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Full list of Lancashire businesses fined for not paying minimum wage
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Ribble Valley Rotary Ride hands over £6,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation
The 10th anniversary edition of the Ribble Valley Ride has taken the total the event has raised for local charities to more than £70,000 over the last decade.
Companies could soon be charged for causing traffic chaos with roadworks in Lancashire
Under the scheme, companies would pay a daily charge for each day they occupy a section of road during peak hours
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New state-of-the-art playground for Nelson’s Victoria Park
A new playground has been installed at Victoria Park as part of the Nelson Town Deal project.
Hurricane Melissa: Why the 'supercharged' Category 5 storm approaching Jamaica is so powerful - and dangerous
Scientists say the country will be left with a deep and permanent scar from this ‘beast of a storm’ 🌪
Event to celebrate World Mental Health Day at Burnley's Aroma Asian restaurant hailed an 'incredible success'
The host of an event, to celebrate World Mental Health Day in Burnley recently, described the experience as ‘an incredible success.’
Police issue update after manhunt over sexual assault outside Burnley General Hospital
An appeal was launched last month
Burnley Express letters | Wary of trusting Reform after mismanagement of county councils
From: Dave Penney, Highfield, Keighley Road, Colne
Man (20) arrested on suspicion of sexual assault outside Burnley General Hospital
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault outside Burnley General Hospital.
Man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault outside hospital
A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an alleged incident outside Burnley General Hospital.
Inside one of Britain's most haunted houses in Lancashire - history and accommodation
Samlesbury Hall in Preston, Lancashire is haunted but can be explored and you can even stay in the grounds.
Long delays and miles of queues on major East Lancs road after crash
There are severe delays on the A56 in near Edenfield this morning following a crash.
Blackburn Rovers star delivers 'tough period' verdict and outlines new hope
Andri Gudjohnsen spoke after scoring his first Blackburn Rovers goal
Fawlty Towers star Prunella Scales dies aged 93 after 'remarkable' acting career
Actress Prunella Scales, best known for her role as Sybil in the memorable TV series Fawlty Towers, has died at the age of 93, her sons revealed.
Clitheroe brothers shortlisted for national award for helping deafblind sibling
Two young brothers from Clitheroe have been shortlisted for a national award in recognition of the way they care for and support their deafblind younger brother.
An oh so fabulously festive escape to Heysham
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and there’s no better time to unwrap your seasonal plans. Nestled on the picturesque coast of Lancashire, The Royal at Heysham is offering guests a truly magical winter experience.
An oh so fabulously festive escape to Mellor
The countdown to Christmas has officially begun, and there’s no better time to unwrap your seasonal plans. Nestled in the quaint village of Mellor, on the edge of the Ribble Valley, The Millstone at Mellor is offering guests a truly magical winter experience. Whether it’s a cosy countryside esca...
Person suffers injury in Rossendale crash that caused heavy traffic
A person suffered a minor injury in a crash in Stacksteads on Monday night.
Driver injured in crash between car and lorry on motorway
A driver suffered a minor injury in a crash on the M6 near Preston last night (October 27).
Blackburn Rovers dressing room sent honest message after hard-luck narrative
The Blackburn Rovers defender gave an honest appraisal of the season so far