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Five deny manslaughter following death of Fylde Coast man, 20, who swallowed drugs to ship to Dubai

Jensen Westhead flew from Manchester Airport to UAE but died in his hotel room. Five people - including his mum and stepfather - deny manslaughter

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Ian McNabb: Clitheroe tickets remain on sale as singer says Russell Brand was "stitched up"

The Icicle Works’ frontman said Russell Brand had been “stitched up” after being convicted of sexual assault and rape, and that his victims “knew what they were getting into”

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Feline fabulous - meet rescue cat Spud from Lancs stealing hearts and minds on BBC's The City is Ours

The TV star has paws in other acting pies coming next year.

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Weather warning issued for Lancashire as temperature set to plummet

Frost and cold winds have been predicted

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King Charles to visit Preston including tours of Harris Museum and Flag Market

The Royal visit will take place on Monday November 16

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Royal appointment: King Charles III to visit Preston next week

The King will be welcomed by the Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire, Amanda Parker, and will meet representatives from the city council, local charities and community groups as well as faith group leaders

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Heartbroken handler of late Lancashire fire and rescue service dog Davey donates £1,000 in his memory

The beloved pooch passed away following a short illness.

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'Better than the Rover's Return': Preston pub elated at surprise celeb visit

The Wellington Pub on Tulketh Road said they had a “fantastic time” on Sunday night.

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Iconic 90s band record new song set to be 'anthem' for Burnley

The group shot to fame with their hit single Tubthumping

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Preston land earmarked for electric car charging points 'could be put to better use'

The application has been refused

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Police issue 999 plea to help find missing teenager who has links to Lancashire

Nada El Arabi hasn't been seen since Sunday

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Ex-wife of millionaire crime boss Arif Patel loses appeal staking claim to fraudster's assets

Sabina Patel falsely claimed she was entitled to £12 million of ex-husband’s Arif Patel’s assets - which the court feared she would give right back to him while on the run in Dubai.

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Rossendale fire LIVE as homes evacuated and road closed

Four fire engines are at the scene in Waterfoot

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Premature baby Arabella-Rae defies odds after being born half the weight of a bag of sugar

Arabella-Rae Carrol was born 14 weeks premature and weighed just 800gs, but thanks to the care of medical staff, she is now a healthy 5.5lbs and doing well

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Airing tonight: The Preston professor who helped solve decades-long Natalia Doherty murder

University of Lancashire professor Anna Williams will appear on tonight’s episode of UK Forensic Breakthroughs on the True Crime Channel.

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One of Preston's best-known bars hits the market

The business is trading as normal.

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Jobs paying £80k on offer as major energy broker moves into Preston city centre

They even offer the whole of December as paid leave.

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World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be held at County Hall in Preston on Sunday

The service is open to everyone of all faiths.

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Date announced for Clitheroe Christmas Tractor Run 2026 - here's how to sign up

The procession will tour Ribble Valley villages.

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Chorley primary school placed on lockdown after 'non-threatening man' approaches staff at home time

The school has confirmed students and staff were not at risk.