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Ormskirk car park changes ‘will help shops, visitors and residents’
'A review of town centre parking charges was long overdue'
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Man banned for life from Lancaster restaurant for 'vile' homophobic attack on customers
'We have absolutely ZERO tolerance for this kind of behaviour'
World Book Day 2026: 30 inspiratonal pictures of Preston kids dressed up for World Book Day last year
With World Book Day just around the corner, we’re revisiting some of the incredible costumes from last year’s celebrations.
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Blackpool Zoo marks adorable endangered baby elephant Zaiya's first six months
Blackpool Zoo has marked an adorable endangered baby elephant’s first six months.
Preston mill building set to disappear after council decision
A redundant mill building in rural Preston can be demolished, the city council has said.
Jobs 'immediately available' at one of the North West's leading aerospace businesses - find out more
One of the North West’s leading aerospace engineering and manufacturing businesses is hosting a recruitment fair this week - with roles ‘immediately available’.
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Lancashire borough backs maximum council tax hike as leisure centres and future of towns debated
Pendle Council has voted to increase its council tax by 2.99 per cent, meaning the new B and D rate will be £316.71 for services including leisure centres, bin collections and planning.
Chorley pub 'boarded up' as popular venue closes down
A popular Chorley pub has closed its doors, leaving its future uncertain.
Scarlet fever case confirmed at Lancashire primary school
A scarlet fever case has been confirmed at a Lancashire primary school.
Group seen carrying a man in Fleetwood at 3am 'were acting in good faith'
The incident was reported to police
Food waste changes coming to Fylde coast and Preston - here's what is happening
Food waste collections are on their way in Blackpool, Wyre, Fylde and Preston as part of national changes in the way we deal with househouse refuse.
Update issued as pictures show devastation after fire crews rush to massive Preston blaze
Lancashire Fire and Rescue said that the number of fire engines at the scene has been reduced to two
New youth centre featuring games cave and free meals set to open in Darwen
The centre will also have a recording studio, salon and a gym
Parents urged to follow NHS '11am to 3pm rule' until October
Families can find the health service's advice for children on the NHS website
Over 55s could save hundreds as vital document becomes free this month
People will need to act fast as organisers have warned appointments ‘fill up fast'
Lancashire Halifax bank closing this week - here's where and why
A Halifax bank in Lancashire will close for good this week.
Owners of Aussie-inspired bakery Outpost in Eccleston, celebrate one year anniversary with exciting plans
A husband and wife team who opened an Aussie-inspired bakery last year have announced exciting plans for its anniversary.
Hoax caller who left children 'crying and shaking' warned to expect significant sentence
Three girls schools reported receiving threatening emails
'Lucky escape' after suspected drink-driver flips car on rural lane near Ormskirk
A motorist had a “very lucky escape” after a car overturned on a country lane near Ormskirk late on Sunday night, police said.
Curry made with two ingredients slashes cholesterol
It lowers the risk of diabetes and heart attacks