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Rogue roofer who scammed elderly Lancashire residents out of thousands of pounds jailed
A rogue roofer who scammed elderly Lancashire residents out of thousands of pounds has been jailed following a Trading Standards investigation.
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Two arrested after police uncover cannabis grow during Preston drugs warrant
Two people have been arrested after police uncovered a cannabis grow during a drugs warrant in Preston.
"We're proud to see Preston recognised": city's productivity & output levels outperform Liverpool & Manchester
Businesses in Preston have outperformed those in nearby cities Liverpool and Manchester according to a new report.
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'Apology and compensation' update for women affected by 'hardship' of pension changes
The petition titled 'Government apology and compensation for 1950s Women affected by pension changes' is on Parliament's website
'Redundant dilapidated structure': Buildings which once housed Lancashire youth hub set for demolition
The buildings which once housed a Blackburn young people’s hub is set to be knocked down.
'This has not been an easy decision' - Lancashire karting bosses make shock announcement on their future
A popular Lancashire karting venue has made a shock announcement on its future.
Over 200 ‘much-needed’ new homes could be built on farmland near major hospital under new plans
More than 200 ‘much-needed’ new homes could be built on farmland bordering Ormskirk near the town’s hospital, if a new plan is approved.
Warning after counterfeit iPhones sold to Preston buyers in social media scam
Preston shoppers have been warned to be wary of “too good to be true” iPhone deals after a rise in counterfeit devices being sold through social media.
Two arrested after several cannabis plants found growing in Preston property
Around 15 plants were found across multiple rooms
Seven arrested in dawn raids targeting cocaine supply in Blackburn and Accrington
Seven men have been arrested as part of a Lancashire Police investigation into the suspected supply of cocaine.
Urgent appeal launched to locate missing man last seen two weeks ago
David Regan has the word 'Marie' tattooed on his neck
Sex offender who went on the run was found living 'off grid' in Wales
Christopher Spelman was hunted by police after failing to comply with sexual offender notification requirements
Seven men arrested as part of cocaine supply investigation
The men are aged between 22 and 35
Woman finally receives answers after 'entire body erupted'
"I randomly woke up with massive lips, they were humongous"
Blackpool man in 70s charged with keeping a brothel and controlling prostitution
Bryan Wakeling is due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates Court today
Mum opens up about years of 'horrific abuse' at hands of former partner
James Bilsborrow has been jailed for 27 months
22 Kids and Counting's Josh Radford admits 'struggle' following sad diagnosis
Parents Noel and Sue Radford aired concern for their son after he was rushed to hospital
Serial Bacup shoplifter banned from Aldi, Morrisons and Boots after 14-week jail sentence
A prolific shoplifter who repeatedly targeted stores across Bacup has been jailed and banned from entering a string of town centre retailers.
'Prolific' Bacup shoplifter, 22, locked up and banned from service station
Brodie Navin is prohibited from entering six stores in Bacup
Preston man missing for two weeks could be in Blackpool, say police
A missing Preston man who disappeared two weeks ago might have travelled to Blackpool, say police.