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LIVE M6 traffic updates as incident causes 'severe delays'

The average speed for motorists is five mph

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Why medics who work for one Lancashire hospital trust are striking at another NHS site

Industrial action has been ongoing since June

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Police launch appeal after man in 50s found unresponsive in Colne

The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (August 22)

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Lancaster estate residents say 'things are getting better' following police disturbance

An investigation was launched by police shortly after the disturbance on Friday, August 14

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They are getting ready to 'bash the boards' in Clitheroe as clog dancers due to descend

Clog dancers from across the UK are set to gather in Clitheroe for the annual clog dancing festival, featuring live music and competitions.

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'Residents have had enough': Locals and MP object to more than 100 new homes in Lancs town

"This is a completely inappropriate development"

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End of an era as 300-year-old Blackburn pub with 'significant structural problems' is demolished

The Blackamoor Inn was in a 'poor condition'

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Historic Bacup landmark set for major transformation as work begins this month

Overgrown areas will be cleared, a new entrance will be formed and an access ramp will be constructed

Lancashire Evening Post News

‘Endangered’ clog maker can't wait to show off his skills at Clitheroe's 2026 ClogFest

Phil Howard, one of the last clog makers in the UK, is set to display his handmade clogs at the 2026 Clitheroe ClogFest

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'Hairdressers refused to cut my hair after my dad and uncle were given infected blood'

"The social impact of it is the worst, we'd have hairdressers that would refuse to cut our hair. We'd stop getting invited to parties, people would cross the street from us"

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Passengers 'entitled to compensation' as major rail delays hit on Sunday August 23 2026

Major disruption is expected throughout the day

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Stalker sent hundreds of nasty text messages - then he ramped it up some more

Daniel Halliwell has been jailed

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Blackpool by-election set after death of councillor who served for nearly 60 years

Ivan Taylor was confirmed as the UK's longest-serving councillor before his death aged 86

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Popular Manchester band announces rare Rossendale show after sell-out gigs

Rawtenstall provides the setting for a special evening with one of Manchester’s most beloved bands

Lancashire Evening Post News

Family gears up for 24-hour cycle challenge for Alder Hey Children's Hospital

The Hunter family is preparing for a gruelling 24-hour cycling challenge to support Alder Hey Children's Hospital after teen’s cancer diagnosis

Lancashire Evening Post News

Month long road closure, 6 week lane closure & other major roadworks starting in Preston next week

Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston including multiple sets of temporary traffic lights.

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Free community lunch in Tanterton, Preston, for all the family

This free, family, event next week will bring together food, children’s activities and important cost of living advice ahead of autumn and winter.

Lancashire Evening Post News

'A pigeon has flown into my kitchen' Hear 999 call as Lancashire Police in 'emergency only' plea

On average police receive 860 emergency calls a day and 1,900 calls to 101. Over the summer the number of 999 calls has risen to more than 1,000.

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This must not happen again.

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The parts of Lancashire where average council tax has risen most and least since it was introduced in 1993

The charge has been in place for more than three decades.