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Fylde Council launches summer 2025 anti-litter campaign
As the main summer school holiday season gets underway, Fylde Council has created an eye-catching campaign to encourage everyone to dispose of their litter responsibly.
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EV infrastructure boost from new funding
The North West Ambulance Service has secured nearly £300,000 to install electric vehicle chargepoints at nine sites, including Preston.
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Person rescued by lifeboat crew
A person has been rescued from the sea off Blackpool, around 250 metres from shore, in what the RNLI called its most serious call-out this week.
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Four injured after pub shooting in Leyland
Four people have been injured after a shotgun was fired near a pub in Leyland.
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Blackpool FC’s multiple-pitch training ground proposals take step forward
Ambitious multi-million pound proposals by Blackpool Football Club to build an elite training ground and academy have taken a step forward this week.
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Net zero blamed for high energy bills
Lancashire residents are being made “poorer” by “unachievable” attempts to hit net zero targets by 2050, according to the new environment cabinet member at Lancashire County Council.
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One arrested for assault as part of nightsafe operation in Blackpool
Officers were busy overnight in Blackpool and Fylde as part of the NightSafe operation, ensuring public safety in the nighttime economy.
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East Lancashire’s historic Towneley Hall to reopen
East Lancashire’s historic Towneley Hall will reopen to the public on Friday.
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Arrests made following serious incidents in Accrington
Police have arrested three people following serious incidents in Accrington.
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Road upgrade funding confirmed
A long-awaited revamp of one of the busiest roads in Central Lancashire is set to get the government funding needed to make it a reality.
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It’s Tram Sunday’s big 40 this weekend – here’s all you need to know
Fleetwood’s iconic Tram Sunday – officially known as Fleetwood Festival of Transport – celebrates its 40th anniversary this weekend.
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Members of East Lancashire cocaine gang jailed
A gang who worked to flood the streets of East Lancashire with cocaine have been jailed.
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Dangerous man jailed for cowardly attack on woman outside her Blackburn home
A man has been jailed for a cowardly attack on a woman outside her Blackburn home.
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Drug-dealing dad from Burnley jailed for ten years
A man from Burnley has been sent to prison for ten years for drug dealing.
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Police warning after motorists film aftermath of horror M6 crash
Police have warned motorists after footage circulated online following a collision on the M6 in which nine people were injured.
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Parking fee changes at Preston Bus Station
The price of parking at Preston Bus Station is to increase by 20 percent.
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Norcross roundabout is dangerous and still needs highlighting, says MP
Blackpool North and Fleetwood MP Lorraine Beavers has joined calls for action to be taken over Norcross roundabout and the continued congestion problems on parts of the A585.
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Our Friends group keeps Pleasure Beach train station ship-shape
Volunteers are helping to ensure that rail visitors arriving directly outside Blackpool’s famous Pleasure Beach Resort have a good impression before they even enter the amusement park.
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New Cine‑Wyre Film Festival to be launched in Fleetwood
A new film festival is being launched on the Fylde coast which has an international dimension and also invites local filmmakers to take part.
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Resort residents react to major changes planned for bin collections
Major changes coming in for Blackpool’s bin collections have met with an unfavourable reaction from some residents, although others have been more supportive.
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Taxi driver jailed for sexual offence against 14-year-old girl in Burnley
A taxi driver who engaged in sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl while working as a taxi driver in Burnley, has been jailed.
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Man jailed following Preston stabbing over £20 debt
A man has been jailed for 12 years and nine months at Preston Crown Court following an investigation into a stabbing which took place in Ingol last September.
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Multi-million pound transformation of historic Blackpool building set for August finish
A £7.5m project to transform a historic building in Blackpool into a hub for small businesses is to be officially launched next month.
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New homes to be built on former allotments
A patch of land once used as allotments is set to be redeveloped as new homes.
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Resort’s old police station reduced to rubble as demolition work continues
The skyline is changing in central Blackpool as one of the town’s landmark buildings is reduced to rubble.
