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Faith and community shine at Accrington’s Milaad procession
Accrington’s annual Milaad procession brought masjids, families, and local businesses together in a joyful celebration of unity and faith.
Mayor’s “vast and vibrant” history bus tour celebrates Hyndburn
Hyndburn’s Mayor hosted a history bus tour with fellow Lancashire mayors, MPs, and residents, celebrating the borough’s “vast and vibrant” heritage.
Rossendale’s new Valley Plan sets out roadmap for borough’s future
Rossendale Council has launched its updated Valley Plan, outlining four key priorities shaped by record community input to guide the borough’s future to 2029.
East Lancashire dad jailed after he tried to groom '14-year-old girl'
An East Lancashire father, who engaged in graphic sexual discussion with a girl he believed to be 14, has been jailed.
Dance charity for people with learning disabilities receives over £300,000
DanceSyndrome, a Lancashire-based charity supporting individuals with learning disabilities, has secured £340,528 in funding
Met Office forecast for West Lancashire this weekend
The Met Office has forecast a mix of rain and sunshine for West Lancashire this weekend
Met Office issues weather forecast for East Lancashire this weekend
The Met Office has issued a detailed weather forecast for East Lancashire, covering Saturday and Sunday.
Cancer awareness van to hit the road in bid to save lives
The Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance, in partnership with ovarian cancer charity Ovacome, has launched a month-long awareness roadshow
New suicide prevention strategy unveiled across Lancashire
A Lancashire health trust has outlined a new strategy aimed at suicide prevention.
Blackburn man falsified speeding fine claim using fake invoices
A Blackburn man was caught out for falsifying documents due to a link to an illegitimate PDF creator being left in a file sent to the DVLA.
East Lancashire council brings in new rule to block more HMOs
Rossendale Council have prevented properties from being converted into HMOs without requiring planning permission.
Photo recalls time when trams ran through Brownhill
No doubt many of you will recognise the location for this photo taken in 1947
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New storm names for 2025-26 released: How are they chosen and why?
The new list of storm names for the 2025-26 season has been released by the Met Office.
Afghanistan earthquake kills over 1,400 and destroys villages - all we know so far
Over 1,400 people have been killed and at least 3,250 others injured after an earthquake hit eastern Afghanistan, according to the Afghan Red Crescent Society.
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Queen used shoe to hit man who tried to assault her on a train as a teenager
Queen Camilla used a shoe to hit a man who tried to touch her on a train, according to a new book about the monarchy.