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This is the former prison officer jailed for hiding £95k drugs in HMP Garth dishwasher
A former prison officer who smuggled drugs worth up to £95,000 into HMP Garth by hiding them inside a commercial dishwasher has been jailed.
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Driver flees after stolen car crashes into Buffalo Ranch Grill takeaway in Chorley
A driver fled the scene after a car crashed into a takeaway in Chorley town centre in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Michelin Guide Ceremony LIVE: Updates and watch here as 2026 Michelin Stars awarded
The Michelin Guide Ceremony for the UK and Ireland 2026 will take place at on Monday 9th February in Dublin. We are here to bring you news as it happens with new Michelin Stars announced at the event, attended by the biggest names in hospitality.
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Police search for victim of alleged glass attack in Lancaster pub
Police are appealing for the victim of an alleged glass attack in a Lancaster pub to come forward.
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11 pics as the King opens Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses new cheese campus
His Majesty King Charles III today visited Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses to officially open the Lancashire family cheesemakers’ new cheese campus, which will nurture its cheese from beginning to end on the farm.
'Dangerous' paedophile isolated girl, 14, before raping and sexually assaulting her in Leyland
A paedophile who sexually assaulted and raped a 14-year-old girl in Leyland has been jailed.
Three boys arrested after teen allegedly slashed in Moor Nook area of Preston
A 15-year-old boy had suffered a slash wound to his arm
'It's a privilege to meet him': Crowds show their support as King Charles visits Clitheroe
Members of the public even joined forces to boo a heckler
Witness appeal after 15-year-old boy left with a slash wound to his arm in Moor Nook in Ribbleton attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault in Preston left a 15-year-old boy with a slash wound to his arm.
"Proud and humbled": the King visits Lancashire family business Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses
A fourth-generation Lancashire business has been visited by the King this afternoon.
87 amazing photos from schools in Preston that rewind time to the 1980s and 1990s
This massive collection of photos celebrate school life in Preston.
Father who searched about feeling 'angry' admits killing six-week-old baby son in Fulwood
A father has admitted killing his six-week-old baby son in Fulwood after pleading guilty to manslaughter at Preston Crown Court.
We are hopeful for a resolution this year - Council on illegally demolished Punch Bowl Inn pub
A spokesperson for Ribble Valley Council has said they are hopeful for a resolution this year to an ongoing legal battle in regards an illegally demolished pub.
Remembering Carla-Maria - Lancashire Students' Union to hold vigil in Preston for tragic uni student
A candlelit vigil will be held tomorrow evening in Preston for a tragic uni student.
Police search for victim of alleged Lancaster pub glassing
The incident happened on January 31
Police clear up rumours after reports of 14 burglaries in small Fylde village
Four of the break-ins are believed to be connected
9 pictures as demolition begins after devastating SmartMart blaze in Waterloo Road, Blackpool
A fire-ravaged building in Blackpool is now being demolished days after a devastating blaze tore through businesses on Waterloo Road.
Doctor says people who feel 'tired all the time' should use six phrases at GP appointment
A doctor has said people should use these phrases to raise red flags effectively with their GP
Southport schoolboy arrested on suspicion of indecent images and voyeurism offences
A 16-year-old boy from Southport has been arrested on suspicion of possession of indecent images and voyeurism offences.
'Dangerous' paedophile who targeted young child dies in prison aged 43
John Hosker had been jailed for eight years