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Aldi donates 37,400 meals to good causes in Lancashire during school holidays
Aldi
More than 130 causes in Lancashire have benefitted from the initiative, including charities, community groups and food banks
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Primark slashes price of kids' clothing down to under £5 an outfit
Your Money
Primark's new lower prices on everyday essentials include summer wardrobe staples for kids such as swim shorts and swimsuits, T-shirts, shorts, sliders and baseball caps
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The huge playground in Lancashire where kids literally never get bored
Bamber Bridge
As well as a vast array of play equipment, the park also has plenty of wooded areas to explore
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Asda baby and toddler event has up to 55% off Pampers, Huggies, Ella's Kitchen and more
Asda
Asda has reduced the price of everything from nappies to shampoo, toys and snacks, and the event also covers George Home
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Mum says she feeds her kids dinner at 3pm to 'eliminate the chaos'
In The News
Aimee Connor found her four kids were getting irritable and she would give them unhealthy snacks while she was cooking
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The 'awesome' TikTok famous Manchester Airport pub where you can spot planes
Manchester Airport
The Airport Pub is incredibly family-friendly and has embraced the theme when it comes to keeping kids entertained
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Baby names that are 'falling out of fashion' and the ones surging in popularity
In The News
The study has also revealed which 'gender neutral' baby names are increasing in popularity
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Lancashire's child poverty 'horror' as stark figures show thousands being failed
Pendle
One area of the county has the highest level of youngsters living in child poverty in the UK at at 43.2%
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Exact date when thousands more parents can apply for 15 hours free childcare
Your Money
This is the second time the free childcare scheme has been expanded
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Alton Towers to open world's first Bluey themed hotel rooms at CBeebies Land Hotel and you can book now
In The News
The kids will love this!
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Kids go free at SEA LIFE and Madame Tussauds Blackpool to mark World Book Day
Blackpool
Those who arrive dressed as a much-loved book character or carrying their favourite book will gain free entry
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'I'm sick of feeling motion sickness on flights - all because of one mum's entitled behaviour'
Traffic and Travel
A woman has taken to Reddit to slam a fellow passenger who she claims caused her to feel 'motion sickness' on a six-hour flight - all because she was rocking her baby
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End of an era as iconic Blackpool Pleasure Beach ride closes for good
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The ride has been at the park since 1960
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Chester Zoo is giving away 35,000 free tickets to schoolchildren
In The News
The zoo is keen to inspire a generation of conservationists
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Fines for parents taking children out of school without permission will rise
Education
It comes after nearly 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents in England in 2022-23 for unauthorised school absences
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Witton Park playgrounds transformed with new swings, slides and play tower
Blackburn
The £350,000 investment is the most ever spent by the council on upgrading playground facilities
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Nail-biting last-minute jobs behind scenes as Blackpool Pleasure Beach prepares to reopen for 2024
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The images show the popular attraction as you've never seen it before - with maintenance staff working hundreds of feet in the air
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Baby loss certificate scheme launched to recognise parents' grief
NHS
Babies stillborn before 24 weeks do not need to be officially registered, leaving some parents feeling ignored
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Is there ever a ‘perfect’ time to have kids?
Family & Kids
The age of first-time mums is on the rise
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Blackpool Zoo Playbarn unveils new attraction to take the kids to
Blackpool Zoo
"Swing by with your little ones this weekend for LOADS of fun"
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Knowsley Safari is letting kids go free until the end of February - and it includes half term
In The News
Visitors will have a chance to meet the keepers starring in the Channel 4 show Secret Life of the Safari Park
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Get a free National Trust pass worth up to £50 for your family day out this winter
Family & Kids
Take a stroll in winter wonderland, spot wildlife and connect with nature when you escape into winter with your free National Trust family day pass
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The deadly reason why you should never give aspirin to a child unless a doctor tells you to
NHS
Reye's syndrome, also known as Reye syndrome, is a rare but serious condition that causes swelling in the liver and brain
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After dumpster, diapers and couch, another Americanism is driving me crazy
Tendendo
As youngsters watch viral videos on YouTube and TikTok certain words, phrases and accents are starting to infiltrate the English language
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Accrington
Eerie Accrington pub frozen in time after suddenly calling last orders 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"
Preston's Spud Brothers keep winning rave reviews as jacket potato frenzy soars
Preston
"I didn't think I'd be this giddy over it"
Beloved family-run Accrington pub named the best in all of Lancashire
Accrington
“We were a bit hesitant at first as we have never taken on a challenge to this extent"
Blackpool Pleasure Beach fans are only just realising how to get free tickets
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The Pleasure Beach has shared details of the offer, with families responding to say they were unaware it existed
Hot Wheels City Experience leading the way to Lancashire's doorstep this year - how to get tickets
Greater Manchester News
It's the first time the event has been in Europe
Preston
Preston's Spud Brothers keep winning rave reviews as jacket potato frenzy soars
"I didn't think I'd be this giddy over it"
Hot Wheels City Experience leading the way to Lancashire's doorstep this year - how to get tickets
Greater Manchester News
It's the first time the event has been in Europe
Aldi donates 37,400 meals to good causes in Lancashire during school holidays
Aldi
More than 130 causes in Lancashire have benefitted from the initiative, including charities, community groups and food banks
Tesco trials extreme new security measure to tackle shoplifting
Tesco
Customers are checked on CCTV and only allowed to enter when they have been vetted and deemed not a threat
Freddos are back on sale for 10p from today - but you need to be quick
In The News
Freddo bars have today dropped back to that magical price of 10p each for one week only - the first time in 19 years
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Preston
Britain's richest man is from Preston, and he's so secretive his own receptionist doesn't know who he is
Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
Beloved Clitheroe car boot returns months after being declared no longer 'financially viable'
Clitheroe
Car boot sales will begin on April 28 and will run every Sunday, according to reports
Sick brothel network had seven sordid dens across five cities packed with trafficked sex slaves
Preston
Mohamed Marivia was part of an organised crime network with brothels in five cities
Dramatic pictures show aftermath of car smashing into house near primary school
Oswaldtwistle
Emergency services were called to the scene on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle last night
Eerie Accrington pub frozen in time after suddenly calling last orders years ago
Accrington
"I live near this pub and it’s such a shame it’s being left to rot its a wonderful building so sad"
Preston
Controversial £9.7m Ashton Park plans face fresh hurdle as second stamp of approval needed
Before reaching their decision, planning committee members will also have to factor in 187 letters of objection
Future of £100m Blackpool DWP office to be discussed behind closed doors
Blackpool
The council has made no secret of the fact it hopes to bring even more office jobs to the town centre
Tory volunteer, 78, breaks silence over Mark Menzies MP 'life or death' 3am cash demand
Politics
It is alleged the Fylde MP demanded money to pay off "bad people" at 3.15am on December 1 last year
Mum 'left in limbo' issues desperate plea after son excluded from school
Stacksteads
"It was his own fault, but what I don't agree with is how long the council have actually taken to deal with it, or not deal with it."
Leader says 'there must be justice' in WASPI compensation update
UK & World News
Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf said it must be 'urgently put right'