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Hermitage Street, Rishton

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Residents 'disgusted' as people knock on doors looking for 'brothel'

Burnley Road East

Burnley Road East

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Driver in hospital after car flips and ends up in field

The property on Keighley Road was considered unhygienic and appalling

The property on Keighley Road was considered unhygienic and appalling

House in multiple occupation (HMO)

Building director fined for buildings "appalling and unhygienic living conditions"

Aarifa Vanjaria continued to drive her VW Golf while banned and uninsured

Aarifa Vanjaria continued to drive her VW Golf while banned and uninsured

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Woman warned next stop is prison after being caught driving while banned

L-R: Jason Aspinall, John Barnes, Adam Hargreaves, Macauley Howell

L-R: Jason Aspinall, John Barnes, Adam Hargreaves, Macauley Howell

One new face on list of most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

Ben with Jamie who may only have a few months left to live

Ben with Jamie who may only have a few months left to live

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Dog owner drawing up 'bucket list' for Jamie who has months to live

English Teacher won the Mercury Prize for their album This Could be Texas in September

English Teacher won the Mercury Prize for their album This Could be Texas in September

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Album by East Lancs singer's band hailed one of best of the year by Radio 6 music

The sycamore tree in Foulridge village green

The sycamore tree in Foulridge village green

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Village green tree posing danger to community to be chopped down

Acre Park in Bacup during Storm Bert

Acre Park in Bacup during Storm Bert

Local government

County council assisting in clean-up following Storm Bert

Bank Street, Barnoldswick

Bank Street, Barnoldswick

More People's Postcode Lottery joy for East Lancs with second successive win

Fireworks at previous Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On Event

Fireworks at previous Accrington Christmas Lights Switch On Event

Full programme of Hyndburn Christmas lights switch on events revealed

Skipton Road, Earby

Skipton Road, Earby

Fire service spends two hours tackling garage blaze in this town

Staff at Capuccinno @ The Hub Buckshaw

Staff at Capuccinno @ The Hub Buckshaw

The community centred café which is a "home from home" for customers

Left: Daniel Johnson. Top: Jamie Stanton, Glynn Threlfall. Bottom: Christopher Paul, David Pye

Left: Daniel Johnson. Top: Jamie Stanton, Glynn Threlfall. Bottom: Christopher Paul, David Pye

Drug dealers, arsonists, and bungling burglars - jailed in East Lancs last week

Against a clear, blue sky, Ash Die Back takes its toll on this dying ash tree on the west coast of Scotland near Strachur.

Against a clear, blue sky, Ash Die Back takes its toll on this dying ash tree on the west coast of Scotland near Strachur.

Local government

More than 200 diseased Ash trees to be felled in rural borough

Gerben and his pals

Gerben and his pals

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Dutch footy fans travelled 350 miles for Rovers game - only for it to be called off

The former taxi booking office turned gym in Darwen Street, Blackburn

The former taxi booking office turned gym in Darwen Street, Blackburn

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Bid to keep gym in town centre conservation area's old taxi office

The former Gospel Hall in Victoria Street, Blackburn

The former Gospel Hall in Victoria Street, Blackburn

Town centre Gospel Hall to shop and flat gets planning blessing

L-R DJ SPUD, DJ HRTZ and Grace (DJ BOO) on the right

L-R DJ SPUD, DJ HRTZ and Grace (DJ BOO) on the right

The 16-year-old DJ taking the East Lancs dance scene by storm

Imran Hakim is pictured with Victoria Price and Andrew Graham at Stanley House Hotel

Imran Hakim is pictured with Victoria Price and Andrew Graham at Stanley House Hotel

Imran Hakim and Victoria Price inspire business leaders at Youth Zone event

Burnley Council launch pilot scheme to help people back into work

Burnley Council launch pilot scheme to help people back into work

Jobs and careers

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Pilot scheme aims to help people in this town get back into work

Rachel Leskovac

Rachel Leskovac

Rachel Leskovac returns to stage for Royal Exchange festive special

Audley WMC, Blackburn

Audley WMC, Blackburn

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How flash was the bar at Audley Working Men's Club?

