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• From ‘fix the potholes’ to ‘bring back the poll tax’

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• East Lancashire shop ordered to close after stashing and selling illegal tobacco

  A shop in Nelson has been ordered to close for three months after repeatedly selling illegal tobacco.

• Star Academies set to anchor £45m first phase of landmark Blackburn town centre scheme

  Plans have been revealed for a new headquarters for Star Academies in Blackburn town centre.

• Burnley drug dealer jailed after being found with crack cocaine and heroin

  A drug dealer who was twice found in possession of heroin and crack cocaine in Burnley, has been jailed. 

• Man jailed for Christmas Day manslaughter of Blackburn man

  A man been jailed for 13 years after being found guilty of killing Kirk Marsden in Blackburn.

• Water leaks which further delayed town streetworks are now fixed

  A water leak which added a further delay to behind-schedule streetworks in a Rossendale town has been repaired, authorities say.

• Accrington set to bid to become first UK Town of Culture

  A bid is being prepared for Accrington to be crowned as the UK’s new ‘Town of Culture’ in 2028.

• Comedy star and fashion designer to headline creative event in Accrington

  Stars including Tez Ilyas and Wayne Hemingway MBE are heading to Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium next month for a special event celebrating Hyndburn’s thriving creative community.