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Jamie Varley 'will die early' as he faces living in daily fear inside Monster Mansion

Jamie Varley smothered little Preston Davey, 13 months, to death after regularly sexually abusing the baby boy who he had adopted just four months before he killed him

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Preston's Law campaign launched after baby's tragic adoption death

More than 9,000 people have signed a petition

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Makerfield by-election: how the crucial vote unfolded and all the reaction that followed

The talk is over and Makerfield residents have had their their say at the ballot box in one of the most hotly anticipated and important by-elections in British political history.

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Blackpool residents facing compulsory purchase eviction say 'this will financially ruin us'

'We just don’t want it to be like this, forcing demolition on people who don’t want it'

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It started with simple hiccups. Weeks later, her husband was gone

A holiday turned into heartbreak after Chris's 'ordinary' symptoms revealed a terminal illness

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'A new lease of life for future generations'- exciting plans for Preston's red telephone boxes approved

After 18 months hidden away, the future of Preston’s iconic telephone boxes has become more certain following a new development this week...

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Watch how Preston Davey court reporter 'could see the disgust in jury's eyes' in documentary about 'pure evil' adoptive dads

Rachel Smith talks about what it was like to cover the trial from start to finish in short documentary

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Police release CCTV images of woman they wish to speak to in relation to Booths in Garstang incident

Do you recognise the woman in the CCTV images?

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Police release CCTV images as they seek woman over Garstang investigation

The woman was captured on camera on three dates, including inside Booths

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Dr Amir Khan issues hepcidin update after iron deficiency research

Dr Amir Khan spoke about the issue after being approached in the gym by a concerned woman

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Spotify down as thousands report issues with streaming service

Many users said they were unable to access the app, while others reported issues with music playback and streaming

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Magical moment Chorley hospice makes seriously ill girl's Harry Potter dream come true

Phoebe-Faith Gyves had "such a fantastic time"

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Man admits Newton Community Hospital crowbar attack after six injured over 'no appointments'

Omar Momand has pleaded guilty to a series of serious assaults

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The 10 cheapest petrol and diesel stations in Lancashire right now

Find out where the cheapest prices are ahead of the weekend

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Air ambulance called as two women crushed by telegraph pole at train station

One woman has suffered "life-threatening" injuries, while the other remains "critical"

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Southport's new events centre delayed to 2029 as costs soar to £106m

Opposition leaders warn taxpayers face hikes to cover the £33m funding gap

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'A fitting way to remember'- Prestonians raise thousands for Rosemere in tribute to late friend

Thousands raised for Rosemere Cancer Centre in the name of a former Preston patient “will go towards projects at the centre to directly benefit its current patients.”

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Salford primary school in lockdown after 'man with a brick' spotted on grounds

A number of police vehicles attended the scene near St Mark's RC Primary School, where concerned parents later gathered outside as children were released from the building

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Lancaster police officer left 'disgusted' as brick attacker freed 16 days after jail sentence

Serial criminal George Jacobs had 70 previous offences before the brutal and unprovoked attack

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They used Snapchat to lure defenceless child before robbing him

A dropped mobile phone led police straight to the suspects