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The benches at Padiham Cricket Club

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"It's an inconvenience we don't need" says treasurer after vandals destroy benches

Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley leaving Preston Crown Court

Sophie Bannister and Levi-April Whalley leaving Preston Crown Court

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Blackburn nurse spared jail despite importing 40kg of cannabis from America

Aya was an aspiring lawyer who was studying at the University of Salford

Aya was an aspiring lawyer who was studying at the University of Salford

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Aya Hachem murder focus of new documentary airing on Channel 5

Vehicles being seized during the operation

Vehicles being seized during the operation

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14 'abandoned and illegal vehicles' seized on these Blackburn streets

L-R: Danny Ginley, Waqas Mahmood, Nathan Walker, Calvin Cook

L-R: Danny Ginley, Waqas Mahmood, Nathan Walker, Calvin Cook

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This week's 4 most wanted for kidnap, harassment, absconding from prison and burglary

Some of the land at Staffa Crescent in Shadsworth which will be transferred under the deal

Some of the land at Staffa Crescent in Shadsworth which will be transferred under the deal

Local government

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Land deal agreed for 105 new homes on Blackburn estate

The Tower in Astley Gate, Blackburn, dubbed 'Margo Towers'

The Tower in Astley Gate, Blackburn, dubbed 'Margo Towers'

Planning and development

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Church planned for empty hairdressers at ground floor of 'Margo Towers'

Hare and Hounds in Clayton-Le-Moors is up for sale

Hare and Hounds in Clayton-Le-Moors is up for sale

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Petition launched to ‘save beloved Thwaites pub’ that's been put up for sale

Burnley Crown Court

Burnley Crown Court

Man to be sentenced after admitting wounding and possession of a weapon

Memorial items removed from Accrington Cemetery

Memorial items removed from Accrington Cemetery

Local government

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Woman's outrage after items removed from cemetery tree where ashes are scattered

Dr James Adeley

Dr James Adeley

Senior coroner who featured in Channel 5 series stepping down from role

Limbrick at the bottom of Shear Brow is closed to all traffic in both directions.

Limbrick at the bottom of Shear Brow is closed to all traffic in both directions.

Busy Blackburn road closed again due to major water leak

Blackburn Easter Fair will return this April

Blackburn Easter Fair will return this April

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Dates, prices and rides list as Blackburn Easter Fair returns this month

Police in Blackburn seized ten e-bikes, scooters and motorcycles following complaints over anti-social behaviour.

Police in Blackburn seized ten e-bikes, scooters and motorcycles following complaints over anti-social behaviour.

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Police issue warning following seizure of e-bikes and motorcycles

The new planning application is part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal and supported by investment from Blackburn with Darwen Council

The new planning application is part of the £100m Darwen Town Deal and supported by investment from Blackburn with Darwen Council

Major new plans unveiled for town's historic library building

The alleged offences relates to incidents at stores in and around the city centre

The alleged offences relates to incidents at stores in and around the city centre

Man charged over alleged theft of meat joints and fragrances

The VIC team with one of the donated bikes

The VIC team with one of the donated bikes

Veterans to take on epic 260 mile trek during Armed Forces Week

Families and friends gathered at mosques across the region to celebrate the festival of Eid.

Families and friends gathered at mosques across the region to celebrate the festival of Eid.

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Families gather on Eid as mosque project gathers momentum

Victoria Park aka Little Wembley

Victoria Park aka Little Wembley

Local government

Football club needs longer lease as it looks to revamp ground for the future

The damaged walls

The damaged walls

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'Absolute lowlifes' steal historic stones from beauty spot causing £30k of damage

An Alice in Wonderland event came to Barnoldswick

An Alice in Wonderland event came to Barnoldswick

Pictures as town transformed into wonderland for free family-friendly event

St Peter's RC School, Newchurch, 1964

St Peter's RC School, Newchurch, 1964

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Inkwells and desks with lids - all part of school life in the 60s

The new trust will be made up of three primary schools,

The new trust will be made up of three primary schools,

Five schools merge to form new trust serving 3,000 pupils

Holiday bookings to Dubai have increased (Yui Mok/PA)

Holiday bookings to Dubai have increased (Yui Mok/PA)

Holiday bookings to Dubai surge by 38 per cent amid 'Dubai Chocolate' craze

Stress can manifest in many ways

Stress can manifest in many ways

Martin Furber: Seven physical signs and symptoms of stress

Trawden Man Shed will open this April

Trawden Man Shed will open this April

Clubs and societies

New shed hub for men to launch this weekend

A pupil at St Paul’s RC Primary School, Feniscowles, gets to grips with the chocolate

A pupil at St Paul’s RC Primary School, Feniscowles, gets to grips with the chocolate

