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Major new cycle route for busy Preston roads as more details emerge
Work on the scheme is due to begin this summer
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Loose Women's Coleen Nolan admits she 'can't win' as she speaks out on trolling
The 60-year-old recently lost three and a half stone, and saw her clothes size drop from a size 20 to a size 14
SAS helicopters spotted over Blackpool's Winter Gardens and Lancashire Police HQ
Britain’s most elite soldiers, the SAS, were spotted training in Lancashire last night.
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Motorbike influencer, 25, dies in Brazil crash as police officer father ‘dies moments later’
Karla Thaynnara and her father are due to be laid to rest in Brasília on Wednesday
Brits urged to 'check your change' for rare £2 coin worth £1,000
A rare Lord Kitchener £2 coin with a minting error could be worth up to £1,000 if you find one in your change
'Tired' Preston shopping centre set for demolition as 'ambitious' revamp approved
It promises to create a "high-quality gateway" into the city centre
Motorists warned of overnight road closures set to take place on the M6 and M55 for 12 days
Motorists are being warned about upcoming overnight essential vegetation clearance work on the motorway.
Exclusive poll shows the North West backs banning U16s from social media
The majority of people in the North West want the UK to introduce an Australia-style ban
Julia Donaldson's new book brought to life at this Lancashire attraction - here's when to go
You can step inside Julia Donaldson’s new book this spring - at a Lancashire wildlife attraction.
2,000 children set to take part in much-loved Easter competition as it returns to Lancashire town
A much-loved Easter competiton is returning to Longridge - and 2,000 children are being encouraged to take part.
Man detained after climbing onto roof of Preston house at 4am
Police and firefighters responded to the incident
Secondary School Offer Day 2026: number of Lancashire pupils who received their first-choice revealed
The vast majority of the children due to attend secondary school in Lancashire will get to go to their preferred school this September, it has been confirmed.
Chorley Council is holding a community skip clean-up day this Saturday - this is what you can and can't bring
If you are looking to give your home a good spring clean and declutter then venture to Coppull this weekend.
Bootle man at home with kids opens door to shocking note revealing wife’s 12‑Year affair
James Nielson embarked on a three‑week campaign of stalking
Dog owners face substantial fines for breaking walk rules from this week
The rules have been in place from March 1
Mountain rescue team rush to the aid of injured walker near Twiston, Pendle Hill
An injured walker has been rescued near Pendle Hill.
Boys aged 12, 13 and 14 'took it in turns' to rape girl in bushes before phone footage shared, trial told
The defendants deny the charges following the alleged attack
22 of the best costumes from World Book Day 2025 in Lancashire for inspiration
It’s World Book Day tomorrow and if you’re looking for some last mintue inspiration, we’ve got you covered.
Mum's warning after simple mistake makes girl, 3, begin puberty
Freya was diagnosed after her mum Samantha Ashworth noticed she was 'suffering greatly'
Brooklyn Beckham warned against 'six-figure deal' after slamming parents in statement
EXCLUSIVE: A PR expert explained why a six-figure book deal might not be Brooklyn Beckham’s best move, following his bombshell statement criticising his parents, David and Victoria Beckham