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Preston lorry driver told he's lucky not to be behind bars after breaching suspended sentence for third time
Recorder Mark Ainsworth told Wareing he was fortunate to have got away with only a suspended sentence
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'I'm so glad I did'- Penwortham cancer survivor urges others to complete bowel screening kits
“The screening test only takes a few minutes to do, but it could make all the difference.”
Pervert convicted of of 26 counts of child sex crimes at Preston Crown Court including offences against victim under 13
He will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Friday, December 11.
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'It takes a lot to turn around a sinking ship': Scepticism follows budget announcements in Lancashire
As the dust settles on this year’s autumn budget, the reaction from Lancashire and beyond was that it may have been a ‘missed opportunity’ for the chancellor.
Thousand of miles - and thousands of pounds - for Poppy Express pair
Denis and Barbara Scaife are travelling over 1,000 miles in two days to raise money for the Royal British Legion - and yesterday stopped off in Preston to say hello.
Pendle Council could lease new temporary homeless accommodation to cut hotel and B&B costs
It could save the council £50k
'It's about bloody time': Lancashire mayor on the horizon after government budget announcement
The government will enter “final-stage” negotiations with the county.
Autumn Budget 2026 live: The key changes announced and what they mean for you
Cost of living, defence, and the national economy are all on the agenda for this year’s autumn budget.
'Nature can be ruthless, but it doesn't judge you': Lancashire’s naked forager on mushrooms, nature and why he shuns the spotlight
Colin Unsworth has spent 15 years leading mushroom forages across Lancashire - but only keeps his clothes on for some of them.
Man struck by bus outside Preston train station
Police said it was not the first time they’d seen a collision outside Preston train station.
Government backs Lancashire mayor plans in budget
The government has revealed it is in the final stages of agreeing a mayoral strategic authority for Lancashire, with MPs pledging to continue discussions on how a devolved Lancashire will look
Driver convicted of attempted murder after taxi queue row got out of hand
The pedestrian was flung over the bonnet and run over, causing injuries which put him in hospital for months
27 key announcements in the Budget and how they will affect you
Chancellor John Healey pledged to give households and businesses 'breathing space' - what this means for you
Derian House to open new charity shop in Bamber Bridge Shopping Centre this week
The new store will help raise vital funds for sick children and their families.
Martin Lewis says new 'penalty' change announced in Budget offers 'great relief'
The Chancellor has today announced a number of new measures for UK households in his first Budget - and Martin Lewis has offered his perspective on one of them
Britain braces for -4C temperatures as Met Office names 10 counties to see sub-zero temperatures
Fresh weather maps show bitterly cold conditions for the UK
Underwater search team involved in hunt for missing Clitheroe woman Zara Howard
She has been missing nearly one week.
Six people charged with shoplifting in Lancashire police's crackdown on theft
Six people have been charged with shoplifting offences across Burnley and Rossendale as part of Lancashire Constabulary's Operation Vulture
Helicopter spotted hovering over Preston Marina checking power lines following storm damage
Hundreds of homes were left in the dark for two days.
'We've survived cancer, supported others and even helped plan a wedding!'
Members of Kick Cancer Away say they will do anything they can to support people on the difficult journey