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Blackburn salon marks second anniversary with giveaway
Blackburn’s Geri Nicole Hair marks its second anniversary with a community raffle raising funds for children’s charity Destination Florida.
Whalley bakery that "pushes the boundaries" named as one of the best in region
A Ribble Valley bakery that continues to “push the boundaries” has been named as one of the best in the region
Two East Lancashire businesses fined £95,000 for employing illegal workers
Two businesses in East Lancashire have been fined £95,000 for employing illegal workers.
Food waste collection pilot shows positive early results
Blackburn with Darwen’s food waste collection pilot is showing positive signs of success, councillors have been told
Teenager to stand trial after denying possessing and making indecent images
A Blackburn teenager will stand trial next year over charges of making and possessing indecent images of children.
Nelson and Accrington college group announces name change in rebrand
The group applied to the Department for Education earlier this year to formalise the change.
‘I gave up home and all I own to live in campervan – the important reason why’
Pastor Mick Fleming has given up his rented home and most of his belongings to live in the motorhome with his Doberman, Ozzy
Council opposition undecided on whether to join new Corbyn party
The leader of the official opposition on Lancashire County Council says he has not signed up to Jeremy Corbyn’s new party – yet
Council Tory group boss joins Reform and blasts old party's immigration record
The leader of the Conservative group on Preston City Council has defected to Reform UK in another blow to the floundering political party.
Greggs fans overjoyed after 'begging' for menu staple to return to stores
The Vegan Steak Bake, which vanished from menus last year, has been relaunched under a fresh new name – the Vegan Lattice and is back in stores.
New windows for young people's support scheme approved
The rotting timber windows at a scheme to support vulnerable young people will be replaced. after a survey identified they were a fire and safety risk.
'Cold-blooded executioner' jailed for life for murder of former prison officer
A criminal who shot dead a prison officer in Skelmersdale has been jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years before parole.
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Firms cut jobs at fastest pace since 2021, Bank of England data shows
Businesses have cut jobs at the fastest pace in almost four years, according to a closely-watched Bank of England survey which also paints a worrying picture for employment and wage growth ahead.
Second arrest over online racist abuse of England footballer Jess Carter
Police investigating racist and abusive social media messages sent to England footballer Jess Carter have arrested a second man.
Scotland's first minister sets out latest plan for independence referendum
First Minister John Swinney has called on the UK government to agree to another referendum on Scottish independence if a majority of SNP MSPs are elected at the 2026 Holyrood election.
Man pleads not guilty after fans struck at Liverpool FC trophy parade
A man accused of driving into crowds at Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade has pleaded not guilty to all 31 charges.