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Manager Naz Islam has thanked all his loyal customers for their support

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'We love Darwen and we love the people' - Restaurant wins Best Curry House honour

Hassan Karbhari

Hassan Karbhari

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Man jailed after sexual chats with fake profile of 'underage girl'

The pub is in one of the area's most scenic villages

The pub is in one of the area's most scenic villages

Pub of the Week

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The village pub with Michelin-star ambitions and a "gorgeous" dish everyone loves

Route closed after vehicles are stranded in bad weather

Route closed after vehicles are stranded in bad weather

Road closed after vehicles are stranded due to bad weather

Moorlands School, Clitheroe

Moorlands School, Clitheroe

Private Education

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Leading East Lancs private school quashes rumours of liquidation

Regency Close, Whalley

Regency Close, Whalley

Third day in a row for East Lancashire People's Postcode Lottery success

Too many children in England - including some as young as 11 - are carrying knives because they feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, a report has found.

Too many children in England - including some as young as 11 - are carrying knives because they feel unsafe in their neighbourhoods, a report has found.

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Children as young as 11 in Lancashire carrying knives as they feel unsafe

Jimmy Anderson was in Blackburn as part of a book signing tour.

Jimmy Anderson was in Blackburn as part of a book signing tour.

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Waterstones welcomes Burnley cricket legend to Blackburn store

The Saliheen Scouts were invited to open the Nawaab Cuisine on Shear Bank Road in Blackburn

The Saliheen Scouts were invited to open the Nawaab Cuisine on Shear Bank Road in Blackburn

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Meet the chefs hoping to bring a taste of Punjab to Blackburn

Blackburn Magistrates Court

Blackburn Magistrates Court

One-punch attacker left victim with fractured skull

Chatburn Church of England School, in Sawley Road. Chatburn

Chatburn Church of England School, in Sawley Road. Chatburn

Ribble Valley school, which children "are proud" to go to receives glowing Ofsted

Married At First Sight

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Blackburn's Married at First Sight star "pushed to breaking point" by TV partner

The Northlight development in Brierfield

The Northlight development in Brierfield

Local government

Northlight regeneration recognised at first ever property awards

Blackburn-based band Bradford were given permission to use Jack Kendal's portrait by Blackburn Museum

Blackburn-based band Bradford were given permission to use Jack Kendal's portrait by Blackburn Museum

The life and death of celebrated Lancashire boxer Jack Kendal

Padel courts are to be buit at Holcombe Brook Sports and Tennis Club (Picture: Hartley Planning and Development Associates Ltd)

Padel courts are to be buit at Holcombe Brook Sports and Tennis Club (Picture: Hartley Planning and Development Associates Ltd)

Planning and development

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Tennis club to create padel courts as ‘fastest growing sport’ attracts more players

NatWest in Blackburn is set to get some new ATMs

NatWest in Blackburn is set to get some new ATMs

Planning and development

Listed town centre bank set to get new cash machines

Fulfilment expert based in Blackburn earns Great Place to Work certification, amid major expansion plans

Fulfilment expert based in Blackburn earns Great Place to Work certification, amid major expansion plans

Blackburn company wins award for being 'great place to work'

InstaGroup provides eco-friendly services to homeowners, housebuilders and commercial properties. Inset: Door4 founder Leon Calverley

InstaGroup provides eco-friendly services to homeowners, housebuilders and commercial properties. Inset: Door4 founder Leon Calverley

Marketing agency secures three top clients across various industries

Christopher Paul, centre, from Nelson, was the last of 16 members of a North West drugs gang to be jailed

Christopher Paul, centre, from Nelson, was the last of 16 members of a North West drugs gang to be jailed

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East Lancs man last of 16 jailed over £7.5m cocaine conspiracy across North West

Police commissioner Clive Grunshaw with officers in Burnley

Police commissioner Clive Grunshaw with officers in Burnley

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Police boss says 999 call responses have improved after concerns

Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, founders of The Coffee House

Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, founders of The Coffee House

Brothers aiming to ‘redefine coffee experience’ set to open café in this town

Danny presents Yvonne with the donation raised by the band night he organised and played in with his band The Monkeymen

Danny presents Yvonne with the donation raised by the band night he organised and played in with his band The Monkeymen

