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Major update on Rivington and Anglezarke car park charges as United Utilities say: 'We're listening'

The car parks in the area have always been free.

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Peter Kay adds second Lancashire charity show - how to get tickets

Peter Kay has added an extra late matinee performance at Blackpool Opera House to support Fin Cormack and his family as they seek vital heart surgery, with proceeds going towards the 'All In for Fin' fundraising goal.

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Family pay tribute to 'wonderful' grandad who died months after burglars targeted home

"He was always there to do anything for anyone"

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Lancashire residents warned to 'act now' as flooding expected

Flooding is expected in Lancashire as heavy rainfall cold lead to rising river levels

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Police say fatal house fire and A66 crash that killed seven are not linked

Assistant Chief Constable Dave Sutherland, who is head of local policing at Cleveland Police, said officers and staff had continued working around the clock in the aftermath of the fatal A66 collision while also responding to the devastating house fire.

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Boy, 5, begged fake British Gas worker not to 'hurt my mummy and daddy'

A gang of robbers threatened to cut a five-year-old boy's throat and stole thousands of pounds in cash after breaking into a Birkenhead family's flat through the roof

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Preston boy was blue-lighted to hospital at age two - now he's planning a unique challenge

Matty Williams' family has spent years looking for a way to give something back

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Reflecting on a Lancashire summer to remember and change behind the scenes

Lancashire Post editor Nicola Adam reflects on a Lancashire summer that has been anything but boring - and the impact of AI

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Leyland Chinese takeaway Panda House latest victim in ongoing spree of town business burglaries

It’s the latest business to be targeted in an ongoing spree of business burglaries...

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Blackpool leisure centre unveils stunning transformation after £250k facelift

The major revamp has created a bigger workout space and added new equipment

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Man arrested after three-hour stand-off with police on scaffolding outside Blackburn Job Centre

Police negotiators were called to the scene following welfare concerns

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Father and son who died after falling into farm industrial tank named

The 72-year-old and 42-year-old reportedly fell into an industrial sileage tank

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Lancashire farmer's family tradition faces its biggest test at world trial

Michael Longton will compete alongside his Border Collie Rooten Brook Max

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Cowboy builder left a trail of devastation across Lancashire and Greater Manchester

'Any conscientious builder would simply have stopped'

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Blackpool council gives update after fury over torched Anchorsholme Park play area delays

"Residents are frustrated and, quite rightly, they are asking us when things are actually going to happen"

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Bispham restaurant reopens tonight with Bollywood launch and 50% off all meals

The grand opening will feature a Bollywood DJ and a special £1 burger

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Harry and Meghan reportedly eyeing up £10m UK home as neighbour issues warning

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly on the hunt for a new home in the UK, with the couple said to be eyeing up properties worth upwards of £10million as a potential Cotswolds neighbour issues a warning

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Chorley pensioner jailed over £1m illegal IPTV streaming empire

Milan Ibrahim's sophisticated 80-server operation targeted British expats with pirated Sky, BBC and Premier League streams

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Glastonferret 2026 arrives at The Ferret, Preston: here's everything you need to know

Glastonferret 2026 is here! 

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Chorley man who made nearly £1m illegally selling UK TV content is jailed for six years

Milan Ibrahim, a 68-year-old Chorley man, has been jailed for six-and-a-half years after making nearly £1 million through an illegal streaming business