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The BBC will close BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra linear broadcast services - and 100 jobs
In the latest announcement from the BBC, it’s closing several channels and cutting 100 jobs.
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Lancashire County Councillor accused of 'ableist' Stevie Wonder comparison
‘Personal remarks about a candidate’s appearance are a different matter entirely’ A blistering row has broken out after a council by election candidate was described as a Stevie Wonder lookalike.
Southport killer facing trial over alleged prison officer attack
20-year-old Rudakubana is serving life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and the attempted murder of eight other children and two adults at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in 2024.
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Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Royal Mail, DPD and Rightmove all impacted as Google outage causes chaos
Lloyds Bank, HSBC, Revolut, Royal Mail, DPD and Rightmove all impacted as Google outage disrupts services
'The sheer arrogance is breathtaking': Fylde MP quizzes Labour over controversial windfarm plans
"I will continue fighting this appalling decision and pressing Ministers to reconsider. The people of Fylde deserve better than this"
M61 traffic LIVE as crash closes motorway slip road causing severe delays
The motorway has been closed in both directions
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JLS star Aston Merryweather to turn on Leyland's Christmas lights
The event will feature Christmas market stalls, stage entertainment and a visit from the Grinch, with Aston Merrygold performing on stage
Crash shuts M61 both ways at Clayton Brook / M65 Interchange
The motorway has since reopened...
Man left with serious injuries after Colne crash
Police are appealing for information after a crash in Colne
Tommy Fury reportedly asked to leave Scare City near Chorley due to behaviour
The alleged incident took place last Saturday at the attraction.
Why the M6 Northbound was closed this morning after dangerous driver pursued by police
Police pursued a dangerous driver on the motorway which resulted in a crash
Major milestone as "world class" Lostock Hall special school nears completion
The school is set to open in early 2027.
Footage captures moment dozy dealers open the door to cops
Two drug dealers have been jailed for almost 10 years following the raids
Prestige Beds to open new Leyland store at former NatWest bank in Golden Hill Lane
“We couldn't be more excited to open our doors in Leyland for the very first time!,” said the family-run business.
M6 traffic LIVE as crash on slip road causes severe delays
A crash has caused severe delays on the slip road to Charnock Richard services
Prominent Preston office block to go under auctioneer's hammer - here's the surprising guide price
The office block is opposite Preston Crown Court and next to the new Animate development.
Runaway driver detained by police after crash on M6 brings traffic to a standstill
He ran off but police caught up with him.
Paddy Power owner Flutter is to make 1,400 redundancies across its workforce in the UK and Ireland
Paddy Power owner Flutter is to make 1,400 redundancies across its workforce in the UK and Ireland, with chief executive Kevin Harrington saying the firm “cannot fully absorb” the increase in betting and gaming duties.
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All the new plans submitted in Preston last week featuring changes at Preston Town Hall
Take a look below at all the planning applications submitted in Preston last week.
Neighbours of tiger attack victim speak about his 'fresh start' in Yorkshire
William Chapman lived alone in his own flat, and often went hiking alone in the Peak District