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Yorkshire Wildlife Park tiger attack victim named and pictured after zoo tragedy
The man who was killed by a tiger after entering its enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in Doncaster last week has been named as William Chapman, who is believed to have been in his early 20s
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Man arrested near Preston over thousands of tonnes of waste dumped in the north east
Agencies are giving out tougher sanctions for those who illegally dump waste
Fylde man sentenced for keeping 52 chickens in poor conditions
Some birds were suffering from lice and one cockerel had lesions on his feet which had not been appropriately treated
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Man arrested near Preston after tonnes of waste illegally dumped near airport
The 29-year-old was arrested in a joint operation involving Lancashire Police and the Environment Agency.
Not all of our haunted dolls are friendly - meet the owner of Preston's Devil House
Are you brave enough to venture into Preston’s Devil House?
'One of those who'd practice her coffin pose': Charity ball artist Fran lived life to the fullest, mum says
Fran’s artwork made headlines last week after the Mayor of Blackpool and Darwen bought it for £2K and gifted it back to her family. Now, her mum tells the Post her daughter was ‘determined’, ‘proud’, and ‘lived her life taking shots’.
Plan to extend life of two crucial Lancashire quarries for 50 years -this is why
The quarries and cement factory employ a total of 200 people.
Man charged with stealing tortoises from Preston Exotic Pets shop in Fylde Road
Sadly, the tortoises remain missing...
Operation Vulture: Lancashire police seek help to identify man in connection with shoplifting
Operation Vulture is Lancashire Police’s shoplifting operation.
Up to 90% discounts at Preston's Fab Home Interiors before it closes next week - here's what's happening
The shop has been running for five years.
Lancashire cockfighter, 32, appears at Preston Magistrates Court on welfare offence
The body of a dead cockerel was also found at the site.
"Compassionate care" - what CQC inspectors thought of Lancashire's Sexual Assault Referral Centre
The service is used by patients from across the county.
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Preston Magistrates Court listings for Tuesday, October 13
A total of 33 cases are listed before Preston Magistrates today (Tuesday, October 13), including assault, harassment, theft, driving offences and possession of knives in public.
New owners being sought for highly-rated Tarleton cafe - just months after takeover
The business is running as normal, six days a week.
In pics: Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visits Lancashire children's charity Rainbow Hub
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, visited Rainbow Hub, Mawdesley, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Rainbow Hub.
Visitors to All Seasons Leisure Centre in Chorley should expect few weeks of car park disruption
The disruption is due to ongoing renovations.
Decision expected on Blackpool's controversial ‘Parrot Experience’ after 16,811-name petition
A large indoor space would be created under the plans
Concern for 42-year-old man reported missing after leaving Ye Old Hobb Inn pub in Bamber Bridge
“If you see Jason, please don’t approach him as his behaviour may be unpredictable, but call 999 as soon as you can...”
Blackpool Airport needs 'long-term strategy' if international flights will ever be revived
A Blackpool Council councillor has stated there needs to be a new strategy to bring international flights back to the town
Facial recognition cameras in Preston spark fears over residents' privacy
Civil liberties campaigners have raised concerns over the use of facial recognition at a Preston Council office where residents access vital services, after an investigation revealed around 130 cameras across the city have the technology.