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New Blackpool motorhome park earmarked for 20,000 seat arena
Proposals for motorhome park on Blackpool Central site earmarked for 20,000-seater arena
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Preston city centre car park 'to shut within the year' after permission refused
The car park opened in 2019
Paramedic called to Chorley family's home will 'never forget' tragic scene he saw inside
Danny Nicholls was a happy and healthy college student who lived with his loving parents in Chorley but he died suddenly at home in 2012 and his devastating death has now been explored on Channel 5
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3 road closures, 2 lane closures & other major roadworks starting in Preston this week
This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston including three road closures.
'I'm victim of sex predator Barry Bennell & my wife is one of Horizon scandal 555' says former PNE player
In an exclusive interview with the Lancashire Post - and almost 10 years after the football abuse case shocked the nation - former Preston North End youngster David Lean, a victim of coach and predator Barry Bennell, has written a remarkable account of his battle for justice and his family’s doubl...
A judge will decide the fate of a violent Wigan lout who launched an arson attack | court
A Wigan 18-year-old has admitted to a catalogue crimes including a life-threatening arson attack and trying to injury two people seriously with a knife
Take a fresh look at Winckley Square - Preston's hidden gem
As part of the Lancashire Post’s 140th anniversary, we have taken to the skies to view our favourite landscapes from a different angle. Today we’re in Winckley Square.
Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for Lancashire's very own Dragon's Den event
The special event takes place at Accrington Stanley’s Wham Stadium in November
Reverse trend as plans submitted to convert former children's home into family property
An application has been submitted to Hyndburn Council
ITV Adultery cast in full from Bridgerton star to Emmerdale icon
The ITV drama is set to make its debut on screens this weekend with a stellar cast including soap icons, Netflix actors and a Mamma Mia! legend
Met Office issues 21-hour wind warning as Storm Chloe threatens 42 areas with 70mph gusts
The Met Office has issued a 21-hour yellow weather warning for wind covering 42 areas across Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England.
Police appeal for missing Clitheroe woman
Zara has links to both Clitheroe and Colne.
Broadband customers face £48-a-year bill shock in April despite being locked into contracts
Millions of UK households face another round of broadband price increases in April 2027, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract hikes that have already cost consumers millions.
Storm Boelo LIVE updates as trees block roads and flood alerts issued
An amber weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of Lancashire
Rossendale death notices and funeral details from this week
We are remembering loved ones who have passed away recently
'My wages couldn't put food on the table so I set up a business and planted 700,000 trees'
Richard Atton quit a career in civil engineering to follow his dream
Government emergency advice: £29.99 Amazon wind-up radio tested
The Government's new emergency advice recommends keeping a wind-up radio and torch at home in case power, phone and internet services fail. I've tested a compact £29.99 Amazon gadget that combines both, along with several other useful emergency features.
Full list of Lancashire areas hit by power cuts as Storm Boelo continues
The storm has caused widespread disruption across Lancashire
Shock after tree plummets into Lancaster home
There were no reported injuries after the collapse.
The pioneering Blackburn film-makers who founded Hollywood and made the first-ever Western
Sagar Mitchell and James Kenyon revolutionised the industry