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Burnley Road in Cliviger closed by police after road traffic collision
Police have closed a main road after an accident this evening.

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Concern over how many Lancashire children are 'missing' from school
More than 900 children in Lancashire are not currently receiving “a suitable education”, figures have revealed.


'Busy night' for police as three cars seized in Burnley in just one hour
The vehicles were seized for various motoring offences

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Lancashire's staggering school transport bill - and what is being done to reduce it
A fleet of new minibuses bought by Lancashire County Council to help bring down school transport costs will not come into service until October – more than a year after it was ordered.


Beauty queen wins 'dream' decorated pageant 40 years after mum was crowned champion
Meet the mum and daughter who were both crowned Miss Blackpool - 40 years apart!


Going Green: Eating a healthy diet to help save the planet
“I’m trying to eat a healthy diet, but I want to make sure I don’t eat foods that harm the planet – what are some environmentally friendly options?”


Burnley club Projekt loses licence
Councillors have revoked the premises licence for a controversial town centre nightclub Projekt.


The most affordable area of Lancashire for first time buyers revealed
Just one part of Lancashire made the UK top 10 according to Halifax


Lancashire 'shortchanged by £3m' over national insurance rise, county council deputy claims
The deputy leader of Lancashire County Council says the authority has been left £3m out of pocket because the government has failed to honour a promise to reimburse local authorities in full for increased national insurance costs.


27 pictures as winners of Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024 light up Blackpool Tower Ballroom
The best of Lancashire's tourism and hospitality sector was celebrated at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2024.


Burnley Express readers' letters: Royal Mail 'bottom of the league of British postal services'
The Royal Mail was once the envy of the world, and would boast that a first-class stamp posted anywhere in the United Kingdom would get to its destination the following day.

Golf academy and flats plan scrapped in £2.5m cash switch
Plans for a golf academy and 50 flats in Darwen have been ditched by senior councillors in favour of using the £2.5million of town deal cash earmarked for the projects on the regeneration of its market hall and civic quarter.
121 children in council care at risk of exploitation in a decade
More than 100 youngsters in the care of Blackburn with Darwen Council have been referred to over sex or crime exploitation fears since 2014.
Watchdog tells parents they could save £300 a year by making simple change
The CMA said some parents were going without food to pay for expensive baby formula

Burnley Council backs Burnley BID 2 with additional investment
A ballot for Burnley BID 2 is currently underway. If successful, it could allow Burnley BID to generate over £1.5m of further investment, enabling it to continue to support Burnley businesses and organisations for another 5 year term until 2030.

Class A drugs and zombie knives seized from home in Blackburn
Police executed a drugs warrant in Blackburn today, seizing drugs and offensive weapons.
John Eustace blame game, Blackburn Rovers' response and next manager musts
Ryan Hildred pens his thoughts on a dramatic week for Blackburn Rovers after the departure of John Eustace
Iceland recruiting for fried chicken taster - offering a £5,000 'salary'
Iceland are recruiting for a FRIED CHICKEN TASTE TESTER - offering a £5,000 'salary' and a year's supply of chicken.
Which celebrities have been unmasked so far on The Masked Singer 2025?
Mel Giedroyc, Kate Garraway and the musician Example are some of the celebrities that have been revealed on ITV's The Masked Singer 2025
Which supermarket steak is the best? I tested them all and one blew me away
There are so many supermarkets out there that sell a whole range of meats, but which one offers the best steak?