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Blackpool nurse’s mission to break cycle of homelessness with housing plan
Tony Norman has seen all too often the way that living on the streets can have a devastating effect on people’s health
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Huge former Blackpool hotel 'was used as a private home without permission'
'An enforcement notice has been issued'
Blackpool Council bosses look to install CCTV in area plagued with fly-tipping
A community action day will take place on May 16
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Residents who objected to controversial Thornton children's home 'should have attended meeting'
Only two of the objectors turned up
26 thrilling pictures of crowds and high-octane machines at the Scorton UK Truck and Tractor Pull
Euro-elite tractor pulling thrills at Scorton Showground...
Fears for man on scaffolding at Amounderness House shuts Lancaster Road in Preston as police descend
Road closures are currently in place in Preston City Centre while police deal with the incident.
Angela Rayner says Starmer needs to ‘set out change’ and bring back Burnham
Labour lost long-held councils to Reform in Thursday's local elections results
Half term fun - 11 jam-packed things to do across Lancashire over the May school break
There are many fun-filled things for all the family to enjoy this May half term across Lancashire.
Police issue statement amid 'concern for welfare' in Preston city centre
Officers are at the scene on Lancaster Road to negotiate with a man who has climbed up scaffolding
Evacuated passengers from the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be quarantined here in the North West
Evacuated passengers from the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship will be quarantined here in the North West at former Covid site, it’s been revealed.
HMRC explains 3-word message over payments going out to taxpayers
HMRC explained the timeframes involved after a query from a member of the public
Four Lancashire restaurants to close amid Premier Inn changes which will see 4,000 jobs lost nationally
The firm that owns Premier Inn has announced plans to shut down two of its restaurant brands across the UK, which will include four venues in Lancashire.
Preston incident LIVE as police shut down roads after 'concern for welfare'
A safety cordon is in place and officers are urging people to 'avoid the area'
Railway worker from Burscough died in hospital 'whilst detained under the Mental Health Act'
Steven Lee died on April 15
'Funny and incredible' Wigan police cadet, 15, dies after gruelling health battle
Alyssa Ashcroft never stopped smiling despite months of treatment
UK weather forecast maps show 30 hours of May snowfall across 13 counties
Weather maps suggest the first bands of snow will move in on Tuesday
'Life or death' delays fears as children's A&E to move 40 minutes away
NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB says it's now exploring the possibility of upgrading the Skelmersdale walk-in centre to an urgent treatment centre
From day one, you’ve backed us - Preston's Spud Bros announce huge business news
The dynamic dup are due to open another 30 Spud Bros Express across the UK.
'Unprofitable' Clayton-le-Moors pub to be converted into shop despite campaign to save it
The pub closed in May 2025
Polly wants a Parrot Experience as new Blackpool attraction plans unveiled
The building used to be an ice cream shop