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• Man jailed for armed robbery at Burnley bookmakers

  A man who carried out an armed robbery at a bookmaker’s shop in Burnley has been jailed for eight years.

• Burnley to celebrate national Play Day with free family fun across the town

  Families are invited to enjoy a day packed with free activities as National Play Day comes to Burnley next month.

• EG’s expansion gets approved

  EG on the Move is now all set to expand its presence in its hometown, with plans for a large new retail destination getting the sign off from Blackburn with Darwen Council.

• Colne’s Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival celebrates 35 years with award winning line up

  Some of the biggest names in international blues are heading to Colne this August as the award-winning Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival celebrates its landmark 35th anniversary.

• Paedophile jailed for decades of sexual abuse

  A pervert who sexually abused two young boys over more than 20 years has been jailed.

• Lancashire to be split into four new council areas

  Lancashire will be split up into four new council areas when the county’s 15 existing local authorities are abolished in less than two years’ time.

• Accrington man jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour

  An Accrington man has been jailed for controlling and coercive behaviour.  

• Man jailed for plotting to get charges dropped during sexual assault investigation

  A man who sexually assaulted a woman in Bacup has been jailed after he attempted to derail the investigation into his offending from inside prison.