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14 celebrities who help keep Lancashire’s name in lights as the Lancashire Post turns 140
Next up for our Lancashire Post 140th birth celebrations, we’re raising a toast to some of our county’s modern day stars.
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Headteacher 'heard moaning' after being knocked off his bike, hears murder trial
“We could hear a noise coming from underneath the car. Moaning.”
Jury considers whether 'obsessed' stepfather murdered psychology student in her halls of residence in Preston
The jury must decide whether Carla Georgescu was murdered by Nathan Owens or whether she could have taken her own life
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'It was worse than first imagined, terminal cancer' Lancashire dad's powerful essay
In a powerful essay and without pulling any punches, 46-year-old Lancashire dad Graham tells his story of living with a terminal cancer diagnosis from scanxiety to dark humour and hope. ‘The fight is worth it, don’t bottle it up, speak to people and find help wherever you can, you are definitely...
Six-year wrangle over 'eco' pods at top Lancashire wedding venue is finally resolved
The site is within the Forest Of Bowland National Landscape.
'Tragedy strikes' as family rallies round for 'beautiful' mum, 39
Kayele was left 'fighting for her life' - now her family say they need to raise £150,000
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Video footage: Police raid Lancashire home connected to 33 arrests and £6.6M drugs ring
33 people, ranging in age from just 20 to 61, from Blackpool, South Shore, Hambleton, Lytham, St Annes, Poulton and Cleveleys have been charged and remanded in custody.
Britain's 'perfect train journey' revealed as Avanti West Coast report released
Avanti West Coast research says that more than half of all passengers would like a completely phone-free carriage
Ribble Valley Council's Christmas gift to shoppers over the festive period
Four car parks across the area will have free parking on Saturdays running up to Christmas
Rail disruption warning as Storm Austen heads to Lancashire and across UK on Friday
Storm Austen is heading to the UK on Friday and Lancashire rail users are being advised to keep a careful eye out for disruption.
'You’d be surprised how many men in construction suffer with mental health problems, they don’t say anything because you’re supposed to be a tough guy'
Brian Connelly was left devastated by his friend's suicide
Rachel Kay's family visit Benidorm apartment where Preston mum, 37, tragically died on holiday
Rachel’s family laid pink roses and unfurled a banner for their ‘Special Kay’ on the steps of the Spanish apartment complex...
Pervert massage therapist admits sex assaults on three more women
Steven Cafferky will be sentenced in December
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Who's been sentenced at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court
Here are some of the cases heard at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court recently and the results.
The surprising reason Kingsfold Library had to urgently close - and when it will reopen
The building dates back to 1968.
Have your say on changes and recommendations for these historic areas of Penwortham and Bamber Bridge
You have until November 20 to share your opinion.
9 fabulous pics as Paul's Farm Pumpkin Patch in Leyland gets ready to host final weekend
If you haven’t picked that perfect pumpkin then Paul's Farm Pumpkin Patch in Leyland, is the place to be this weekend as they get ready to host their third and final weekend of Halloween family fun.
Met Office predicts when rain will hit Lancashire as country braces for Storm Austen
Wind and rain is expected over the next few days
Anyone with a TV urged to press one button to reduce energy bills this winter
Money Saving Expert has shared simple changes you can make to your TV's power-saving settings to help lower energy consumption and save money on your energy bills this winter
Preston Magistrates Court listings for Wednesday, October 21
A total of 54 cases are listed before Preston Magistrates today (Wednesday, October 21), including hate crimes, stalking, strangulation, GBH, drugs and driving offences...