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'Rusty toast rack' sculpture sparks by-election row over £81k glow up
The Ghost Engine feature is ‘so corroded even scrap merchants won’t touch it’
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'People call the police on me because of my condition – it's not my fault'
Roisin Reeve said "people shout at me in the street, telling me I shouldn't have my children"
Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by lorry in Blackburn
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the casualty was 'rescued'
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Fan zones where you can watch the World Cup 2026 in Blackpool including Lancashire's biggest
Blackpool is home to Lancashire's biggest indoor fan zone
Homes plan rejected over fears of ‘daisy chain’ developments destroying character of separate villages
'There is no need to destroy this field in an over-saturated area.'
Arrest made after man 'exposes himself' at children's playground in Earby
Police said the incident had caused "a lot of concern and anger" among local residents
Lottery cash enables Oswaldtwistle Mills to reopen heritage centre and preserve its history
This will preserve the story of Moscow Mill and its weaving community
Police 'concerned for welfare' of missing Blackburn woman last seen five days ago
Leanne Mason is missing from Blackburn and has links to Darwen and Accrington
Urgent 999 appeal over missing Blackpool man after 'out of character' disappearance
Peter Ashcroft was last seen on Tuesday, June 9, and police are 'concerned for his welfare'
Blackburn woman, 22, tragically died after 'setting herself on fire'
Shawgar Hama died on May 23 this year
People with UK mortgages told to 'check key date' before June 18, 2026
An expert said some people focused on the wrong deadline
Police slap dispersal order on Burnley town centre as protests spark 'disorder' concerns
Groups of people gathered in the area and blocked roads with some reportedly chanting "save our kids"
Rossendale death notices and funeral announcements from this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Man admits threats to kill and racial harassment in Leyland and Bamber Bridge | Preston Crown Court
Exclusively reporting from Preston Crown Court; a man has pleaded guilty following two incidents in Leyland and Bamber Bridge.
'I have a rare condition no-one can see and few have heard of' Lancashire man takes on mega challenge
Lancashire 32-year-old Tom Pope looks healthy on the outside but his body is attacking itself due to a rare autoimmune condition - now he’s taking on an endurance challenge to raise awareness of Scleroderma.
'Special place in the heart of many visitors' Lancashire's Sandcastle Waterpark turns 40
“An incredible milestone for our team and Blackpool.”
58 amazing pictures from a fun-filled and colourful Penwortham Gala
Penwortham Gala is back!
'I left school at 16 to become one of Specsavers' youngest-ever optician apprentices'
Aisha joined Specsavers in 2024
Man from Lancashire arrested in connection with murder of Vicky Glass 26 years ago
Vicky Glass was found in a stream six weeks after she was last seen alive
Violent mum, drugs gang and twisted pensioner among those jailed this week
Each can now reflect on their crime from behind bars