Multi-million pound schools transformation

11:20am today

A MULTI-MILLION pound transformation of Blackburn with Darwen's primary schools is set to begin next year.

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Blackburn's Mr Football dies

1:47pm today

A WELL-loved character from local league football in Blackburn has died after a short illness.

Ribble Valley MP campaigns over rural phone boxes

12:36pm today

AN MP is battling to save his village phone box and claims its removal would be another attack on the rural way of life.

Serious sex attack on girl, 17

11:54am today

A 17-YEAR-old girl was subjected to a serious sexual assault in a Colne street after leaving a nightclub.

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Labour's power sharing bid

11:53am today

THE Labour party in Blackburn with Darwen has called on coalition leaders in the borough to include them in running the council.

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Accrington town centre development unveiled

10:26am today

A Multi-Million pound luxury development project which has transformed a derelict town centre district is set to be unveiled.

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Grandma and child escape Haslingden house blaze

8:43am today

A WOMAN and her nine-year-old grandson managed to escape a severe fire at their home in Southview, Haslingden, yesterday.

Victorian football trophy up for auction

1:53pm today

A ROSSENDALE sporting trophy dating back over 120 years is up for auction for a guide price of £12,000.

Two flashers hunted by police

1:37pm today

DETECTIVES are appealing for help after two flashers struck - in separate incidents - in Burnley town centre within 36 hours.

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Woman found intruder in her bedroom

4:17pm today

A woman suffered a frightening ordeal when she awoke in the early hours to find a man in her bedroom.

Peel Tower abseil for charity

3:24pm today

A SPONSORED abseil is taking place down a popular monument this Sunday.

Heroin sold to undercover officer

3:15pm today

A man caught out in a police crackdown on drugs has avoided jail.

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Victim’s skull was fractured

2:22pm today

A BACUP man was left with a fractured skull after being attacked by a man who believed he had been chatting up his girlfriend.

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Two escape house blaze

2:14pm today

A WOMAN and her nine-year-old grandson managed to escape a severe fire at their home in Southview, Haslingden last night.

Footballer’s 45-minute wait for ambulance

1:23pm today

A DEAF man who collapsed following a football match, had to wait 45 minutes for an ambulance, an inquest heard.

Thousands visit exhibits

1:11pm today

TEN thousand school pupils will have visited Blackburn Cathedral by the end of the month to take part in events uniting the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths.

Power will be resolved

12:21pm today

THE control of Pendle Council should be resolved this week.

Man killed outside his home

12:08pm today

A 61-YEAR-OLD man was killed when he was struck by a passing vehicle as he watched a recovery truck lift a car from a ditch, a jury was told.

Failed asylum seeker was 'cannabis gardener'

10:59pm Monday 12th May 2008

A FAILED asylum seeker has admitting running East Lancashire's largest cannabis factory at a former pub.

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Flats lift chaos for Blackburn pensioners

10:22pm Monday 12th May 2008

PENSIONERS living in a 13-storey block of flats have been being trapped in their homes, or left out on the street, because the lifts keep breaking down.

Hoddlesden hotel prosecuted over food hygiene

7:26pm Monday 12th May 2008

by Andy Bellard A LEADING East Lancashire country hotel and restaurant has been accused of food hygiene offences.

Call for action on A59 after Mellor Brook man's death

4:53pm Monday 12th May 2008

A FATAL accident has underlined the need for action to improve safety on one of the area's most notorious roads, according to an MP.

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Blackburn holidaymaker's quad bike horror

3:07pm Monday 12th May 2008

A HOLIDAYMAKER broke her leg after being "flipped through the air" in a horror quad bike crash.

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Darwen town hall to be restored to former glory

9:01pm Monday 12th May 2008

DARWEN town hall is to be restored to its former glory in a £250,000 makeover.

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East Lancashire author's crime novel success

8:15pm Monday 12th May 2008

A TOP prosecution solicitor is publishing a crime novel featuring abduction, murder and intrigue, inspired by his work in the courtrooms of East Lancashire.

Young Colne mum leads the way with breastfeeding advice

6:56pm Monday 12th May 2008

A YOUNG mum is backing breastfeeding services across East Lancashire by becoming a role model to new mothers.

Charity volunteers 'kicked out' of Blackburn hospital

4:49pm Monday 12th May 2008

FUNDRAISING pensioners who sold tea and biscuits on hospital wards for years have accused health bosses of kicking them out.

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Man denies causing death by dangerous driving after Mellor crash

4:41pm Monday 12th May 2008

A 61-YEAR-OLD man was killed when he was struck by a passing vehicle as he watched a recovery truck lift a car from a ditch, a jury was told.

Sign language police help the deaf

10:47am Monday 12th May 2008

POLICE trained in sign language are making life easier for deaf people.

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Cyclist dies in A59 crash at Sawley

8:25am Monday 12th May 2008

UPDATED: A CYCLIST was killed after colliding with a car during an afternoon ride has been named.

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