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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.
Water company blasted after sewage ‘fountains’ into stream and onto sports pitches
A Pendle councillor has blasted United Utilities after ‘fountains’ of raw sewage spilled from a broken mains into a stream and onto sports fields.
More than £30k worth of fake Ozempic and Mounjaro seized from Lancs premises
Police are searching for a woman wanted in connection with the sale of fake weight loss drugs from a premises in Lancashire.
Winger Isaac has the tricks to entertain fans says boss
Isaac Heath is looking forward to testing himself at Accrington Stanley after signing on a season-long loan from Everton.
School bus changes bust up between parents and council
Blackburn with Darwen's education boss has defended an increase in some school bus fares and changes to their routes after protests from parents.
Harry Leonard reflects on Blackburn Rovers 'dream' and tough transfer decision
The Blackburn Rovers striker joined Peterborough United on transfer deadline day
Arte et Labore: Shock Dom Hyam sale and Blackburn Rovers transfer verdict
Elliott Jackson and Ryan Hildred respond to a dramatic transfer deadline day
Joy for East Lancashire town after People's Postcode Lottery win
Residents of Burnley are £1,000 richer following their success in the People's Postcode Lottery.
Blackburn Rovers boss' January transfer admission after deadline day dilemma
Valerien Ismael gave some insight as to the dilemma Blackburn Rovers faced ahead of deadline day
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Mother of woman strangled by boyfriend 'absolutely betrayed' by justice system
The mother of a woman killed by her boyfriend says she feels "completely betrayed" by the justice system after he received a hospital order for manslaughter.
Home secretary announces shakeup of family reunion rules for asylum seekers
The home secretary has announced a shakeup of family reunion rules for refugees in a bid to deter small boat crossings.
Ex-MP accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use, dies 'unexpectedly'
A former Conservative MP who quit after being accused of sexual misconduct and cocaine use has died at the age of 59, police have said.
Sir Keir Starmer's 'Mr Fixit' is likely to be a recipe for conflict
After a torrid time before the summer break, Sir Keir Starmer has reshuffled his inner circle again on the first day back.