On This Day: Chocolatier teaches kids how to make chocolate lollies

Beat the price hikes with brsk: Switch to better broadband and save

Beat the price hikes with brsk: Switch to better broadband and save

Beat the price hikes with brsk: Switch to better broadband and save

CD Reviews : The Blasters, Hawkwind, Middle Earth

CD Reviews : The Blasters, Hawkwind, Middle Earth

CD Reviews : The Blasters, Hawkwind, Middle Earth

Martin Roberts, Bay Downing, and John Morley

Martin Roberts, Bay Downing, and John Morley

Nominations open for North West property awards

Brierfield railway station on single track Colne line with Northlight mill development on left

Brierfield railway station on single track Colne line with Northlight mill development on left

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Colne-Skipton rail campaign told tourism and leisure travel is ‘higher than ever’

The Nintendo Switch has been hugely popular, but now it's time for Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch has been hugely popular, but now it's time for Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 console UK release date has been confirmed

Popular Channel 4 show Naked Attraction has been axed, according to its presenter

Popular Channel 4 show Naked Attraction has been axed, according to its presenter

Popular Channel 4 show axed with presenter 'desperate' for it to return

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

Child Benefit is going up next week for millions of families

HMRC Child Benefit increase next week confirmed for millions of families

Payments will be made from April 9, and will go to more than 12 million Nationwide members

Payments will be made from April 9, and will go to more than 12 million Nationwide members

Nationwide Building Society

Millions of Nationwide customers to receive £50 free cash this month

New star of BBC soap EastEnders, Alice Haig, has a very famous film star dad known for Downton Abbey and more.

New star of BBC soap EastEnders, Alice Haig, has a very famous film star dad known for Downton Abbey and more.

EastEnders' new Vicki Fowler actress has a very famous film star father

The Top Gun legend last posted on social media around a week ago

The Top Gun legend last posted on social media around a week ago

Val Kilmer’s last social media post before Top Gun star’s death aged 65

Viewers of the BBC have branded Stacey Solomon's and Joe Swash's new show as

Viewers of the BBC have branded Stacey Solomon's and Joe Swash's new show as

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BBC viewers slam Stacey Solomon's new 'uninteresting' show as a 'waste of money'

Star of Top Gun and Batman, Val Kilmer, has died aged 65 from pneumonia.

Star of Top Gun and Batman, Val Kilmer, has died aged 65 from pneumonia.

Batman and Top Gun actor Val Kilmer dies aged 65, daughter says

Did you know Loose Women has been removed from its usual slot on ITV1 this week?

Did you know Loose Women has been removed from its usual slot on ITV1 this week?

Loose Women and This Morning schedule change revealed by ITV this week

“People invest thousands in their gardens and outdoor spaces, but often fail to check if they’re covered.

“People invest thousands in their gardens and outdoor spaces, but often fail to check if they’re covered.

Homes and interiors

UK households issued garden insurance warning as clocks go forward

Vehicles seized in Blackburn during police operation

Vehicles seized in Blackburn during police operation

14 ‘hazardous and eyesore’ vehicles seized on these Blackburn streets

Brunshaw Primary School is partially closed

Brunshaw Primary School is partially closed

Primary school partially closed due to issues with water

Steve Waggott and Suhail Pasha address fan unrest at Blackburn Rovers

Why Rovers are in a period of 'adaptation' under Valerien Ismael

Gestede explains head coach hiring process and responds to 'salary' claim

Venky's stance on Blackburn Rovers sale as offer claim made

Rudy Gestede reveals five Blackburn Rovers summer transfer priorities

Pictures as town transformed into wonderland for free family-friendly event

Sport

Pasha and Waggott watch from the stand

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Steve Waggott and Suhail Pasha address fan unrest at Blackburn Rovers

Ohashi drives with the ball

Ohashi drives with the ball

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Why Rovers are in a period of 'adaptation' under Valerien Ismael

Rovers boss Valerien Ismael on the touchline

Rovers boss Valerien Ismael on the touchline

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Gestede explains head coach hiring process and responds to 'salary' claim

Venky's took over the club in 2010

Venky's took over the club in 2010

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Venky's stance on Blackburn Rovers sale as offer claim made

Blackburn Rovers Head of Football Operations, Rudy Gestede.

Blackburn Rovers Head of Football Operations, Rudy Gestede.

