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UK weather forecast says temperatures could hit 20C as Britain 'warmer than Ibiza'
The Met Office forecast shows temperatures could surge above the seasonal average next week
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'Call 999' if you see this wanted man as police launch hunt
Jake Bertram is from Blackpool but has links to South Ribble, Chorley, Preston, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Lancaster
It's my first Mother's Day without my 14-year-old son - I put a brave face on but underneath it’s so painful
Today is Mother’s Day and while many reveal in the flowers and various gifts provided by their loved ones, for some, it is a day that further heightens their loss.
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39 nostalgic 90s and 00s pictures at Preston pubs that throw back the best nights out
These fabulous pictures go back to memorable nights out at pubs in our city.
Producers of C4’s The Dog House launch new BBC show Will You Be My Friend and want Lancastrians
Producers of Channel 4’s The Dog House have launched a new BBC show and are on the lookout for some Lancastrians.
The serial love scammer who preyed on lonely men on Facebook and dating sites
Leonnie Robson, 35, conned nine victims out of more than £8,000
Dad shoved £7,000 of cocaine up his bum after 'losing his head' at Co-op
Ryan Fisher's erratic behaviour also led to his innocent dad being arrested
The Lancashire Ripper: Did a serial killer stalk the East Lancs Road taking the lives of vulnerable women?
Four women, four unsolved murders, each found within the shadow of the A580 East Lancs Road
Mum identified son's body after he was found dead at home in Chorley
James Bretland worked as a retail assistant
The Lancashire well with links to the War of the Roses and a king betrayed by his subjects
The well is situated on private land
Paris Fury's daughter Venezuela shares 'OTT' wedding plans as mum admits fears
Tyson Fury will be paying, as per Traveller tradition, and has already had a 'man-to-man' chat with Noah
The iconic Lancashire home designed by architect famous for letting people down
James Wyatt lost 'a great many commissions'
'My husband slept with my male doctor while I was pregnant - he delivered our baby'
"He was my best friend. The betrayal hurt on so many levels."
'We built a 7ft fence for privacy - now the council wants it gone'
Neighbours complained it was more intrusive than the nine-foot high hedge it replaced
Man found dead in Rishton home 'had taken drugs', inquest hears
Damian Hayes was a maintenance worker at the time of his death
Vincents solicitors launches new apprenticeships to grow and support local Lancashire talent
Vincents Solicitors has launched a bespoke apprenticeship programme to support staff development and the firm’s growth.
Food hygiene fails and passes as 21 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings
21 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Woman in critical condition after Accrington stabbing with attempted murder probe underway
A huge emergency service response was called to the scene
The stunning 300-year-old Preston church where UCLan students are invited for pizza
The church is celebrating its anniversary in April
Dramatic moment sheep stuck on Lake District mountain rescued by keen climber
The sheep was stranded 50 metres above the ground