lives 'turned upside down' following mum's brain tumour diagnosis

Premier Care Blackburn on Dalton Court

Premier Care Blackburn on Dalton Court

Care Quality Commission (CQC)

Blackburn care provider rated 'good' by watchdog after safeguarding concerns

Hollywood stuntman Ben Jenkin who grew up in Blackburn

Hollywood stuntman Ben Jenkin who grew up in Blackburn

Hollywood stuntman bringing mega gym home to Blackburn

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Mum diagnosed with two brain tumours after feeling dizzy in fitness classes

Jackie Collier, from Longridge Hall Care Home, was given the Care Home Worker Award at the Great British Care Awards

Jackie Collier, from Longridge Hall Care Home, was given the Care Home Worker Award at the Great British Care Awards

Care home worker wins top award for dedication

(L-R) Broadcaster and journalist Ashley John-Baptiste with members of the Reconnect: Care after custody team, sponsor representative Gill Archer and headline sponsor representative, Vava Tampa

(L-R) Broadcaster and journalist Ashley John-Baptiste with members of the Reconnect: Care after custody team, sponsor representative Gill Archer and headline sponsor representative, Vava Tampa

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS team wins national award

Shahleen Hussain, from Burnley, has defied the odds since being diagnosed with a brain tumour

Shahleen Hussain, from Burnley, has defied the odds since being diagnosed with a brain tumour

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'Doctors told me I had six months to live', says brain tumour survivor seven years on

Paul Ripley has been left in agony following a botched root canal

Paul Ripley has been left in agony following a botched root canal

Man left in agony after botched root canal wins compensation

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column for the Lancashire Telegraph

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MARTIN FURBER: Emptying your stress bucket

Get in touch with the team today for friendly, personable advice and support from an award-winning provider you can count on.

Get in touch with the team today for friendly, personable advice and support from an award-winning provider you can count on.

Exemplary care to suit your needs: Discover CareYourWay East Lancashire

Kevin Lavery, chief executive of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Kevin Lavery, chief executive of Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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Health savings £530m target 'is emergency like pandemic'

Employers in Blackburn with Darwen can get their staff free health check ups

Employers in Blackburn with Darwen can get their staff free health check ups

Borough to run pilot heart health workplace check up programme

Pupils at Stoneyholme Primary School in Burnley are among those who walked to school the most in October

Pupils at Stoneyholme Primary School in Burnley are among those who walked to school the most in October

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East Lancs primary school leading the way for most pupils walking to school

The once-a-day pill tackles nicotine cravings and helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

The once-a-day pill tackles nicotine cravings and helps with withdrawal symptoms, such as irritability and trouble sleeping.

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Pill dubbed 'game-changer' for those quitting smoking to be rolled out on NHS

A previous Your Health, Your Future, Your Say event

A previous Your Health, Your Future, Your Say event

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Your chance to have your say on health and care services

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

Scientists have launched a trial to discover if a chemical found in red wine can help prevent bowel cancer.

New trial to find out if red wine can prevent bowel cancer begins

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency issued a “do not eat” warning to customers who have already purchased the dips

'Do not eat': Dips recalled as they may contain 'animal matter' sparking health fears

A Blackburn-based charity has donated £10,000 to the Guys Cancer Charity in London.

A Blackburn-based charity has donated £10,000 to the Guys Cancer Charity in London.

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Beat Breast Cancer makes generous donation to Guys Cancer Charity

Accrington Victoria Hospital

Accrington Victoria Hospital

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Health trust accused of 'deliberately running down' Accy Vic by councillors

The NHS needs more blood and organ donors from Black and Asian backgrounds

The NHS needs more blood and organ donors from Black and Asian backgrounds

Amersham in Bloom

Groups backed to encourage black and Asian people to donate blood and organs

Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital's revamped rooftop play area

Hughie Higginson and Freddie Xavi at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital's revamped rooftop play area

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First look at hospital play area backed by cancer battling teen and friend

MP calls for meeting with health minister over hospital closure

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

Rosie Stewart claims her tot Amias Vitorino was screaming and crying while wearing the sleepsuit

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Mum claims baby scarred for life after dramatic laundry pod accident

Sky the sniffer dog at work

Sky the sniffer dog at work

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Sky's the sniffer dog for finding illegal fags and vapes

Lancashire Tea supports the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Lancashire Tea supports the Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Free cups of tea for patients and families at Rosemere Cancer Centre

Accrington Victoria Hospital

Accrington Victoria Hospital

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Call for Health Secretary to block closure of historic hospital

, Charlotte Drinkwater will take part in a lantern walk

, Charlotte Drinkwater will take part in a lantern walk

Girl's health now 'at all-time high' after needing weekly CPR to stay alive

Allan presents his donation alongside his near neighbour Natalie Thornton, who was his main driver when Allan was undergoing his daily radiotherapy treatment in Preston.

Allan presents his donation alongside his near neighbour Natalie Thornton, who was his main driver when Allan was undergoing his daily radiotherapy treatment in Preston.

'Amazing Allan' makes £1,600 donation to cancer charity

Ajit Taunque had struggled to achieve the toned and strong physique he desired

Ajit Taunque had struggled to achieve the toned and strong physique he desired

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55-year-old leaves friends 'blown away' after shedding 15kg in weight

Naloxone nasal spray stickers

Naloxone nasal spray stickers

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Drug-related deaths in borough down despite record high across country

Leah Houghton is the new manager of Lilibet Manor in Crawshawbooth

Leah Houghton is the new manager of Lilibet Manor in Crawshawbooth

Complex care service appoints new manager with 20 years' experience

Joe (left) training with Grant (right).

Joe (left) training with Grant (right).

Off-duty doctor sprung into action to save military veteran's life

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco pharmacies are offering the flu jab for customers this winter

Tesco urges customers to book free flu jab appointments this winter

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column each week in the Lancashire Telegraph

Martin Furber pens a wellbeing column each week in the Lancashire Telegraph

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MARTIN FURBER: Embrace those winter months

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

The person involved had been on holiday in Africa and travelled back to the UK on an overnight flight on October 21.

First UK case of potentially deadly strain mpox detected in London

Bishop of Blackburn opposes proposed assisted dying bill

Bishop of Blackburn opposes proposed assisted dying bill

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Bishop of Blackburn says proposed assisted dying bill is ‘slippery slope’

A Blackburn charity is hosting free diabetes education courses for people across East Lancashire.

A Blackburn charity is hosting free diabetes education courses for people across East Lancashire.

Could you benefit from free diabetes courses?