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Armed police swoop as drink-driver caught and motorists fined in crackdown
Police say more surprise operations are planned in the coming days - and drivers 'won’t know about it until it happens'
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Reservoir near Bolton football stadium and Middlebrook retail park up for grabs after hitting market
A 25 acre reservoir near Bolton has hit the market.
Dog ban at Accrington Cemetery to stop grave fouling could become 'racially tense issue'
New dog control measures have been approved after years of complaints from relatives
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Mum and two children jailed for murder of much loved Blackburn man Paul Scott
A mother and her two children have been jailed after murdering a relative in Blackburn.
Mum and her kids jailed for murdering Blackburn man on his doorstep after 21st birthday party fight
Joanne Maxwell, her son Liam Donlin and daughter Amie Clegg were sentenced to life
Man jailed and banned from TEN Lancashire shops after what he was caught doing
Wesley Smith cannot ener Asda, Sainsbury's, Co-op, Boots,Costa Coffee and Bargain Booze
Energy company issues refunds and £50 compensation to customers
It was investigated by regulator Ofgem
Former Burnley footballer Joey Barton denied bail over alleged assault near golf club
Former Burnley midfielder and Fleetwood Town manager Joey Barton has been denied bail following a court hearing.
And the winners are.. Proud Preston Awards 2026
There was glam and glitz but mainly just tears and smiles of pride as the inaugural Proud Preston awards saw its first winners crowned during a high-spirited night.
Ex-footballer Joey Barton denied bail over serious assault charge
The former Burnley and Manchester City star has been in custody since March 10
Police watchdog probes actions of officers before death of Burnley man in van outside A&E
Stevie Brown had been detained under the Mental Health Act
Gok Wan joins line-up for huge Skiddle party in Blackpool alongside Lenny Henry & you're invited!
A top ticketing and events firm, founded here in Lancashire, is celebrating its anniversary at Blackpool Tower next month and another huge star has joined the event’s line-up...
Longridge coffee shop couple's pledge to Baby Beat after suffering two devastating losses
The couple behind Longridge’s popular Binny & Bean coffee shop have tasked themselves with raising £5,000 for mums and babies charity Baby Beat - after the devastation of suffering two miscarriages.
'Vital milestone' for Southport Pier restoration as £20m funding secured
Works will finally begin this year.
Do not approach warning for man wanted in connection with serious assault and threats to kill in Accrington
Police are asking for help in locating a wanted man.
M6 traffic LIVE as crash forces motorway to close and air ambulance lands - latest updates
There are 'severe delays' of more than 60 minutes in the area
Huge emergency response at Formby beach as woman trapped in mud flats
She was cut off by the tide
Boy and girl arrested for attempted murder after teen stabbed in Preston
The 15-year-old's remain in custody as the police investigation continues
Gas and electricity bills to go up another £332 thanks to US war
The price cap will come close to £2,000 a year
Police warn 'do not approach' as man wanted over serious attack and kill threats
Rafaqat Ali has links to Accrington, Blackburn, Burnley and Manchester and anyone with sightings should call 999