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Boys, 14 and 13, arrested after blaze at new build home in Preston

The three boys remain in custody...

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Wish You Were Here host Judith Chalmers dies aged 90 after Alzheimer's battle

Judith Chalmers was best known for fronting ITV's long-running travel show 'Wish You Were Here...?' for which she was appointed OBE in 1994

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UKHSA issues immediate heat-health alert for Lancashire as temperatures set to soar

The alerts come into force today with disruption to continue through to Wednesday

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'I began as a ward cleaner - now I'm one of the most senior people at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals'

Donna Calder never gave up on her dream to work in nursing. Here she shares her story of going from hospital cleaner to one of the most senior roles in Lancashire Teaching Hospitals.

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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 breaks down as he speaks about day baby died - updates

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

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'Once in a lifetime' building project begins at Lancashire Scout Activity Centre after £1million gift

The building project will enable more than one million nights away in its lifetime.

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Preston Labour leader jokes about 'political death' after re-election

The council will be run by a minority Labour administration after Matthew Brown was re-elected

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MP to attend public meeting over future of Walton-le-Dale's royal lime trees - and you can too

A public meeting over the issue will be held next month, attended by the Environment Agency and chaired by an MP.

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RSPCA issues heatwave warning to pet owners as temperatures set to reach Ibiza weather

The weather in Lancashire is set to rival Ibiza temperatures this weekend.

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Man stabbed at Preston house as emergency services flood street

The suspect fled the scene but was arrested around an hour later

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LIVE: Preston Tram Bridge updates as reborn Avenham Park landmark opens to the public

The day has finally arrived - Preston’s historic tram bridge is reborn and will open to the public today.

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'This is returning home' - NFU President opens new central Lancashire office to support farmers

NFU President visits Lancashire to meet farmers and growers and open new Central Lancashire office.

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This is how many victims of crime have been helped in the first year of Victim Care Lancashire

The service was launched by Princess Anne last year.

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Two five-year-olds in critical condition after horror crash on A59 in Gisburn

There are fighting for their life in hospital

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Five year old boy and girl fighting for their lives after 'horrendous' Ribble Valley crash

Four people including two young children have been seriously injured in the crash.

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Man stabbed at home in Preston as Lancashire Police arrest suspect in his 30s

The suspect fled the scene but was later arrested...

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Burscough farm tragedy as man in his 80s dies after 'industrial accident'

The Health and Safety Executive have been informed

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Aldi bosses want to know where you want a new supermarket in Lancashire

The retailer has a goal of 1,500 shops nationwide.

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Hotter than Benidorm - Lancashire to sizzle in “exceptional spell of warmth” according to the MET Office

Lancastrians are urged to take care in hot weather - especially around water.