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Suspect named in contaminated heroin probe after man's death
A 62-year-old man was found dead following a suspected overdose
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New homes, padel courts & a classroom: 15 of the latest plans submitted in Preston
Take a look below at some of the most interesting new plans in Preston seeking the go-ahead.
£24m success of Bamber Bridge developer achieved in just six years - this is how they've done it
A Bamber Bridge-based property development company has posted impressive financial results this week.
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Family's desperate fight for more time as dad faces incurable cancer
The 35-year-old is running out of treatment options and needs funding for a chance of having more time with his three sons
UK's first immersive 'mobile museum' for dementia patients is heading to Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre
A ‘mobile museum’ to support people with dementia is coming to a leisure centre near you.
HMP Garth prisoner charged with murder of fellow inmate pleads not guilty
A HMP Garth inmate charged with the murder of a fellow prisoner has appeared at Preston Crown Court and pleaded not guilty.
Even more councillors defect to Reform as one claims Britain is a 'complete mess'
'Most parties have lost their way and the country is in a complete mess'
Trump warns 'no more Mr Nice Guy' in war-zone AI image in threat to Iran
Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image of himself with a dire warning to Iran
Heartbreak as beloved pub The Roebuck in Bilsborrow announces sudden closure
"We never imagined having to say goodbye and for this chapter to end"
NHS new update for patients announced April 29 over referral and appointment change
Millions of NHS patients across England can now take advantage of the new update on the app
Doctor explains 'exploding head syndrome' as people are suffering
Dr Clair Grainger has explained the steps you can take to avoid the common problem
Ormskirk mum, 47, diagnosed with 'aggressive' cancer despite 'no major symptoms'
Rachel Hines, who works for Lancashire Police, said "it was quite a shock"
Preston local elections 2026: party leaders go head-to-head on the issues that matter to YOU
We gave the people of Preston the chance to put the politicians on the spot.
Man's body discovered in Leeds Liverpool Canal near M65 motorway as Lancashire Police appeal for next of kin
His identity remains a mystery but police have shared some clues to help trace his loved ones...
Blackpool donkeys' winter retreat at risk as green belt protest grows
Even the Blackpool donkeys need a well-earned getaway, but their holiday home could be under threat
Wigan HGV driver lands huge EuroMillions win after £10 mistake
Bernie Prescott now plans to celebrate wife Donna's 60th birthday in style
How every Lancashire MP voted on Keir Starmer's crunch sleaze probe motion over Mandelson vetting scandal
Fifteen Labour MPs, including one from Lancashire, rebelled against the Government
Blackpool woman given lifetime animal ban after dead kittens found in home
Blaze, the surviving cat, is said to be thriving in her new home
Stolen motorbike found hidden in Burnley undergrowth as police foil thieves
"It is no longer there for you to 'tear up our town'"
Emergency services swarm Nelson street after hit-and-run leaves man injured
The car fled the scene and enquiries are ongoing to find it