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'Outstanding' Lancashire detective series fans say is 'best TV drama in years' returns

ITV has confirmed the return of an 'outstanding' detective series that fans say is the 'best drama in years'

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'Ashamed' - Lancashire teacher says he is “disappointed” and “really ashamed” at some images he took of baby

In the fourth week of the trial Varley gave evidence in his own defence for the first time, his voice sometimes breaking with emotion as videos and photos of the baby were shown on screens in the courtroom.

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I was one of the first people to try Aviktas at Blackpool Pleasure Beach - and the thrill was like no other

Trying this ride made me finally understand adrenaline junkies

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Teacher denies taking 'trophy photos' of baby he allegedly murdered and abused

Jamie Varley told the trial his adopted son was 'never, ever sexually abused'

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Met Office forecasts record-breaking heatwave as 21 counties to hit 30C

The Met Office forecasts temperatures could rise to 33C across the Bank Holiday weekend, with an official heatwave expected to break UK records

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EastEnders star Michael Keating dies aged 79 as fans pay tribute to 'genuinely lovely man'

The TV star also appeared in Blake 7, Yes Minister, The Bill and Casualty

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Leyland man charged after alleged abuse at Co-op and takeaway

Man charged after abuse reports in Leyland and Bamber Bridge.

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Chorley man to appear in court over alleged hate crime assaults

A Chorley man is due before magistrates in connection with two alleged hate crime incidents in the town.

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Coffee with a Cop event planned at Preston community hub

Meet neighbourhood officers over a coffee at an informal police drop-in session at Disability North West Community Hub.

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Preston Davey trial LIVE updates as parents return to court following baby's death

The trial has entered its third week as Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death

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Preston Davey murder trial LIVE: Accused teacher denies killing or having sexual interest in baby - updates

Jamie Varley, 38, denies causing the 13-month-old's fatal collapse at his home in Blackpool

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Man in his 20s dies after horror motorbike and car crash in Accrington

The road was closed in both directions for several hours while collision investigators attended the scene

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'It's part of our culture - destroying it would be a tragedy', says campaigner

It could be demolished to make way for a new food and convenience store

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Martin Lewis verdict on Rachel Reeves 45p per mile change for motorists

The Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a number of measures to help Brits struggling during the cost-of-living crisis

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Blackpool neighbourhood with ‘huge potential’ set for £1m boost after years of neglect

"This funding will help young people, support businesses, improve the look and feel of the area, create stronger community spaces and inspire pride"

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Meet Bamber Bridge Meadow Bank care home cat Ribble who has been comforting residents for TWENTY years

The feisty feline has been entertaining care home residents for the past 20 years.

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Lancashire Star Wars fan creates fully working R2-D2 replica controlled by a smartwatch

The loveable droid has been a fan favourite since the first film.

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Wythenshawe woman says her dog could 'smell' her cancer

Meg Jones says her sausage dog, Samson, suddenly started becoming clingy and obsessive

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Adoptive dad accused of abusing and murdering Preston Davey denies causing little boy harm

Jamie Varley, 37, and John McGowan-Fazackerly, 32, face a string of charges following the baby's death

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'Mr Charisma' gang boss jailed after dog-named drug line exposed

Nico Moorby tried to claim the thousands of pounds flowing through his accounts came from breeding dogs