Chief Inspector Claire Pearson carrying out a mock interview with a student

Chief Inspector Claire Pearson carrying out a mock interview with a student

Accrington students prepare for a career in policing with chief inspector interview

Police are looking to crack down on the number of young people involved in county lines

Police are looking to crack down on the number of young people involved in county lines

"If it seems too good to be true, it usually is" - Police launch county lines action

Burnley's wastewater treatment works

Burnley's wastewater treatment works

United Utilities

£77m wastewater treatment works nears completion

Feniscowles Methodist Church is launching Love Blackburn West

Feniscowles Methodist Church is launching Love Blackburn West

Church hosts festive carol event to launch new community project

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

'Smashed' is an international educational theatre production which aims to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking.

'Smashed' is an international educational theatre production which aims to educate students about the dangers of underage drinking.

International project to visit Lancashire schools to tackle underage drinking

A Christmas tree delivered from Edgworth

A Christmas tree delivered from Edgworth

Village's very own Christmas tree seller is gearing up for the festive season

MoneyHelper provides financial guidance

MoneyHelper provides financial guidance

Financial advice

Four easy ways you can improve financial wellbeing

Sue Devaney's exit storyline as Debbie Webster has been described as 'heartbreaking'

Sue Devaney's exit storyline as Debbie Webster has been described as 'heartbreaking'

Coronation Street

Corrie fans slam 'ludicrous decision' to axe beloved character after 40 years

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

County Cllr Rupert Swarbrick with a Pilkingtonbus vehicle

County Cllr Rupert Swarbrick with a Pilkingtonbus vehicle

Revised bus timetables for Hyndburn get underway

The house on London Terrace, Darwen has been abandoned since December 2018

The house on London Terrace, Darwen has been abandoned since December 2018

Local government

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Abandoned home latest to be taken over before it 'brings area down with it'

PERFORMANCE: John Hosking will play at St Silas Church in Blackburn on December 7

PERFORMANCE: John Hosking will play at St Silas Church in Blackburn on December 7

Radio 4 regular for final Blackburn church recital of 2024

Lancashire Police officers conducting a search warrant in Nelson

Lancashire Police officers conducting a search warrant in Nelson

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Seven arrests made as police conduct morning warrants in three towns

Karen and Phil Boulding have issued an appeal for presents

Karen and Phil Boulding have issued an appeal for presents

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Blackburn charity issues message after kind £1K donations – but work isn’t over

Businesses and residents left with huge clean-up operation in wake of Storm Bert

Businesses and residents left with huge clean-up operation in wake of Storm Bert

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Businesses and residents left with big clean-up operation in wake of Storm Bert

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

There have been a number of power cuts in the area on Monday

There have been a number of power cuts in the area on Monday

Electricity North West working to restore power to homes

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Preston has been jailed.

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Preston has been jailed.

Prolific shoplifter jailed within one week of being arrested

Police want to identify a man over two robberies at a shop in Blackpool.

Police want to identify a man over two robberies at a shop in Blackpool.

CCTV footage released after man brandished knife at Co-op store

Blackburn Rovers' unsung hero is proving doubters wrong

Imran Hakim and Victoria Price inspire business leaders at Youth Zone event

Pilot scheme aims to help people in this town get back into work

Rachel Leskovac returns to stage for Royal Exchange festive special

How flash was the bar at Audley Working Men's Club?

Accrington students prepare for a career in policing with chief inspector interview

Sport

Aynsley Pears has impressed for Blackburn Rovers this season.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers' unsung hero is proving doubters wrong

Blackburn Rovers have enjoyed an 18-day break between fixtures.

Blackburn Rovers have enjoyed an 18-day break between fixtures.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers' fitness boost and silver lining after Portsmouth postponement

Blackburn Rovers sold 9, 141 season tickets in 2024/25.

Blackburn Rovers sold 9, 141 season tickets in 2024/25.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Supporters' Trust criticise Blackburn Rovers and submit season ticket proposal

Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth was postponed.

Blackburn Rovers vs Portsmouth was postponed.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Portsmouth boss defends Blackburn Rovers after 'unplayable' conditions

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick.

