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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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Premier League's £3bn transfer spend comes amid Saudi threat
The transfer window was a show of strength in a record-breaking summer across the Premier League.
Reform took advantage of the PM's holiday - and it's clear he's now changed strategy
Immigration was the first thing on the government's agenda to kick off the first week back from recess, and they wanted you to know it.
Liverpool announce signing of Alexander Isak for British record transfer fee
Liverpool have broken the British transfer fee record after completing a £125m deal for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
Historic al Nuri mosque reopens eight years after it was destroyed by IS
The historic al Nuri mosque has been reopened in the heart of Mosul's Old City in Iraq, eight years after it was destroyed by Islamic State (IS) militants.