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Violent material remained online two weeks after it was reported, Southport inquiry told
87% of violent material remained online on X, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and Discord two weeks after it was reported to the platforms, Southport inquiry told
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Former PNE player Jordan Pickford almost 'caused crash' in his £200,000 Lamborghini supercar
Former Preston North End footballer Jordan Pickford ‘almost caused crash’ with careless driving in Lamborghini, hears court
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Lancashire's Celebrity Traitors star spotted out and about including the 888 bus
She’s an award-winning actor currently starring on BBC’s Celebrity Traitors but Lancashire local Julie Hesmondhalgh has been spotted out and about. What’s she up to? Hopefully not dastardly deeds...
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Hunt for suspect after Wheelton police seize stolen car
The car had been reported after residents noticed two number plates on clear display.
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Caught on drone: The seaside pier undergoing a transformation
Southport Pier has stood on the town's coastline since 1860 - now £20m is being spent restoring and the work has been captured by drone cameras.
Police appeal after £3K golf items stolen in Chorley car smashing
Approximately £3,000 worth of golf items were stolen after a car window was smashed in.
Two men in balaclavas 'sprayed man with lighter fluid' in Lancaster Post Office robbery
It is thought the two men sprayed a man with liquid, believed to be barbeque lighter fluid, before stealing cash
Teen boys missing for eight days found 'safe and well' after police hunt
Teenagers Max and Steven were last seen in Blackpool, but both had links to the Preston area.
Manchester terror attack campaigner Figen Murray among winners of Lancashire-based EVAS 2026 | Full list
Campaigner Figen Murray was recognised for her tireless work to change the law after her son Martyn was killed at the Manchester Arena terror attack. The EVAS (Enterprise Vision Awards) recognise women changing business in Britain and was held at The Winter Gardens, Blackpool.
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Work begins at Preston's Haslam Park Lodge amid takeover plans
Work is under way at the long-empty lodge as the council considers plans to turn the historic building into a base for a cricket club.
Lancashire train line blocked after vehicle hits bridge - full list of affected railway stations
All lines have been blocked on the Preston/Lancaster to Barrow route
Preston has the fifth-cheapest fuel prices in the UK - as neighbour Rossendale speeds in first
Preston has been named among the cheapest areas in the UK for both diesel and petrol drivers, with the average cost of a litre of petrol at 171.21p - 3.76p below the national average.
Call 999 if you see missing man who may have travelled to Preston
Joseph, who last seen wearing all black, may have travelled to Preston
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Lancashire fire brigade develops heavy lift drones to tackle huge wildfires
The Heavy Lift Drone programme aims to improve response times, increase flexibility and reduce risks to firefighters by providing new ways to move equipment and apply water in hard-to-reach areas
Police crackdown as 27 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized in Preston
The vehicles were seized in a bid to combat anti-social behaviour
M55 traffic LIVE as vehicle fire causes severe delays on motorway
The motorway is partially blocked following a vehicle fire with emergency services at the scene
Oswaldtwistle woman found not guilty of having sex with teenage boy
The 38-year-old wept as the foreman announced the not guilty verdicts
Lancashire Police investigate reports of distressing audio recording shared on Chorley Facebook groups
The distressing footage was posted on local Facebook groups this morning...
'We will build on this momentum'- formerly 'inadequate' Eldon Primary School celebrates improved Ofsted
“We will... build on this momentum... to ensure every child at Eldon Primary School has the opportunity to thrive".
Revealed: New images show vision for Preston's planned new Cottam Parkway railway station
These new artists’ impressions show what Preston’s Cottam Parkway will look like as plans move into the next phase.