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HMRC issues 30-day warning as new tax deadline looms

Certain workers have less than 30 days to prepare for Making Tax Digital changes

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Fly-tippers dump hazardous waste on street leaving taxpayers with huge bill

Enforcement officers are now using the information found within the dumped items to identify the offender

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Lancashire mother and son jailed over plot to smuggle £294k of cocaine into the UK

A mother and son who plotted to smuggle 14 kilos of cocaine into the UK have been jailed, following a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation.

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Preston Bus Station named amongst 'most beautiful' buildings

It has divided opinions for nearly 60 years, but this week Preston Bus Station has been named as one of the most beautiful brutalist buildings in the UK.

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Sex offender burst into woman's house and exposed himself before abusing her

Adrian Fitzgerald told the victim ‘go on then’ after she threatened to call police

Lancashire Evening Post News

Lancashire entrepreneur secures £50,000 Dragon's Den deal for Nelson-based skincare brand

A Lancashire entrepreneur has secured a £50,000 after pitching her specialist skincare brand on BBC's Dragons' Den.

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530 UK mortgage deals disappear in a week as hopes 'collapse'

Some average mortgage rates have already broken through the 5% mark

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Driver tragically dies in horror crash after Mercedes hits tree near Kendal

Officers said no other vehicles were involved

Lancashire Evening Post News

University of Lancashire & Soul Padel want to create four padel courts in Preston

The University of Lancashire has revealed plans to create community padel courts in Preston as part of its commitment to providing top-class sporting facilities.

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NHS pharmacist warns check code on vitamins and minerals before taking

Peter Thnoia said you could expose yourself to unexpected health problems

Lancashire Evening Post News

'We have listened to you': Lancashire borough launches immediate crackdown on new HMOs

Hyndburn Council is set to extend its controls on converting private properties into bedsits to cover the entire borough.

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Dad's 'bizarre' cocaine-fuelled rampage left pensioner with 'horrific' injuries

Jack Leatherbarrow was spared jail due to him having 'lived an otherwise law abiding life'

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Urgent search to find missing man, 30, last seen four days ago

Wesley Royle has been missing since Monday, March 9, and has links to Southport, Kirkby and Liverpool

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Guy's Thatched Hamlet could reopen in 'weeks' as major refurb begins after sale

It suddenly closed in February after 46 years but will reopen soon after new buyers were found

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AI telling people to stick garlic up their bums for better health

It also gives dangerous advice on milk, exercise, CPAP machines and metformin

Lancashire Evening Post News

MP in call to reduce 60mph speed limit outside Longridge school

An MP has thrown her weight behind calls for speed limit changes outside a Lancashire school - because it is three times more than what is recommended.

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Huge emergency response as devastating fire erupts on Bolton industrial estate

Bright orange flames are soaring from Raikes Clough and a large area has been cordoned off

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Darwen mum and son jailed after £294k cocaine smuggling plot exposed

Bradley Couzins masterminded the scheme - however it unravelled when Amanda Meadowcroft was stopped at Manchester Airport

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How alcohol and cancer are linked after Kate Middleton 'quits drinking'

Drinking alcohol has been linked to a list of cancers, and people with cancer are advised to avoid it