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The #Burnley school - Hameldon Community College - might close in August 2018. That decision will be made by #Lancashire County Council. But students have been sharing their reasons why the school should be saved..
We speak to Jason and daughter Maddie about why they took place in #homeless charity #Nightsafe's sleep out last night. 2BR joined them on the cold streets of #Lancashire
We met Andy who was #homeless for months at just 14. He's got help from Nightsafe - a #Lancashire based #charity. And 2BR's joining their sleepout tonight. #Blackburn
She's back in #Lancashire for a special performance in her hometown of #Blackburn before the #XFactor final!
This was on Florence Street in Church - people dumped the rubbish and then local youths have set it on fire. #Lancashire #Church #Hyndburn
They're now trying to raise money for his funeral, after suddenly losing him last week. #Lancashire #Burnley #cotdeath #fundraising
We've been speaking to the campaigners, staff and patients on what the past 10 years have been like. #Burnley #Lancashire #A&E #hospital #ELHT #UCC
The water company were fined £300,000 and an extra £150,000 in costs after a cryptospiridium outbreak in the water in #Lancashire. We speak to CEO Steve Mogford.
A huge fire broke out at the Rockliffe Works site on Paterson street yesterday. We hear from Carole Davis
Becky Ramsay is raising money for water safety boards and throw lines across the country. Her son Dylan drowned when he was 13
We speak to students in #Lancashire about the choice they face - and whether uni is worth the debt. We speak to Joe, Katie and Tamjeed from #Burnley College's Sixth Form Centre.
An extra £1m investment could be given to improve bus routes across #Lancashire. #buses #LCC
We've spoken to Brian Parker from Burnley who is in the Dominican Republic with his wife Jane.
A group of campaigners in the Ribble Valley will be handing over a petition to the council against the move which they say goes too far.
A survey of mums and dads found most think they are responsible enough at 13. We've been asking mum's in Lancashire what they think.
Maths and English are being graded 9-1 rather than A*-G. Head teacher at Sir John Thursby Community College explains
Ten years to the day since the attack that took her life, our reporter Janine Hindle is looking at what happened and what has changed since.
Our reporter Janine Hindle has spoken to Sylvia Lancaster who revealed her daughter and boyfriend had been targeted before they were beaten up in Stubbylee Park in Bacup ten years ago.
The attack on Sophie was a hate crime; she was targeted because of how she looked. Now 2BR can reveal the number of hate crimes reported to Lancashire Police have increased in the past 12 months. Janine Hindle has been speaking to our Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw
Almost ten years on from her murder, we are looking at what has changed since then. Janine Hindle has this special report.
Ten years since she and her boyfriend were beaten up in Stubbylee Park in Bacup, our reporter Janine Hindle is looking into the attack in more detail.
Ten years since the attack on Sophie Lancaster and Rob Maltby our reporter Janine Hindle has been talking to Sylvia Lancaster.
Len and Gail travelled from Liverpool to take part in this weekend's 'Walk with an angel' their son Nathan took his own life. The couple say they'd begged for help.
Tony Harrison who arranges 'Walk with an angel' spoke to walkers at the event on Saturday about how big a killer suicide is.
2BR's Chris is taking on quite the challenge for Pendleside Hospice in memory of Shahbaz Saleem. Here's the moment he found out live on air he'd be wrestling for the charity..
Jamie Lynch has become one of the co-organisers of the 'Walk with an Angel' trek after getting to know Tony over the past 6 years. Hear what he has to say
Let us know any ideas you have for what our reporter can do to raise money for the hospice in Shabz's name
2BR joined the Walk With An Angel group through Blackburn this weekend and met many people who've been affected by suicide. Debbie Walmsley's brother took his own life, she's been speaking to Sarah Collins....
Saffie's sister Ashlee's remembered the little 8-year-old with a letter that was read out at the funeral. Ashlee had gone to the concert and was hurt - but Saffie lost her life. #Saffie #SaffieRose #Manchester #bombing #funeral #Lancashire #Leyland
Ella and Keira were two of the people who survived the Manchester bombing. They're saying goodbye to 8-year-old Saffie who sadly died. #Manchester #bombing #funeral #Saffie #SaffieRose #Lancashire #Leyland
We're speaking to people about the 8-year-old after her death in the Manchester bombing. John's daughter was a close friend, whilst Jim and Val are ambulance workers who'd helped. #Manchester #bombing #Saffie #SaffieRose #funeral #Lancashire #Leyland
Paul Wright who organised 2BR's trip to Uganda talks to Sarah about how he got involved with the project
Good Samaritan was set up by Godfrey and Francis' father in 1995. When he passed away the brothers continued to run the school to ensure orphans in the village continued to get help and support. Hear more from Francis
Alistair Gordon was tasked with decorating the dormitories for the children at Good Samaritan. He told 2BR's Sarah about his designs
Sarah Collins from the 2BR newsteam has been interviewing people in Uganda all week. Now Paul Wright, who organised the trip, has been asking her how she feels as they come to the end of their visit.
