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Ex-AFC Fylde footballer launched 'violent and grotesque' attack in pub toilet
The victim described the assault as a 'selfish attack' carried out by 'someone with an inflated ego'
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Man dies in police custody after Blackpool arrest as watchdog launches probe
He became unwell in the custody suite and later died at Blackpool Victoria Hospital
Toddler declared dead was found alive after five hours alone in a morgue
Vincent Lorenzo Fiordilino suffered severe and permanent brain damage, after being left alone in a morgue for five hours
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'Unencouraging': government criticised over Preston Guild Hall response as venue goes on 'at risk' list
It has been seven years since the main part of the theatre was open.
Electric motorbike seized after rider caught without licence or insurance
Police said he was "definitely old enough to know better"
Driver's car seized after falling foul of little-known foreign licence rule
Police stopped the vehicle after witnessing it being driven in a "poor manner"
Nine immigration arrests as raids uncover illegal cigarettes and unsafe toys
Police targeted barber shops, vape shops, car washes, food production sites, and nail salons
Major step forward as work begins to repair landslide-hit Oswaldtwistle road
The route has been closed since January 2025 after 2,500 tonnes of earth collapsed
MP issues blunt update on Blackpool Airport commercial flight revival hopes
Chris Webb has met with various airline representatives, including Jet2
All the schools across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble with new Ofsteds in June
Find out what Ofsted made of schools acrosss Preston, Chorley and South Ribble last month.
Derian House Children's Hospice opens its gardens to the public this weekend
Staff and volunteers at Derian House Children's Hospice, Chorley, are preparing to welcome members of the public to their garden.
Blackburn musician who has inspired hundreds of young people opens new school
Phil McNally has launched new studios after a decade of teaching young musicians
The historic Fylde pub set to be demolished for homes and a community shop
Work can finally begin on the Grade II-listed building after a 12-month council delay
Preston bin collections 'under review' as city council tries to resolve issues
The last revamp of the service was less than three months ago.
'Sad update' Teenager Coby Keogh dies in Blackpool house fire linked to e-bike
Blackpool teenager Coby Keogh has tragically passed away in a house fire suspected to be caused by an e-bike. A 19-year-old man remains in a serious condition.
Preston Police really concerned for the welfare of a missing 60-year-old man as they issue appeal
Have you seen 60-year-old David Brittain who is currently missing from home in Preston?
Three-vehicle crash causes delays on M6 southbound between Leyland and Standish
A crash on the M6 near Leyland is causing delays for drivers.
Lancashire's EG on the Move 'delighted' to have acquired 85 more petrol forecourts
One of the billionaire Issa brothers say he is “delighted” to announce the completion of a major new expansion for EG On The Move.
Flowers at tragic Preston New Road crash scene where missing Preston men were discovered 10 days later
William Hutchinson, 31, and Stuart Tallis, 27, were missing for 10 days before the pair were discovered at the scene of the wreck...
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17 glamorous photos from Lostock Hall Academy's 2026 Valedictory Dinner
As prom season continues, we turn to the lovely lot from Lostock Hall Academy.