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One dead and multiple overdoses as contaminated heroin hits seaside town
An urgent warning has been issued after "at least one death" linked to a contaminated drug batch
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Urgent 'call 999' alert after boy, 11, last seen at Penwortham Spar shop goes missing
Csani was last seen on Sunday afternoon
Concerns grow for missing woman, 79, last seen at Penwortham medical centre
Police say Bryony Cartmell 'might appear confused' if approached
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Family of Poulton teen who drowned in Lake District tarn say death 'has shaken our entire community'
Absi Ahmed was a "bright, kind, funny young man with his whole future ahead of him"
Another popular store confirmed for St George’s Shopping Centre: where, when & what is it
A clothing brand is returning to Preston after more than 14 years.
Grassed area at Burnley Crematorium to make way for more car parking spaces
The public car park at Burnley Crematorium is to be expanded.
Homeowner to keep green open space as garden due to 10-year legal loophole
The applicant has maintained the land since 2003
Cleveleys bar's bid to extend opening hours and host live music
The committee will make a decision on April 28
Lloyds Bank and Barclays offer £200 'bonus' schemes - 'do not miss a step'
Both Barclays and Lloyds are currently offering eligible customers a £200 bank switching bonus
'Micro managing is pants' You have your say on M6 average speed cameras
We asked if average speed cameras on the M6 made it better or worse and reactions were interesting...
Diversions and bus service changes planned for busy Preston route as Skew Bridge completion works take shape
As works to widen Skew Bridge at Grimsargh near completion Preston Road will be closed from 10pm to 5.45am each night for resurfacing and lining from Wednesday this week.
Council bosses 'determined to get it right' after shock adult services rating
The service was rated 'inadequate'
Lancashire's Gary Rycroft in warning after doctor said he was 'hours' from fatal heart attack
BBC Morning Live legal expert has spoken out after a cardiologist warned him he was 'hours or days' from serious problem
Indonesia train crash leaves four dead and dozens injured
The Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train crashed into the rear of a commuter train stopped at Bekasi Timur Station, outside the capital Jakarta, killing four people and injuring 38 others, according to officials.
South Sudan plane comes down in fiery crash tragically killing 14 people
The Cessna 208 Caravan lost communication while flying from Yei to Juba International Airport
Video shows angry driver punch man unconscious in front of his wife and kids
John Lee punched the victim causing him to lose consciousness before shouting at his wife
Former pub boss jailed for putting hand over woman's mouth during sex assault
David Prout, former Byker pub boss, was jailed for 21 months after being convicted of two counts of sexual assault at Newcastle Crown Court
Manchester Airport assault: PC tells jury 'everything went black' after punch
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz and Muhammad Amaad got into a fight with police following an earlier 'disagreement'
Couple subjected toddler to sleep deprivation and sexual assaults before his death, court hears
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazackerley both deny all offences
Police launch probe into assault of 15-year-old in Preston
The assault is said to have taken place on the evening of April 6