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Man arrested on suspicion of drug supply offences after stop and search in Preston
A man has been arrested on suspicion of drugs offences following a proactive stop and search in Preston.
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'Suspicious man' arrested after stop and search in Preston
The 32-year-old is in custody and will be questioned in connection with what was found
23 amazing nostalgic photos of Chorley that remind us exactly what the 1980s were like
The 1980s was actually a revolutionary decade.
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All change at Leyland-based Victorian Plumbing as boss steps down after 26 years
The founder of Victorian Plumbing - Britain’s leading bathroom retailer - is stepping down as chief executive after 26 years, with his successor named. ...
Date announced for decision on future of A&E services in West Lancashire, Formby and Southport
The date has been given for a final decision on where A&E services should be located for residents living in West Lancashire, Southport and Formby.
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'Immensely proud'- The King and Queen present Lancaster University with nation’s highest education honour
Their Majesties the King and Queen have just presented a university in Lancashire with the nation’s highest education honour.
Well-known Blackpool reptile shop closes after 10 years ahead of new Preston launch - here's why
A Blackpool-based reptile shop has closed after 10 years - but it’s not all bad news.
18 weeks of works begin as new one-way system set for St Annes town centre
Highway bosses say it will reduce traffic and "creating an inviting and pedestrian-friendly environment"
Parking spaces to be removed in Cleveleys town centre revamp
The time-limited bays currently allow drivers to park directly outside the shops
Issa brothers and M&S unveil plans for new food hall in Lancashire town
Construction could start in late 2026
Shop sold alcohol to two 15-year-olds during police test purchasing operation in Preston and South Ribble
A shop is under investigation after selling alcohol to two 15-year-olds during a police-led test purchasing operation in Preston and South Ribble.
Our little warrior - heartbroken mum on devastating Clayton-le-Woods fire which left son, 11, in critical care
‘Every day I am one step closer to getting to go to be with Cole’ are the heartbreaking words of a mum fighting to get better after a fire left her and her baby boy in critical condition in hospital.
LIVE Darwen fire updates as thick black smoke fills the air
Emergency services are responding
Horror moment prison officer ploughs into pregnant woman's car while on gambling app
Jack Bentley spent "almost the entirety" of a two-hour drive from Blackpool playing games and placing online bets
Martin Lewis 'hidden code' could save you money every time you buy medicine
Shoppers could be paying more for over-the-counter medication, but Martin Lewis has a tip to help save money
Pervert threatened to pin explicit images of boy, 16, to lampposts if he 'didn't pay'
"You are somebody in my judgement that presents a risk and an appropriate punishment can only be achieved by immediate custody"
Accrington drug addict burgled dying relative's home to feed £100 a day crack habit
A drug addict who burgled an elderly relative’s house as she lay dying in hospital has been spared jail.
The giant £12m underground tank set to clean up Chorley river
It is capable of storing 3m litres of stormwater
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Audi smashes into lights in A582 roundabout crash near new Lancashire Cricket ground
A crash saw a driver smash into traffic lights on a roundabout in Lostock Hall at the weekend.
Doctor on the 'perfect time' to drink coffee — but there's a catch
A leading sleep specialist has explained the optimal time to drink your morning coffee - and it is not immediately after you wake up