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• Anderson stops short of retiring after Lancs exit

  25-10-2026 13:03 via BBC News
  
  James Anderson expresses sadness at being released by Lancashire, but stopped short of confirming the end of his legendary playing career.
  
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• 'I carried a gingerbread biscuit 4,650 miles to eat on Everest'

  27-10-2026 14:30 via BBC News
  
  Chris Vincent says not eating the gingerbread before he reached Base Camp was an "added challenge".
  
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• Contractor killed in temporary roadworks crash

  27-10-2026 12:43 via BBC News
  
  A tractor, a van and a lorry were involved in the collision on Rochdale Road, Lancashire Police say.
  
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• Injury-hit Carter hoping his luck has changed

  27-10-2026 11:02 via BBC News
  
  Blackburn Rovers defender Hayden Carter is hoping he has turned a corner with his fitness after being plagued by injury in recent years.
  
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• Astley Hall fully reopens after £400k restoration

  27-10-2026 07:15 via BBC News
  
  Restored bedrooms show what life was like in 1852, while historic artwork returns to display.
  
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• Emotional reunions as photographer recreates 1980 shots

  27-10-2026 07:13 via BBC News
  
  Sam Hill spent months tracking down the "special generation" he photographed as teenagers in 1980.
  
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• Fleetwood will respect but not fear Arsenal in cup

  26-10-2026 16:24 via BBC News
  
  League Two Fleetwood Town welcome Premier League champions Arsenal to Highbury in the EFL Cup fourth round on Tuesday night.
  
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• Officer dragged in road during arrest attempt

  26-10-2026 16:22 via BBC News
  
  A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding and possession of Class A drugs.
  
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• 'The storm didn't ruin our wedding, it made it'

  26-10-2026 15:03 via BBC News
  
  Leigh and Paul Hutchinson unexpectedly had their first dance in the iconic Blackpool Tower ballroom.
  
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• Storm Boelo: Hundreds of homes still without power

  26-10-2026 12:09 via BBC News
  
  Electricity North West says it hopes to restore power to all affected properties by Tuesday evening.
  
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• Burnley appoint Lopez to lead Clarets search for new manager

  26-10-2026 11:34 via BBC News
  
  Struggling Burnley appoint Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer with the club looking for a new manager following Nicky Hayen's dismissal.
  
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• Burnley appoint Lopez as Clarets search for new manager

  26-10-2026 11:34 via BBC News
  
  Struggling Burnley appoint Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer with the club looking for a new manager following Nicky Hayen's dismissal.
  
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• 'A £12 dog toy bought from Amazon killed my dog'

  26-10-2026 07:20 via BBC News
  
  After losing her cane corso, Antonia Speariett wants to warn other dog owners about rope tug toys.
  
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• Free things to do in the North West this half-term

  26-10-2026 07:18 via BBC News
  
  From Halloween trails to crafting and swimming, a lot of free activities are on offer this half-term.
  
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• Storm leaves homes without power and cars wrecked

  25-10-2026 14:07 via BBC News
  
  Thousands are without power in the North West and events have been cancelled.
  
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• Belief is growing at Ewood Park

  25-10-2026 14:04 via BBC News
  
  BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes on the impact of Tony Mowbray at Blackburn Rovers and the sense of belief growing at Ewood Park.
  
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• 'We had Trump and Wonka at our Halloween tournament'

  25-10-2026 08:18 via BBC News
  
  From sets of crayons to cheerleaders and vampires - fancy dress was compulsory for these netballers.
  
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• Free Bonfire Night 2026 events across the North West

  25-10-2026 08:17 via BBC News
  
  With Bonfire Night just around the corner, what free events are being lined up in the North West?
  
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• Hayen sacked by Burnley after just 14 games

  24-10-2026 21:01 via BBC News
  
  Nicky Hayen is sacked after just 14 games in charge at Burnley following a poor start to the season.
  
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• Hundreds of homes without power due to Storm Boelo

  24-10-2026 20:54 via BBC News
  
  Homes are without power and flood warnings are in place as Storm Boelo hits North West.
  
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• Plan for Northern Olympics to get £7m in Healey's Budget

  24-10-2026 17:45 via BBC News
  
  The full feasibility study will look in detail at how hosting the Games in northern England could work.
  
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• Council charged after man killed by falling tree

  24-10-2026 12:12 via BBC News
  
  South Ribble Council is being prosecuted over the death of Paul Fiddler, who died in Storm Darragh.
  
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• The convicted £33m tax fraudster evading justice and living it up in Dubai

  24-10-2026 08:32 via BBC News
  
  Arif Patel "should not be beyond the reach of the justice system," says the PM’s anti-corruption champion.
  
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• Student murdered by stepdad was 'a beautiful soul', flatmates say

  24-10-2026 08:21 via BBC News
  
  Friends of 20-year-old Carla Georgescu describe her as "gentle, attentive and kind".
  
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• Man's £11k Halloween display that has taken over neighbour's garden

  24-10-2026 08:20 via BBC News
  
  From £11k props to six months of prep - who are the creators of the regions best Halloween houses?
  
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• Misogyny in football: 'I was groped three times in 45 minutes'

  24-10-2026 08:18 via BBC News
  
  Following a renewed push to tackle sexism in football, we took a look at what progress has been made.
  
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• Storm Austen: Trees uprooted, zoo closed and events cancelled

  23-10-2026 17:02 via BBC News
  
  Trees have been brought down and events called off as Storm Austen causes disruption across the North West.
  
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• 'We found our perfect daughter through adoption'

  23-10-2026 16:42 via BBC News
  
  Emma and Phil, from Blackpool, say being "open and honest" helped them match with their daughter.
  
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• 'Sexually obsessed' stepdad jailed for murdering student

  23-10-2026 14:15 via BBC News
  
  Nathan Owens had a "longstanding sexual obsession" with his stepdaughter Carla Georgescu, a judge says.
  
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• Failure on the field, unrest in stands - Burnley's horror 12 months

  23-10-2026 11:24 via BBC News
  
  Burnley have failed to win a home league game in 12 months as they continue to struggle after relegation from the Premier League.
  
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