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Disney-style Preston hotel finally set to be brought back to life
Planning permission for the redevelopment of the site was granted exactly two years ago
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"I just couldn’t turn down the chance" - top chef on taking over at much-loved Ribble Valley gastropub
Acclaimed chef Mike Shaw has been appointed Chef Patron at The Freemasons at Wiswell, marking a new chapter for the award-winning Lancashire gastropub....
Take a look at 66-bed care home planned for Penwortham that could create 60 jobs
A 66-bed care home could be built in Penwortham, if plans are given the green light.
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Award-winning Blackpool hotel set to change after owners notice nearby trend
Fossil Tree Hotel was named Tripadvisor’s 'Best of the Best' for three years in a row
Vision for ‘very different’ Lancashire in massive shake-up completely changing political map
People’s lives in Lancashire can be improved if councils and other bodies support new co-operatives and mutual organisations, so more money stays locally, Preston City Council’s leader told a Lancaster University event.
Opening date confirmed for centuries-old church gutted by fire as it gets very different new use
Blackburn with Darwen Council’s growth boss has confirmed that the revamped former St John’s Church in Blackburn town centre will reopen in 2028 as digital business and creative innovation hub.
Tributes flood in for much loved former Westholme School student remembered for her kindness & zest for life
Tributes have pourde in for a much loved former Westholme School student.
Changes to a new M&S, Starbucks & McDonalds plus more interesting plans submitted in Wyre over past two weeks
Take a look below at the most interesting planning applications submitted to Wyre Council over the last two weeks.
Prince and Princess of Wales 'back King' as Andrew arrested on misconduct
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office and remains in police custody at Sandringham Estate.
Financial Ombudsman Service issues 'too good to be true' warning as jobs scams soar
The number of scams related to either jobs or investing has skyrocketed
Arsonist wore blonde wig to burn down former workplace in 'revenge attack'
Fakhrul Islam left the business wrecked and closed for more than a year and put families in danger
Teen brutally stabbed in Tenerife after trying to stop thief on first lads' holiday
Theo Wright said he feared for his life when he saw the amount of blood on the floor
King Charles says 'law must take its course' after Andrew arrest
The former prince was arrested on the morning of his 66th birthday
Waste crime boss who targeted Lancashire nature reserve and mill to pay £1.4m after dumping spree
Varun Datta diverted thousands of tonnes of waste away from a licenced tip to illegal sites
Mark Morriss, frontman of The Bluetones, to perform at Chew’s Yard in Preston this summer
The frontman of a chart-hitting Britpop band is heading to Preston later this year.
New plans revealed for legendary Bamber Bridge Indian restaurant site
The former home of one of Bamber Bridge’s best-known restaurants could soon get a new lease of life - as a doggie day care centre.
Premium lifestyle brand Crew Clothing opens first Lancashire shop on this high street near you
Crew Clothing, the premium British lifestyle brand, has opened its first Lancashire shop....
Police issue statement after officers storm house following tip-off
""Investigations and other work is continuing to address issues around this property"
Kind and gentle Lancashire pub landlord was plagued with financial woes
A kind and gentle pub landlord who was plagued with financial woes was found hanged at the premises he ran, an inquest was told.
Parking ban planned for these residential roads in West Lancashire after bin lorries blocked
Yellow lines are to be painted on several residential roads in West Lancashire after bin lorries were blocked by bad parking.