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Bin day bunny shock: Abandoned Easter rabbits spark rescue effort
A rabbit dumped beside bins on collection day in Pendle has laid bare a post-Easter surge in abandoned bunnies.
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Samosa Place owner fined after food safety failings in Nelson
A Nelson food business owner has been fined after admitting a series of food hygiene and safety offences.
East Lancashire patients see improvements as crackdown on NHS corridor care reaches Royal Blackburn Hospital
Patients across East Lancashire are beginning to see improvements in emergency care, with action being taken to tackle the use of hospital corridors for treatment at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
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Clash over Colne and village upgrades in new £1.5m Pendle fund
Pendle Council’s leader says he ‘resents’ implications that public consultation about how a £1.5m government grant should be spent in towns and villages has not been robust.
Finalists unveiled for the 2026 Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards at Blackpool FC's Bloomfield Road stadium
We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for this year’s Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards — a celebration of the outstanding individuals, training providers, and businesses shaping the region’s thriving apprenticeship community.
Predatory Barnoldswick paedophile Michael Hines who sexually abused two young girls jailed for 26 years
A predatory paedophile who sexually abused two young girls has been jailed for 26 years.
Former Ribble Valley Mayor and well-known farmer Peter Ainsworth dies
A former Mayor of Ribble Valley and well-known member of the local farming community has died.
New image released in appeal for missing man last seen 11 days ago
Police said they are concerned about Mohammed Aslam
Police renew appeal to help find man missing from Nelson for over a week
Police are continuing to search for Mohammed Aslam, who has been missing for over a week.
27 pics as Burnley racegoers put on the style for Ladies' Day at Aintree Racecourse 2026
Several racegoers from Burnley were flying the flag for the town in the fashion stakes at this year’s Ladies’ Day at Aintree Racecourse.
Residents to oppose planning application for nine bed HMO in Burnley's Thornhill Street
Residents are preparing to oppose a planning application to convert a terraced house on a quiet historic street in Burnley into a house of multiple occupancy, known as a HMO.
Man and woman killed in A59 collision near Clitheroe
A man and a woman have died following a collision on the A59 in Sawley.
Drugs 'may have contributed' to death of Blackburn man found dead at home
Anthony Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene
Waterfoot's historic arcade and pagoda ‘appearing from nowhere’ highlighted after Green by-election win
'It's about time Waterfoot had some money spent on it, like other towns'
CARES charity makes donation to improve patient waiting area at Burnley General Teaching Hospital
A charity, devoted to investing in the early detection of cancer across East Lancashire, has extended the support beyond clinical equipment.
Two bikers seriously injured in Bacup crash after 'losing control' avoiding reversing Mercedes
A woman in her 50s and a man in his 40s have been rushed to hospital
Safest places to live in the North West: The 11 areas with the lowest violent crime rates
The North West boasts arguably England’s most breathtaking scenery, and is one of the most welcoming parts of Britain.
Wedding album: 28 photos as couple tie the knot at Burnley's Crow Wood Hotel
Crow Wood Hotel in Burnley was the setting for the wedding of Kieran Rhodes to Lauren Shirtcliffe.
Burnley woman Saira Hussain named finalist in prestigious Muslim News Awards 2026
A Burnley-born architect has been recognised on a national stage after being named a finalist in a prestigious awards programme celebrating excellence in engineering, science and technology.
Burnley Express readers' letter: 'rail connectivity key driver for economic growth'
The Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership welcomes The Public Consultation on proposed new bus improvements in East Lancashire. (Leader & Times, 3rd April 2026). This should be part of an integrated and interconnected public transport plan, which reflects national and county policies.