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'Where you live should not decide whether you get a fair chance at starting a family'
In some areas of the country you get three tries for IVF, in Lancashire you only get one.
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The once-iconic building that housed the UK's biggest Conservative club remains a burnt-out shell
The property was destroyed in a fire in 2016 - but will it ever be redeveloped?
Woman in 60s suffers serious injuries in Longridge crash as man arrested
Emergency services were called on Thursday (November 12) to the junction of Berry Lane and Towneley Road, Longridge
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M6 closed for more than 12 hours after huge lorry fire causes major delays
Motorists facing delays of up to 50 minutes after an HGV blaze forced the closure of a busy stretch of the M6 between Cumbria and Lancashire, with emergency repairs needed.
Appeal launched after boy, 13, suffers serious head injuries in Accrington E-scooter crash
A 13-year-old boy is currently in hospital after his E-Scooter crashed with an Audi
Partner of missing Lytham bride-to-be Erin Wright speaks out after body found
Silas O'Carroll Pond has thanked those around him for helping in the search for missing Eren Wright
Massive blaze breaks out at Clayton Hall Landfill Site near Chorley
A major response from firefighters was prompted by the large fire at Clayton Hall Landfill Site near Chorley in the early hours of Saturday morning, with crews using two main water jets to fight the flames.
Thousands of Santas flood Chorley streets for Jingle All the Way 2026 in pictures
The event has raised more than £100,000 for Derian House Children's Hospice since it began, with this year's walkers taking on a 15-mile route to Rivington Pike and back.
Hyndburn death notices and funeral announcements from this week
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Teachers to strike for six days at schools in Preston and Fleetwood as Catholic academy row escalates
The planned action will build over the course of three weeks.
New coffee, food and lifestyle space FŌDA set to open next year in Bamber Bridge
Something special is brewing.
Police appeal after motorcyclist 'trapped under van' in Clayton-le-Moors horror crash
The rider of the motorbike was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries
Hundreds sign petition supporting Blackpool's City of Culture bid as winner to be announced within weeks
The shortlist was revealed last month
Chorley lights up for Christmas with Kevin Simm switch-on
The town's annual Christmas lights switch-on is on Saturday, November 22, with Chorley born BRIT Award-winning singer Kevin Simm adding a bit of sparkle to the festive season
Police hunt for two women in matching shirts after £800 Leyland Tesco theft
Detectives are hoping shoppers will recognise the pair captured on supermarket cameras as they investigate a suspected shoplifting incident last month.
Police find body in marshland in search for missing woman Eren Wright
Lancashire Police believe a body found in marshland off the coast between Lytham and Warton is that of missing woman Eren Wright
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Leyland’s Bangla Spice Brasserie bounces back with a four star rating after hygiene improvements
The restaurant was previously awarded a one out of five hygiene rating after inspectors identified a number of issues, including a lack of soap in the kitchen and mould on an ice machine, but has now been awarded a four out of five rating after making 17 improvements
M6 Southbound remains closed after lorry fire with 'no estimated time' for reopening
Motorists are being asked to plan ahead and find alternative routes after a lorry fire last night
Man charged over crime spree which targeted Preston city centre bars and pubs
Nicholas Kirkby, 37, of no fixed address, has been charged with three counts of burglary other than a dwelling, following a series of break-ins at Preston city centre bars
Death of Preston ex-police officer following liver biopsy ‘could not have been avoided’
Area coroner Kate Bissett recorded a narrative verdict on Mr Mathew, stating that his death was a result of the necessary biopsy, which was performed to ascertain his failing liver condition