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Five people from Burnley and Brierfield jailed for more than 50 years after being found guilty of smuggling drugs into jail
A criminal gang, including five people from Burnley and Brierfield, who smuggled drugs into prison, have been jailed for more than 50 years.
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Safe to say fan-tastic World Cup welcome awaits Brits in Boston
UK football fans can make Boston simply their best family-friendly World Cup base camp, secure in the knowledge USA's safest big city is set to extend widespread welcome, warm as City of Champions' midsummer climes.
New Food Standard Agency hygiene ratings awarded to 25 Lancashire pubs, restaurants and takeaways
25 establishments in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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Lancashire care home closed down after CQC inspection will be reopened after seven-figure investment
A care home that was closed down after “squalid” conditions were found, will be reopened in May after a takeover and seven-figure investment.
Machetes, drugs, and phones seized in Burnley as three arrested in Class A raids
Officers had warrants for a few properties
33 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
33 establishments in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Prolific Pendle shoplifter jailed
A prolific shoplifter who carried out a string of shoplifting offences in Pendle has been jailed.
Lancashire food company under spotlight as UKHSA probes fatal listeria outbreak linked to NHS desserts
A Lancashire food manufacturer is under the spotlight as an investigation launches into a fatal Listeria outbreak.
For sale: Stunning four-bedroom detached eco home designed for modern family living
The final plot remaining in the sought-after Valley Gardens development is up for sale with offers in the region of £444,950 being sought.
Holidaymaker endures 'flight from hell' after vomiting 30 times
A British holidaymaker flying from Manchester to Bangkok claims his Etihad Airways meal caused him to throw up 30 times
School floodlights approved by councillors despite '167 candles' glare fears
Councillors have approved a scheme to to put up powerful lights around a school sports pitch despite residents concerns over glare.
Polish man with horror obsession convicted of murdering pensioner
A Polish man is facing a life sentence for the murder and dismemberment of a pensioner he sawed into 27 pieces
£1.7m funding for West Craven Sports Centre and Pendle Wavelengths for low carbon heating project
Plans to become carbon neutral by 2030 have taken a big step forward for Pendle Borough Council thanks to a £1.7m Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme grant.
Independent report call on economic impact of Forest of Bowland tunnel works
A FRESH call has been made for an independent survey into the potential economic impact on rural businesses of a major water tunnel scheme in the Forest of Bowland.
Blackburn Rovers trend bucks growing narrative but asks bigger questions
Ian Herbert pens his thoughts on a difficult few weeks for Blackburn Rovers.
Man dies in horror crash after lorry 'loses control' and smashes into four cars
A man in his 60s has died in a motorway horror crash which left several other injured, police have confirmed.
Newly released footage shows man who escaped from prison van walking in Preston
Newly released footage shows the man who escaped from a prison van on Wednesday, walking through Preston.
43 magical Mix memories caught on camera from over 10 years ago
It’s more Mix memories for this week’s retro nightlife gallery.
Busy route in Blackburn closed in both directions
The route is used by drivers heading on to Randal Street and Barbara Castle Way and also in the opposite direction towards Pleckgate.
Heathrow fire: Have you been impacted by the airport closure? How to share your story
Have you been impacted by the Heathrow Airport closure? Are you stranded unable to get home?