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Rufford house smashed in daylight burglary attempt as police issue CCTV appeal
Officers want to identify the men in the footage
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Lancashire 'mum on the run' who boasted about benefits abroad jailed after return to UK
Ellis Matthews had previously spent months in a Thai immigration prison before being deported
Urgent 999 appeal over missing boy, 17, believed to be in Blackpool
Ronnie Beard was last seen wearing a black jacket, black tracksuit, black trainers and a black balaclava
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Motorcyclist killed in horror crash on A59 as Audi driver arrested
A man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and driving with excess drugs
Police launch CCTV appeal after 'vulnerable man' attacked at Preston Bus Station
Detectives are asking for the public's help to identify this man
20m phone mast planned for Penwortham housing estate & 7 other new applications nearby
A 20m-tall phone mast could soon be erected in a Penwortham housing estate, if plans are given the green light.
Two weeks of road closures expected for busy Preston route
More overnight closures are expected in Preston next month as part of a bridge-widening scheme.
Three young men killed in ‘horror crash’ in Halifax as fourth fights for life
Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
Married couple who left elderly parents with just 28p after defraud case appeal against convictions
Gary and Diane Mansell were sentenced to six years in prison in 2023 for their "despicable display of greed and vanity"
Proud Preston Awards 2026 LIVE: Join us as we celebrate the city's community, people and organisations
Join us for the Proud Preston Awards 2026 as we celebrate the city's community, people, and organisations. Follow live updates of this special event dedicated to honouring Preston's contributions and achievements.
Dad of missing Blackburn girl, 7, swept out to sea in Morocco makes heartbreaking plea
Inaayah Makda was sitting with her parents on rocks when they were hit by a large wave
Major EV charging change to 'stop penalising those who don’t have a driveway'
Campaigners want tax slashed
Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash on busy Thornton road
Amounderness Way was blocked off following the collision
'If in doubt get it checked out' - My daughter had meningitis as a baby, I thought I was going to lose her
A mum has recalled the moment her daughter was diagnosed with meningitis as a baby and the fear she may lose her.
He popped the question on our first date – 60 years on, our love hasn't faded
Linda and Alan Maxwell mark their diamond wedding anniversary today
Six signs of cancer you can spot in your mouth
From bad breath to toothache, common symptoms could be a red flag of serious illness
Three boys accused of raping girl when they were 12, 13 and 14 found not guilty
The three boys denied the charges and said at trial it was 'consensual'
Deafblind Lancashire boy, 5, makes EastEnders debut as mum hopes he'll 'break down barriers'
Harvey Hind made his acting debut during Wednesday's episode portraying Arlo, a preschool boy who is registered blind
Lake District climber airlifted to Blackpool hospital after horror 15m fall
Around 15 rescuers were involved in the operation, which lasted almost five hours
Three charged with murder after man, 37, found dead dead in wheelie bin
All three suspects were arrested in Blackpool and have been remanded in custody