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Diogo Jota and Andre Silva commemorations at Preston v Liverpool
Liverpool have announced plans to pay tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva during this weekend's friendly at Preston.
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Closure order served at illegal waste site in Great Harwood
Police have served a closure order at an illegal waste site in Great Harwood.
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It’s coming down – resort’s old eyesore police station is now being demolished
It has been an eyesore since it closed seven years ago but finally Blackpool’s former police station is coming down.
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Major changes to Blackpool’s waste collection service given the green light
Huge changes to Blackpool’s bin collections are on their way after getting the green light.
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Petition set up to support continuation of Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry
A petition has been set up in support of the continuation of the historic Fleetwood to Knott End Ferry service.
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Campaigners react to end date for controversial landfill operation
Campaigners against a stinking landfill site have welcomed confirmation that an end date is finally in sight.
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Resort’s famous heritage trams on track to make much-anticipated return
Blackpool’s iconic heritage trams are on track for a return to service on the seafront this autumn as work is underway to get the trams and track ready.
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BAE Typhoon jobs fear
BAE Systems has rejected a union’s claim that hundreds of jobs are at risk at its Lancashire military aircraft factories because the government has failed to order more of the Eurofighter Typhoon jet.
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The Harris announces grand reopening in September
Preston’s iconic cultural landmark, The Harris, will officially reopen its doors to the public on Sunday, September 28.
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Preston pub demolition approved
A derelict pub in Preston city centre is to be partially demolished.
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Shock result after planners run rule on football training academy
An innovative sports skills project for youngsters which launched two years ago is facing closure after losing a planning bid.
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Council proposes scrapping school buses and increasing fares in shocker for parents
Blackburn with Darwen Council is to scrap some of its dedicated buses to four of the borough’s biggest secondary schools and increase fares for pupils on those that remain.
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First home occupied on new Darwen housing development
The first home has been occupied on a brand-new housing development in Darwen.
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Crews tackle fire in Accrington
Firefighters tackled a fire in a commercial building in Accrington yesterday.
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New Neighbourhood Health Centre to be established in Blackpool
A new Neighbourhood Health Centre is to be established in Blackpool as part of the Government’s 10 Year Health Plan.
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Lancashire Lightning win final over thriller at Northants
England limited overs cricket captain Jos Buttler made a half-century on his return to Lancashire in a five-wicket win over Northamptonshire in cricket's T20 Blast.
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Lytham Festival: 'Adverse weather' causes Friday night to be cancelled
Strong winds saw last night's performances at the Lytham Festival cancelled.
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Council spends £104,000 to keep data centre from overheating
Blackburn with Darwen Council has spent £104,000 to buy new dry coolers for its town hall data centre to stop it overheating.
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Lancashire Police made 3,035 ASB arrests in last 12 months
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner is urging Lancashire residents to report anti-social behaviour (ASB), after new figures reveal a significant increase in police enforcement across the county under Operation Centurion.
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Police Commissioner launches new fund to combat violence against women and girls
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has unveiled a new funding initiative aimed at supporting projects that address violence against women and girls across the county.
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Blackburn with Darwen begging campaign launched
A new campaign has been launched to tackle street begging by asking people approached for cash to donate to local charities rather than hand over their change.
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We need extensions at community centre to provide more activities
Plans to extend a Fylde coast community centre will provide the vital space needed to allow more activities there, say supporters of the project.
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Man dies after crash on A6 near Garstang
A man in his 30s has died after a crash on the A6 near Garstang.
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30 year sentence for man guilty of frenzied knife attack on man in Blackpool
A man has been jailed for 30 years after stabbing a man in a frenzied attack in Blackpool.
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Three-weekly bin collections could be coming for Blackpool residents
Major changes to Blackpool’s bin collection service – including domestic waste being collected every three weeks - are being considered by the council.
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Tributes paid to murdered Blackburn man as investigation continues
Tributes have been paid to a murdered Blackburn man as the investigation into his death continues.
