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Street view of Revidge Fold United Reformed Church. To the right is a traditional looking stone entrance and to the left is a flat roofed, single storey annex

Church's closure after 100 years 'marks new era'

Revidge Fold United Reformed Church will merge with Trinity United Reformed Church.

Chantana Parkinson stands outside her shop alongside councillor Phil Riley. A white banner with blue writing includes an image of a sewing needle and cotton reel and the words 'Happy 28th birthday. We've been here 28 years'. Blue balloons are tied to the shopfront and Ms Parkinson's small cream-coloured dog is wearing a matching blue bow tie.

From Bangkok to Blackburn, tailor marks 28 years

Chantana Parkinson said she came to Lancashire from Thailand "with nothing but my skills".

William Brown looking directly at the camera. He has grey hair. He is smiling. He is wearing a blue shirt, the collar of which can be seen, under a black jumper.

Hit-and-run biker jailed over death of 81-year-old

William Brown was crossing the street using a walking frame when he was struck by Steven Starrs.

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The River Wharfe at Burnsall

Man drowned in 12ft river during family picnic

Inquest hears 33-year-old was with family when he disappeared at River Wharfe beauty spot.

Margaret Tyman with white curly hair wearing a navy, white and beige striped top and navy pants bends down to take a red rose from her husband Donald Tyman who is sitting down with white hair, brown eyes, wearing a navy blue, pale blue and white striped top and beige cardigan

Care home couples share secret of a happy marriage

Couples living at a Burnley care home share their secrets for a long and happy union.

Close up of a lush green cannabis plant

Four charged over £200,000 cannabis cultivation

Police Scotland say almost 280 plants were recovered inside a property in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire.

Circular sculpture featuring tyres made of black slate-like items in a Blackburn public garden. A hedge is surrounding the sculpture and there's an old stone-built building in the background.

Young talent retained with £760k arts grant

The area wants to retain artists so they do not have to move away to further their careers.

Debbie Allingham beside the pitch at Blackburn Rovers with her arm round her son, who is wearing a Rovers shirt, glasses and headphones. Both are smiling

Mum makes special newspaper for Rovers-obsessed son

Debbie Allingham says her son loves to read her match reports over his Cheerios.

A white trailer in a compound (left) and a table with various kit including helmets and clothing for sea cadet training on the water on a white table

Trailer with sea cadets £11k training kit stolen

The specialist kit in the trailer was "crucial" for training youngsters, says Blackburn Sea Cadets.