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Blackpool funeral directors Box Bros opens new branch in Fulwood, Preston

A family-run funeral directors with more than a century of history on the Fylde coast has expanded into Preston, with a former NHS nurse heading up its new Fulwood branch.

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D-Day veterans look back with Lancashire students in special ITV feature

Students from Lostock Hall Academy and beyond sat down with veterans Stuart Taylor and Richard Brock, who both served in WWII.

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Bizarre message to Elon Musk sent from Russell Brand's social media account

Someone using the disgraced comic's account has sent a cryptic message to the controversial billionaire

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Lancashire robber who got away with just £45 claimed he was owed for 'pest control' job

Andrew Sergeant brandished a pickaxe during the incident

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Prolific Lancashire shoplifter banned from every B&M Bargains store in the UK

Stuart Astley has now been jailed

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Woman stole £105,000 from her elderly mum who had dementia

Valerie Johnston has pleaded guilty

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Chorley taxi driver convicted at Preston Magistrates Court after disabled passenger injured in cab

The incident left the passenger “suffering significant anxiety about using taxis”...

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‘We are absolutely delighted’- Broughton High School receives faultless Ofsted report

“This is a true reflection of the hard work, dedication and commitment of our entire school community”

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‘I can’t wait to see what else I could achieve’: Top military award for ULAN youth work student

Georgia Dixon received the award after years supporting other children with parents in the military.

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Dog owners and Round Table social club clash over Leyland fireworks event planned for this weekend

“Bonfire Night was last week! - all the dogs, pets, horses and wildlife will be completely unprepared...”

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Colne winter festival organisers 'disappointed' as council refuses funding

Almost £100k is being spent on the event

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‘The artistic home of misfits’: Chorley’s alternative art gallery launches this weekend

The TCB ArtHaus and Gallery will launch at 4pm on Saturday in Cheapside, Chorley.

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The staggering number of pest infestations across Lancashire - and what’s behind it

Missed bin collections are said to be fuelling problems.

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Please DON’T park here as we have an emergency delivery - Owner of Fur Cottage Kennels and Cattery in Kirkham

The emergency delivery is arriving tomorrow and motorists are being advised to please park elsewhere.

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Police find suspicious items after man crashes car into Blackpool house

A man has been charged with multiple offences

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Poundland gives itself extra time to secure a rescue deal to save 100s of Lancashire jobs

Poundland has been given extra time to try and secure a rescue deal, but hundreds of staff in Lancashire remain uncertain about their jobs.

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Preston man Jordan Bailey, 26, charged with dealing heroin and crack cocaine while armed with knife

He was arrested after police officers spotted him acting suspiciously while patrolling the city streets this week...

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17 photos of Royal visits to Lancashire over the years - as Preston prepares to welcome King

The King is due to visit Preston on Monday.

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“An absolute friend to many”: Tributes to priest who devoted 60 years to communities in Preston and Longridge

He worked tirelessly for his church and the wider community.

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De-icers and gritters on standby across Lancashire as weather set to plummet

Temperatures are set to drop below freezing.