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Darwen councillors advice surgery to take place this weekend

BAE Systems at Samlesbury Image: BAE

BAE Systems at Samlesbury Image: BAE

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BAE Systems sales, operating profit and order book booming

Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump (Evan Vucci/AP)

Donald Trump stands with former first lady Melania Trump (Evan Vucci/AP)

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Trump is part of the same establishment he claims to be fighting against

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MP praises her husband and dad in paternity leave maiden speech plea

Carol Holt, area director for the Environment Agency with Jonathan Hinder MP in Whalley

Carol Holt, area director for the Environment Agency with Jonathan Hinder MP in Whalley

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MP meets Environment Agency to discuss village flooding measures

MP calls for meeting with health minister over hospital closure

council tax bill

council tax bill

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Council's writing off £2.5 million in unpaid debts condemned

East Lancs MP tackles schools minister on SEND failings

Accrington Victoria Hospital

Accrington Victoria Hospital

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Call for Health Secretary to block closure of historic hospital

The site which has seen plans for a theme park, hotel and casino fall through

The site which has seen plans for a theme park, hotel and casino fall through

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Lancashire MP calls for 'Co-op Live' style arena to take over town's failed site

The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.

The winner of the Conservative Party Leader has been confirmed as Kemi Badenoch seeing Robert Jenrick lose polls.

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Kemi Badenoch to become new Conservative Party leader as Rishi Sunak steps down

Chief executive, North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Chief executive, North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce

Business bodies 'optimistic' after Budget and hope SME growth will come

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

What is capital gains tax, and who has to pay it?

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Pendle Council Nelson Town Hall. Sept 2021. Pic Robbie MacDonald LDR. Approval for all LDRS partners, Img 9695

Pendle Council Nelson Town Hall. Sept 2021. Pic Robbie MacDonald LDR. Approval for all LDRS partners, Img 9695

Local government

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Report finds allegations senior councillor was 'intimidating' to colleague proven

Cllr Damian Talbot

Cllr Damian Talbot

Blackburn's Labour party chair stands down after 17 years in job

These past month a number of news sites have been ramming the Taylor Swift concert tickets saga down our throats.

These past month a number of news sites have been ramming the Taylor Swift concert tickets saga down our throats.

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Taylorgate: I miss the days when we had 'proper' political scandals

The young Palestinians with Blackburn with Darwen Mayor Cllr Brian Taylor

The young Palestinians with Blackburn with Darwen Mayor Cllr Brian Taylor

Local government

Young Palestinians welcomed to Blackburn town hall by mayor

Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith

Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith

Local government

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East Lancs MP gets Westminster role on housing and council committee

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned of a “slippery slope” ahead of an assisted dying bill being officially introduced to Parliament.

What is the Assisted Dying bill as it is introduced in the House of Commons

MP Sarah appeared on Politics North West

MP Sarah appeared on Politics North West

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MP demands extra NHS cash from Chancellor after hospital closure

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

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MP calls out ‘absurdity’ of selling weapons and then aiding besieged state

Local government

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'Communist' jibe made at council's ruling Labour group over changes

Winter fuel allowance Image: Contributed

Winter fuel allowance Image: Contributed

Winter Fuel Payment

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Blackburn Tory group calls on Labour council to object to winter fuel cut

Sara and her team moving out

Sara and her team moving out

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Former MP's "sad moment" leaving constituency office after election defeat

Sir Keir Starmer said he was encouraging an “immediate ceasefire in Gaza” and “the return of the sausages”.

Sir Keir Starmer said he was encouraging an “immediate ceasefire in Gaza” and “the return of the sausages”.

Sir Keir Starmer

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Watch as Sir Keir Starmer rushes to correct 'return of sausages' speech blunder

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain with Phil Ainsworth and Helen Dimmick at Ainsworth Jewellers on Darwen Street.

Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain with Phil Ainsworth and Helen Dimmick at Ainsworth Jewellers on Darwen Street.

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MP visits oldest business in town and announces further constituency meetings

Lancashire is set for further talks over its devolution plans

Lancashire is set for further talks over its devolution plans

Local government

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Lancashire devolution deal compared to medieval 'king and barons power grab'

Burnley’s Oliver Ryan, Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith and Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

Burnley’s Oliver Ryan, Hyndburn MP Sarah Smith and Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain

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How did your local MP vote in winter fuel allowance vote?

A Hyndburn polling station

A Hyndburn polling station

Local government

Residents in this East Lancs borough face changes to where they vote in elections

A binding vote on winter fuel payments for pensioners takes place next Tuesday Image: PA

A binding vote on winter fuel payments for pensioners takes place next Tuesday Image: PA

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Two new Labour MPs tackled on winter fuel cash by local Tories

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

Jonathan Hinder MP

Jonathan Hinder MP

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Reopen Colne Skipton rail link new East Lancs MP tells government

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East Lancs MP speak of the loss of his baby daughter in Commons

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer

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Blackburn MP slams Starmer's gloomy Budget forecast speech

Cllr David Whipp Image: LCC

Cllr David Whipp Image: LCC

Local government

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Veteran East Lancs councillor faces rap over his behaviour

Dr Matt Newport works with Manchester-based frontline medical charity UK-Med

Dr Matt Newport works with Manchester-based frontline medical charity UK-Med

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‘It’s a horrid conveyor belt’: Doctor shares first-hand account of Gaza bombing

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

The Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to cut VAT on sun cream to help tackle skin cancer.

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Calls for VAT on sun cream to be cut to help tackle skin cancer

Local government

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Town's Labour councillors to hold advice surgery on Saturday

Winter Fuel Payments are being cut for those not on benefits

Winter Fuel Payments are being cut for those not on benefits

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Figures reveal 86% of East Lancs pensioners to lose Winter Fuel Payments

Brigadier Peter Rafferty

Brigadier Peter Rafferty

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New appointment of vice lord-lieutenant to represent King Charles in Lancashire

The statue of former Blackburn MP Barbara Castle in its new location in the town's Cathedral Square

The statue of former Blackburn MP Barbara Castle in its new location in the town's Cathedral Square

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Barbara Castle statue now safe in Blackburn's Cathedral Square

Adnan Hussain joined with four other MPs in writing to the Prime Minister

Adnan Hussain joined with four other MPs in writing to the Prime Minister

British Government

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Blackburn MP calls for tougher measures on far-right protests

The steel frame at Wilson's Sports Village

The steel frame at Wilson's Sports Village

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Labour leader's rivals welcome leisure hub 'U-turn'

Adnan Hussain has urged the people of Blackburn not to engage with a planned far-right protest

Adnan Hussain has urged the people of Blackburn not to engage with a planned far-right protest

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Blackburn MP urges residents to stay away from 'protest'

Cllr Mark Townsend

Cllr Mark Townsend

Local government

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Council meeting called to discuss devolution under Labour

Paul Waugh, Rochdale MP, has met the family

Paul Waugh, Rochdale MP, has met the family

Family of man struck by police officer appeal for calm after incident

Saima Afzal addresses the Blackburn with Darwen Council Forum meeting

Saima Afzal addresses the Blackburn with Darwen Council Forum meeting

Local government

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Ex-councillor condemns 'political hooliganism' during election campaign

Crowds had gathered to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in Blackburn town centre. The demonstration makes its way along Church Street.

Crowds had gathered to take part in a pro-Palestine protest in Blackburn town centre. The demonstration makes its way along Church Street.

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Protest speaker apologises for café ‘boycott’ chant

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Joe Biden ends his re-election US Presidential campaign