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The five words that sparked violence on a Northern Rail train from Blackpool North

He only asked if he could check their tickets

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12 pictures as Freckleton remembers those who were lost in the village air disaster of 1944

Remembering the 61, including 38 children, who perished in the village air crash in 1944

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Police aborted pursuit of car just 10 seconds before horror crash

All victims of the horror A66 crash have been named including two 'brave' police officers and five young men

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Murder on the railway as a friendship turned foul

The refugees took shelter from the rain but when talk turned to war their friendship ended in murder

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Victims of Freckleton Air Disaster remembered at memorial service, 82 years on

Sixty one people, including 38 children, died in the incident in 1944

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LIVE M6 traffic updates as incident causes 'severe delays'

The average speed for motorists is five mph

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Iconic Blackpool building could be transformed with new rooftop terrace

Owners have submitted plans that could give the landmark a very different look

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Three burglars attempt to flee with £3.5k worth of alcohol from Lidl store

The three suspects were caught after a short pursuit

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Why medics who work for one Lancashire hospital trust are striking at another NHS site

Industrial action has been ongoing since June

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Police launch appeal after man in 50s found unresponsive in Colne

The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday morning (August 22)

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Lancaster estate residents say 'things are getting better' following police disturbance

An investigation was launched by police shortly after the disturbance on Friday, August 14

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They are getting ready to 'bash the boards' in Clitheroe as clog dancers due to descend

Clog dancers from across the UK are set to gather in Clitheroe for the annual clog dancing festival, featuring live music and competitions.

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'Residents have had enough': Locals and MP object to more than 100 new homes in Lancs town

"This is a completely inappropriate development"

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End of an era as 300-year-old Blackburn pub with 'significant structural problems' is demolished

The Blackamoor Inn was in a 'poor condition'

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Historic Bacup landmark set for major transformation as work begins this month

Overgrown areas will be cleared, a new entrance will be formed and an access ramp will be constructed

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‘Endangered’ clog maker can't wait to show off his skills at Clitheroe's 2026 ClogFest

Phil Howard, one of the last clog makers in the UK, is set to display his handmade clogs at the 2026 Clitheroe ClogFest

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'Hairdressers refused to cut my hair after my dad and uncle were given infected blood'

"The social impact of it is the worst, we'd have hairdressers that would refuse to cut our hair. We'd stop getting invited to parties, people would cross the street from us"

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Passengers 'entitled to compensation' as major rail delays hit on Sunday August 23 2026

Major disruption is expected throughout the day

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Stalker sent hundreds of nasty text messages - then he ramped it up some more

Daniel Halliwell has been jailed

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Blackpool by-election set after death of councillor who served for nearly 60 years

Ivan Taylor was confirmed as the UK's longest-serving councillor before his death aged 86