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RSPCA inspector had 'never seen so many fleas' as she rescued Lancashire man's neglected dog
Paul Lewis Dawson of Burnley has been banned from keeping animals for 15 years after the RSPCA rescued his severely neglected dog
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Burnley man left dog living in squalor with 'worst case of fleas' RSPCA officer has seen
The judge said it was the most serious case of animal cruelty he had dealt with
Latest on woman, 30s, whose body was tragically found on M55 hard shoulder in Preston
Drivers were alarmed and called 999 after spotting the woman’s body on the hard shoulder on Monday evening...
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A-level results 2026: clearing and appeal guide for when things don't go to plan
Tomorrow, students up and down the country will find out their A-level results so we’ve produced the following guide to help you if things don’t go to plan...
Remains of foetus discovered next to River Hodder at Stonyhurst as Lancashire Police launch investigation
Detectives are appealing to anyone who “witnessed anything unusual” to get in touch...
Lifelong Blackburn Rovers fan's tragic death as coroner reveals 'likely cause'
Chris had earned the respect and admiration of colleagues and clients
Police investigate discovery of foetus remains near Stonyhurst Hodder bridge
Police have launched an investigation after the remains of a foetus were discovered near a bridge close to Stonyhurst College.
Police in Preston investigating as man injured after falling from motorbike
The rider, a man in his 40s, suffered head, leg and arm injuries
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9 photos from the 10th annual City of Preston Road Race which boasted record number of runners
Take a look at the photos from the tenth annual City of Preston Road Race.
Penwortham man Sam Howarth, 39, charged with drug dealing after police discover £105k cash stashed in house
Officers discovered a stash of cocaine and more than £105,000 in cash...
'Hospice care helped my husband live to see our daughter turn 4 - but they're facing financial crisis'
“The long-term effect of not funding hospice care is that it will add to the burden on hospitals, which cost more. It’s madness.”
'We've had a good run' - Popular Leyland tanning salon to close after nearly 30 years
The tanning salon - a town favourite - has been open for nearly 30 years...
People urged to call 999 if they see man missing from Morecambe
"For immediate sightings of Jamie, please call 999"
University of Lancashire celebrates nearly 30,000 graduates as Clearing approaches
Ahead of A-level results day tomorrow, the University of Lancashire is shining a light on its latest graduation milestone.
Businessman's £10K boost will provide a home for 1,500 Chorley scouts
Work on a new Scout building in Chorley has begun, with significant contributions from local entrepreneur Tim Knowles and a grant from the Lancashire Environmental Fund.
Jewson builders' merchants to shut Chorley branch and reopen site as a Frazer civils yard
They will close this week - but plans are already underway to open a new business on site...
Lancashire police chief shares support for Prime Minister's intervention on prevention of early release of PC Harper's killers
Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett "wholeheartedly supports" the open letter sent to the Prime Minister to prevent the release of PC Harper's killers
Serial sex attacker who murdered two women jailed for whole life
Simon Levy, 40, killed grandmother Carmenza Valencia-Trujillo, 53, and mother-of-four Sheryl Wilkins, 39, in sexually motivated attacks after being left free to kill despite justice system failings
Gavin and Stacey star 'thrilled' to join cast of Strictly Come Dancing 2026
Melanie Walters is the last star to join the cast
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'What a milestone'- 25 pictures from the opening of the 16th SpudBros Express store in Colne
Take a look at the scenes as Preston’s SpudBros opened another store in Lancashire this week.