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Longridge shop's closure order after illicit goods seized
A Longridge shop has been ordered to shut for at least three months due to illicit and counterfeit goods being seized by police and Trading Standards.
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Teen charged after 'fleeing from police' on Skelmersdale housing estate
The 19-year-old has been charged with drugs offences and possessing criminal property
Preston shop fined £10,000 for selling knife to underage teen
A Preston store has been fined £10,000 for selling knives to a 15-year-old girl during a test purchase by Trading Standards.
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Appeal launched to find missing Blackpool woman as public urged to call 999
Terry was last seen at 8.30am on Tuesday June 30
Longridge shop forced to close after cigarettes, vapes and toys seized by police
Age-restricted products had also been sold to people under the age of 18
South Ribble MP reveals heart diagnosis - and pushes Government to prevent more premature deaths
Around 170,000 people in the UK die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every year - that's one life every three minutes....
First photo of man accused of shooting his dad dead
Adam Olverson appeared in court accused of killing his 75-year-old dad
It's great to finally have the doors reopen - 17 fantastic pics as much loved Italian restaurant Pinocchio’s reopens in Preston
Much loved family-owned Italian restaurant Pinocchio’s has reopened in Preston after nearly four years.
'Seriously good' 275-year-old Ribble Valley steakhouse with luxury rooms & yurts hits the market
The inn is currently trading as normal.
Man, 40s, charged with stealing safes and £60k in designer clothes from Preston home
He is accused of smashing a back window to enter the home in the early hours of the morning...
Blackpool beach plans spark council clash over rock groynes and 'rats' fears
One councillor warned the multi-million-pound defence project could spark a "Jaws-like" fear among visitors
'We're so back' - Lancashire-founded retailer Bodycare announces its return to the high street
The company was founded more than 50 years ago on a Lancashire market stall and went on to be headquartered in Buckshaw Village.
Man suffers serious head injuries after Skelmersdale e-scooter fall
The incident happened at a busy junction and no other vehicles were involved
Lethal Weapon's Danny Glover reveals devastating Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Glover, 79, decided to speak out about his experience living with the disease
Boy injured after dog attack on Fleetwood street as police launch probe
The dog jumped up at the child before biting him on the back of the thigh
Grimsargh to transform into one giant table top sale trail this Sunday to raise vital funds for school
A brand new event taking place this weekend in Preston offers “a wonderful opportunity to pick up some bargains, spend time with family and friends, and support a project that will benefit generations of children”.
Tributes to 'bright, smart and funny' Lancaster University student after sudden death
Finn Dickinson - known as Rivers - was just 21 when he died
Inquest to open after tragic death of 'perfect little princess' killed in A59 crash
'We are beyond broken-hearted without her'
Cross-border row erupts over plans for 72 new homes in rural suburb near Southport
The site sits in West Lancashire, but Sefton Council warns the Southport area will bear the brunt of the traffic
Lancashire man arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after 'girl, 12, abducted'
A police investigation into the incident continues