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18 Lancashire businesses given new food hygiene ratings - here's what they scored
18 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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Inquest opens after 'devoted dad' killed in two-car crash on M65
Wojtek Trzebinski was pronounced dead at the scene
Police seize nearly 100 cannabis plants worth around £46,000 from Nelson address
Police have seized 93 mature cannabis plants from an address in Cliffe Street, Nelson.
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71 years side by side: Clitheroe care home couple share their childhood Christmas memories
A couple who first met at the age of 16 and have been together for an extraordinary 71 years are sharing their nostalgic Christmas memories.
Ketamine and rural crime prevention sees East Division officers recognised at Lancashire Constabulary’s Problem-Solving Awards
Police initiatives to divert young people from rural crime by offering them a positive pastime, and another to tackle ketamine supply in Burnley, have won top awards.
44 magical memories from former Burnley bar The Mix
We’re diving back into Burnley’s nightlife past with a look at The Mix – the bar that gave us big nights, bigger laughs, and the occasional brutal hangover.
Commissioner invests £60k of seized criminal cash as education partnership expands
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has announced a £60,000 investment from seized criminal cash to support the expansion of the county’s flagship police education programme.
Extra urgent dental appointments now available
Extra appointments are now available for people in Lancashire and South Cumbria who need urgent or unscheduled dental care.
Safenet’s Mrs Claus to bring festive magic to survivors across Lancashire
Lancashire’s lead provider of domestic abuse services is bringing festive cheer to survivors and their families with its much-loved Mrs Claus tradition.
Colne pupils shine at the Great Lancashire Debate 2025
These Colne pupils shone at the Great Lancashire Debate 2025.
Burnley residents asked to weigh in on dog control rules
Burnley Council has launched a public consultation on plans to extend and consider some variations to the borough’s Dog Control Public Space Protection Order (PSPO).
University of Lancashire and BBC Verify unite to help students spot fake news
Burnley College students have been learning how to better spot fake news thanks to The University of Lancashire and the BBC.
Ballaro’ owners' plea for support as Burnley restaurant faces mounting pressures
“For the first time, I’m worried.”
Commissioner campaigns to #NailDomesticAbuse across Lancashire
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner is campaigning to #NailDomesticAbuse.
Alanis Morissette back at Lytham Festival to complete anniversary line-up
Grammy winner Alanis Morissette is looming to make it second time lucky when she headlines the Thursday night at next summer's Lytham Festival
Brsk Friday is on and it’s full stream ahead with savings
Brsk Friday is on and it’s full stream ahead with savings.
Sheffield Wednesday boss' Blackburn Rovers motivation claim after latest setback
The Owls lost a further six points this week making their task of avoiding relegation impossible
Falling for Niagara Falls in the fall
Natural beauty lovers can't fail but fall for Niagara Falls in the fall
Skipper Ross confident his new-look side can have Bash at glory
Baxenden have laid down an early marker as a team to watch in the Anthony Axford’s North West Cricket League Championship division in 2026 following a quartet of key winter additions.
A56 southbound carriageway reopens following serious crash
The A56 between Rising Bridge and Huncoat has reopened fully following a serious crash yesterday afternoon (December 4).