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Ormskirk mum hospitalised after living in mouldy and damp flat for months
Colette Donaldson said the water damage in her flat was so bad she ended up in hospital for two weeks with fluid in her lungs
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Top Lancashire murder detective-turned-county councillor Graham Gooch dies, aged 76
The police officer became a politician after 30 years solving major crimes.
Two Lancashire park and rides could be scrapped as use 'well below capacity'
The two sites currently cost the council around £550,000 a year to operate
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Palestine Action activists spared jail after attack on Barclays Bank in Burnley
'In a democratic society there is a fundamental distinction between holding even the strongest beliefs and deciding that holding them entitles you to break the law'
She decided to go to Poundstretcher but ended up in jail
Anoushka Moorby has had plenty of warnings but ignored them and ended up behind bars
'I saw youths in balaclavas on my stolen bike - police didn't do much'
Euxton couple Robert and Sarah said they felt ignored by police after their garage was broken into in September.
Gorgeous cat named Boo currently at the RSPCA in Preston needs a home in time for Halloween
Hi, I’m Boo, but please don’t make me jump!
Cheers! The War Horse pub in Buckshaw Village reopens after whopping makeover
The much-loved War Horse pub in Buckshaw Village, has officially reopened today following a major, six figure investment.
'A gap has been left in our hearts' Motorist who mowed down cyclist and dragged him under car guilty of murder
Headteacher Michael Mullins was cycling home from school when he was struck by Simon Richardson’s car and dragged for more than a mile. Family members in the public gallery were in tears as Richardson was found guilty of murder.
Lancashire man, 38, who sexually harassed women online and secretly filmed schoolgirls jailed
He also set up 34 Facebook Messenger chat threads using different account names.
Sinister pervert broke five-year sex order within hours after police spotted him at bus stop
The 38-year-old has been jailed after sending sexually harassing messages on social media and taking pictures of women and girls without their consent
Shocked motorists do a double take as swan strutting down the M6 shuts three lanes
There has also been a three-vehicle crash but this is not linked to the swan.
Preston businesses get behind Preston BID as ballot secures group's future for next 5 years
“We look forward to working closely with businesses, our partners and the wider Preston community to help create a thriving, successful and welcoming city centre over the next five years.”
Watch incredible moment police discover 4.5 tonnes of cocaine in massive shrink-wrapped wheels of Gouda cheese
Watch: This is the moment Lancashire Police discovered shrink-wrapped wheels of Gouda cheese containing £450m cocaine.
Preston author to release novel on Halloween inspired by his own ghostly experience
A Preston writer has turned a real-life ghostly encounter into a chilling book trilogy...
'I’m a bargain hunter - this supermarket has the best Halloween price cuts'
The Lancashire influencer has revealed the best UK supermarket for cheap Halloween sweets
Girl, 16, charged with stabbing man in Cumbria as 18-year-old in hospital
A 16-year-old girl has been charged after stabbing an 18-year-old
Motorist misery as Slater Lane closed at the junction with School Lane in Leyland
Motorists are advised to seek an alternative route.
Preston project funded through proceeds of crime is helping people rebuild lives through sport
The project, funded through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Community Fund, supports people who have experienced challenges
Man charged with 11 sexual assault offences on woman at Preston gym
The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault