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Manchester Airport worker seriously injured after falling from Jet2 plane

A man has been seriously injured after reportedly falling from the back of a plane at Manchester Airport.

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Global panic as Trump orders 'immediate US action' with 'locked and loaded' threat to Iran

Donald Trump has announced the US military will form a 'blockade' of the Strait of Hormuz

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Blackburn school banning mobile phones for all pupils from tomorrow

A strict no mobile phone policy during the school day is being introduced to 'support a focused, positive learning environment'

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Mystery of mum, 26, found dead in Leeds Liverpool canal

No-one was convicted of Elizabeth Threlfall's murder - and some believe her killer evaded justice

Lancs Live - News

I struggled to climb stairs then lost 9 stone after joining 'fatso footie team'

George Hall tipped the scales at 24 stone at his heaviest and struggled to squeeze into a size XXXL

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Drugs 'may have contributed' to death of Blackburn man found dead at home

Anthony Robinson was pronounced dead at the scene

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'It reminds us of how much happiness he brought to the world'

Anniversary for thriving nursery named in memory of four-year-old Tommy Squibbs

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'Rawtenstall represents the great community in the town'

Rawtenstall, regeneration and rewilding will be the focus for RHS Bloom

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11 war memorials across Hyndburn set for £145k restoration

"It is vital that future generations can gather at these sites to remember, reflect and honour those who served"

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Man and woman killed in horror A59 crash between car and lorry

The road was shut for around eight hours

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Paedophile who abused four children dies while serving 12-year jail sentence

David Almond left one of his victims in "hell and purgatory" as a result of his evil abuse

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The 'hidden' Blackpool studio trying to invest in the town's creative talent

"We have to make stuff happen on our own, that's Blackpool"

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'I'm taking on brutal 48-hour Everest climb challenge to get men talking'

Sean Hickey will attempt to scale Snowdon a staggering NINE times in a row as part of the punishing feat

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M65 LIVE as all traffic held with motorway at a 'standstill' - latest updates

There are 'severe delays' in the area

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New alert as important NHS document to expire for millions - how to stop it

Nearly 800,000 are due to run out during peak summer holiday months

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Coroner to probe whether mechanical fitter's death was linked to his work

Michael Harding died from a type of cancer often linked to asbestos exposure

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Tributes pour in for Poulton boy, 17, who died swimming at Lake District beauty spot

Absi Ahmed got into difficulty in the water at High Dam Tarn

Lancashire Evening Post News

25 photos from Kirkham Spring Festival 2026 as crowds enjoy dog show, stalls and family fun in People's Park

Crowds gathered in Kirkham on Saturday for the town’s annual Spring Festival, bringing a day of family fun, entertainment and community spirit to People’s Park.

Lancs Live - News

Mixed feelings over new plans for Bacup Market and town’s regeneration

'Rawtenstall has good food and drink businesses now. Let’s see some of that here too.'

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Paris Fury's heartbreak as Tyson vows he'll never retire from boxing

"It’s hard work, a one-track mind with him."