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Preston primary school celebrates new expansion
Children at Lea Community Primary School have praised the huge revamp of their school which will see the school's intake gradually double.
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Accrington music festival cancelled after poor ticket sales
A two-day Lancashire music festival due to be held in Accrington later this year has been cancelled due to poor ticket sales.
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Preston’s Palestinian friendship agreement
Preston is to enter into a friendship agreement with the Palestinian city of Hebron.
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Excitement builds ahead of Blackburn’s National Festival of Making
The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has expressed his enthusiasm for next weekend’s ‘showcase’ Festival of Making.
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Blackpool man jailed after drugs haul found in his car
Drugs worth £80,000 were seized when Lancashire Police officers stopped a car which had been travelling on the M6.
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Health Secretary Wes Streeting says Blackpool highlights health gap between rich and poor
Health secretary Wes Streeting said Blackpool was a place he enjoyed visiting when he was younger but was a place he now needed to visit to highlight health inequalities in the nation.
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Chicken shop chain plans for Preston
Lancashire is in line for its first branch of a chicken chain restaurant that has more than 1,500 outlets around the world.
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£400,000 Mercer Hall transformation set to begin
Work will start on the first £400,000 phase of the transformation of Great Harwood’s historic Mercer Hall leisure complex later this summer with a view to it fully reopening in December with a pantomime.
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Blackpool Air Show full line up confirmed
Blackpool Air Show is set to return later this summer with two days of spectacular aerial displays from some of the world’s finest military and civilian aircraft over the seafront.
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Fylde Council to take over Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre following RSPB departure
Fylde Council has confirmed it will take over Fairhaven Lake Visitor Centre and shop following the RSPB’s departure next week.
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Spud Bros change set for green light
Preston’s Spud Bros look set to be granted permission to replace the city’s iconic hot potato tram with a larger unit.
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Resort’s Family Hubs launch new campaign to shine spotlight on what they offer
Blackpool’s three council-run Family Hubs are aiming to reach as many people as possible by launching a new campaign to shine a light on what they offer.
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Jail for Accrington man who twice targeted vulnerable victim
A man who targeted a vulnerable victim twice has been jailed for nine and a half years.
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22 year sentence for Blackburn man jailed for rape of two women
A man has been jailed for a total of 22 years after being found guilty of the rape of two women in Blackburn.
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Three people arrested on suspicion of murder after man found dead at home in Blackburn
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead at a home in Blackburn.
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Jail for delivery drivers who sexually assaulted teenager in Preston
Two delivery men who sexually assaulted a teenage girl in her own home, have been jailed.
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Preston charity Foxton launches £2m youth and community centre designed by young people
A ground breaking £2 million youth and community centre has opened in Preston.
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Vital repairs for two Wyre high schools thanks to funding boost
Two high schools on the Fylde coast will be able to carry out vital repairs thanks to a share in a regional funding boost of over £54m.
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Fleetwood Carnival 2025 ready to roll this weekend
Fleetwood Carnival is back this weekend as the town prepares for one of the biggest community events of the year.
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Two jailed for arranging sale of handgun
Two men have been jailed after trying to arrange the sale of a deadly handgun over an encrypted global communication service used by criminals.
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24 people charged with drug supply offences after raids in Preston
During the last two weeks police have carried out a series of warrants targeting people suspected of operating drug lines to supply heroin and cocaine in Preston.
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Burnley’s Premier League return to kick off with trip to Spurs
The Premier League fixtures for the 2025/26 campaign have been released and Scott Parker and his men will kick-off the season away at Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday 16th August.
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Family tribute to motorbike rider who died after Walton-le-Dale collision
The family of a motorbike rider who died after a collision in Walton-le-Dale this week have paid tribute to him.
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Resort’s youth homeless charity Streetlife boosted by £475K Lottery funding
A Blackpool charity which provides vital support for vulnerable young people has been awarded £475,000 funding from the National Lottery.
