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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'

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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

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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...

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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'

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Railway worker from Burscough died in hospital 'whilst detained under the Mental Health Act'

Steven Lee died on April 15

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'Funny and incredible' Wigan police cadet, 15, dies after gruelling health battle

Alyssa Ashcroft never stopped smiling despite months of treatment

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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

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'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

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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.

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'Unprofitable' Clayton-le-Moors pub to be converted into shop despite campaign to save it

The pub closed in May 2025

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Polly wants a Parrot Experience as new Blackpool attraction plans unveiled

The building used to be an ice cream shop