Sarah Collins has been speaking to Amaka, a mum of five, who worries constantly about her children as they are often sick.
Sarah Collins visited an aid village on the edge of Lake Victoria where poverty is severe here from the village chief here
Martin was abandoned by his mother after his father passed away. He was taken in by Good Samaritan and now has a bright future ahead of him.
15-year-old Niamh had one - but it didn't get diagnosed for 18 months. She and mum Lisa are telling us what you need to look out for. #Lancashire #childhoodcancer #cancer #braintumour #health
Milly Mary us desperate to get a good education. She has dreams of being a fashion designer. However her sister can't afford to pay the school fees....
In 2010 QEGS got involved with the Good Samaritan school in Wakiso - since then they've raised over £50,000 to help build classrooms, the assembly room and dormitories.
700 kilos of clothes have arrived in Uganda along with 20 pupils from QEGs. Harry Newman is one of them and says the hard work is paying off.
Lucy Hargreaves gave us her thoughts on arriving in Uganda and meeting kids at the Good Samaritan school for the first time
After a year of fundraising and preparing for the trip. Theo Roberts spoke to 2BR's Sarah Collins about actually arriving there
18 year old Gabby Cuffin spoke to 2BR's Sarah Collins about the impact the trip has had on her
QEGS got involved with the Good Samaritan school in 2010 and it's seen an awful lot of changes since as Paul Wright explains
18 year old Annabel Harvey shared with 2BR her thoughts and feelings after an emotional first few days in #Uganda
A teenager from #Lancashire has been telling us about the night she almost died. Shaunha Webster and her mum have been talking to our reporter Chris Craddock.
Oliver's family are now fundraising to get him vital treatment in America. #Lancashire #Blackburn #cancer #childcancer #neuroblastoma #America
And why ten of them in our county have to close. A letter's been sent to Amber Rudd calling for her to reverse the cuts to police forces across the country. #cuts #Lancashire #police #frontdesks #funding
Lancashire locals say they don't understand the cuts we're facing whilst the government can give £1bn to Northern Ireland in their deal with the DUP. #Lancashire #cuts #government #NorthernIreland #DUP
It's because of a change in party at Lancashire County Council. 9 will be run by the community and 5 will be community owned. #libraries #reopening #Lancashire #council #services
It'll replace the old Three Day Market when it gets demolished later this year. We've been asking the public what Darwen needs to get better. #Darwen #ThreeDayMarket #Lancashire #HeartOfDarwen #market #publicspace #consultation
The National Union of Teachers say cuts to staffing levels in schools puts teachers under more pressure and stops kids from learning. They also warn that education is based more on success rates now. Hear from Sam Ud-din from the Union. #NUT #NationalUnionofTeachers #school #funding #cuts #Lancashire
The Lancashire Police branch of Unison have told 2BR they are really concerned by plans to close 10 front counters at police stations across #Lancashire. We spoke to Branch Secretary Maureen Le Marinel and Assistant Branch Secretary James Tattersall.
We have been speaking to Haslingden and Hyndburn MP Graham Jones to get his reaction to the closure of Great Harwood Police Station. It will close for good in July.
After a week of challenges Olly revealed that Sarah will be headed to Uganda with the students at Qegs to hand deliver your donations
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It's to stop travellers using Baxenden Recreation Ground as a car park #Baxenden #Accrington #travellers #fencing
Darren Disson now lives in Blackburn and has been describing the frantic calls to his uncle who was trapped in his flat on the 22nd floor. His cousin Alfie tried to get him out.
This morning on the breakfast show, Olly Houldsworth set Sarah the challenge of collecting unwanted second hand clothes to take to Uganda.
Our reporter Janine Hindle has been to meet Sazeda Patel from Blackburn to hear about the moment she found out she was mentioned in the Queen's Birthday Honours List.
