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Bamber Bridge FC rocked by another break-in as suspects caught on camera
"These incidents cause unnecessary damage, expense and disruption to a club that exists for the benefit of our local community"
Four arrested after major police operation over illegal waste dumping
Four men have been arrested following a major Environment Agency investigation into alleged illegal waste dumping .
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Lancashire named by RSPCA as one of the worst English hotspots for dog fighting
Lancashire has been identified as a hotspot for dog fighting, with reports placing the county second only to Greater London in this illegal activity.
Teenage boy admits raping girl, 14, as co-defendant denies rape and attempted rape
Both have been granted bail
Lancashire named among England's worst hotspots for illegal dog fighting
Many dogs used by fighters are sadly never found, with some dying from their injuries or being abandoned
Chorley's British Heart Foundation charity shop to close - this is why
The charity says there has been rising operating costs and changing customer habits.
‘I wasn’t living – I was just surviving’: Lancashire's Dr Zoe Williams opens up about health scare
A This Morning star from Lancashire has revealed how a recent health scare changed her life...
The one conversation parents wish they'd had before their son was killed
Matthew's family are turning their grief into a campaign to stop another tragedy
Leyland garage and MOT centre in Golden Hill Lane to close after 40 years as developer acquires land
The land has been acquired by a developer with plans to build on the site...
Preston's tallest office block is back on the market - with £2m knocked off the asking price
The vacant office block has been mooted for housing for the past decade.
Lancaster teacher training provider rated 'exceptional' by Ofsted
A Lancaster-based teacher training provider supporting schools and communities across the North of England has been judged ‘exceptional’ across every area of its primary and secondary provision in its latest Ofsted inspection.
Agony continues for Cocker Spaniel Mabel's family as police confirm they are still investigating tragic death
The beloved pet was found deceased last month.
Preston MET celebrates 1,200 vistors at halfway point as it reveals a big switch-up for next year
Half way through its 2026 programme, the Preston MET is proving to be yet another great success- and it already has exciting plans for next year...
Girl, 5, drowned near Worcestershire as fundraiser launched for 'little angel'
Letti Cole was found unresponsive in water near Badsey, Evesham, and was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. West Mercia Police confirmed the incident was the result of drowning.
'She left her slippers after a respite stay - now she lives with us'
Their spare room became a place of support, friendship and new beginnings
'Beautiful soul' student who fled taxi tragically found in Manchester river hours later
Matthew Buckwell Kalyango, 22, was studying an aerospace engineering master's course at the University of Leeds
Significant update in controversial plan to demolish last piece of Penwortham Priory estate
More than 260 people objected to the proposal.
Lancashire radio presenter Tony Livesey leaves BBC Radio 5 Live after 16 years
A BBC radio presenter from Lancashire has stepped down after nearly two decades.
'Exciting opportunity' to run beloved Anchorsholme Park cafe as search for operator begins
The council are looking for a new team to run it