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Accrington Special Constable remembered as ‘very family orientated’ in tributes
Christine Anne Fletcher passed away peacefully on her birthday, December 1
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Rossendale residents slam waste transfer station plans
People who live nearby are worried about an increase of foul smells, vermin, fire hazards, noise and environmental risks to the River Irwell
Rossendale funeral and death notices for special people we'll never forget
Family members have left loving messages this week to relatives who have passed away
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Experts say one takeout food is to blame for low energy and weight gain
Experts have explained why people who frequently eat one food often feel sluggish, even without overeating.
British Gas, E.ON, Octopus and customers of other companies face £1,782 warning from January
Ofgem's energy price cap is forecast to rise from the start of January, meaning households will be faced with a bigger gas and electricity bill. Here's what you need to know
Cash boost for Lancashire County Council 'will be wiped out' by national insurance costs, deputy leader claims
Much of the extra government cash awarded to Lancashire County Council next year will be swallowed up by ballooning bills caused by the forthcoming hike in employer national insurance.
Coronation Street's Jane Danson 'sorely misses' co-star as fans beg for soap comeback
Coronation Street star Jane Danson was reunited with a much-missed Cobbles icon last night. She was joined by a fellow Corrie star for the reunion as well as a host of other familiar faces
The £1.68 travel trick that helps you get a good night's sleep
A decent night's sleep can make all the difference when travelling but it isn't always easy in a hotel room or sleeping in someone else's home
Coronation Street viewers admit 'hate to say it' as Gary Windass 'replaced'
Coronation Street fans have been left divided over dodgy DC Kit Green, played by Jacob Roberts, who has been been compared to Weatherfield bad boy Gary Windass
Three ultra-modern luxury homes approved for Blackburn site
A local resident objected to the scheme on the grounds of overdevelopment and its impact on the privacy of nearby homes
Emotional Jane McDonald says 'I'm so sorry' as she breaks down in tears
Loose Women legend and singer Jane McDonald was left sobbing as she visited a stunning Arctic Cathedral during her Christmas trip to Norway for her Channel 5 show
Food hygiene ratings handed to 41 establishments in Lancashire - five businesses receive one star
41 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
£10.1m Marks and Spencer food hall proposals resurface for Blackburn
It follows a legal block for the move to Frontier Park
Strictly Come Dancing's Dianne Buswell issues two-word message to Chris McCausland
Chris revealed how he's changed his way of thinking
DVSA urges drivers to claim £62 refund amid 'sky high' waiting times
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency could offer payments
Hour-by-hour weather forecast as Lancashire braces for 70mph winds following Met Office warnings
Residents in Lancashire are preparing for 70mph winds this weekend after the Met Office issued yellow weather warnings.
Phil Collins fights 'difficult' little-known health condition people get in one foot
Phil Collins was one of the biggest UK pop stars in his prime but now needs a cane to get around
Blackpool Council leader welcomes funding increase
A £17m increase in Blackpool Council’s spending power next year has been welcomed by the council leader – but she warned it remains ‘impossible’ to turn the clock back on previous cuts. The 9.1 per cent increase has been announced as part of the government’s Provisional Local Government F...
Last Christmas Unwrapped review: Andrew Ridgeley and friends reunited show how George Michael and Wham! captured the real meaning of Christmas
Andy Williams reckoned Christmas was the most wonderful time of the year, Bing Crosby was dreaming about ones he used to know, but Last Christmas Unwrapped (BBC2, Sat, 8.35pm) demonstrated it was George Michael who captured the real meaning of the season.
Tragic tale of 'happy toddler', 2, who died after dancing to Cocomelon
"He was the apple of our eyes"