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Huge metal shipping container to be placed in historic Lancashire park as part of council cycling initiative

A metal shipping container can be sited in a historic Blackburn park to extend a council drive to boost cycling councillors have ruled.

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I'm aware of the significant disruption and frustration of isolated residents and I've raised concerns

A county councillor has called for a rethink over the lengthy closure of a canal bridge in Burnley.

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Alcohol 'may have played a role' in death of Blackburn mum, 72

Janet Entwistle was a retired factory worker

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Council spending £1.2m on 16 new vehicles including bin lorries, mowers, and a cherry picker

Blackburn with Darwen Council is spending £1.2million on buying 16 vehicles as part of its fleet replacement programme for 2025/26.

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Trapped person 'cut free from vehicle' after crash on M6 in Lancashire

The collision happened between junctions 28 and 27

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15 of the best places to get your lashes and nails done in and around Lancashire

From flawless nails to show-stopping lashes, Blackpool has a host of salons helping locals and visitors look their best.

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The prominent Lancashire building that was the first in the UK to use reinforced concrete

The property was renamed Norway House in a nod to a Norwegian businessman

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'The University didn’t just help me become a doctor' - Uni of Lancashire celebrates 10 years of medical course

The University of Lancashire is celebrating 10 years of creating medical doctors.

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Seven-day meal plan to lower cholesterol naturally without statins

Heart experts have shared a cholesterol-lowering meal plan that could help reduce your need for medication

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Inquest to open following alleged murder of UCLan student Carla-Maria Georgescu

The 19-year-old was found dead in university halls earlier this month

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The mile-long 'forbidden' railway tunnel connecting Lancashire and Manchester

The tunnel was built in 1847

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Brits have 3 words as BGT returns to ITV after plummeting viewing figures

Series 19 of Britain's Got Talent returns to ITV tonight with KSI as a new permanent judge, but many ITV viewers have made the comment amid declining ratings and criticism of golden buzzer changes

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Update in investigation following death of Darwen dad Kevin Coates

Four people were arrested on suspicion of murder

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Men in Lancashire targeted by 'blackmail scam' after responding to online ads

One victim was told to transfer £1,100

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Grey's Anatomy actor Eric Dane shared first ALS symptom he dismissed

The much-loved actor shared one of the first signs he brushed off before he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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Public urged to call council if they see 'distressed rats' in Rawtenstall town centre

Work is being carried out this weekend

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Accrington Stanley is latest stop on Jon's tour of football grounds

'I would definitely recommend hospitality at Accrington Stanley'

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Hit and run victim in hospital after Nissan driver flees scene in Preston Road near Longridge

A hit and run suspect was arrested in Preston after a man was knocked down and left seriously injured in a road near Longridge last night.

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BBC Morning Live doctor's message for people taking vitamins and supplements

The doctor shared a message for people taking supplements like vitamin D, collagen, multivitamins and cod liver oil

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Clitheroe man, 63, found by carer after choking to death at his home

Police and paramedics had been called