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Meet Lancashire’s naked forager who found freedom in the forest
Colin Unsworth has spent 15 years leading mushroom forages across Lancashire - but only keeps his clothes on for some of them.
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'We really appreciate you': Preston man honoured for keeping public spaces clean
"It is particularly lovely that the team at the Capitol Centre has taken the time to recognise his efforts.”
How to get tickets as Lancaster on Ice gets ready to return to city
Tickets are now on sale for this winter’s Lancaster on Ice.
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Three five-day road closures & other major roadworks starting across Preston next week
Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston including three road closures.
Comedian Paddy McGuiness has created a pie for very special Chorley children - and here’s the taste test.
“It’s really nice with steak in the middle.” Paddy McGuiness has created his own pie for a very special Chorley reason - and here’s the taste test.
Man killed in Burnley crash named as family pay tribute to 'loving, kind and fabulously funny' 23-year-old
"Losing a child is every parent’s nightmare and this became my reality"
Chorley police explain why house party with more than 200 people was shut down
“As many of us police officers are parents ourselves we understand and share the concerns you have for your children.”
Safety work to begin on blackspot bridge with A59 in Tarleton shut overnight this week
There were a spate of smashes at the site during the summer.
Preston's Grade II listed St Alphonsa Cathedral 'delighted' as it reveals how government funding will be spent
“This funding represents an important step towards safeguarding the building and its heritage”
Cruel thief gave thumbs up to judge after stealing disabled woman's engagement ring
Warren Wright gave a thumbs up to a judge as he was jailed for stealing the pensioner's gold chain and his disabled wife's engagement ring
Firefighters tackled blaze at popular Preston restaurant Il Gusto d’Italia last night
The incident took place just before 8pm yesterday evening.
M6 RECAP as motorway partially blocked amid traffic queuing
A large queue formed on the motorway
Police issue update after crash sees major Rossendale road shut
Police have issued an update after closing the road this morning
Police shut down Halloween party and issue urgent message as 150 people sent home
Police issued an urgent message to parents last night as over 100 people were sent home
'We are constantly investing'- University of Lancashire seeks permission to extend its Preston library
“We are constantly investing in ongoing campus improvements”
Gym Gear in Preston acquired by educational resources supplier Findel
It will still be a case of business as usual.
This enormous Lancashire home with 64 acres and VIP bar could be yours if you have £7m to spare
It has 720 solar panels, VIP bar, and 64 acres of land
The lost loved ones among Lancashire Post and Chorley Guardian death notices this week (Oct 26 - 31)
These announcements have been published in the Lancashire Post and Chorley Guardian between October 26 to 31, 2026.
Major road closed in Rossendale town as police respond to crash
The crash took place in the Rossendale town this morning
'Here's Jamie!' - Professional pumpkin carver makes £20,000 a year creating 'terrifying' characters from Donald Trump to The Shining
Jamie started pumpin carving aged 30 and practiced till his fingers bled