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Lancashire friends to undertake epic challenge for mental health charity
Three friends from Lancashire are aiming to complete an epic charity challenge to climb the ten highest mountains in Scotland back to back as fast as possible.
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Future of historic former Preston pub to be decided
Senior Preston councillors are being urged to delay plans to demolish an historic pub – and instead consider whether it could be turned to a heritage centre for the city.
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Pupils lined the streets in tribute to a much-loved Blackpool teacher
The streets outside a Blackpool school were lined with pupils, parents and staff paying their respects to a much-loved teacher who died last month aged just 38.
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Hold-up on Blackpool prom was not down to ‘huge pothole’, says council
Blackpool Council has clarified that a huge ‘pothole’ which held up traffic on the promenade Monday was in fact emergency work by a utilities firm.
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Part-worn tyres investigation found none met legal requirements
A multi-agency day of action by a road safety partnership found that none of the part-worn tyres inspected at a series of garages across Preston met legal requirements.
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Man jailed for assaulting hospital staff in cubicle where a baby was being treated
A man who assaulted two nurses and a paramedic as he caused chaos in a hospital ward near to where a seriously ill baby was being treated, has been jailed.
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New brass marker celebrates Cleveleys’ place in the Star Wars universe
The Force is definitely with Cleveleys after a new brass marker was unveiled, commemorating the town and Wyre’s connection to one of the most iconic film franchises in history, Star Wars.
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Plans will completely transform shop front in the centre of resort
Proposals to radically transform a shop front in the middle of Blackpool town centre have been lodged with planners.
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The proposed quarry in our village will be right next to our garden and we’re worried
A family say they’re worried that proposals for a quarry in their village will mean the works would be right next to their garden.
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Plans submitted for multi-million-pound new Special Educational Needs centre in Blackburn
A new planning application has been submitted for a multi-million-pound post 16 Special Educational Needs centre in Blackburn town centre.
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Three youths rescued after being swept out to sea in Blackpool
Three youths had to be rescued after being swept out to sea near North Pier in Blackpool.
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Commissioner urges Government action to tackle M6 disruptions and keep Lancashire moving
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, has joined growing calls for urgent government action to address disruptions on the M6 motorway.
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Leyland man jailed after being found with a knife
A Leyland man has been jailed after a stop and search found him to be carrying a knife.
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Nigel Farage visits Lancashire County Council
Nigel Farage has told the new Reform UK administration at Lancashire County Council that how they perform will play a part in how well the party does at the next general election in 2029.
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Men charged after death of baby Preston Davey in Blackpool
Police have charged two men as part of an ongoing investigation into the death of a baby boy in Blackpool.
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Scaffolding back up on little Marton Mill ready for next round of work
The scaffolding is back up on Little Marton Mill, ready for the next round of work to begin.
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Front line boost for Lancashire Police
Lancashire Constabulary is set to benefit from an additional 53 Police Officers, as well as 30 new Police Community Support Officers and 20 Special Constables, thanks to extra Home Office funding.
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Further action taken against rogue trader who scammed £500,000 from vulnerable people
A rogue trader who scammed elderly and vulnerable residents out of more than £500,000 has been hit with further sanctions to prevent him preying on more victims in the future.
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MP Chris Webb contacts pensioners over latest Winter Fuel entitlements
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says he is helping inform pensioners of their entitlements in the wake of the Winter Fuel Allowance U-turn by the Government.
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Review being conducted into effectiveness of multi-million pound bypass, campaigner told
A review is currently underway into the effectiveness of a multi-million pound bypass hailed as the answer to chronic congestion, a road campaigner has been told.
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Preston indoor sports centre details revealed
A new indoor sports centre in Preston will be based around padel and five-a-side football, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth £50,000 seized in Blackburn raids
Raids by police and trading standards officers aided a detection dog on four Blackburn businesses have seized more than £50,000 worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes.
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Huge crowds welcome King as he’s handed keys to Lancaster Castle
King Charles has visited Lancaster Castle, his first engagement in Lancashire since he became Monarch.