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Bands host concert to say 'thank you' to cancer foundation

The incident in Blackburn Road, Great Harwood

The incident in Blackburn Road, Great Harwood

Car engulfed in flames in Great Harwood

Steps at the launch event for Here and Now in Birmingham

Steps at the launch event for Here and Now in Birmingham

New musical featuring Steps' hit songs coming to iconic Lancashire venue

Police set up base in busy city centre shopping centre

Police set up base in busy city centre shopping centre

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Police set up base in busy city centre shopping centre

Police in Little Hulton

Police in Little Hulton

Recap: Remains of baby found on road near field

The remains of a young baby have been found in Little Hulton

The remains of a young baby have been found in Little Hulton

What we know so far about the death of 'Baby A' after remains found

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

Two arrested in Blackburn on suspicion of being loan sharks

Two arrested in Blackburn on suspicion of being loan sharks

Cash and devices seized after suspected loan sharks arrested in Blackburn

Adeel Ashraf is wanted by police

Adeel Ashraf is wanted by police

Have you seen man who is wanted for breach of court order?

More warning for ice and snow in as cold snap continues in Blackburn

More warning for ice and snow in as cold snap continues in Blackburn

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More warnings for snow and rain as cold snap continues in Blackburn

Camera images: Credit: Acusensus/AECOM

Camera images: Credit: Acusensus/AECOM

Transport for Greater Manchester

The shocking images captured by new AI traffic cameras that can see inside cars

Preston Crown Court

Preston Crown Court

Mum accused of ‘squeezing baby to death’ cleared of murder charge

The new Scholar’s restaurant at Blackburn College has reopened following major renovations.

The new Scholar’s restaurant at Blackburn College has reopened following major renovations.

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New college restaurant and cafe unveiled following £850k makeover

Molly Lanaghan has been partnered with Sam Aston for Dancing On Ice

Molly Lanaghan has been partnered with Sam Aston for Dancing On Ice

Corrie’s Sam Aston issues Dancing On Ice update after pro partner revealed

Dave Fishwick descends on Lancs and slams Post Office as 115 branches 'at risk'

The council granted a licence to Uber on November 12.

The council granted a licence to Uber on November 12.

Local government

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‘Hold up’ as frustrated taxi drivers attempt to sign up to Uber

East 17 to perform at Rawtenstall Christmas light switch-on

East 17 to perform at Rawtenstall Christmas light switch-on

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East 17 to perform festive hit at town’s Christmas lights switch-on

Vulnerable person scammed out of £40K in ‘abhorrent’ crime

Vulnerable person scammed out of £40K in ‘abhorrent’ crime

Scammer used fake social media profile to trick vulnerable person out of £40K

Accrington woman Jay Howard to front ITV chat show

Accrington woman Jay Howard to front ITV chat show

MAFS star reveals how disability affects life after being named chat show host

Leyburn Close, Accrington

Leyburn Close, Accrington

East Lancs tastes Postcode Lottery joy for second day running

Blackburn Town Hall

Blackburn Town Hall

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Man took his own life after struggling to find work, inquest hears

The barn in Longsight Road, Copster Green

The barn in Longsight Road, Copster Green

Planning and development

Plans refused for three four-bedroom homes in run-down barn

Blackburn Rovers team news as forward suffers fresh injury setback

Police boss says 999 call responses have improved after concerns

Blackburn Rovers must avoid Jon Dahl Tomasson and Tony Mowbray mistakes in January

Portsmouth key man suffers injury setback before Blackburn Rovers clash

Blackburn Rovers' form comes with caveat ahead of tough winter test

Two Blackburn Rovers stars walking four-game tightrope to avoid ban

Sport

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers team news as forward suffers fresh injury setback

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers must avoid Jon Dahl Tomasson and Tony Mowbray mistakes in January

Portsmouth boss, John Mousinho.

Portsmouth boss, John Mousinho.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Portsmouth key man suffers injury setback before Blackburn Rovers clash

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers head coach, John Eustace.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Blackburn Rovers' form comes with caveat ahead of tough winter test

Travis and Cantwell are both on four yellow cards.

