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11 things to see and do this autumn in Lancashire – from spooky nights to festive fun
Lancashire is packed with things to see and do this autumn, from October half-term adventures to festive activities in the run-up to Christmas.

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11 photos as visitors hunt for vinyl treasures at Preston Market's Real Deal Record Fair
Music lovers flocked to Preston Box Market for the Real Deal Record and CD Fair, rifling through vinyl, CDs, tapes and more in search of rare finds or new favourites.


Molly-Mae Hague 'taking each day as it comes' ahead of Behind It All season 2
Molly-Mae Hague has opened up about her motherhood journey as she prepares to release season 2 of her docuseries Behind It All on Prime Video

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Molly-Mae Hague warns fans about 'dramatic' episode in Behind It All series two
Molly-Mae Hague is set to return to screens in a matter of days as she gives fans an insight into her life in the new season of her docuseries, Behind It All


Call to improve council tax collection sparks debate including payment options, poverty and bailiffs
'I spoke to a woman in abject terror because she thought bailiffs were coming'


Twisted carer known as 'the Black Widow' spotted in Los Christianos
Pamela Gwinnett fled to the Canaries after being caught stealing almost £300k from a frail pensioner


UK flu season 'arriving early' as health chiefs urge stay-at-home for 4 symptoms
The UK Health Security Agency said it believes the new data suggests the flu season is coming early - and urged eligible groups urged to get vaccinated


Freddie Flintoff recalls last time meeting Ricky Hatton before 'devastating' death
Freddie Flintoff has shared his grief over the tragic death of Ricky Hatton.


Police hunting this man after burglaries at shops and businesses in Longridge
Kieron Killeen has links to Preston and Longridge


'We went to the creepiest building in Lancashire, so you don't have to' - TikTok ghost hunter left horrified
A TikTok ‘ghost hunter’ claims he had a “horrifying night” visiting an abandoned asylum in Lancashire.


Young Mormons from across the world will soon be heading to Chorley - as "new era" dawns at Temple
Chorley’s Mormon Temple - the biggest in Europe- is set to get even bigger, as plans have been passed for a Faith and Learning Centre, attracting youngsters from around the world.


Ricky Hatton inquest hears tragic details of boxing icon's final days
The inquest into the death of boxing icon Ricky Hatton opened on Thursday morning (October 16).


'My daughter died hours after being sent home from A&E for sore throat'
Lila Marsland was sent home from hospital when she went to GP with a sore throat, just hours before she died from meningitis


Moment dangerous sex offender was arrested in Blackburn after assaulting 12-year-old
Aqueel Hussain was found in the same clothes he wore during the attack


Mum-of-three finds herself in the dock after phoning uncle in prison
'You were not planning anything criminal'


WASPI women warned DWP changes could hit their payments again
The WASPI campaign is continuing its fight for DWP compensation


RSPCA animals for adoption: Meet 11 adorable cats and dogs looking to meet their forever humans
11 adorable cats and rabbits currently residing at the RSPCA in Manchester are looking for their forever loving homes.


22 new plans submitted in Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton Cleveleys, Fleetwood & Preston North
Take a look below at all planning applications submitted to Wyre Council last week.


Dangerous Lancashire paedophile raped girl, 12, in Asda car park after grooming her on Snapchat
A dangerous Lancashire paedophile raped a girl, 12, in the back of his BMW after grooming her on Snapchat.


'Pause water boss bonuses until sewage is removed from our rivers'
'It is unacceptable that water companies continue to pay their executives millions of pounds in pay and bonuses'
