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Darren Davies jailed for arson after Hambleton explosion
Darren Davies, 55, set fire to his family home in Hambleton, causing a devastating explosion.
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M6 LIVE updates as stretch closed following 'multi-vehicle' crash
M6 LIVE updates as stretch closed following 'multi-vehicle' crash
Police arrest two men in 30s after £14k found in car
The two men were arrested on suspicion of money laundering
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Multi-vehicle crash involving three cars and two vans shuts M6 in Preston as emergency services descend
Emergency services are currently on the scene.
Lancashire residents invited to shape fire service future
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service seeks community input on its draft Community Risk Management Plan
Lancashire zoo marks major milestone with arrival of three adorable African lion cubs
The three African lion cubs are the first to be born at the zoo since 2015.
Southport community comes together to reflect on tragic knife attack two years on
The Southport community gathered to remember the tragedy that unfolded two years ago
Takeaway fined for food hygiene breaches
Kebabish KO and its owner were each ordered to pay fines and costs
Meet father of four Drew the peacock who was found roaming in a council estate in Preston
The proud peacock is a father to four peachicks.
Man, 30, charged with raping two teenagers in Blackpool
The incident happened in the early hours of the morning in an alleyway off Deansgate
Blackpool Illuminations 2026 will be switched on by a Phoenix Nights TV favourite
It’s almost that time again. Here’s the lowdown on who is switching on the 2026 Blackpool illuminations in Lancashire and what star turns to expect.
BAE Systems reports strong growth amid global tensions
BAE Systems’ operating profit was up 13 per cent due to lower costs.
BBC announces 'tender' Cumbria-set romantic drama based on bestseller
A brand new BBC drama is heading to Cumbria with stars from Succession and The Crown.
Police issue statement after man found with rifle and bomb disposal unit called out to Lancashire estate
The man was thought to be in possession of a rifle.
Polls open for election to replace Andy Burnham as Greater Manchester mayor
Will you be voting today?
Man in 70s dies after horror collision with HGV
A collision occurred between a HGV and a pedestrian in the Lake District
Preston man, 44, charged with stealing 17-year-old boy's bike
The bike lock had been cut to take the bike.
New Leyland council houses open for applications - but not for long
Applicants will need to be quick - and local.
Lancashire-Cumbria coastline to share in £5m fund tackling climate change
'Our landscapes are facing unprecedented challenges'
The full list of 59 extra roads being resurfaced in Lancashire this year
The highways budget has been given a £5m boost.