Blackburn, Lancashire — the stories that matter on your street
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Dramatic dashcam footage released by the police shows them chasing a suspicious vehicle being driven by a teenager between Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn.
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Barnsley sign Blackburn defender Connor O'Riordan on a season-long loan deal.
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A man has appeared in court charged with arson after a police car and van were set alight outside Blackburn Police Station, causing extensive damage.
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A Blackburn GP practice has been rated “requires improvement” by the CQC.
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A man has been jailed after starting a fire at a property in Blackburn with the intent to endanger life.
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We've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Blackburn, according to petrolprices.com
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On opening day, the restaurant handed out 250 free burgers to excited diners at the location close to Blackburn town centre.
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The incident took place in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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A Chorley man has been jailed after making almost £1 million through the sale of illegal IPTV services.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being sexually assaulted inside a Lancashire town centre bar.
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A major UK restaurant chain has confirmed it will close all 106 of its sites next month, including its two branches in Lancashire.
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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Lancashire County Council has approved a revised Speed Limit Order setting a 50mph limit on Main Road (A6) at Galgate, due to come into force on August 31.
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Visitors from Lancashire are being warned as national park chiefs vow to crack down on fly-camping as thousands of day-trippers are set to head to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Lancashire...
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Four dogs are stolen each day.
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The council has sent crews back to a dust-plagued Preston road after resident’s complaints.
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A Lancashire man convicted of multiple historic sexual offences against two sisters has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions
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A Lancashire councillor's discrimination claim against an NHS trust has been delayed until 2027, prompting warnings that employment tribunal backlogs could undermine new workplace rights.
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An East Lancashire MP has said he is “demanding answers” from United Utilities after concerns about raw sewage spills in local waterways
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Rural Lancashire communities are set to benefit from faster broadband as Openreach expands its Full Fibre network
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Plans have been submitted to install a passenger lift inside one of Lancashire's best-known historic buildings to improve access for disabled visitors.
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Lancashire social worker Katy Cleece has been recognised for research aimed at improving mental health support for mothers and helping families receive earlier intervention
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Plans have been submitted to create a new electric vehicle charging hub at the Morrisons store in Lancashire.
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A temporary 40mph speed limit will be introduced on Harbour Lane in Wheelton while fibre installation work is carried out
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The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
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Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.
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A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms covering East Lancashire has been expanded to today (August 26).
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Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
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