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Lung cancer screening comes to Preston
People in Preston aged 55 to 74 who have ever smoked and are registered with a participating GP practice, will soon be invited for potentially life-saving lung cancer screening.
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Resort MP urges government to consider free school meals for all children
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb has urged the Government to go further in its new free school meals initiative – by expanding the offer to ALL children.
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Man pleads guilty to causing death of baby by dangerous driving
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a baby by dangerous driving.
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Preston burglar who targeted pensioner in his 90s jailed
A burglar who targeted homes in Preston, including that of a pensioner in his 90s, has been jailed.
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Blackpool Tower & Madame Tussauds to return to local management
The resort’s most famous landmark, the Blackpool Tower, will be managed by the council’s wholly-owned tourism company, Blackpool Tourism Limited, from later this year, it’s been announced.
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New estate planned for outskirts of Preston
A new housing development on the outskirts of Preston is set to include a school and care home – if it gets the go-ahead.
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Resort’s council-owned bus service is example of how to do it right, says minister
Blackpool’s bus service is a shining example of how a council-run amenity can be run in the right way, a Government minister said after visiting the resort.
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DOGE-style unit on the way at Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is next on the list to get a visit from a Reform UK team that has modelled itself on Elon Musk’s controversial Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in the United States.
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Plans move forward for new banking hub in Garstang
Proposals to set up a new banking hub in Garstang have now reached the planning stage, with an application lodged with Wyre Council.
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Attractions unveiled for Blackburn’s Festival of Making
More attractions have been announced for next month’s Blackburn’s National Festival of Making including TV architect George Clarke.
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Former Blackpool man tried to blame imaginary twin for sex offences
A former Blackpool man who tried to blame an imaginary twin, who didn't exist, for his sexual offences, has been jailed.
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King Charles to be given keys to the castle on first visit to Lancashire as monarch
King Charles will make an official visit to Lancaster next month, his first trip to Lancashire since becoming monarch, Buckingham Palace has announced.
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Chorley Police and partners conduct underage knife sales tests across the town
Chorley Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre – a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime.
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Dangerous man who robbed women in Blackburn given 14-year sentence
A Blackburn man has been given a 14-year sentence for robbing women in Blackburn.
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Cash guarantee for Preston community schemes
Community and voluntary groups in Preston have been told they will not be left in limbo after it emerged government cash earmarked for local projects will take longer to come through than first expected.
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Residents to have say in bid to save greenspace in coastal protection issue
Residents fighting to protect a precious greenspace in front of their homes will make their case at a key council meeting next week.
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Cancer patient reassurance over new radiotherapy kit
Hospital bosses have moved to reassure cancer patients in Lancashire that they will get the same standard of radiotherapy treatment – regardless of whether or not it is delivered by a new state-of-the-art machine coming to the county.
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Opening night of Lytham Festival cancelled after injury to headliner’s lead singer
The opening night of the Lytham Festival has been cancelled after it was revealed the lead singer of Kings of Leon has suffered a serious foot injury.
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Wagamama to open in Preston’s Animate leisure complex
Preston City Council has announced Asian inspired Japanese restaurant, Wagamama is to open at its newly launched £45million Animate leisure scheme.
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Compulsory purchase powers green light as ‘last resort’ for £90m housing project
Blackpool Council now has the green light to use compulsory purchase powers for its plans to tackle poor housing after a key decision was taken by the authority’s executive committee.
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‘’We must stop out-of-town Uber drivers in their tracks’’ says Blackpool taxi driver
A veteran Blackpool taxi driver says more could be done to keep out of town Uber drivers out of town and protect home-grown operators.
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A new mural and a host of stars to help Fleetwood’s Marine Hall celebrate 90th milestone
Some big star names, a modern screening of a world famous silent film and the creation of a new mural – it’s all happening at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall this year as the iconic venue celebrates its 90th anniversary.
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Man jailed for 12 years after killing three-year-old Burnley girl in Manchester city centre crash
A man has been jailed after a three-year-old girl from Burnley was killed when she was hit by a van in Manchester city centre.
