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Local government

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MP raised Rossendale/Manchester rail link at Westminster twice

Cllr Phil Riley

Cllr Phil Riley

Local government

Train bosses agree cancellations summit with council leader

The point at which the proposed new 30mphm limit would apply (image: Google)

The point at which the proposed new 30mphm limit would apply (image: Google)

Local government

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New 20mph limits set for town's roads following housing development

The Blackburn car sales lot site at the corner of Agate Street and Whalley New Road

The Blackburn car sales lot site at the corner of Agate Street and Whalley New Road

Car sales to coach hire plan for street corner land approved

MTV EMA host Rita Ora to become the voice of Metrolink in Manchester leading up to the awards show

MTV EMA host Rita Ora to become the voice of Metrolink in Manchester leading up to the awards show

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Famous pop star to become voice of Metrolink

A driving ban has been introduced along much of the route, except for access (image: Google)

A driving ban has been introduced along much of the route, except for access (image: Google)

Traffic bans and one-way systems come into force with drivers warned

Rail replacement buses will be arranged if the problem continues

Rail replacement buses will be arranged if the problem continues

Northern Trains

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Rail services between Blackburn and Clitheroe cancelled

Traffic on M65 Image: Andy Fitzgerald

Traffic on M65 Image: Andy Fitzgerald

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Call for urgent M65 safety review after spate of death crashes

Council leader Phil Riley has written to Northern raising 'significant' concerns regarding the frequent Sunday train cancellations.

Council leader Phil Riley has written to Northern raising 'significant' concerns regarding the frequent Sunday train cancellations.

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Council leader slams Northern over 'unacceptable record' of train cancellations

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'Haunted' road with 'reputation for sightings' that even spooked a princess

The team at Blackpool North Station have been nominated for the RailStaff award

The team at Blackpool North Station have been nominated for the RailStaff award

Team from 'one of Lancashire's busiest' train stations nominated for award

Derek Jennings SELRAP

Derek Jennings SELRAP

Rail campaigner Derek Jennings funeral details confirmed

A 20mph speed zone in Lancashire

A 20mph speed zone in Lancashire

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Blackburn with Darwen third worst area for pedestrian road casualties

The TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel is the firm's second UK hotel

The TRIBE Manchester Airport hotel is the firm's second UK hotel

Manchester Airport

New 412-room hotel boasting £80m design opens at Manchester Airport

One of the red light runners at the junction caught on camera

One of the red light runners at the junction caught on camera

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Red light runners at busy main road junction condemned

Rail users are urged to go via Bolton or Manchester Victoria

Rail users are urged to go via Bolton or Manchester Victoria

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Rail services between Blackburn and Preston cancelled

The roadworks have commenced

The roadworks have commenced

Roadworks under way on road ridden by potholes for more than a decade

Contrary to belief, you are not entitled to a full refund if your train is delayed

Contrary to belief, you are not entitled to a full refund if your train is delayed

Martin Lewis's 'straightforward' way of getting train refunds

Tailbacks are at their worst during rush hour

Tailbacks are at their worst during rush hour

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'Horrendous' roadworks on one of county's 'busiest' junctions wreaking havoc

Pictured from left are bus company staff Stephen Brigg, Chris Stotan, Mark Barcroft, Jason Asquith-Thorpe, Karl Spencer, Shaun Fitzpatrick and Billy MacDonald.

Pictured from left are bus company staff Stephen Brigg, Chris Stotan, Mark Barcroft, Jason Asquith-Thorpe, Karl Spencer, Shaun Fitzpatrick and Billy MacDonald.

Free Remembrance events bus travel for military personnel

Northern has issued an apology

Northern has issued an apology

Northern Railway

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Northern urges passengers to 'check before travel' TODAY after services disrupted

Chris Oakley and Peter Bryson from Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP) with Clitheroe and Pendle MP Jonathan Hinder

Chris Oakley and Peter Bryson from Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP) with Clitheroe and Pendle MP Jonathan Hinder

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Railway campaigners meet new Clitheroe and Pendle MP and visit route

Weavers Wheel Cycle Festival in Blackburn's Witton Park..

Weavers Wheel Cycle Festival in Blackburn's Witton Park..

