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Locket featuring black and white photo found during Leyland raid as police ask 'do you recognise these items?'

'We want to get these treasured items back to their rightful owner'

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Suspected drug driver arrested and three missing kids found by Fylde police during 'busy weekend'

The incidents covered areas including Kirkham, Warton and Lytham

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Accrington man charged with conspiracy to supply crack cocaine after police raid

The 27-year-old appeared in court on Saturday

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Lancashire Evening Post News

Appeal for information after Burnley firearms arrest

Police are appealing for information from the public after a man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of a firearm.

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Arrest after man seen 'shooting at birds' in River Ribble

The man voluntary surrendered an air rifle and firearms certificate.

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'I was left carrying trauma that I was too young to comprehend' - man caged for attempted rape of child

A nine-year sentence has been handed down to Kyle Tyson for sexually attacking a 12-year-old girl, who suffered severe anxiety and struggled to cope with the trauma.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Books, bombs, and beheadings: A rare look in the depths of the Lancashire Archives

The Lancashire Archives in Preston holds millions of records, including first-hand accounts of the capture of Guy Fawkes and the beheading of Mary Queen of Scots, which were made accessible to the public for Preston's Heritage Week.

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They are absolutely baffing in cash - TikToker visits happiest place in Lancs with hilarious response

He posted his thoughts last week.

Lancs Live - News

Vile sex offender tried to rape young girl at Preston funeral

Kyle Tyson's victim was under the age of 13

Lancashire Evening Post News

'We're fighting to save our school as we know it': anti-academy strike forces closure of Preston's Corpus Christi Catholic High

Unions claim academy conversion could cut the school’s budget by £400,000, but the Catholic Church says its existing academies are “flourishing”.

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Tragic heatwave drowning of Junior Slater, 12, was an accident - coroner

Junior's friends had bravely tried to save him

Lancashire Evening Post News

XL Bully rescue dog Mouse needs £8k for vet treatment after his Chorley owners were denied pet insurance

“Mouse has already survived the hardest part of his life. He shouldn’t have to spend the rest of it in pain...”

Lancashire Evening Post News

14 special pics of dogs and a tortoise as beloved pets blessed at ceremony in Much Hoole

A couple who met through their love of dogs have held a special pet blessing ceremony for animal lovers in Much Hoole.

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Three dead and 1,000 cases confirmed as measles spreads into Lancashire

A new map shows how far the virus has spread across the county

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Firearm arrest after two-car crash triggers 'disturbance' on Burnley street

A 21-year-old man is in custody as police appeal for CCTV and dashcam footage

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The Lancashire areas paying the most and least for household energy

New analysis has revealed a postcode divide in household energy costs across Lancashire

Lancashire Evening Post News

'If anything, we've got too much demand!': Preston Station launches permanent cycling hub

The Cycle Hub provides storage, repairs, and new bikes and parts, and promotes sustainable travel across Preston.

Lancs Live - News

First look at how Accrington's Eagle Street Skatepark could be transformed

New CGI images give an early glimpse of the proposed revamped wheeled sports facility

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The unique 'Grit Squad' Blackburn and Darwen residents are being asked to join

The council is offering free equipment to volunteers, with applications now open for the scheme

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Addresses leaked as female councillors targeted with 'vile' abuse over Churchtown aviary closure

"When personal abuse becomes misogyny, it harms democracy. This is beyond political disagreement, this is harassment, intimidation and misogyny, pure and simple."