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Nelson Specsavers branch moves to new location after 22 years
After 22 years, the Specsavers branch in Nelson has relocated from its original premises to a new site
Steadfast defence earns The Stags victory on road
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East Lancashire Railway to celebrate 200 years of history
The East Lancashire Railway (ELR) will host a heritage celebration featuring steam locomotives, vintage carriages, and live performances
New boss, lofty ambitions and promising youngsters - the Watford lowdown
Everything you need to know about Watford ahead of their clash with Rovers this weekend
Tiarnan goes from Aldi shelf stacker to checking out the World Championships
Tiarnan Crorken was stacking supermarket shelves just weeks ago – now he is ready to take on the world’s best 800m runners in Tokyo.
Pavement parking national ban moves a step closer following MPs' debate
A national ban on pavement parking is now closer following an MPs' debate
Ismael's verdict on Gueye interest and if striker could still leave Rovers
Rovers boss Valerien Ismael discusses Makhtar Gueye's future following interest from abroad and the arrival of Andri Gudjohnsen
MP's meeting with boss to try and save Boohoo jobs fruitless
A Burnley MP is fighting to save jobs after owner of online fashion firm Boohoo announced plans to close its Burnley distribution hub next year
Lucky lottery win for residents on this borough street
Residents on a Ramsbottom street will begin the weekend with a smile after winning on the People's Postcode Lottery.
Long stretch of M6 northbound shut following lorry fire
All lanes were closed between Junction 37 at Kendal and Junction 39 so emergency services could recover the vehicle.
East Lancashire hosting glimpse into its fascinating past this September
From stone masonry and church tours to guided walks and archives, Darwen’s Heritage Open Days 2025 offer free events for all ages.
Lancs teacher who 'repeatedly hit a child against wall' banned indefinitely
A Lancashire teacher who “repeatedly hit a child against the wall” has been barred from the profession indefinitely
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GPS pay-as-you-go rail ticket trials launched in England
A new pay-as-you-go rail ticketing system, which tracks passengers as they travel, is being trialled in England.
France's government is on the brink of collapse - and could be facing a staggering debt crisis
Many of Europe's largest economies have a debt problem, but the ramifications for the UK and France have a greater sense of urgency.
Hollywood star spotted working behind bar of village pub
Hollywood star Rupert Everett has been working behind the bar of his village pub in a bid to keep the doors open.
Russia suspected of GPS interference after EU Commission president's plane 'forced to land using paper maps'
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suffered GPS jamming as a result of suspected Russian interference, an EU spokesperson has confirmed to Sky News.