Travis and Cantwell are both on four yellow cards.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Two Blackburn Rovers stars walking four-game tightrope to avoid ban

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National Sport

Arsenal left it late as substitute Lina Hurtig’s goal sent them into the knockout stage (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Arsenal left it late as substitute Lina Hurtig’s goal sent them into the knockout stage (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Lina Hurtig caps a satisfying night of Champions League progress for Arsenal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has won 18 trophies with the club (PA)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has won 18 trophies with the club (PA)

A closer look at the silverware brought to City by the man with the golden touch

Pep Guardiola, centre, and Manchester City celebrate their Champions League win in 2023 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola, centre, and Manchester City celebrate their Champions League win in 2023 (Martin Rickett/PA)

Five of Pep Guardiola’s most memorable Man City matches

Fin Baxter has yet to be on the winning side in five appearances for England (Joe Giddens/PA)

Fin Baxter has yet to be on the winning side in five appearances for England (Joe Giddens/PA)

Fin Baxter ‘desperate’ to end losing streak as England sign off against Japan

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale is back in the Ireland fold (Adam Davy/PA)

Jacob Stockdale challenged to prove Test class on Ireland return

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries has recharged during a spell off the oche (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Humphries feeling refreshed after ‘longest break at home in 15 months’

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Rob Howley (right) has hailed Warren Gatland as the best coach in the world (Paul Harding/PA)

Warren Gatland is the best coach in the world – Wales assistant Rob Howley

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Coffee: A Greek twist

Coffee: The Hermes or Hygieia of Our Daily lives?

Coleen Rooney has shared details of how the public's opinion of her husband Wayne affected them.

Coleen Rooney has shared details of how the public's opinion of her husband Wayne affected them.

I'm a Celebrity

Coleen Rooney opens up about husband Wayne's ‘mistakes’

Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has been told off by Ant and Dec for bringing a banned item into the I’m A Celebrity jungle.

Radio 1 DJ Dean McCullough has been told off by Ant and Dec for bringing a banned item into the I’m A Celebrity jungle.

Dean McCullough

Dean McCullough faces scrutiny for bringing banned item into I’m A Celeb jungle

Maura Higgins has entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle

Maura Higgins has entered the I'm A Celebrity jungle

I'm a Celebrity

What is Maura Higgins' net worth as she enters I'm A Celebrity jungle?

Viewers of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity have called Maura Higgins and Rev Richard Coles

Viewers of ITV’s I’m A Celebrity have called Maura Higgins and Rev Richard Coles

I'm a Celebrity

I’m A Celebrity viewers react as new ‘fantastic’ celebrities join ITV show

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Health

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

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Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi speaks at a campaign rally (AP/Alex Brandon)

Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi speaks at a campaign rally (AP/Alex Brandon)

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Trump chooses Pam Bondi for attorney general pick after Gaetz withdraws

Google’s UK boss has said firms can use AI to ‘run their businesses more effectively’ (Alamy/PA)

Google’s UK boss has said firms can use AI to ‘run their businesses more effectively’ (Alamy/PA)

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Firms can use AI to help offset Budget tax hikes, says Google UK boss

A quarter of adults in the UK are set to buy pre-loved gifts for children this Christmas (Nick Ansell/PA)

A quarter of adults in the UK are set to buy pre-loved gifts for children this Christmas (Nick Ansell/PA)

Quarter of adults set to buy pre-loved gifts for children this Christmas

The improvement was driven by a jump in intentions to make major purchases (James Manning/PA)

The improvement was driven by a jump in intentions to make major purchases (James Manning/PA)

Jump in consumer confidence as shoppers prepare to spend on Black Friday

Wintry conditions are set to persist before Storm Bert strikes the UK (Danny Lawson/PA)

Wintry conditions are set to persist before Storm Bert strikes the UK (Danny Lawson/PA)

More snow, ice and below-freezing temperatures expected ahead of Storm Bert

Which? examined room rates advertised by Travelodge and other chains (PA)

Which? examined room rates advertised by Travelodge and other chains (PA)

Some hotel chains using ‘bait pricing’ to potentially mislead consumers – Which?

Kiwi on her journey to the UK to join Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre (Monkey World/PA)

Kiwi on her journey to the UK to join Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre (Monkey World/PA)

Baby orangutan travels first class to join youngsters at Dorset monkey sanctuary

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