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Tragedy as body found on beach in search for missing man
Edward Procter, 73, was last seen on the morning of April 13
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'Man with a gun' near two primary schools sparks house raid
Skelmersdale
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and firearms offences after handing himself into Skelmersdale Police Station
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Racist bully attacked girlfriend, taxi driver and dad picking up son, 5, from school in string of drunken assaults
Burnley
Craig Davies became aggressive saying "I'll f***ing kill you if you weren't with your kid. I'm ex-forces."
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Pothole nightmare is 'number one priority' as HS2 cash nears
Traffic and Travel
"'Fill in the potholes, fill in the potholes’ – that’s all people say"
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Special needs school buses forecast to cost £8.4m more than expected
Education
"These are…eye-watering costs in many instances in terms of [private] hire transport"
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GP 'humbled' as residents rally in support to keep practice in her hands
Chorley
Dr. Ann Robinson has been battling for more than two years to continue running Withnell Health Centre.
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All the candidates standing in Lancashire local elections 2024
Local Elections
Residents are going to the polls in Burnley, Chorley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale and West Lancashire
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Blackpool South by-election candidates clash over future of airport
Blackpool
Residents were warned the airport needed investment of £77m to bring back holiday flights
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He found a route to the UK on TikTok, then some men in a café told him he could make serious money
South Ribble
Orgit Arapi travelled from Albania and was placed in a suburban house in Lostock Hall
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Crunch meetings held over horrific stink as residents' nightmare continues
Fleetwood
Locals say the "sulphur-like" stench has been affecting their everyday lives
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Bring nuclear tech to East Lancashire, says MP hopeful
Clitheroe
"The UK is a global leader in nuclear energy technology and organisations like Rolls Royce, with a committed local talent pool, are part of the reason why"
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Here's what the experts say about period pain symptoms, from menopause to endometriosis
Periods
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Paddy McGuinness says 'Bolton is in Lancashire' and fans fully agree
Paddy McGuinness
The comedian declared he still considers the borough to fall 'under Lancashire' rather than Greater Manchester in an Instagram post
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The world-class agricultural college where 'attendance is low and students don't recognise basic horseshoes'
Wyre
Ofsted has published a list of suggested improvements for Myerscough College
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The UK's best 'upmarket' staycation spot is just a short drive from Lancashire
Lake District
It was named the ‘ultimate upmarket staycation destination’ thanks to its 10 5-star hotels, 18 Michelin Guide restaurants, 25 luxury spas and wellness centres, five 5-star golf clubs, hiking trails and National Trust locations
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Inside Co-op Live Arena with £8.95 pints and £11.50 burgers at Rick Astley gig
Entertainment
A pie and a pint will set you back nearly £18
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Student stumbles across hidden gem 'he never knew existed' just minutes from city centre
Lancaster
Freeman's Pools is home to one of the UK's rarest trees and is just a stone's throw from the city centre
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Blackpool
Inside Blackpool's most showbiz church funded by stars of stage and screen
The names include Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, George Formby and Sybil Thorndike
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Plans to turn riding hub storage building into office get thumbs up
Burnley
"The proposal would not adversely impact the rural area"
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Sweet-toothed thieves make a break for it with £134k of Kinder Buenos
Skelmersdale
A trailer packed with the creamy hazelnut chocolate treats was taken from Skelmersdale
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'As a traffic officer I've seen it all and there are 7 things drivers really shouldn't do'
Traffic and Travel
"People can get confused about the powers that we have"
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Peter Kay Co-op Live gigs cancelled as statement issued after 'difficult decision'
Peter Kay
"I’m truly gutted as I know how disappointing this will be for everyone with tickets"
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Criminal cousins stashed drugs in Blackpool holiday park for £1m 'secret lab'
Blackpool
The operation was busted when Lancashire Police seized 560kg of a chemical used to make amphetamine
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'I'm a dentist and this is why travelling abroad for Turkey teeth is a really bad idea'
Real Life
Dr Chris McAuley has seen the worst the craze has to offer
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Diners say 'five star' Blackpool eatery is 'better than Domino's' - but we beg to differ
Food & Drink
Roly's Pizza Bar has appealed to our reviewer for a number of years - but she didn't expect what she received
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The cheapest houses for sale in Lancashire right now - with prices from £20,000
Property
The homes are located in Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Colne and Oswaldtwistle
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McDonald's is selling Chicken McNuggets for half price today
In The News
The Single McMuffin is up for grabs at a discounted price of £1.19 and then customers can get their hands on 6 Chicken McNuggets for a mere £1.39
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Faces of killers, conmen and drug dealers in court this week
Courts
All these defendants have faced justice
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You can fly in an iconic Spitfire over Lancashire this weekend
Blackpool
There are a limited number of flights available, with 30, 45 and 55 minute slots up for grabs
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It's meant to be one of the jewels of the coast, but residents say its 'utter carnage'
Lytham St Annes
"It's carnage, it's been utter carnage. It's such a shame because it puts people off coming"
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M6 and A590 shut downs and roadworks to cause disruption this week
M6
Highways engineers are carrying out work on several roads and motorways in the region during the last week of April
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Accrington
Eerie pub frozen in time after suddenly closing doors five years ago
"I live near this pub and it’s such a shame it’s being left to rot its a wonderful building so sad"
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Boots shoppers can get Molly-Mae's favourite skincare product 'free' with £45 spend
Boots UK
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He woke up in a 'bad mood' and then decided to shoot his girlfriend after she brought him cup of tea
Skelmersdale
"It's ok. I'll just shoot you"
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Rush hour traffic mayhem on M65 and in Nelson following RTC