London's fire commissioner Dany Cotton has been giving an update on the Grenfell Tower fire
Kate Winslet has been in touch with 28-year-old Gemma Nuttall who is battling cancer for a third time. She is a mum to three-year-old Penelope and is now hoping treatment in Germany will save her life. Our reporter Janine Hindle has been speaking to Gemma's mum Helen Sproates.
Dany Cotton - London Fire Commissioner has given an update on the Grenfell Tower fire in London
The town's considering becoming a Business Improvement District - we've been talking to shop owners about what they think. #Business #BID #Colne #HighStreet
The candidate for the Conservatives says this makes his party the second biggest in the town
He took 24,120 votes - whilst Conservative candidate Kevin Horkin was second with 18,305. #generalelection #GE2017 #Hyndburn #Lancashire
Duncan Miller was standing with the call to get Venkys out of Blackburn Rovers. He beat the Liberal Democrats and took third place with 875 votes. #Blackburn #Lancashire #GE2017 #generalelection
Won with more that 33,000 - with 69.8% of the vote #GE2017 #generalelection #Blackburn #Lancashire
Finding out what the parties are pledging for families who are 'just about managing' #generalelection #Lancashire #JAMfamilies #justaboutmanaging
We've been asking you how you voted and whether you'd do the same again if you got another chance.
We have been talking to Faz Patel, a Community Cohesion worker, about the increase in hate crimes since we voted to leave the EU.
What did each of the parties offer to help us on the property ladder? #Lancashire #GE2017 #generalelection #housing
What did each of the parties offer to tackle it? It's a really big problem in Lancashire #Lancashire #GeneralElection2017 #childhoodobesity #obesity
Lancashire Muslim community condemns recent terror attacks it follows Saturday's peace walk through the town
Very sadly Tim is leaving 2BR for pastures new, he announced this morning that Friday will be his last show with Helen as he prepares to move to the lakes. Don't worry Helen is staying with us but will take over drive from Monday 5th.
Lianna Shutt from Burnley managed to get the man to hospital before he bled to death - and before ambulances arrived. She's also trying to find another young girl who she treated - after the young teen had become seperated from her mum and sister. #Lancashire #Manchester #WeLoveMCR #terrorattack #bombing #MEN #MENArena
18-year old Georgina Callander was the first of 22 victims named after Monday's atrocity.
Her family say she was a girl who was loving life.
In March this year Sarah Collins took on rather a large challenge. She decided to trek 100k in 24 hours for the Alzhiemer's society - a cause close to her heart, here's how it panned out
Last year 2BR launched a campaign with a difference and thanks to the people of #Lancashire it worked. Thousands of you signed our petition against cuts to domestic abuse refuges. After 6 months we finally found out that we'd been successful.
Stories are still coming out of how people escaped the terror attack at Manchester Arena on Monday night. 18-year-old Amelia Wilkins had been at the concert with her friend.
It costs around £10,000 a day to keep the doors of the children's hospice open. Janine Hindle has been talking to Chief Executive Georgina Cox.
Becky Ramsay launched 'Doing it for Dylan' in the wake of her son's death. 13 year old Dylan drowned swimming in a quarry, since then she's campaigned tirelessly to educate youngsters on the dangers of swimming in open water - 2BR has followed her journey.
Peter has been volunteering at the children's hospice for the past 18 months. He has been talking to our reporter Janine Hindle
Faz Patel says the attack in Manchester is barbaric and has called for communities to unite against terror
Rosie is the sibling support worker at the children's hospice. She has been telling Janine Hindle more about her work.
22 people have been killed and 59 others injured in the horrific attack at Manchester Arena. Janine Hindle has this special report.
Lynn is the Clinical Lead at the children's hospice in Lancashire and has been telling our reporter Janine Hindle more about her work.
Stuart is the Partnerships Manager at the children's hospice and is in charge of fundraising. He's been telling our reporter Janine Hindle more about his role.
Francesca is trying to make sure youngster know help is out there for anyone going through #mentalhealth problems
Ben Long backs our swim safe campaign and says everyone should be taught what to do in an emergency
A charity has been set up by the family of Theo Power who has been battling an aggressive cancer since 2015. They want to help others going through this awful journey. Trustee Janet Cottam has been speaking to our reporter Janine Hindle
Business owners on Bridge Street saw a spate of attacks on their shops just before Christmas 2016. Many of them were broken into four or five times, and that meant they had to spend money repairing and adding more security. They've also now been left with the fear it'll happen again. #Darwen #Lancashire #BridgeStreet #independent #shops #business #robberies #burglaries
Sarah Reed from #Barnoldswick has started compiling a list to help her husband meet someone after her death.
