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Blackburn News
Girl, 21, killed herself because she couldn't find a job »
A 21-year-old girl with 10 GCSEs and three A-levels took her own life because she couldn't find a job.
Fire wrecks eight homes »
Fire ripped through eight Blackburn homes in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Five injured in smash »
Five people were taken to hospital after a four-vehicle smash in East Lancashire.
Brothers dubbed 'Blackburn Resistance' convicted »
Two Lancashire brothers who filmed al Qaida-style propaganda in a park and dubbed themselves "The Blackburn Resistance" have been convicted of terrorist offences.
Funeral held for soldier »
The funeral of a Scottish soldier killed in Afghanistan was held yeterday.
Blackpool News
Robbie all set to rock »
POP superstar Robbie Williams is getting ready to flick the switch on Blackpool's 'best Illuminations weekend in years'.
Blackpool man wanted in stabbing probe »
POLICE have named a man they want to speak to following an horrific stabbing in Blackpool.
Joy as travellers' plans are rejected »
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a travellers site have been unanimously thrown out after residents told how the development had blighted their lives.
Mum on the run in Canada »
A BLACKPOOL mum who allegedly abducted her own daughter before going on the run has been spotted in Canada.
Bulldozers flatten holiday camp »
IT is a sad end to a much-loved Blackpool tourism giant, just a year ago Pontin's was packed with families enjoying a holiday by the seaside.
Burnley News
Sex for sale on streets of Burnley »
PROSTITUTES who sell sex on the streets of Burnley and the kerb crawlers who seek their services have been the target of a hard-hitting police crackdown.
Firefighters extinguish Burnley allotments blaze »
BURNLEY firefighters were called out to allotments in Burnley last night after a portable cabin was found to be ablaze.
£60,000-worth of computer equipment stolen from Pendle schools »
CHILDREN in Pendle are facing the prospect of returning to schools without computers following a massive spate of thefts in the area over the summer holidays.
Bankrupt ex-Burnley FC vice-chairman resigns »
THE former vice-chairman of Burnley Football Club has been declared bankrupt, just days before resigning from the club.
Controversial Briercliffe school extension plan gets go-ahead »
PROPOSALS for a controversial extension to a Briercliffe primary school have been given the green light.
Chorley News
Wife's desperate plea over lack of life-saving care »
'Just let me die.'
New bus service for rural area »
STRANDED residents living in Chorley's rural village areas are set to be thrown a lifeline with the introduction of a new bus service.
Plans to revitalise Chorley markets »
TRADERS in Chorley claim a £100,000 scheme to revitalise the town's historic market cannot come quick enough after their business was hit by disruptive roadworks.
Chorley's Market Street to re-open? »
They said it would kill trade in Chorley.
Chorley students celebrate best ever GCSE results »
There were scenes of jubilation right across Chorley as hard working youngsters celebrated their best ever GCSE results.
Lancaster News
Doctor sparks TB scare at RLI »
AROUND 450 staff and patients at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary have been checked for tuberculosis after a doctor contracted the disease.
Woman 'kidnapped' outside' nightclub »
A WOMAN was grabbed from behind and dragged into a car outside a Lancaster nightclub.
Traders "positive" about market's future »
LANCASTER Market could become a specialist in food retail under council plans to secure its future.
Children used by thieves in cash and jewellery raids »
HALTON residents were shocked to see their back gardens earmarked as potential housing development sites in a village newsletter.
Soldier refused service at off licence »
A HEYSHAM soldier injured in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan was booted out of a Morecambe off licence for wearing his uniform.
Liverpool News
Man found with head injuries outside bar »
A man suffered head injuries during an assault in Liverpool city centre.
Gun amnesty for Merseyside »
People who own or possess a soon-to-be-banned gun are being asked to give them up.
Teacher cleared »
An ex-teacher cleared of sleeping with a pupil has said she never wants to set eyes on schoolchildren again.
Teacher facing trial over alleged affair »
A teacher at a top public school is facing a trial over an alleged affair with a pupil.
National winner, McCoy fined by police »
Grand National winner Tony McCoy came back to earth with a fixed penalty notice after being caught by police using his mobile phone at the wheel shortly after leaving Aintree
Manchester News
Teenager charged with murder »
A teenager has been charged with the murder of a youth found dying in the road.
Tributes to murdered teenager »
A teenager who was found dying in the road after being stabbed in the chest was a "clever, polite, well-loved lad", his family have said.
Kidnap suspects killed »
A chief suspect in the kidnapping of a five-year-old British boy in Pakistan has been killed in a shootout after two men tried to free him from custody, police said.
Stars get together for Sport Relief match »
Sport Relief and Manchester United Foundation have announced that chart-topping pop acts, Tinchy Stryder and The Hoosiers, will be performing a string of their top ten hits, a
Fashion Kicks 2010 launched »
Fashion Kicks 2010 was launched today by Manchester City football club and International goalkeeper Shay Given.
Morecambe News
Mum's little miracle »
A MUM has hailed her daughter 'a miracle' after she survived being hit by a car during her sister's birthday celebrations.
You're in the army? Then get out of my shop! »
A SOLDIER injured by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan was booted out of an off licence for wearing his uniform.
Last call for 2011 Queen's volunteer Award nominations »
THE Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire is calling on the county to nominate outstanding local voluntary groups for next year's Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
A chance to win a holiday in Morecambe in 2011 »
ONE of the sponsors of the popular 'We do like to be beside the seaside' festival is offering visitors to the event the chance to win a holiday in Morecambe.
Lancaster City Council invites comments »
ONE of Lancaster City Council's responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003 is to implement a Statement of Licensing Policy and to carry out subsequent reviews of the po
Preston News
Labour supporter's face used on Tory leaflet »
For 58 long years, William Etherington has banged the drum for his beloved Labour party.
Hospital staff hail from 63 countries »
A total of 63 different countries are represented by NHS staff at the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals.
Three hurt in crash near Lancashire hospital »
Three people were taken to hospital after two cars collided just yards from a Lancashire hospital.
Mouse spotted scurrying across floor of takeaway »
A mouse was seen running across the floor of a Preston city centre takeaway when environmental health inspectors paid a visit.
Overturned van causes motorway delays »
Rush-hour commuters have been caught in queues after a van overturned on a motorway near the Lancashire/Greater Manchester border.
Wigan News
New website set for launch »
The brand new Wigantoday.net website is due to be launched in full early this week - but you can log on and view it now.
Dentists boost »
Patients in Wigan struggling to find an NHS dentist are set for a boost.
Shock at teen boozing epidemic »
Wigan is facing an explosion in under-age drinking which could lead to a deadly health timebomb.
Family helpless after blaze »
A family of six whose home was badly damaged by a blaze next door are appealing for a temporary place to live.
Jail for killer driver »
A motorists who mowed down and killed a pensioner on a pedestrian crossing – because he had not de-fogged his windscreen, was today behind bars.