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Countdown champion from Lancs lunged across table to stab rival, jury told
A man heard “growling” moments before he was allegedly stabbed by a Countdown champion at a fan club tournament, a jury has heard.
Museum goes Gothic for its biggest ever exhibition
More details have been given of Blackburn Museum’s most ambitious exhibition ever before the Gothic collection opens this weekend.
Road could be closed for days after United Utilities called to leaking pipe
Road could be closed for days as United Utilities called to leaking pipe
Boy, 14, suffers racist abuse before being assaulted in alleyway
A 14-year-old boy from Nelson suffered racist abuse before being assaulted in an alleyway.
How Jordan Rhodes can help the next generation of talent thrive at Rovers
Adam Owen explains what Jordan Rhodes will bring to Rovers as loan manager and why the role is important
Crackdown on anti-social behaviour in town centre in pipeline
A new Public Space Protection Order aimed at cracking down on anti-social behaviour is on the way for Accrington town centre.
'Burnley not a Blackburn suburb' says council boss in petition plea
"Burnley is not a suburb of Blackburn," the borough’s leader has said as he launched a local government reorganisation petition.
19-year-old E-bike rider arrested for drug driving and dealing
A 19-year-old has been arrested after riding a Sur-Ron electric motorbike while under the influence of drugs.
Nelson woman pretended to be grandaughter to 91-year-old before burgling her
A Nelson woman who pretended to be the granddaughter of a 91-year-old before burgling her has pleaded guilty.
Schools urged to join campaign to inspire next generation of animal lovers
Schools across the UK are being urged to take part in RSPCA Week, running from September 29 to October 3
Government gives go-ahead to major Simister Island motorway upgrade
A huge motorway upgrade at Simister Island has been given the go-ahead, affecting the M60, M62, and M66 routes by creating a 'northern loop'.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach launches £99 season pass for people with this postcode
Blackpool’s Pleasure Beach has released a season pass exclusively for local residents.
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New Banksy artwork is quickly covered up at iconic location
New work by street artist Banksy has appeared on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice in London - showing a judge attacking a protester with a gavel - in an apparent reference to the arrest of hundreds of demonstrators.
Harry visits Windsor to leave flowers and pay respects to late Queen
Prince Harry has been to Windsor Castle, where he laid a wreath and privately paid respects to the late Queen.
Labour deputy leadership contest: Who could stand to replace Angela Rayner?
While new department cars rock up at houses today to pick up new ministers giddy to get into government, other Labour MPs will have their minds elsewhere as another big race for a big role in the Labour Party gets under way.
UK could suspend visas from countries that do not agree migrant returns deals
The UK could suspend visas from countries that do not "play ball" and agree to returns deals for migrants, the new home secretary has said.