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Lancashire solider Jordan Chadwick found dead in Ukraine was 'loved immensely' - (picture Facebook)

Lancashire soldier found dead in Ukraine was 'loved immensely'

A Mother’s Courage by Malka Levine

A Mother’s Courage by Malka Levine: book review

Padiham Rotary president Patrick McGinley and Barry Brown with Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham

New president would like new members for Padiham Rotary

Footage of Wigan fans singing in 2016 was mistaken as Ukrainians celebrating the Crimean Bridge attack by Hungarian TV station HirTV - Credit: Getty / YouTube

Hungarian TV station mistakes Ukrainians for Wigan Athletic fans

The warning applies to anyone travelling to Europe during the busy summer season

Brits travelling to Europe issued with flight delay warning

Yevgeny Prigozhin (right) with Vladimir Putin

Who is Yevgeny Prigozhin? Exiled Wagner Group leader breaks silence

A man holds the Russian national flag in front of a Wagner group military vehicle with the sign read as "Rostov" in Rostov-on-Don late on June 24, 2023. Rebel mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin who sent his fighters to topple the military leaders in Moscow will leave for Belarus and a criminal case against him will be dropped as part of a deal to avoid "bloodshed," the Kremlin said on June 24. (Photo by STRINGER / AFP) (Photo by STRINGER/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Rebellion ends with Yevgeny Prigozhin sent to Belarus

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov attends a meeting of the Council on Interethnic Relations chaired by President Vladimir Putin in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol Krai region, on May 19, 2023. (Photo by TATIANA BARYBINA/Press service of the governor of/AFP via Getty Images)

Russia uprising: Chechen troops sent to Wagner Group conflict zones

Russian President Vladimir Putin.

‘Betrayal’ - Vladimir Putin reacts to Wagner Group rebellion in Russia

Russian President Vladimir Putin launched the invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago

Russian mercenary group plot to remove Vladimir Putin

Churlinov is keen to return to his former club Schalke, according to reports

Darko Churlinov health update emerges as Burnley winger is linked with Schalke

Churlinov has been hospitalised with suspected blood poisoning

Burnley's Darko Churlinov hospitalised in Belgrade according to Macedonia boss

Sagar Insurances managing director Neil Baxter and colleagues Clarissa Taylor and Emily Haire who helped organise the event

A quiz for Ukraine ambulances

Sophie Ellis-Bextor eyed for Eurovision 2024

Citizens in Ukraine with Kerax-made candles

Kerax: Lancashire wax manufacturer doing its part with Ukraine candle donation

The Bank of Dave movie poster in Ukraine

Bank of Dave movie to be screened in Eastern Europe

Alesha Dixon, Julia Sanina and English actress Hannah Waddingham present the first semi-final of the 2023 Eurovision Song contest at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool.

Eurovision: Why Russia, North Macedonia & Bulgaria aren’t competing

Austria's Teya & Salena sing Who The Hell Is Edgar?

Review: Why Eurovision is the perfect pop party for everyone

Russia threatens military response after UK sends missiles to Ukraine

President Zelensky barred from addressing Eurovision Song Contest

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike

Eurovision semi-final 2: When is it, what time does it start, presenters, musicians & can the UK vote in it?

Full guide to Eurovision semi-final 2 - how to watch & how to vote

Eurovision 2023 acts and songs confirmed - Credit: Getty

Eurovision 2023: List of singers, songs and participating countries

Eurovision 2023 venue The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool - Credit: Eurovision / M&SBA

Eurovision semi-final 2023: Full guide to event including timings

Eurovision 2023 venue The M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool - Credit: Eurovision / M&SBA

Eurovision to open with ‘Welcome to Liverpool’ starring Paul O’Grady

Russia has accused Ukraine of attempting to assassinate Vladimir Putin in a drone attack

Russia accuses Ukraine of Kremlin drone strike

Tinder will cease operating in Russia

Dating app Tinder to stop operating in Russia following Ukraine war

Just Dance have announced a collaboration with Eurovision

Just Dance announce collaboration with Eurovision ahead of competition

Satellite imagery shows the once flourishing city turned into a wasteland, with landmark buildings reduced to rubble.

Google Earth reveals desolation in Mariupol after relentless bombing

The CND and XR Peace protest against militarism and climate change in Burnley

Climate and militarism demo in Burnley

Man travels 2,000 miles from the UK to Ukraine via bike

Eurovision in Liverpool is just weeks away - here’s how to get last-minute tickets

Last remaining Eurovision 2023 tickets to go on sale

NATO countries reach ‘agreement’ for Ukraine to become member state says secretary general

NATO allies ‘agree’ Ukraine will become member state

Former Eurovision winner to have cameo in BBC Soap EastEnders

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell will be the BBC Radio 2 presenters for the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 Grand Final and Semi-Finals.

Rylan, Scott Mills & Paddy O’Connell to host Eurovision on BBC Radio 2

Sam Ryder features in the star-studded line-up for the Eurovision Grand Final 2023.

Eurovision Grand Final performances announced including Sam Ryder

Russian president Vladimir Putin is undergoing chemotherapy treatment, according to top secret US documents leaked from the Pentagon - Credit: Getty Images

Vladimir Putin undergoing chemotherapy treatment for cancer

Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham at a meeting of the Conservative Association, which was held at Molly Rigby's in Padiham

Antony Higginbotham reselected as Tory candidate in Burnley and Padiham

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut

Eurovision 2023 final in Liverpool to be shown live in UK cinemas

BBC series This Is Going to Hurt and The Responder lead the nominations at the Bafta television and craft awards with six each.

BAFTA Television Awards 2023 nominations announced - full list

President Joe Biden has welcomed the arrest warrant issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin (Photo: Getty)

US President Joe Biden welcomes Vladimir Putin ICC arrest warrant

The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

International Criminal Court issue arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin

The US military has released dramatic footage of a Russian jet crashing into one of its drones over the Black Sea, after the Kremlin's denial that its SU-27 clipped the propeller of the drone

Video of Russian jet crashing into US military drone released

Tyson Fury is set for an undisputed bout with Oleksandr Usyk scheduled for Wembley Stadium in April - Credit: Getty Images

Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk: Undisputed fight is on, says the WBA

Russian and Belarusian players have been unable to compete at Wimbledon ever since Vladimir Putin’s Russia invaded Ukraine - Credit: Getty Images

Wimbledon to lift ban on Russian and Belarusian players