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Preston dad to climb Rivington Pike 11 times to raise funds for 11-year-old with brain tumour
The bravery of one little girl facing cancer has inspired a Preston dad to take on a major challenge later this month.
170 colleagues take on gruelling 196-mile relay to honour much-loved Sophie
The five-day challenge will see staff run, walk and cycle between 36 branches to raise £20,000
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King Charles appoints new district judge for Preston circuit
A new judge has been appointed for Preston by the King
Fraud investigation into firm behind Preston's stalled luxury Shankly Hotel project dropped
The Grade II-listed building is now expected to open under an international hotel operator after being sold for £1million...
'Well she's 13': Alarming reality as 10 Lancashire hotels fail police sting
Police shared footage of a failed test where a worker believed a 13-year-old girl was 20
Murderer hit woman with hammer and dismembered her - a map led police to her remains
Karl Hutchings, 48, was jailed for life after he admitted the murder of Julie Buckley, 55, who was last seen alive at a supermarket in March, Cambridgeshire, on January 28 last year
Air conditioning units sold out as temperatures soar to more than 30c during second summer heatwave
As we prepare for another few days of high temperatures and unbearable hot days and nights, air conditioning units are sold out.
Extension to Kingsfold estate planned - and 6 other new applications in Chorley & South Ribble this week
Check out some of the most interesting planning applications registered this week in Chorley and South Ribble.
North West firm Universal Tankers to take on fourth consecutive charity skydive for Derian House
“Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference for families across the North West.”
Urgent appeal as concerns grow for missing girl last seen in early hours
Maria, 17, has links to Blackpool and Fleetwood
Man admits killing mum, 70, after being arrested in Lancashire pub
Phyllis Daly was found dead in a house having suffered "significant injuries"
Lancashire Police give update on white van man 'acting suspiciously around children' in Preston
Lancashire Police said it had traced the van driver following ‘extensive enquiries’...
Fears 300-home ruling could open floodgates for Lancashire countryside
Villagers brand the decision “absolutely bonkers” as experts warn it could open the door to more building
'Scumbag thief' steals a pair of trainers from Burnley RSPCA charity shop
'In less than an hour after opening we'd already had our first theft of the day'
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'There are so many birds and deer in area' Public meeting to discuss plans for homes on Lancashire farmland
‘There are a myriad of reasons why this should be rejected’ A public meeting will discuss controversial plans to build new homes on farmland.
Inside the Lake District's most expensive mansion on the market for £9.5m
The lavish estate boasts a huge indoor swimming pool, games room, built-in cinema and boathouse
'Help us raise £32,000 for essential repairs to Bamber Bridge's finest building'
The parish community was founded in 1780 and will celebrate its 250th anniversary in 2030. Whilst the current, Grade II listed church, largely dates from 1891/92, the tower dates from 1826 and the spire from 1866.
BBC Apprentice star suffers suspected stroke with 'no use of left leg or arm'
Rochelle Anthony is undergoing examinations
'I'm still here today because of a simple test that came in the post'
Gary Swift had no symptoms and a previous all-clear result before making a life-saving discovery