M65
The motorway has been forced to close completely
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Woman, 40, banned from Tesco, Morrisons and Dunelm after shoplifting spree
Courts
Kelly Dawson was jailed for six months and given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
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Man with 'My Baby' tattoo on his face wanted in connection with rape and stalking
Blackpool
Liam Cowley has connections to Blackpool and Merseyside
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Sue Radford's five-word swipe at UK after returning from Florida holiday
The Radford Family
There's one thing Sue hasn't missed after being in the Sunshine State for two weeks
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In the interest of science, I ate some of the finest dog food known to mankind
Dogs
This is isn't just pet food, it's about as close to Michelin-starred pet food as you can probably get
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Architect's AI vision for the future of Rawtenstall would see it become 'year round destination'
Rossendale
The ideas feature cobbled pathways, shops, markets and outdoor seating
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Life in the Blackpool neighbourhood that's about to be wiped from the face of the earth
Blackpool
"What can you buy for £70,000? He's 80 and I think it's a terrible thing to put on somebody when they're that age"
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Hidden village just a stone's throw from Lancashire is 'buzzing' once the good weather comes
Lancashire
Birkdale Village is home to countless quaint shops and places to visit
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Asda, Tesco, Co-op, M&S and Waitrose 'do not eat' warnings over ice cream and pies
Asda
Customers have been warned by the Food Standards Agency over a range of items found in popular supermarkets
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The cinema hidden down an alleyway where visitors scribble ideas for films they'd like to see
Southport
As well as classics they also show more recent but perhaps little known films and it's that mix that draws such a loyal crowd
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Britain's richest man is from Preston, and he's so secretive his own receptionist doesn't know who he is
Preston
Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
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Rossendale
Princess Anne's visit to Lancashire museum in pictures as pupils wave Union Jacks
The Princess Royal travelled to Helmshore Mills Textile Museum and was welcomed by more than 100 pupils from St Veronica’s RC Primary School
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Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations 2024 switch-on dates confirmed as Keith Lemon takes part
"We can’t wait to show you we have up our sleeves"
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Porsche driver made 'unfathomable' U-turn on M6 before horror crash killed Faye Dawson, 3
Leyland
"He doesn't meander. He stops and simply turns. It seems to be a deliberate action"
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"It’s like Blackpool Illuminations": The school where all you can hear is 'effing' and the 'c' word at night
Education
"Everyone is parking all over the place and there’s so much noise
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Blackpool's Lightpool Festival 2023 - when is it, is it free and what's new
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool's stunning light show lasts for eight nights and includes an 'alien invasion' of Blackpool Tower
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The Preston to Blackpool bus route that costs just £2 and takes you all the way to the Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations
Many of us from across Lancashire will be heading to the Illuminations this year - here's a great way to travel and save money
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Accrington News
Hyndburn Council
Hyndburn councillor apologises after complaint about 'aggressive' behaviour
The accusation against Cllr Sajid Mahmood is understood to have resulted in a preliminary hearing and may yet go before its full Standards Committee
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The cheapest houses for sale in Lancashire right now - with prices from £20,000
Property
The homes are located in Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Colne and Oswaldtwistle
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Hyndburn funeral and death notices for special people we'll never forget
Hyndburn
Family members have left loving messages this week to relatives who have passed away
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A life full of promise torn away as 'beautiful soul' drove to celebrate 30th with family
Courts
As Saniya Riaz lay fatally injured, Gary Pearce "seemed very nonchalant and didn’t seem to care what he had done"
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Brothers get keys to latest addition on Accrington high street
Accrington
The brothers from Accrington were inspired to join the flooring industry after helping their father, Naveed cut carpets
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Blackburn News
Blackburn with Darwen Council
Blackburn with Darwen local election candidates 2024 as voters prepare to head to polls
Across England, more than 2,500 council seats will be up for grabs
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All the candidates standing in Lancashire local elections 2024
Local Elections
Residents are going to the polls in Burnley, Chorley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale and West Lancashire
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The cheapest houses for sale in Lancashire right now - with prices from £20,000
Property
The homes are located in Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Colne and Oswaldtwistle
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A tragic game of roulette on a sweltering summer day, and a beloved mum who had no idea she was playing
Blackburn
'It's not like going in Boots and buying a box of pills made by Pfizer'
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Blackburn confectioner inspired by his mum dreaming of big time on Aldi shelves
Blackburn
Yasir Patel will appear on the Channel 4 show Aldi’s Next Big Thing
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Blackpool News
Blackpool
Blackpool South by-election candidates clash over future of airport
Residents were warned the airport needed investment of £77m to bring back holiday flights
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Woman, 40, banned from Tesco, Morrisons and Dunelm after shoplifting spree
Courts
Kelly Dawson was jailed for six months and given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
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Blackpool Zoo jobs available right now - and you get free tickets and discounts
Blackpool Zoo
Bosses say while experience isn't necessary, a smile is a must
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Man with 'My Baby' tattoo on his face wanted in connection with rape and stalking
Blackpool
Liam Cowley has connections to Blackpool and Merseyside
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Criminal cousins stashed drugs in Blackpool holiday park for £1m 'secret lab'
Blackpool
The operation was busted when Lancashire Police seized 560kg of a chemical used to make amphetamine
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Burnley News
Burnley
Racist bully attacked girlfriend, taxi driver and dad picking up son, 5, from school in string of drunken assaults
Craig Davies became aggressive saying "I'll f***ing kill you if you weren't with your kid. I'm ex-forces."
