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• Appeal after man is seriously injured in collision near Colne

  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously injured in a collision near Colne over the weekend.

• Biomedical staff set to strike in East Lancs hospitals over holiday pay row

  Plans are being drawn up to ensure blood tests continue to be processed for patients across East Lancashire after 20 days of strike action were announced at the Royal Blackburn and Burnley General hospitals.

• Olympic medallists and World Champions to star at Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix

  Colne is preparing to welcome an extraordinary line-up of world-class cycling talent this month as the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix returns next week.

• Historic Blackburn pub approved for flats conversion

  The 140-year-old building that used to house the White Bull Hotel in Blackburn town centre is set to become a development of 24 single-bed flats.

• £2m roundabout roadworks for Blackburn will begin soon

  Months of delays and disruption for Blackburn motorists from a major road upgrade will start in just a few weeks’ time.

• Businesses blast town roadworks

  People in a Lancashire town have blasted changes to roads and car parking which they say are hitting businesses and residents, threatening jobs and creating hazards.

• Calls to fix signs causing HGVs to get stuck in Great Harwood

  People living in Great Harwood have called on County Hall to put an end to a problem that is causing traffic delays and safety concerns for residents.

• SEND mum from Blackburn wins award

  A mum from Blackburn’s efforts to support the families of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) has been recognised with a national award.