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Teacher who 'emotionally blackmailed' vulnerable schoolgirl was still working with kids two years later
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The ruling Conservative group hailed a “historic” moment for the county
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When an interested buyer struggled to qualify for a mortgage, Jennifer and David Matthews decided not to sell it via conventional channels and raffle it off instead
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Police swoop after man seen 'brandishing machete' in town centre
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Colne
A closure is in place from A6068 Whitewalls Drive to Colne Station
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Blackpool's crumbling heritage at risk of being lost forever
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Darwen
Traditional fish and chip shops are a dying breed - but thankfully some are still going strong
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Life in the 'healthiest and happiest' part of the UK, where it'd 'be nice to get a doctor appointment'
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Inside the stunning new luxury holiday apartments in Blackpool for £222 a night
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Miss England says Miss World is 'not what people think' as she places sixth
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Jessica Gagen took home one of the pageant's 'continental' awards, and was crowned 'Miss World Europe'
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Tories claim they could 'freeze' Blackpool council tax under alternative budget
Blackpool
"It predicted if all these things were done, by freezing council tax the overall tax income for the council would grow rather than fall"
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Blackpool
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“I will never forgive myself"
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Westend Fish and Chips in Oswaldtwistle has just been named one of the best in the UK. Again
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'Hearty corner of Lancashire' named one of the best places to live in the UK
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The Lancashire fish and chip shop named amongst top 50 in the UK
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Riverdance announces UK tour to mark 30th anniversary including Blackpool date
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"We look forward to welcoming the new generation of artists while paying tribute to the talented performers, creators, dedicated crew, and the millions of fans who have made Riverdance a worldwide celebration of music and dance"
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All have been brought to justice
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'Rawtenstall used to look like a zombie apocalypse had hit it... I think I've changed that'
Rossendale
Jake Berry says he is particularly proud of Rawtenstall town centre, but has been going head-to-head with Rossendale council in recent weeks
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Oswaldtwistle
“Every resident who turned up did so to show their discontent and opposition. They are distraught and it is ruining people’s lives"
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Martin Lewis says HMRC will give you a cheque for £1,256 if you act fast
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Catherine-Leigh Cleaves was asked 'whether she shopped at Mothercare' by cruel classmates due to her 4ft10 height
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The Preston to Blackpool bus route that costs just £2 and takes you all the way to the Illuminations
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"Huge thanks also go to the hospitality staff at Accrington Stanley"
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'Not one resident wants this': Issa brothers' cemetery plan slammed over safety and green space
Oswaldtwistle
“Every resident who turned up did so to show their discontent and opposition. They are distraught and it is ruining people’s lives"
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The Lancashire fish and chip shop named amongst top 50 in the UK
Hyndburn
Westend Fish & Chips in Oswaldtwistle has been named in Fry Magazine's 50 best chippies and takeaways
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'Not one resident wants this': Issa brothers' cemetery plan slammed over safety and green space
Oswaldtwistle
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Wanted Blackburn man Ashley Barratt spotted on CCTV as police manhunt continues
Blackburn
Ashley Barratt has links to Lancaster, Morecambe and Heysham
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Tragic mum thought she had 'sickness bug' after doctors failed to tell her it was cancer, inquest hears
Accrington
"Her funeral was packed. People had to stand outside. Everybody just loved her; she was a really good mum"
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Oscar glory for ex-Blackburn schoolgirl after amazing work on Emma Stone film Poor Things
Blackburn
"Congratulations to former student Holly Waddington on receiving an Oscar for Best Costume Design at this year’s Academy Awards"
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Blackpool News
Blackpool
Red Arrows will roar over Lancashire this summer as Blackpool and Southport displays confirmed
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Boss of controversial hotel dismisses claims rowdy behaviour sparks police call-outs
Blackpool
HE claimed the council had been ‘misled’ at a previous licensing hearing into granting a licence
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Tories claim they could 'freeze' Blackpool council tax under alternative budget
Blackpool
"It predicted if all these things were done, by freezing council tax the overall tax income for the council would grow rather than fall"
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Blackpool's crumbling heritage at risk of being lost forever
Blackpool
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Mum clung on in terror as violent man drove her child away from her
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She begged him to stop, when he did he reversed over her.
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Burnley News
Burnley
Bank of Dave sequel behind the scenes clip released as hit Netflix smash returns to Burnley
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Pervert tricked girls into 'standing guard' in woods before exposing himself
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Alan Mercer was jailed for 26 weeks and also ordered to sign the Sex Offenders Register for seven years
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Man dies from 'head injury' but police don't know how it happened
Burnley
Paul Inskip was found with 'serious injuries' an address on Harley Street in the Burnley and died a week later in hospital
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Road resurfacing extravaganza as highways bosses unveil 88 schemes across Lancashire
Traffic and Travel
The works form part of County Hall’s broader £32.4m highways maintenance grant from the government for 2024/25
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Super slimmer Spaniel loses half her body weight after piling on the pounds
Burnley
Heidi was so overweight she couldn't even groom herself
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Lancaster News
Crime
'Barbaric torture' - Men jailed after being filmed slashing a deer's throat and letting dogs attack it
Three men from Lancaster have been jailed for a range of wildlife offences
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M6 service station's abandoned 'UFO' restaurant that was once called 'appalling' by top critic
M6
The futuristic Pennine Tower restaurant at Forton Services, near Lancaster, was built to entice hungry motorists
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Artist uses 'magnificent' scenery of Morecambe and Lancaster to inspire award winning art
Morecambe
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Mum clung on in terror as violent man drove her child away from her
Lancashire News
She begged him to stop, when he did he reversed over her.
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DWP Universal Credit 'flaw' compared to Post Office scandal to hit thousands
DWP
"She is a mum with young children. She is extremely worried about finding the extra money"
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Morecambe News
Morecambe
Artist uses 'magnificent' scenery of Morecambe and Lancaster to inspire award winning art
"We're never short of ideas and scenery, it's quite a diverse landscape in Lancaster and Morecambe and a bit further afield"
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Eden Project Morecambe 'needs better rail links and reliable trains'
Eden Project Morecambe
"We hear great support for Eden from residents. The only concerns are about transport"
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'You robbed us': Huge banner appears blasting 'stolen' abandoned Frontierland theme park money
Morecambe
"The return of the Frontierland tax proved to be an election winner last year"
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Sue and Noel Radford reach 'big' family milestone - and it's cost them a fortune
The Radford Family
The Morecambe couple have had an extraordinary 30 prams and buggies over the years, costing them thousands of pounds
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Sue Radford tackles 'awful mess' and shares how she keeps her 22 kids' clothes in order
The Radford Family
"Well that is so much better"
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Preston News
ITV
ITV's Lorraine speaks out as Ekin-Su pulls out of interview at last minute after Celebrity Big Brother exit
Lorraine Kelly confirmed the Love Island star was a no-show saying "She was due to come in right, but no"
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Preston pub offering 25% off all drinks as new landlady takes over
Preston
The Hesketh's Arms on New Hall Lane is now under the reigns of new landlady Elaine Bradley
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As two friends enjoyed a summer evening drink, elsewhere a different kind of night was unfolding
Preston
'All it took was a single punch'
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Preston's famous potato brothers keep getting busier and busier as TikTok buzz grows
Preston
"We don't even know how many potatoes we can serve in a day"
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Thug guilty of killing Jack Jermy-Doyle on tragic night out in Preston
Preston
Jake Parkinson denied manslaughter but was found guilty today
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