Blackburn Rovers FC

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Rudy Gestede reveals five Blackburn Rovers summer transfer priorities

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National Sport

Manchester City fans hold a banner in protest of ticket reselling (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City fans hold a banner in protest of ticket reselling (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City fans protest against ticket issues before Leicester game

Fran Jones attributed her incident to the high-altitude conditions in Colombia (John Walton/PA)

Fran Jones attributed her incident to the high-altitude conditions in Colombia (John Walton/PA)

Fran Jones says her ‘heart worked a little too hard’ after on-court collapse

Reece James will continue to sit out for parts of this season (Steven Paston/PA)

Reece James will continue to sit out for parts of this season (Steven Paston/PA)

Enzo Maresca says Chelsea ‘need to manage’ Reece James after injury issues

Ange Postecoglou (pictured) has no issue with recent comments made by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino (Ben Whitley/PA)

Ange Postecoglou (pictured) has no issue with recent comments made by former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino (Ben Whitley/PA)

Ange Postecoglou: I’ve no issue with recent comments by Mauricio Pochettino

Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury in Manchester City’s FA Cup win at Bournemouth on Sunday (Adam Davy/PA)

Erling Haaland sustained an ankle injury in Manchester City’s FA Cup win at Bournemouth on Sunday (Adam Davy/PA)

I’ll be back – Manchester City striker Erling Haaland makes injury vow

Charlotte Edwards was unveiled at Lord’s as England’s new head coach on Wednesday (Ben Whitley/PA)

Charlotte Edwards was unveiled at Lord’s as England’s new head coach on Wednesday (Ben Whitley/PA)

Charlotte Edwards: I’ll make England players more accountable for their fitness

Puturhandstogether was an impressive winner at the Cheltenham Festival (Mike Egerton/PA)

Puturhandstogether was an impressive winner at the Cheltenham Festival (Mike Egerton/PA)

Puturhandstogether and Naturally Nimble flying flag for O’Brien

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Basking Shark season tends to be May or October, and there are a few hotspots around the British Isles

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Shark season arrives as 40ft giants spotted lurking around our shores

Move your garden furniture to allow it to get more sun, experts advise.

Move your garden furniture to allow it to get more sun, experts advise.

Why you should move garden furniture or risk lawn 'fungal diseases'

Popular Channel 4 show Naked Attraction has been axed, according to its presenter

Popular Channel 4 show Naked Attraction has been axed, according to its presenter

Popular Channel 4 show axed with presenter 'desperate' for it to return

The Nintendo Switch has been hugely popular, but now it's time for Switch 2

The Nintendo Switch has been hugely popular, but now it's time for Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2 console UK release date has been confirmed

The cost of the licence fee went up by £5 on 1 April.

The cost of the licence fee went up by £5 on 1 April.

Certain Brits eligible for 50% discount on TV licence amid price increase

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Health

Stress can manifest in many ways

Martin Furber: Seven physical signs and symptoms of stress

Neuro-Moves helps those with Parkinson's to keep active and happy

Neuro-Moves helps those with Parkinson's to keep active and happy

Parkinson's disease

Dance class for MS and Parkinson's sufferers in East Lancs marks one year

Smile-for-Life: Dentistry by Cure Clinics hosts exclusive implant open day this April

You could get a free prescription in England if you have these conditions

You could get a free prescription in England if you have these conditions

Are you eligible for free prescriptions? Yes, if you have 1 of these 11 conditions

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The scale of an East Lancashire borough's obesity crisis revealed

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Police remain on the scene at the Biffa recycling plant where human remains were found on Sunday (Tom Wilkinson/PA)

Police remain on the scene at the Biffa recycling plant where human remains were found on Sunday (Tom Wilkinson/PA)

Police still probing recycling plant three days after bones find

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch (PA)

Conservatives reiterate calls for national grooming gangs inquiry

Flowers are left outside the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull (Dave Higgens/PA)

Flowers are left outside the Hessle Road branch of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull (Dave Higgens/PA)

Man charged with 64 offences after investigation into Hull funeral directors

Dr Sharone Lifschitz speaking during a press conference at the offices of Mishcon de Reya in central London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Dr Sharone Lifschitz speaking during a press conference at the offices of Mishcon de Reya in central London (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Hostage families urge Keir Starmer to take ‘bold steps’ in helping to end war

An official said the Amazon offer was made in a letter to the US vice president and commerce secretary (Ashley Landis/AP)

An official said the Amazon offer was made in a letter to the US vice president and commerce secretary (Ashley Landis/AP)

Amazon ‘makes last-minute bid for TikTok’

Elon Musk speaks at a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Jeffrey Phelps/AP)

Elon Musk speaks at a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin (Jeffrey Phelps/AP)

Musk could be heading for Washington exit after turbulent times at Trump’s Doge

Rosie Fender who died of a serious head injury after being hit by a train near Romsey, Hampshire (Family handout)

Rosie Fender who died of a serious head injury after being hit by a train near Romsey, Hampshire (Family handout)

Coroner says woman who killed herself ‘may have lived’ if full care plan set up

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