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Stinking landfill council accused of 'having bin wagons waiting' for furious residents at meeting
The council said 'additional measures were put in place as a precaution'
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High blood pressure medication recall alert issued due to 'packaging error'
Crescent Pharma is recalling one batch of Ramipril 5mg Capsules after Amlodipine tablets were found in some packs
Village where takeaways are banned and all food is British just 2hrs from Lancashire
One village just two hours drive from Lancashire has some of the UK's strictest conservation rules – from mandatory green paint on front doors and drainpipes to complete bans on takeaways and supermarkets
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Martin Lewis tax warning for anyone above this age to avoid HMRC bill
He also urged anyone with a pension to check an important document is in place
Man who killed dad-of-two by deliberately driving 4x4 at him outside Blackburn pub on Christmas Day jailed
A man who deliberately drove a 4x4 into a man outside a Blackburn pub on Christmas Day has been jailed.
People are often surprised by how much joy they bring - 285 ex-commercial hens need new homes in Lancashire
285 ex-commercial hens need new homes in Lancashire by next weekend or they could face being slaughtered.
World Book Day Lancashire: 28 more photos of the county's youngsters all dressed up
Yesterday was World Book Day which means children all across Lancashire spent the day dressed as their favourite book characters!
22 amazing pictures that will take you back to 1981 and what life was like in Preston
Take a trip back in time to 1981 and life in Preston.
Deadline approaching to submit nominations for Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2026
The Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards continues to stand as a leading celebration of the individuals and organisations driving the region’s skills agenda, honouring apprentices, employers and training providers who are playing a vital role in developing the workforce of the future.
Fleetwood carpet fitter's death 'likely caused by drug toxicity', inquest hears
Mark died on January 30
Sue Radford slammed for 'tone deaf' comments about cancelled Dubai holiday amid Middle East war
The 22 Kids and Counting star's comments about experiencing a "nightmare" with the travel company while trying to secure a refund have sparked anger among her followers
From ‘fix the potholes’ to ‘bring back the poll tax’: Lancashire town gives thoughts on council tax
Fixing road potholes must be a top priority for Lancashire authorities over the next 12 months using tax payers’ money, according to people in Clitheroe asked about council tax and spending.
Verdict in on plans for new Preston banqueting suite
A banqueting suite is set to open in a Preston neighbourhood after getting the go-ahead from city planning officials.
Driver jailed for 13 years for Christmas Day killing of Kirk Marsden
Kirk died in hospital after being mown down by a Toyota Landcruiser, driven by James Ward
Major update on future of Preston's Guild Hall as two options laid out
The city has been without its flagship entertainment venue for nearly seven years
Preston pensioner households told to check whether they are entitled to £100 cost-of-living payment
Pensioner households in Preston are being urged to check whether they are eligible for a new scheme under which they could be given £100 to help with the cost of food and fuel.
The cheapest places to buy petrol and diesel in Lancashire this weekend
Prices have creeped up in recent days due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East, making filling up your car more expensive
Police ended up at house after spotting 'suspicious car' before making £9k find
Two arrests have been made
He was found hiding in the loft after what police found on mobile phones
David Green had fled from officers weeks earlier after they tried to detain him
What it's like to pilot a Lancashire-made Eurofighter Typhoon being used to shoot down Iranian jets
Production of the Typhoon supports 6,000 jobs in Lancashire