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People urged to call 999 if they see missing boy thought to be in Blackpool
He was last seen in Liverpool on Thursday
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Lancashire veterans to benefit from new funding
Three charities with more than 35 years’ of combined experience supporting veterans have been awarded £1M over three years to lead a new North West veterans initiative, including working with veterans across Lancashire.
19 brilliant pictures as cosplay fans dress up for Chorley Comic Con 2026
Chorley Comic took over Chorley Town Hall today (Sunday, March 29), with locals dressing up as their favourite characters and special guests attending.
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Blackburn man jailed after cops learned what he had in his undies
Sayad Jaffray said he had run up a cannabis debt with a dealer
New community-first gym for women opens in Preston with special launch party
A new women-only gym has opened in Preston, aiming to help local women make lasting friendships and improve their fitness.
Accrington woman's partner identified her body after sudden death at home
Sarah Elliott worked as a baker
'Our business could have been destroyed' says Preston restaurant after fire
A fire outside All Hopes No Promises in Preston could have ‘destroyed’ the restaurant.
The iconic oyster bar that's older than Blackpool Tower
Roberts' Oyster Bar opened in 1876
Drug use may have contributed to death of 55-year-old factory worker
David Tattersall was found dead at his home
The oldest house in Blackburn that's 'said to have Cromwellian associations'
Myles Wife Hey was built in 1543
We tried the Blackpool diner giving the Wild West a run for its money
There was one thing we ordered which really stole the show
Victim Support Lancashire marks first anniversary with event to support local young people
A Lancashire charity supporting victims of sexual violence across the county has marked its first year with a special event specifically focused on young people.
News in brief: From Judy Garland's Lancashire link to project to tackle drink spiking
News in brief: Judy Garland Lancashire link revealed, new project tackles drink spiking, Aldi needs Lancashire parents for panel and bowel screening in focus
Mowgli Streetfood launches new project for Prestonians
Mowgli Street Food has launched a new give-back initiative for Prestonians.
Man charged after Hambleton house destroyed in huge explosion
Police have shared a major update on an explosion which destroyed a home in Hambleton.
What it's really like in the 'unsung city' named one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times
'I think the city's great - but it's also a bit unsung or under-played'
Police in Accrington recover stolen cars after 'suspicious activity' in town
Officers say they hope 'it will result in us knocking on some doors in the near future.
Leyland man arrested after being found with 'large' knife and drugs
He tried to flee on a moped.
The Lancashire village with just 200 residents that's split straight down the middle
Pendleton Brook runs down the centre of Main Street
Moped rider who allegedly fled from police 'caught with knife and balaclava'
Officer 'are committed to tackling knife crime'