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HMP Lancaster Farms to gain 4 new houseblocks boosting its capacity by more than 40 per cent
HMP Lancaster Farms will see places increase from 584 to 824, with cells equipped with modern security features such as reinforced windows to tackle threats like drones carrying contraband.
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Police discover 'dangerous chop shop' in Accrington and seize two stolen vehicles
'Chop shops are dangerous and provide a thriving market for car thieves'
The Lancashire town plagued by youths setting off fireworks late at night
The issues date back several years
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Fascinating video shows Lancashire’s Wonka-style AI-powered 40,000 piece-a-day LEGO sorting machine in action
WeBuyBricks has unveiled the UK’s first AI-powered machine capable of sorting mixed LEGO bricks into sets at the company’s Lancashire warehouse.
Fascinating insight into Rossendale's heritage to be showcased throughout September
Rawtenstall’s role in the Weaver’s Uprising will be featured
Meet the Lancashire lad who is giving away Rolexes, mansions and Ferraris for pennies
“A recent winner was very emotional and thanked me for changing his life, but I had to say thank you to him for playing, because that has changed my life.”
Robber stole £3k from Blackburn bookies after threatening staff with 'gun in carrier bag'
Atif Chowdhary has been jailed for five years
Lorry driver says 3 car driver habits must be stopped immediately
A woman who works as a lorry driver has shared the three types of motorists she finds most frustrating on the road
Preston man Jamie King charged after being found in possession of ketamine
He was arrested following reports of an assault on Wednesday morning...
Met Office warns increase risk of flooding as autumn to be 'wetter than average'
El Nino is expected to bring wetter conditions this autumn
MPs vote against assisted dying bill for England and Wales
MPs voted against legalising the draft bill with a 16 vote majority
Andy Burnham's £1bn plan for faster trains and more jobs in the north
"Passengers will be able to wave goodbye to overcrowded, delayed diesel trains and step onboard faster electric trains which are fit for the future"
Manchester Airport responds after Terminal 3 named worst UK airport in 2026
Manchester Airport Terminal 3 named UK's worst airport in Which? survey
The incriminating items that landed two Blackburn men in prison
When Rose was stopped by police, he said: 'I've only just bought this!'
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Meet Kat Bozikovic, the Lancashire baker sharing her secrets at the British Society
Kat Bozikovic, co-owner of Outpost Bakery in Lancashire, will be one of six speakers at the British Society of Baking Autumn Conference
Lancashire residents warned to prepare for flooding tonight
The Environment Agency are monitoring the situation
Son, 46, who lived with parents makes first court appearance charged with murdering them in Blackburn home
He has been charged with the murder of his parents.
Second boy, 11, questioned after 'offensive word' written on six-year-old at park
The incident that happened last weekend
Lancashire Police update on shocking Chorley playground hate crime after second boy identified
Police have spoken to a second 11-year-old boy about the hate crime...
"I was the girl who didn't speak - well now I'm on stage and loving every minute"
“After cancer I thought, what’s the worst that can happen?”