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Martin Lewis 'important warning' for anyone 'aged 18 to 39'

The Govnerment has confirmed major changes - so the money-saving expert is calling on people to act now

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Huge Preston leisure project moves forward with lake, ski slope and bike track

The site will also include 13 lakeside lodges supporting young people leaving care

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Blackpool wedding chapel future confirmed after brides fear venue could close

It has hosted almost 5,000 weddings since opening in 2012

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Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp says 'we must fight for Preston Davey as we would fight for our own child'

Nicola Thorp has lent her support alongside fellow global superstar Ellie Goulding, campaigner Carrie Johnson, wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Child Cruelty Offender Register campaigner Paul Hudgell and campaigner Hetti Barkworth-Nanton.

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Southport Pier restoration begins as parts of historic landmark face dismantling

The structure will remain closed during works to bring the 3,600ft landmark back to life

Lancashire Evening Post News

New Preston council housing plan reaches key milestone as politicians approve deal

Eighteen new homes are initially set to be delivered- with dozens planned in total.

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'Historic moment' as Southport events centre approved despite £33m cost rise

The new venue is expected to create hundreds of jobs and attract more than 600,000 visitors

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Brand-new Heysham skatepark approved to transform disused sports area

The new facility comes after residents called for more spaces for young people

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RSPCA Lancashire East saved from closure after 'incredible' £110k appeal

"It’s been such a rollercoaster of emotions, but the local community rallied and the true Lancashire spirit prevailed"

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Two teens dead and a third fighting for his life after horror crash

In all three people are being treated in hospital after the incident

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'Students have truly excelled'- University of Lancashire celebrates most successful ever Graduate Fashion Week

Students from the Unviersity of Lancashire did our county proud at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.

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Met Office issues new thunderstorm weather warning for North West today

18 areas could see heavy rain, gusty winds and thunderstorms

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Tributes pour in for ‘true legend’ Phil Winston after death of Blackpool dance icon

The founder of Phil Winston’s Theatreworks College is remembered by students, friends and the dance industry

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People with high blood pressure and diabetes given heatwave warning

The Met Office has extended its red warning for extreme heat for Friday

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£5m drugs gang smashed as Blackpool kingpin and cronies jailed for 40 years

They flooded Lancashire and beyond with cocaine and cannabis

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Age of woman killed in Hoghton train crash confirmed as girl, 8, remains 'critical' at Alder Hey Hospital

Police have confirmed the age of the woman killed in the Hoghton train crash, and have shared an update on the critically injured 8-year-old girl who was with her when the train struck their car...

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'Do not approach' warning over wanted man with part of his ear missing

Anyone who spots Thomas Dooley is urged to call 999

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Blackpool Council clarifies role in Preston Davey case after murder trial

The authority says Preston was not known to them and explains its 'limited' involvement

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'Blackpool must be next' in grooming gangs inquiry call after 'tip of the iceberg' report

Demands grow to expand national probe after report highlighted 1,746 child sex offences

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'Silent killer' alert as 'action needed' with UK hitting 36C

The UK has endured temperatures approaching 40C this week