After more than 200 attacks on police in Lancashire, we're asking whether they should carry tasers. We've had a mixed reaction after asking people in Darwen. #tasers #police #Lancashire #attacks #policeattacks #Darwen
It was discovered at St James Church. Reverend Ian Enticott has been speaking to our reporter Chris Craddock.
Paul Senior's the director of football at #Blackburn #Rovers talks to 2BR about their very special guest. #Accrington's Charlie Proctor woll lead the team out.
2BR's gone behind the scenes to find out what it's like in Lancashire Police's control room. Today we're asking what is in place to help phone operators deal with the demanding pressures that are rising. That's from the number of calls, hoax calls and rising levels of stress.
2BR's gone behind the scenes to find out what it's like in Lancashire Police's control room. Today we're finding out about the stress phone operators can feel with the rising number of calls they're getting. We speak with Ali and Paul, as well as Force Incident Manager Kim.
2BR's gone behind the scenes to find out what it's like in Lancashire Police's control room. Today we're finding out about the number of hoax calls they get, after a Freedom of Information request revealed they got more than 8,000 in 2016.
2BR's gone behind the scenes to find out what it's like in Lancashire Police's control room. Today we're finding out how many calls they're getting - with numbers rising in their thousands.
Our reporter Chris has been speaking to Paralympic swimmer Tom Hamer, 12-year-old scout Kiera and Emma who is a scout leader
We've hit the streets of Blackburn to talk to women about their bodies and whether they feel under pressure to look a certain way.
We have found diet pills being sold for less than £1 online - now we have been speaking to Dawn Robinson who leads the investigation team at Trading Standards in Lancashire
A woman who has battled anorexia since she was 14 now goes round to schools to talk about body image and her experiences. She's spoken to us as part of our #StopShaming campaign
Rheagan's mum died following complications after she had cosmetic surgery and now she's worried about similar procedures being offered on Facebook and Twitter
We sent her outside to get as many people as she could as Helen and Tim triggered "I'll tickle 50"
Forget Brexit it's all about I'll tickle 50 today. Helen's been set a challenge to tickle 50 people by 9am.
Burnley MP Julie Cooper speaks to 2BR after the terror attack in Westminster. Several people have been killed - including a police officer and the alleged attacker. Julie had been at the House of Commons and tells us what happened in the moments after. #Burnley #Lancashire #Westminster #London #terrorattack #MP #HouseofCommons #Parliament
Tina and Terry Jones have been speaking to 2BR about life with Alzheimer's disease. 58 year old Terry was diagnosed just over 3 years ago.
Mark Houghton walked from France to his father's grave in Lancashire to raise money and awareness of Alzheimer's
The little boy from Church has stage four liver cancer - and now his family have raised enough money to send him for life saving treatment. We have been speaking to his parents Amber and Ben.
Last year a series of videos on social media took off and got people talking about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Simon McDermott filmed his dad Ted singing and set on a fundraising journey to raise money for the Alzheimer's Society.
He's backing 2BR's Sarah Collins as she take 100k in 24 hours for the charity
The 16 week old has Wolman's disease and pretty soon the NHS will stop funding the treatment that keeps her alive.
The condition means she doesn't have an enzyme that breaks down fats, it leads to severe malnutrition.
Missing man Robert Christopher Hornsby has just disappeared with no trace from his home in Waterfoot. Neighbours haven't seen him for weeks and Robert's house doesn't appear to have been entered for days. 2BR speaks with his brother Andrew and auntie Nelly. Robert was known as 'Chris' by friends and family.
Ahead of they budget we've been hearing from Lancashire woman Hellen Wilkin who says she's struggling to make ends meet
Councillor Neil McGowan is launching a petition to get restrictions around Castercliff Primary Academy in Nelson because people are parking so dangerously, leaving parents and residents worried a child will be killed
That's the message 2BR Chris has been getting during his shift with Lancashire Road Police
More than 450 taxi drivers in Pendle have been given special training to help them spot the signs someone is being abused. Our reporter Janine Hindle has been speaking to Councillor David Whipp
2BR's Sarah Collins is walking 100k in 24 hours for the #Alzheimer's Society, she explains why
It's the second part of our series as reporter Chris spends the day with Lancashire Road Police
It's costing owners £100 if they're caught without a bag in Lincoln but should it be brought here?