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Leyland man admits kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint
A Leyland man has admitted kidnapping and raping a woman at knifepoint.
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Views sought on the future of Blackburn Corporation Park Conservatory
Blackburn with Darwen Council are looking for as many people as possible to share their views on the future of the iconic Corporation Park conservatory.
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Geordie duo Ant and Dec return to Blackpool
TV royalty Ant and Dec’s wax figures have returned to Madame Tussauds Blackpool after a transformation.
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Government Preston office snub
Preston “desperately needs” more of the top quality office space that could attract government departments to the city, according to a local business group.
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Vintage shelter discovered in resort’s Grade II listed Stanley Park
A remarkable piece of Blackpool’s transport heritage has been discovered on the edge of Blackpool’s Grade II listed Stanley Park.
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How police are using cutting-edge technology to boost fight against crime
The days of notepads and pens are a thing of the past for Lancashire’s police officers – these days they have an array of state-of the technology at their disposal to make to make evidence gathering quicker and more accurate.
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Appeal after car deliberately driven into house in Great Harwood
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a car was deliberately driven into a house in Great Harwood.
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Renewed appeal after man found unresponsive in Little Plumpton dies
Police have renewed appeals for help as they investigate the circumstances which led to the death of a man found unresponsive in Little Plumpton.
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We’re being unfairly blamed for stink – it’s not just us – say landfill operators
The operators of the Fleetwood landfill site at the centre of thousands of complaints over stinking emissions say the site is playing ‘only a small role’ in the overall odour profile of the area.
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Nelson paedophile jailed for raping a girl and sexually assaulting another
A Nelson man has been jailed after raping and sexually assaulting two teenagers.
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Preston burglar jailed
A burglar who targeted a home in Preston has been jailed.
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Police conduct successful day of action in Accrington
Hyndburn Police were out again this week, continuing with Operation Rally, a dedicated day of intensified action to tackle the top concerns raised by local residents, visitors and businesses in the area.
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Family pays tribute to teenage boy who tragically died after going into river
The family of a teenage boy who died after getting into difficulty on the River Wyre in Garstang have paid a loving tribute to him.
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New leader and cabinet announced
The county council's new leader and cabinet have been announced at its full council meeting.
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Appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Barnoldswick collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a cyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision in Barnoldswick.
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Darwen shop fails underage knife sale
Officers from the Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Team were joined by Trading Standards this week to conduct an underage sales operation.
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Burnley man jailed for killing football fan in Blackpool
A man has been jailed for five years after killing a football fan in Blackpool.
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Blackpool man jailed for life after murdering friend
A man has been jailed for life after murdering his friend in his Blackpool home, before stealing his property.
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Man found guilty of Blackpool murder
A man has today been found guilty of murder, after stabbing a man to death in Blackpool, before stealing items from his home.
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Tower block demolitions to begin
A new date has been set for the start of demolition work on three tower blocks on the outskirts of Preston city centre.
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New recovery hub to help tackle addiction opens in resort
People in Blackpool affected by addiction can now get help at a safe and dedicated space offering holistic support.
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Still hope for ambitious Masterplan vision for Fleetwood despite funding blow
Ambitious plans to revitalise Fleetwood are still in the pipeline despite missing out on a vital share of £1.5 billion of Government funding.
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Pensioner dies following Burnley collision
A pensioner has died following a collision in Burnley earlier this month.
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Construction begins on new Civil Service office building in Talbot Gateway
Construction has begun on a new office building for Ministry of Defence civil servants as part of Blackpool’s Talbot Gateway redevelopment.
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Burnley pitch invader given five-year banning order
A Burnley fan has been given a five-year banning order after invading the pitch.
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Preston leisure complex restaurant switch
Asian-inspired restaurant chain Wagamama is set to open an outlet in Preston’s Animate cinema and leisure complex, it has emerged.
