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Hospital menace spat in security guard's face as he was kicked out of A&E
A man who was causing disruption at Royal Blackburn Hospital A&E spat in a security guard's face as he was kicked out a second time.
Projects in East Lancs town seeking council grants for venue revamps
A number of projects to improve community group buildings in Longridge are being recommended for financial grants from Ribble Valley Council.
East Lancashire road to close overnight for utility works
A road will be closed overnight for utility works
Mum embracing bisexual identity after 16-year heterosexual marriage
Nicky Wake, 53, has opened up about embracing her bisexuality later in life after 16 years in a heterosexual marriage
East Lancs MP celebrates patients accessing 70,000 extra health appointments
An East Lancashire MP has celebrated patients across Hyndburn and Haslingden benefitting from 70,000 extra health appointments.
Businesses report increased footfall thanks to fantastic car show
Businesses across Burnley town centre reported increased footfall and trade thanks to a fantastic car show at the weekend.
Football club submits plans for new clubhouse to serve wider community
Clitheroe Football Club has unveiled proposals to replace its ageing clubhouse at the Loom Loft Stadium.
Talented clog dancer retains title at national championships
Clog dancing teams from across the UK danced to traditional live music over the weekend.
'It made life feel normal again': Father's 'incredible' hospice support
A 35-year-old father has spoken of the “incredible” support he has received at East Lancashire Hospice after being diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.
Thug refusing to leave pub tasered by police officers
A man who was refusing to leave a Burnley pub had to be tasered by police before they could arrest him.
First look at Alan Carr’s Changing Ends which stars East Lancashire boy
ITV show Changing Ends, which stars a Burnley boy, is set to return for its third series this autumn
Quirky carts and thrilling racetracks thrill thousands at soapbox derby
Thousands of people turned out for a day of fun, creativity and light-hearted competitive spirit as the Longridge Soapbox Derby returned
UK and World News from Sky News
Brazil implores businesses to attend major climate summit, despite 'second thoughts' amid Trump backlash
The Brazilian hosts of the biggest climate meeting of the year have implored businesses to attend in November, amid concerns some are backing away from the climate agenda into the shadow of Donald Trump.
Donald Trump revokes Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris
US President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for former vice president and 2024 Democratic rival Kamala Harris.
Italian PM 'disgusted' as adult site posts altered images of women including herself
The Italian prime minister has been left outraged after an adult website posted unauthorised and altered images of women including herself.
Fugitive father-of-three and one of his children spotted years after disappearance, say police
Police have released CCTV footage which they believe shows a fugitive father-of-three and one of his children, almost four years after they disappeared into the New Zealand wilderness.
