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Pathologist tells jury at preston Crown Court murdered baby Preston Davey was sexually abused

WARNING content is distressing: Dr Joanne Gifford told a jury at Preston Crown Court: “The injuries are clinical signs of sexual abuse. More than one occasion.”

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Preston Davey had several 'life threatening emergencies' before he died, jury told

Preston Davey died after being placed for adoption with the defendants, from Blackpool

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Neo-Nazi obsessed Bristol teen jailed for axe attack said she was 'embodiment of hell'

Alina Burns, 19, attacked Mohammed Mahmoodi, 27, with an axe as he stood outside his barber shop in Bedminster, Bristol, in what the court found to be a terrorist-motivated hate crime

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Teenager jailed after killing friend in crash just days after passing driving test

Police discovered that McAldon would have been driving the car at at least 57mph in a 40mph zone

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Arrests made following series of drug raids across Skelmersdale

A 39-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man, both from Skelmersdale, have been arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug

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Tyson Fury's daughter, 16, shows off 'gypsy-esque' wedding gift ahead of glam ceremony

Mum Paris remarked: "That's very gypsy-esque. That's lovely."

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Verdict in on expansion to Lancashire's 'world class' dog hydrotherapy centre

The centre is one of the largest and most-trusted of its kind, and claims to offer ‘world class’ services for dogs.

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Man murdered in 'targeted' stabbing attack after car crash in Manchester

Lee Williams has been convicted of murder while John Harte and Riley McDermott were found guilty of manslaughter over the killing of Vernard Murray

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Mum fears home could be swallowed by huge 35ft 'horror' hillside pit

Bethanie Bailey's living room sits just 10 metres from the 'vast crater' which was dug into a steep hillside close to her home

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'A good night's entertainment'- Play to raise vital funds for St Leondard's Church in Walton-le-Dale

”A good night's entertainment” is promised in South Ribble next weekend to raise funds for a beloved church.

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Heartfelt tribute paid to beloved dad, 49, killed in crash on A59 near Sawley

Stephen Rhodes, the driver, and his passenger were both pronounced dead at the scene

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Family's tribute to dad-of-two killed in A59 lorry crash in Sawley alongside 25-year-old passenger

The dad-of-two will be “deeply missed by all his friends and family,” say his loved ones...

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Serial shoplifter banned from Southport stores after £150 sweet theft spree

Police said Zac Cartwright "thought he could continue thieving from shops and get away with it"

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Former teacher from Chorley jailed after upskirting videos exposed even more predatory behaviour towards kids

The former teacher from Chorley was jailed after taking covert photos of children in a leisure centre changing room led to his persistent grooming and abuse of children being uncovered.

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Hidden haul of illicit cigarettes found inside stool during Nelson shop raids

The businesses had only been targeted by Trading Standards just weeks earlier

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Leyland's Conservative Club goes on the market - here's how much for

The club has experienced long closures in its recent past.

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New free public car park to open in Buckshaw Village next to Trinity School in Brookwood Way

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Lancashire's Booths brings traditional skills back to the supermarket

Skills like fishmongery and cheesemongery are alive and well in Booths supermarkets.

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Reform councillor resigns over adult film career saying 'I am who I am'

St Helens Reform UK councillor Stephen Mousdell has resigned

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Gogglebox star dies as Channel 4 show pays tribute

Ken Harwood has died at the age of 77 after a short illness, it has been announced