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Arrest made after man suffers serious injuries in alleged assault
Police are investigating an assault which left a man with serious injuries over the weekend.
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Teenager dies after getting into difficulty in river near Garstang
A teenager has died after getting into difficulty in the river near Garstang.
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New film on Blackpool’s gay history to be screened in resort cinema
A former Blackpool woman has co-produced a documentary film which charts the rise of the resort’s drag and LGBTQ+ scene and it is to be screened in the town next month.
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Registered sex offender jailed for possession of 'paedophile manual'
A registered sex offender has been sent to prison for possession of a 'paedophile manual' and breaching notification requirements under the Sexual Offences Act.
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Attracting big brand hotels is hurting our town, says hotelier
A leading Blackpool hotelier says problems with the over supply of holiday bed spaces in the town is being made worse by the council’s promotion of big new hotel brands in the town.
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‘They’re trying to get me to sell my farm’: Owner of Blackpool donkeys’ winter home
The owner of a farm which her family have worked on for over a century has blasted the council, claiming they are trying to ‘persuade’ her to sell up her land to make way for a huge development.
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Heritage trams to return for Blackpool’s Lightpool Festival
The famous heritage trams will return to Blackpool promenade this autumn.
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Man jailed after killing woman in fatal Nelson collision
A man has been jailed after killing a woman in a fatal collision in Nelson last year.
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£62,000 worth of illicit tobacco products seized during police action in Rossendale
Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action this week to address concerns raised by the local community.
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Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde beaches recognised with National Seaside Awards
A number of beaches around Blackpool and the Fylde coast have been recognised for their quality with national awards.
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Arrests made in investigation into moorland fire in Rivington area
Lancashire Police have provided an update on the moorland fire in the Rivington area earlier this week.
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Woman pedestrian dies after collision with car in Blackburn
Police are appealing for your help following a fatal collision in Blackburn yesterday afternoon.
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Preston shop given a year-long ban from selling tobacco and vapes
A Preston shop, trading under the name of PR1 Euro Mini Market, on Church Street, has been banned from selling any tobacco or vaping products for 12 months.
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Spanish Civil War memorial honours East Lancashire volunteers who fought fascism
East Lancashire men who volunteered to fight fascism in the 1930s Spanish Civil War have been honoured in a new memorial in Burnley.
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Concerns raised over reduction of Avanti West Coast’s train services to resort
A transport advisor on disability issues has raised concerns after hearing that services to London from Blackpool are to be reduced to just one train a day by operator Avanti.
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Council looking at compulsory purchase powers to help tackle poor housing
Blackpool Council is looking to press ahead with proposals to use compulsory purchase powers ‘as a last resort’ in its efforts to tackle poor housing and deprivation in the resort.
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12 arrested in Blackpool town centre crackdown
Blackpool Neighbourhood Police and Task Force teams joined forces with partners to crack down on crime in Blackpool town centre.
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Appeal after man seriously injured in Blackburn electric bike collision
Police are appealing for information after a collision in Blackburn left a man with serious injuries.
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Next leader of Lancashire County Council announced
The next leader of Lancashire County Council is set to be Cllr Stephen Atkinson.
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Stanley Chief Exec outlines ‘grim’ financial position
The chief executive of a cash strapped East Lancashire football club which last week closed its academy for aspiring young players has said its financial position is ‘grim’.
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Prison sentence for care worker who sexually assaulted a vulnerable woman
A care worker from Hyndburn has been jailed for sexually assaulting a vulnerable woman.
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Man spends hours on roof after escaping from police
A number of roads had to be closed in Blackpool, after a man escaped from police and climbed onto the roof of a building in the town centre.
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Woman charged with Blackpool attempted child abduction
A woman has been charged with attempting to abduct a baby in Blackpool town centre.
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Appeal after man seriously injured in Blackburn collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Blackburn.
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Colne Market Hall revamp is ‘progressing well’, councillors told
The redevelopment of Colne Market Hall, which could include a new food hall, bar, arts and crafts, is progressing well, Pendle councillors are being told.