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All the Burnley local election candidates 2024 as voters prepare to head to polls
Burnley Council
May's local elections are the last big electoral test for all the political parties
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All the candidates standing in Lancashire local elections 2024
Local Elections
Residents are going to the polls in Burnley, Chorley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale and West Lancashire
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Plans to turn Burnley riding hub storage building into office get thumbs up
Burnley
"The proposal would not adversely impact the rural area"
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The cheapest houses for sale in Lancashire right now - with prices from £20,000
Property
The homes are located in Accrington, Blackburn, Blackpool, Burnley, Colne and Oswaldtwistle
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Lancaster News
Morecambe
Tragedy as body found on beach in search for missing man
Edward Procter, 73, was last seen on the morning of April 13
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Lancaster local election candidates 2024 as one seat on city council up for grabs
Lancaster
Vacancies on a brand-new parish council in the district have been filled
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Drink driver 'struck by coach full of passengers' on M6
M6
The driver was found near the scene and arrested for drink and dangerous driving
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Appeal launched for victim of 'machete' attack in Lancaster
Lancaster
"I would appeal to anyone who has any information about where Alex McKenzie could be to come forward and let us know."
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Student stumbles across hidden gem 'he never knew existed' just minutes from city centre
Lancaster
Freeman's Pools is home to one of the UK's rarest trees and is just a stone's throw from the city centre
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Morecambe News
Morecambe
Tragedy as body found on beach in search for missing man
Edward Procter, 73, was last seen on the morning of April 13
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Sue Radford's five-word swipe at UK after returning from Florida holiday
The Radford Family
There's one thing Sue hasn't missed after being in the Sunshine State for two weeks
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'For Eden Project Morecambe to be successful, it needs better public transport,' warns councillor
Eden Project Morecambe
"We can’t have cars parking all over the place in residential areas and we also need more pedestrian areas along the seafront to make sure the visitor experience is peaceful and safe – and an enjoyable one"
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Sue and Noel Radford's daughter Millie engaged as boyfriend pops question on Disney holiday
The Radford Family
The magical moment happened as they watched the fireworks display at Sleeping Beauty’s Castle
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Heysham burglaries spark CCTV appeal as police hunt two men
Lancaster
The incidents happened on January 10
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Preston News
Preston
All the Preston local election candidates 2024 as voters prepare to head to polls
The polls will be open on May 2 from 7am until 10pm
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All the candidates standing in Lancashire local elections 2024
Local Elections
Residents are going to the polls in Burnley, Chorley, Hyndburn, Pendle, Preston, Rossendale and West Lancashire
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He found a route to the UK on TikTok, then some men in a café told him he could make serious money
South Ribble
Orgit Arapi travelled from Albania and was placed in a suburban house in Lostock Hall
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Person hospitalised after car 'collides with bus stop and telegraph pole'
Preston
Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene on Garstang Road in Catterall on Sunday evening
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Arrests made in Preston as police crackdown on drugs and organised crime
Preston
Police used their powers under the Misuse of Drugs Act to search individuals
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Skelmersdale
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and firearms offences after handing himself into Skelmersdale Police Station
Tragedy as body found on beach in search for missing man
Morecambe
Edward Procter, 73, was last seen on the morning of April 13
Special needs school buses forecast to cost £8.4m more than expected
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"These are…eye-watering costs in many instances in terms of [private] hire transport"
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May's local elections are the last big electoral test for all the political parties
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Racist bully attacked girlfriend, taxi driver and dad picking up son, 5, from school in string of drunken assaults
Craig Davies became aggressive saying "I'll f***ing kill you if you weren't with your kid. I'm ex-forces."
'Man with a gun' near two primary schools sparks Lancashire house raid
Skelmersdale
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill and firearms offences after handing himself into Skelmersdale Police Station
Tragedy as body found on beach in search for missing man
Morecambe
Edward Procter, 73, was last seen on the morning of April 13
Special needs school buses forecast to cost £8.4m more than expected
Education
"These are…eye-watering costs in many instances in terms of [private] hire transport"
All the Hyndburn local election candidates 2024 as voters prepare to head to polls
Lancashire News
May's local elections are the last big electoral test for all the political parties