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Man gunned down in Unsworth named

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Volunteers outraged after food bank vandalised

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Thug sobs as he is caged for punching girlfriend

Brave security guard who tackled bank 'bomber' is honoured

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VIDEO/Pictures: Fans go crazy after England win against Tunisia

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Swan song for Bolton Schools' iconic music festival

Two-weeks of road closures to install average speed cameras on A666

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Call for 'urgent action' over housing strategy amid claims councillors being kept in the dark

East Lancs firm mda bought out by French firm to become £250m distribution giant

Siblings in six-month challenge after farmer's cancer diagnosis

Council leader seeks planning permission for extension to his home

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Supermarket chain plans to demolish neighbouring shop to create bigger car park

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Appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in M65 crash

Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital fails to meet national A&E waiting time target

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Delays on M65 around Blackburn after three car crash

Man, 46, died from fatal heroin overdose

Bus passengers making more than a million fewer journeys in Blackburn with Darwen

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NOSTALGIA: Accrington legion mark 50 years since Second World War

New voluntary gardening group formed

Blackburn man caught drink driving after struggling with marriage breakdown

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Secondary school tackles poverty with Red Box Project

Town's World War One memorial set for unveiling parade

Three small Pendle projects win lottery

Accrington primary pupils look to the future with college graduation

Action plan to tackle racial inequality in the workplace

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Police cuts leaving Bolton communities 'completely exposed' claims councillor

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Hunt is on for three new chiefs to take on top roles at Bolton Council

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Channel 4 show featuring Bolton model railway enthusiast nominated for TV Choice Award

Tinnitus support groups reach 100th target

Just listen to Sid talk Lancashire

'There’s a lot of ignorance of the unknown and of people outside. We have to show our compassion': Genocide Memorial Day ceremony in Bolton

Arsonist jailed after putting neighbours' lives in danger

Child's wild imaginations brought to life in play

Preparation is the key to safe exercise

Youth club comes back from the brink with dance showcase

Schoolchildren celebrate the legacy Bolton most greatest sons

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Bubble Rush for Bolton Hospice

'Committed to a world where women and girls together achieve their individual potential'

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World Cup 2018: England v Tunisia live from Hogarth’s

WATCH: Revellers celebrate in Blackburn as England win 2-1 against Tunisia

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UPDATED: Boy taken to hospital by air ambulance after being hit by bus

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35-year-old charged with two counts of theft

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Farm raises a glass to new micro-brewery

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Ban for cab driver who overcharged wheelchair-user

Row as councillor accuses Bolton MP of 'selling out' over Brexit

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Stylist Harry is a cut above the rest

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Join The Bolton News for live blog of England v Tunisia

PICTURES: All the fun from Party in the Park 2018

Paramedics go on strike over 12-year pay dispute

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VIDEO: Firefighters tackle large waste fire at farm

Teacher attacked at school on final exam day

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Emergency services called out after crash outside train station

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Man jailed for part in gang that used fridges and vacuum cleaners to smuggle tobacco

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Big screen confusion over England's first World Cup match

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Derelict garden centre 'will have to be destroyed' after fire

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Boy, seven, hailed 'a superhero' for saving dad from house fire

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Linesman suffers broken jaw in pitch side attack

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Overturned trailer causing long delays on M60

Car found on fire on roadside in Blackburn

Two released on bail after teen critically injured in suspected hit-and-run

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Missing man kicked police officers

Paramedics going on strike in a row over pay

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WATCH: As Brazilian superstar footballers come to Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park

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Sport

Ex-Rovers 'keeper Jason Steele linked with Premier League move

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Clarets to find out Europa League opponents

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Rovers better equipped to deal with Championship test - Lenihan

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Derrick Williams has been a virtual ever present for Rovers

Rovers in talks with Derrick Williams over new contract

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James Tarkowski enjoyed a great season with Burnley

Former Claret expects Tarkowski to stay at Turf Moor

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Mike Garlick and Sean Dyche shake hands after the Burnley boss signed a new four-and-a-half year deal

Garlick content to see players use Clarets as a stepping stone

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James Tarkowski spent a week training with England before withdrawing to have a hernia operation

Tarkowski happy with 'tough' call to undergo hernia operation

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Appeal lodged against Rovers Ladies rejected application

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Patrick Bauer played in Charlton's win over Rovers in April

Rovers eye move for Charlton defender Patrick Bauer

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Rovers will face Neil Lennon's side in pre-season next month

Ticket prices and allocation for Rovers' Hibs friendly announced

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Rovers will once again head to Austria for their pre-season training camp

A big pre-season ahead, but a better balance to Rovers' plans

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Stephen Warnock spent two-and-a-half years at Rovers before leaving for Aston Villa

Stephen Warnock opens up on Rovers exit and retirement decision

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Ashley Westwood enjoyed his run in the side last season

Westwood enjoying his football at Burnley

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Nick Pope has hailed the work of goalkeeping coach Billy Mercer

Pope hails influence of Billy Mercer

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National sport

Tunisia v England – FIFA World Cup 2018 – Group G – Volgograd Arena

Players still far from clear over workings of VAR, says Kyle Walker

France and Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir insists his knee is as good as ever, after a move to Liverpool was aborted

Nabil Fekir rejects chronic knee injury claims after aborted Liverpool move

Referee Deniz Aytekin consults the VAR system before awarding Italy a penalty at Wembley in a friendly

A closer look at exactly how VAR works

Armenian side Alashkert will visit Celtic Park in the Champions League qualifiers

Celtic face Armenian side Alashkert in Champions League qualifiers

Could Cristiano Ronaldo be Wednesday's protagonist for Portugal once again?

5 things to look out for at the World Cup on Wednesday

Ben Stokes is currently recovering from a hamstring tear

Ben Stokes not named in England T20 squad as he recovers from hamstring tear

Harry Kane scored twice in England's opener

Kane double ends England’s goal-shy run

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Lancashire CCC

Alex Davies is looking forward to resuming wicket-keeping duty for Lancashire sooner rather than later

Alex Davies keen to get the keeping gloves back for Lancashire

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Mo Farah first to cross the line at the Cutty Sark in London's newest half marathon

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Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un

Chinese president eyes ‘peace and stability’ after Kim Jong Un meeting

Rail satisfaction has fallen to 81% (Victoria Jones/PA)

Rail satisfaction falls amid poor punctuality and lack of seats

Driver TV

Driver fined after watching favourite TV show on motorway

A flooded street in Nizhny Novgorod

England World Cup city hit by flooding

Theresa May at Downing Street

IS fanatic plotted suicide attack against Theresa May in Downing Street – court

Bravery awards

Police officers who confronted terrorists nominated for bravery awards

The Saudi Arabian team disembark the plane

Plane carrying Saudi Arabia team bursts into flames

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