We've been on the ground seeing what pressures are affecting the NHS #NHS #Blackburn #hospital #Lancashire #EastLancashire #Burnley #A&E #UCC #NWAS
We've been on the ground seeing what pressures are affecting the NHS #NHS #Blackburn #hospital #Lancashire #EastLancashire #Burnley #A&E #UCC #NWAS
We've been on the ground seeing what pressures are affecting the NHS #NHS #Blackburn #hospital #Lancashire #EastLancashire #Burnley #A&E #UCC #NWAS
We've been on the ground seeing what pressures are affecting the NHS #NHS #Blackburn #hospital #Lancashire #EastLancashire #Burnley #A&E #UCC #NWAS
We've been on the ground seeing what pressures are affecting the NHS #NHS #Blackburn #hospital #Lancashire #EastLancashire #Burnley #A&E #UCC #NWAS
Tim & Helen talk about what you could do with your Christmas Tree when it's time to pack he decorations away.
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Their shop was being targeted by heartless thieves until Martin rang us and said this...
After hearing our appeal a young boy in Great Harwood is reunited with his favourite toy
Week 1, Day 5 of 5. Street of the Week: The Circus, Darwen.
This week's Street of the Week is The Circus in Darwen and on day five Tim & Helen visit Belgrave Bootique and ask what it is like running a shop in Darwen and what is loved the most.
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Week 1, Day 4 of 5. Street of the Week: The Circus, Darwen.
This week's Street of the Week is The Circus in Darwen and on day four Tim & Helen speak with Derek from the Darwen Angling Centre and his recent return to his home town.
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Week 1, Day 3 of 5. Street of the Week: The Circus, Darwen.
This week's Street of the Week is The Circus in Darwen and on day three Tim & Helen visit The Candy Box and talk about what it is like for businesses in Darwen.
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Week 1, Day 2 of 5. Street of the Week: The Circus, Darwen.
This week's Street of the Week is The Circus in Darwen and on day two Tim & Helen speak to Gary, a manager at The Bridgewater in Darwen.
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Week 1, Day 1 of 5. Street of the Week: The Circus, Darwen.
This week's Street of the Week is The Circus in Darwen and on day one Tim & Helen speak to Emma from My Vintage who are celebrating their fourth year running as a company.
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Tim and Gemma are talking about reactions from dads when their partners were giving birth. Tim was reading out some reactions sent in on Twitter, although Tim gets the pronunciation very wrong. #2BR #Lancashire
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After the team at 2BR Towers had been left trapped in a lift for almost an hour, Stephen calls Tim & Helen to talk about the time when he got stuck in a sauna. #2BR #Lancashire
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Tim & Helen talk about buying a car and whether it is acceptable to buy a banger and how much you should go in with a starting bid at. #2BR #Lancashire
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The first Tim & Helen's First Time Films was a success. Listen to Helen's reaction to Ferris Bueller. #2BR #Lancashire
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Tim & Helen talk about their new feature 'Where is Tim?' and run through some areas that may need to be improved a little for next time. Join Tim & Helen @ Breakfast to find out where Tim will be next. #2BR #Lancashire
Tim & Helen get that summer feeling with Trev's Summer Rap.
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Tim & Helen talk about them awkward moments when you say the wrong thing without actually noticing you've said the wrong thing. #2BR #Lancashire
Tim & Helen talk politics again, however this time Tim discovers an unusual connection with shampoo. #2BR #Lancashire
Tim and Helen attempt to talk politics as Helen returns from her holiday to find we have a new prime minister. #2BR #Lancashire
Brave Dave wins his £220 gamble in the 50/50 with Tim & Helen @ Breakfast. #2BR #Lancashire #5050
Scenes as Brave Dave has gambled for the third day running in the 50/50 with Tim & Helen @ Breakfast. #2BR #Lancashire #5050
Tim surprises Helen with a HUGE announcement on the 2BR Breakfast show. Totes emosh! #Lancashire #2BR
Enter your Dad for Lancashire's Best Dad at http://www.2br.co.uk/best-dad.php #Lancashire #Dad #Kids
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #Poppy-mai
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #Nepal
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #StCatherines
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #A&E #NHS
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire#Refuges
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #Angels #gowns
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #swimsafe
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire #sibes #dogs
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire
Local Radio Day on 2BR, 27th of May 2016. Celebrating proper local radio #LocalRadioDay #Lancashire