Middlesbrough manager Michael Carrick.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Middlesbrough doubts as goalkeeper absent before Blackburn Rovers clash

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National Sport

Julen Lopetegui felt West Ham deserved victory (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julen Lopetegui felt West Ham deserved victory (Richard Sellers/PA)

Julen Lopetegui says West Ham were worthy winners at Newcastle

Joe Root (right) is happy to honour former England great Graham Thorpe (Jason O’Brien/PA)

Joe Root (right) is happy to honour former England great Graham Thorpe (Jason O’Brien/PA)

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‘Humdinger’ – Joe Root hopes England and New Zealand can be at respective best

Ruby Mace hopes to be a part of England’s long-term plan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ruby Mace hopes to be a part of England’s long-term plan (Mike Egerton/PA)

Ruby Mace sets sights on cementing England starting spot after ‘dream’ call-up

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Ryan Sun/AP)

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (Ryan Sun/AP)

Baltimore Ravens hold off Los Angeles Chargers 30-23

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell will make his Test debut against New Zealand at number three (Danny Lawson/PA)

Jacob Bethell to make England Test debut at number three against New Zealand

Lily Laughton has enjoyed a stellar 2024

Lily Laughton has enjoyed a stellar 2024

Dressage prodigy Laughton learning from the best in Hester

Basketball star Irene Oboavwoduo part of budding sporting dynasty

Basketball star Irene Oboavwoduo part of budding sporting dynasty

Basketball star Irene Oboavwoduo part of budding sporting dynasty

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Rod Stewart is set to headline the Glastonbury Legends slot 20 years after headlining it.

Glastonbury Festival 2025

'I'm more than able': Glastonbury Legends slot to be headlined by Rod Stewart

Deal’s rebrand is being used to highlight how much money Brits miss out on in… deals

Deal’s rebrand is being used to highlight how much money Brits miss out on in… deals

What’s the big Deal? Town gets a brand new name

Sue Devaney's exit storyline as Debbie Webster has been described as 'heartbreaking'

Sue Devaney's exit storyline as Debbie Webster has been described as 'heartbreaking'

Coronation Street

Corrie fans slam 'ludicrous decision' to axe beloved character after 40 years

If you do not watch or record live television, then you do not need a TV Licence

If you do not watch or record live television, then you do not need a TV Licence

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Do I need a TV Licence to watch Netflix? All the rules explained

The two anniversaries mark opportunities for extra time off to commemorate

The two anniversaries mark opportunities for extra time off to commemorate

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Extra bank holiday 'planned for 2025' to commemorate major anniversary

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Health

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

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National News

The last asylum seekers living on the Bibby Stockholm have now left the barge (PA)

The last asylum seekers living on the Bibby Stockholm have now left the barge (PA)

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Last asylum seekers living on Bibby Stockholm set to leave barge

Sir Rod Stewart will perform at Glastonbury (PA)

Sir Rod Stewart will perform at Glastonbury (PA)

Sir Rod Stewart ‘proud and ready’ to play legends slot at Glastonbury 2025

Georgia’s newly-elected parliament opened its inaugural session on Monday as opposition politicians and the president boycotted it and thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the vote

Georgia’s newly-elected parliament opened its inaugural session on Monday as opposition politicians and the president boycotted it and thousands of protesters, watched by riot police, rallied outside and accused the ruling party of rigging the vote

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President and opposition boycott first session of Georgia’s new parliament

The fatal collision occurred on the M5 motorway (PA)

The fatal collision occurred on the M5 motorway (PA)

Teenager who died after fleeing police vehicle was under arrest, inquest told

Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

Flooded caravans at Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park near Northampton (Jordan Pettitt/PA)

More flooding ‘likely’ this week as Storm Bert clean-up continues

Liz Kendall said to get the economy growing, Britain needs to ‘get working again’ (Jacob King/PA)

Liz Kendall said to get the economy growing, Britain needs to ‘get working again’ (Jacob King/PA)

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Government announces plans to ‘get Britain working again’

The company’s own service health status website also confirmed issues were ongoing (AP)

The company’s own service health status website also confirmed issues were ongoing (AP)

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Microsoft outage still causing ‘lingering issues’ with email

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