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United Utilities fined nearly £1M after raw sewage discharge
Preston Magistrates Court heard the incident was an example of “reckless culpability”.
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Preston teen to face World Curling Championships despite 'virtually impossible' industry
“If I’m not curling, then there’s something seriously wrong with me.”
Man arrested after trying to 'gain access to' Preston primary school
A man was arrested on suspicion of public order and causing a public nuisance
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35th annual Colne Rhythm & Blues festival hits a high note
It was a special year for the Colne Rhythm & Blues festival, in multiple ways.
Firefighters tackle incident in Blackpool town centre
Firefighters were at the scene for around two and a half hours
Parents allegedly murdered in their Blackburn home named in tribute to 'devoted couple'
Ismail and Fatima Leli both died at the scene
Preston city centre streets set for major change at busiest times
Work is already underway on Friargate South, Orchard Street and Cheapside
Blackpool cats 'at epidemic levels' as charity warns of 'complete crisis'
Rescuers say they are being overwhelmed by cats which cannot be linked to owners
Lancashire Police search for missing 29-year-old Natalie Harcourt last seen boarding train in Chorley
Police are concerned for Natalie’s welfare...
Burger King plans new branch in Skelmersdale just yards from KFC and McDonald's
The fast food chain has submitted plans for a new drive-thru restaurant
UK government confirms clocks to change earlier with 5pm sunsets coming
The Government website has confirmed the UK will switch from British Summer Time (BST) to Greenwich Mean Time on October 25
Dr Amir Khan's polypharmacy warning for those on statins, ramipril and metformin
Dr Amir Khan has highlighted the risks of taking multiple medications - as more than 8 million people across the UK are on five or more drugs, with overmedication leading to hospital admissions
Lancashire Reform UK 'behind legal challenge' which resulted in council reorganisation being halted
'Councils, staff and residents need to know what happens next'
Inquest to take place after Junior Slater, 12, drowned during UK heatwave
Junior was swimming in the River Ribble with friends
Fleetwood landfill bosses say 'zero odour' from site - but locals disagree
Fleetwood residents say the landfill site is still emitting a strong smell across the town - despite 'zero odour' reports from bosses
Lancashire Labour leader sets limits on further Reform UK defections amid by-election call
Labour suggests others may seek to make the switch - while Reform says the latest move merits a by-election.
'Call 999' alert over missing woman, 29, last seen at Chorley railway station
Natalie Harcourt has links to Preston, Lancaster and Edinburgh
Preston primary school goes into lockdown as police arrest man acting suspiciously on school grounds
A man in his 30s remains in custody...
Major £1m Coppull water works set to cause months of disruption
Temporary traffic lights will be in place and the work is not expected to be completed until next year
Lancashire Police visit local schools to identify boys who scrawled N-word on child's face in Chorley
Lancashire Police say they are treating the incident “extremely seriously”...