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Detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Price in Blackpool have charged two people.

Uber drivers in Blackpool are charging as little as 36p for a two mile journey, it has been claimed, with fears raised such low fares mean cabbies will not be able to sustain their livelihoods.

The rising cost of baby milk is causing hardship for many Blackpool families – with some even resorting to shoplifting so they can bottle-feed their babies.

Nine groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Around two thirds of people in Blackpool who have responded so far to a survey about assisted dying say they would support legislation to allow terminally ill adults to end their life.

Blackpool is preparing to launch a magnificent programme of Christmas entertainment – with a sprinkling of Strictly stardust!

A local mother and football coach is leading a campaign to ensure that all youth sports venues provide accessible toilet facilities, highlighting a significant disparity affecting young female athletes.

A murder inquiry is underway after the body of a man was found in Blackpool.

An investigation into a fire which caused significant damage to a building on Church Street, Preston, is continuing.

A new McDonald’s drive-thru is set to open on the site of a disused pub in Chorley – but councillors have stepped in to prevent it operating around the clock.

As the excitement builds for Chorley’s Christmas Lights Switch On taking place on Sunday, Chorley Council and Chorley FC have made a further exciting announcement about the special guests.

The University of Central Lancashire has teamed up with the Chorley Taxi Association to capture people’s views on taxi use in the county.

Preston City Council has said it will “vigorously” defend itself after it was threatened with being sued – potentially for more than £2m – by another local authority 240 miles away.

A woman has died in hospital following a collision in Bamber Bridge last month.

Preston's Christmas Lights Switch On is set to be a Christmas cracker this year.

Coronation Street and Benidorm star Tony Maudsley plus singer Nathan Moore have been revealed as the special guests doing the honours of turning Leyland’s Christmas Lights On for 2024.

A gang of drug dealers have been jailed for nearly 90 years. 

A long-awaited new Aldi store in Accrington is back on the starting blocks after councillors sorted out a planning conditions blunder.

Nine groups of volunteers based in Lancashire have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

 A former support teacher from Burnley living with a brain tumour was told she had only six months to live – seven years ago.

Discover Blackburn has announced the launch of the Festival of the Moon this November, an exciting event series set to transform Blackburn town centre into a radiant celebration of art, light, and community.

A primary school headteacher has welcomed vital safety features that have been revitalised as part of a major resurfacing scheme on a busy road in Accrington.

A vandalised and vacant former health centre building has been earmarked for new flats and houses.

Blackburn with Darwen has been chosen to take part in a groundbreaking workplace heart health check programme.