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Homes plan for village site on old mine shafts to be debated
A plan for new homes in Rossendale has prompted questions including the potential number of new properties and the impact on existing neighbours.
East Lancashire firm announces major expansion as it opens new office
A growing waste management firm has expanded its team and opened a new office.
Tens of thousands of unclaimed premium bond wins uncovered across Lancashire
Tens of thousands of unclaimed prizes on premium bond wins have been uncovered across Lancashire
Former Mayor raises £6,771 for Pendleside Hospice charity
Former Pendle Mayor Councillor Mohammad Aslam presents £6,771 to Pendleside Hospice, raised during his Mayoral year
Major restoration project creates new habitats for wildlife
Cow Ark, Ribble Valley has been transformed into rich wildlife habitat by the Ribble Rivers Trust and local landowners through a major restoration project
Family fun day to take place at Oswaldtwistle Mills this weekend
St Paul’s Scouts will host a Family Fun Day at Oswaldtwistle Mills this Saturday, August 30
The stunning Whitworth location used in the latest series of Ridley
A beautiful reservoir just outside Whitworth has been used in the new series of the hit ITV drama Ridley.
East Lancs man banned from contacting ex sent message via £10 bank transfer
A man who was banned from contact with his ex-partner sent her a £10 bank transfer with a message attached asking her to contact him.
Café thanks ‘amazing’ customers after window smashed in
Police said two people entered the shop in Bamber Bridge and took around £450 in cash.
New town centre flats set for approval
An East Lancashire town centre is set to get eight new flats.
Further court hearing in appeal over nightclub's licence
A further court hearing has taken place as a nightclub in Burnley battles to keep its licence.
Woman to face trial after denying five counts of fraud
A Clitheroe woman will stand trial next year after denying five counts of fraud by abuse of position.
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Thai prime minister sacked after leaked phone call
Thailand's prime minister has been sacked after a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian politician caused outrage.
British Tour de France winning cyclist Chris Froome undergoes surgery after 'serious' crash
British Tour de France winning cyclist Chris Froome has undergone surgery after a "serious" crash.
Controversial P&O Ferries boss Hebblethwaite to quit
The man dubbed "Britain’s most hated boss" for his controversial policy of sacking hundreds of seafarers and replacing them with cheaper agency staff is to quit.
Jessie J cancels tour dates ahead of second breast cancer surgery
Jessie J has been forced to rearrange or cancel all upcoming tour dates as she will be having a second operation as part of her treatment for breast cancer.