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Nigel Farage mocked for sharing Blackpool pub photo after England World Cup win
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage shared a photo of himself enjoying a pint in a pub in Blackpool after England beat Croatia 4-2 in their first game of the World Cup last night - but social media users were quick to spot one thing
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Preston Davey sentencing LIVE: Murderer told 'you will never be released from prison' as baby's mum to speak in press conference
Emotional statements have been heard in court
The 'odd couple' who murdered Preston Davey
Jamie Varley was described in court as a self-confessed “Drama Queen” while John McGowan-Fazakerley was the “Steady Eddie”
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'You will stay in prison for your whole life' Killer teacher Jamie Varley sentenced to life behind bars
‘You will stay in prison for your whole life.”
Depraved monster Jamie Varley given whole life order for murder and abuse of Preston Davey
The judge told Jamie Varley: "You will be in prison for the rest of your life"
Inside the pothole-busting road scheme transforming Lancashire roads
"The process can look unusual at first"
Lancashire's Michelin Guide Eight at Gazegill refused permission for restaurant
Planning officials have given three main reasons why the application wasn’t suitable.
'The son I never got to meet and never will' - Preston Davey's dad on murder of 13-month-old baby
Preston Davey’s father is awaiting the sentencing of his son’s killer and abuser.
“My world ended”: Birth mum’s devastating words as Preston Davey’s killers face sentence
Sarah Davey describes the harrowing day her son Preston Davey died, marking it as the day her world ended.
'The most amazing little boy who lit up room' Preston Davey's foster dad speaks of 'boy with infectious smile'
“I haven't gone through a week without crying” says little Preston Davey’s former foster dad.
Preston Davey's heartbroken foster carers 'wish they could have kept him' as Jamie Varley sentenced for his murder
She described how the tot was 'joyful' and 'so content and happy' while in their care
National housebuilder unveils £37m vision for 137-home estate in Adlington
The development will include an investment in local parks and green spaces.
'The state failed Preston Davey' - Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza calls death 'massive failure'
‘Massive safeguarding failure.’
Family cat found dead days after Ring doorbell captured her being stolen
Naseem Aktar's cat Lola went missing on May 25 and was found dead three days later
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13 brilliant pictures as The Anderton Arms in Preston reopens after 3 week refurbishment
Take a look inside a popular Preston pub which has recently had a full makeover.
This is when Wetherspoons will close The Grey Friar pub in Preston
The pub has been part of Preston life for 30 years.
Preston Davey's mother sobs in court as she tells her son's killer Jamie Varley 'I will never forgive you'
Sarah Davey, a convicted murderer, wept in court today during Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley's sentencing
Appeal after youths shoot swan dead with air weapon
Police are appealing for vigilance after youths shot swans with air weapons, killing one bird.
'Written off too often': Blackpool's education crisis laid bare
Nearly half of the town’s poorest pupils are not in education or training by 17
Makerfield by-election: live updates as weeks of campaigning culminates in today's crucial vote
The talk is over and Makerfield residents are now having their say at the ballot box in one of the most hotly anticipated and important by-elections in British political history.