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Hospital staff shuttle bus scrapped
A free shuttle bus that ferries staff between the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals is to be scrapped as part of a cost-cutting drive.
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Appeal after driver is seriously injured in Ingol collision
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Preston.
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Leaders call for Reform councillor to be removed after Hitler social media post
There have been cross-party calls for Reform UK to throw out one of their new Lancashire county councillors after he posted a picture of Hitler on his Facebook page.
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Expansion of Blackburn’s Making Rooms given approval
A £1.5million expansion to Blackburn’s thriving Making Rooms creative and technology hub can now begin after it was given planning approval.
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Fifteen arrested in week of action to tackle illegal ketamine use in Burnley and Padiham
Police have arrested 15 people during an operation to tackle the illegal supply of ketamine in Burnley and Padiham.
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New Tory opposition leader assesses defeat and Reform pledges
The defeat suffered by the Conservatives in last week’s Lancashire County Council elections was more a reflection of the national political mood than the result of discontent with local services, according to the new leader of the Tory group on the authority.
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Accrington Stanley announce closure of Academy
Accrington Stanley have announced the sudden closure of their Academy, due to current financial pressures the club faces.
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Appeal following fatal collision in Blackburn
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a fatal collision in Blackburn earlier this year.
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Man found guilty of killing football fan outside a Blackpool pub
A man has been found guilty of killing a football fan in Blackpool.
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VE Day commemorations across Blackburn with Darwen
Thursday 8 May 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day – the historic date in 1945 when World War II ended in Europe.
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Blackpool celebrates VE Day 80th anniversary
Blackpool is preparing a series of events as the town joins the rest of the nation to celebrate the anniversary of VE Day next week.
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Preston to mark VE Day and VJ Day with special events
Preston City Council will proudly mark both VE Day and VJ Day in 2025 with a series of commemorative events in the city centre, following requests from local veterans and community members.
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Third major project to replace traffic lights in Preston is set to begin in May
The third stage of a scheme to replace traffic lights at key junctions in Preston is set to begin over the weekend.
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Reform UK to elect new leader of Lancashire County Council this weekend
The Reform UK group that now controls Lancashire County Council will elect a leader this Saturday, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Appeal after man dies following a collision in Lytham
A pensioner has died following a collision in Lytham over the weekend.
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Reform UK candidates ‘nervous, but excited’
Two of Reform UK’s victorious candidates in the Lancashire County Council elections have admitted to being shocked to find themselves as part of the group that will now take charge of the authority.
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Man jailed after approaching schoolgirls in Blackpool
A man has been jailed after approaching schoolgirls and making sexualised comments in Blackpool, in 2023.
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Man jailed for life after Burnley Rape
A man has been jailed for life following the rape of a woman in Burnley.
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Reform UK set to take control of Lancashire County Council
Reform UK is set to take control of Lancashire County Council following the local elections.
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Tributes paid to man who died in St Annes collision
A tribute has been paid to a man who ‘had his whole life ahead of him’, who died in a collision in St Annes last week.
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Derelict building in Preston city centre to be demolished
A derelict building in Preston city centre is to be demolished.
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Two charged following shop thefts in Rawtenstall
Police have charged two people following a string of shop thefts in Rawtenstall.
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Three jailed for spate of Chorley burglaries
Three burglars who targeted homes across Chorley have been jailed for a total of 10 years.
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Drink driver who serious injured pedestrian on Blackpool promenade jailed
A man who mowed down and seriously injured a pedestrian on Blackpool prom has been jailed.
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Two charged after fatal collision in Bamber Bridge
Two people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a collision in Bamber Bridge which left a baby boy dead and his mother seriously injured.
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Prestigious presentation at Lancaster Castle will honour BEM recipients
On Friday, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.
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Improvement works begin at Serpentine Lake in Moor Park
Work has officially commenced on the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park.
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Details announced about Burnley FC’s promotion parade
Burnley Football Club will mark their return to the Premier League during a civic celebration next week.