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NHS: Lancashire spent £1.6m on stop-smoking services last year to help 3,300 people quit

Health

The illicit cigarettes and tobacco, believed to be worth around 12,000, were confiscated from shops in Preston and Burnley.

Sniffer dog Pip uncovers £12,000 stash of illicit tobacco hidden at shops in Preston and Burnley

Crime

The convoy of caravans on Boyes store car park in Padiham this afternoon.

Travellers set up camp on Padiham store's car park

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Andrew Purvis

Burnley police appeal over burglary suspect

Crime

Sniffer dog uncovers illicit tobacco at Burnley shop

Crime

Inquest hearing date set into deaths of popular Burnley couple who died on Egyptian holiday

People

Pupils have been getting to grips with a new sport in Burnley

People

Burnley to Stamford Bridge via Belgium and France for prostate cancer appeal

People

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The huge plume of smoke rises over Rivington Moor during the height of the fire in June last year

Call to ban barbecues to help save Lancashire moorland from further fires

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A police sniffer dog managed to find a haul of counterfeit cigarettes hidden under a drain cover in Pendle

Police seize counterfeit cigarettes worth £20,000 in raids on Pendle shops

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Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

Padiham bypass partially closed after three car smash

Traffic and Travel

Mayor andMayoress of Pendle, Coun. James and Janet Starkie with members of the public. (s)

Burnley and Pendle horse riders lead the way in national road safety campaign

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The crashed BMW after the accident in Barden Lane, Burnley last night.

Nurse tells of dramatic moment she dashed to help Burnley road accident victim

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This photograph taken by Chris Carroll shows police and paramedics at the scene of the road accident in Barden Lane, Burnley earlier this evening.

Shocking images of Burnley two car road smash

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Police and paramedics are at the scene of a road accident in Barden Lane, Burnley this evening.

Police and paramedics dash to scene of Burnley road accident

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Crime More Crime >>

Sniffer dog Pip uncovers £12,000 stash of illicit tobacco hidden at shops in Preston and Burnley

Crime

Andrew Purvis

Burnley police appeal over burglary suspect

Crime

The operation was mounted with the assistance of Lancashire police, and a dog from Wagtail UK Ltd.

Sniffer dog uncovers illicit tobacco at Burnley shop

Crime

A police sniffer dog managed to find a haul of counterfeit cigarettes hidden under a drain cover in Pendle

Police seize counterfeit cigarettes worth £20,000 in raids on Pendle shops

News

Weather More Weather >>

Politics More Politics >>

The European elections - what you need to know

Politics

Nelson Town Hall

Conservative Pendle Council candidate reported to police over proxy vote allegation

Politics

Burnley MP Julie Cooper

Burnley MP Julie Cooper column: Global warming needs action now or we will all pay the price

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The site in question where residents are angry that several mature trees have been chopped down

Developers and Burnley Council carpeted by residents for felling dozens of mature trees

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Lancashire Constabulary passed 194 new gun licences last year

This is how many people in Lancashire are legally allowed a gun

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Business More Business >>

Burnley firm Boohoo sees big rise in profits

People

Connect Childcare founder Chris Reid

Move will help Pendle firm create 30 new jobs

Business

Connect Childcare founder Chris Reid

Move will help Pendle firm create 30 new jobs

Business

The free-to-attend event takes place in at the Landmark in Burnley tomorrow

Small businesses and charities urged to attend free digital workshop in Burnley

People

Education More Education >>

Mum's anger as her daughter (four) is refused a place at same Burnley school as her brother

Education

Andy Payton - former Burnley FC professional footballer, UEFA A qualified coach, and one of the inspirational leaders of the successful Academy of Sport - at Burnley College.

Football experts from Burnley FC, Manchester United, and Liverpool FC to speak at Burnley College's free Talking Sports series

People

Praise for UCLan's work to support the armed forces

Education

Figures have been released by Lancashire County Council

Majority of parents getting a place for their child at preferred primary school

Education

Students at Blessed Trinity RC College get prepared for their Duke of Edinburgh awards

Burnley students on target for bronze and silver in prestigious awards

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Health More Health >>

NHS: Lancashire spent £1.6m on stop-smoking services last year to help 3,300 people quit

Health

A black tie ball will be held next month in memory of Burnley teen Megan Haythornwhite who died last year after suffering a severe asthma attack

Black tie ball in honour of caring Burnley teenager Megan

People

There are now an estimate 3,500 more crack cocaine and opioid-users in the North West than five years ago.

Public Health England: There are 50,000 crack- and opiate-users in the North West

Lifestyle

Reverend Ian Enticott with grandson Henry

London Marathon-running Lancashire vicar says prayers led to miracle cure of his grandson from jaundice

Health

Students from Nelson and Colne College during their work experience on Ward C1 at the Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital

East Lancashire Hospitals Trust earns gold for work experience standards

Health

Opinion More Opinion >>

Kiran and Lucas in The Great British School Swap

The Great British School Swap - Maybe Whitney was right, the children ARE our future

Entertainment

What time can you eat?

Here is how intermittent fasting works

Opinion

Dan Donohue

Here is how to achieve the fitness and nutrition goals you set

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Everyone loves Peppa Pig dont they? Well, maybe not everyone...

Steve Canavan: Peppa Pig at the cinema had me yearning for past times

News

People More People >>

Over 1.6 million pounds was spent in Lancashire on stop smoking services.

NHS: Lancashire spent £1.6m on stop-smoking services last year to help 3,300 people quit

Health

The convoy of caravans on Boyes store car park in Padiham this afternoon.

Travellers set up camp on Padiham store's car park

News

A pre-inquest hearing date has been set into the deaths of Burnley couple John and Susan Cooper who died while on holiday in Egypt last year.

Inquest hearing date set into deaths of popular Burnley couple who died on Egyptian holiday

People

Wellfield Methodist and Anglican Church School came out on top in the SPAR Lancashire School Games quicksticks competition.

Pupils have been getting to grips with a new sport in Burnley

People