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Council gets walking and cycling grant as it actively travels forward

Barnfield Street is littered with potholes

Barnfield Street is littered with potholes

Road blighted by potholes for more than a decade to finally be resurfaced

The water leaking onto Blackburn Road

The water leaking onto Blackburn Road

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WATCH: Water gushing onto main road causing cars to swerve round

The news signals bad news for the town's commuters

The news signals bad news for the town's commuters

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Stark data shows nearly half of Blackburn Station's trains cancelled on Sundays

Rob Cummings is working to minimise disruption for customers

Rob Cummings is working to minimise disruption for customers

Northern Trains

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How Northern trains will tackle leaves on the line problem this autumn

The interior of a bus

The interior of a bus

Local government

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Disabled bus passengers early morning £1 fare set to be scrapped

Jack Walker Way, Blackburn Image: Google Maps

Jack Walker Way, Blackburn Image: Google Maps

Local government

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Three more roads to be resurfaced by March council announces

Colne railway station

Colne railway station

Northern Railway

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Train services cancelled on this East Lancashire route TODAY

easyJet said its EZY2127 flight was subject to additional security checks per standard procedure “due to a passenger incorrectly boarding the flight”

easyJet said its EZY2127 flight was subject to additional security checks per standard procedure “due to a passenger incorrectly boarding the flight”

Man who ‘incorrectly’ boarded easyJet flight without right documents arrested

Train services are being delayed by a broken down train at Burnley Manchester Road

Train services are being delayed by a broken down train at Burnley Manchester Road

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Delays and cancellations on main line through East Lancs due to train fault

A crowded Red Express X41 service

A crowded Red Express X41 service

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'Very uncomfortable and packed': Overcrowding frustrations over vital bus service

Train disruption has become a regularity on Northern's services

Train disruption has become a regularity on Northern's services

Northern Railway

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Fifth Sunday of Northern woe as passengers told to avoid trains

Scammers are pretending to be ticket inspectors on some UK trains

Scammers are pretending to be ticket inspectors on some UK trains

Expert warns over fake ticket inspectors scamming UK train passengers

Northern is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services.

Northern is planning to introduce British Sign Language (BSL) announcements on all of its services.

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Northern to introduce sign language announcements on trains

A bus stop on the A581 near Chorley town centre

A bus stop on the A581 near Chorley town centre

Multi-operator bus ticket plans for Lancashire to begin

Colne Road, Burnley

Colne Road, Burnley

Local government

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New speed cameras set for East Lancs danger road

The bus lane on Whalley Road

The bus lane on Whalley Road

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Warning issued to drivers using town's bus lane with council 'disappointed'

Services between Clitheroe and Rochdale and Manchester Victoria and Blackburn are experiencing delays and cancellations

Services between Clitheroe and Rochdale and Manchester Victoria and Blackburn are experiencing delays and cancellations

Northern Trains

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Rail services delayed and cancelled due to points failure

Taxi rules on vehicle ages may be reviewed as action continues to raise standards

Taxi rules on vehicle ages may be reviewed as action continues to raise standards

Local government

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Taxi rules on vehicle ages may be reviewed as action continues to raise standards

A Northern train

A Northern train

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Northern confirms why only one train ran ahead of Rovers' trip to Preston

A Parcel Pending by Quadient locker

A Parcel Pending by Quadient locker

Northern Trains

Parcel delivery lockers to be installed at this East Lancs train station

Cllr Ruper Swarbrick has welcomed increased bus passenger numbers

Cllr Ruper Swarbrick has welcomed increased bus passenger numbers

Local government

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Passenger numbers hit record levels as Lancs folk get on the buses

Which stations are the worst for being late?

Which stations are the worst for being late?

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The 'worst' 5 train stations in East Lancashire for making you late

It's bad news for people looking for a match!

It's bad news for people looking for a match!

Why rail operator bans use of dating apps on its Wi-Fi

A parent has spoken out after different bus pass rulings were applied to two of his children for the same journey to school.

A parent has spoken out after different bus pass rulings were applied to two of his children for the same journey to school.

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Parent speaks out over 'unfair' £900 bus pass ruling

Retired rail journalist Steve Broadbent

Retired rail journalist Steve Broadbent

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Fresh rail link hopes with new Labour government

The biplane, right, crashed into a parked aircraft

The biplane, right, crashed into a parked aircraft

Plane crashed in Lancashire after passenger's panic attack hit throttle

Lancashire Police have launched a number of schemes to help keep roads safer

Lancashire Police have launched a number of schemes to help keep roads safer

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Driving offences set to be the highest since the pandemic

Tar covering a sunken fire hydrant cover on Cowling Brow, Chorley (image: National World/Neil Cross)

Tar covering a sunken fire hydrant cover on Cowling Brow, Chorley (image: National World/Neil Cross)

Local government

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Cyclist killed when he was thrown from his bike believed to have hit manhole

An object had been caught on the overhead wires at Deansgate and this could cause delays for passengers travelling on the network.

An object had been caught on the overhead wires at Deansgate and this could cause delays for passengers travelling on the network.

Delays for train passengers after object hits overhead wire

Jonathan Hinder MP

Jonathan Hinder MP

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Reopen Colne Skipton rail link new East Lancs MP tells government

Lancashire County Council pothole repair teams at work

Lancashire County Council pothole repair teams at work

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County council potholes repair programme 'back on track'

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