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Mum sobs in the dock as she is sentenced for hitting pedestrian in Fiat Panda
The man was left with long term injuries after being carried on the bonnet of the car
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'True Lancashire spirit prevailed' - RSPCA’s Lancashire East Branch to remain open thanks to community support
“We’ve really been given a lifeline” says a Lancashire RSPCA branch after community support has ensured they can remain open.
Major incident at Hoghton railway crossing as emergency services rush to scene
One person has died at the scene and another has been left fighting for their life...
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Two men arrested after police storm Bolton house in early morning drug raid
Specialist police stormed the property before a door was smashed through during the Bolton drug raid
US man says Cumbrian locals 'showed true colours' after he was left stranded there
An American man said that the people of Cumbria really showed their true colours when he was stranded thanks to a defective lockbox at the place they were meant to be staying at
Dragonfly International Film Festival partners with Oska Bright Film Festival to celebrate inclusivity
A Preston film festival’s new partnership marks a signficant step in championing diversity in film.
Man armed with knife arrested at Darwen railway station
The man is now in custody...
Blackpool drug dealer jailed for a third time after 'Jake and Josh line' uncovered
He's been sentenced to five and a half years behind bars
Delays as M61 traffic diverted due to Chorley slip road closure at junction 8
The slip road closure is causing delays as traffic diverts along surrounding roads this morning...
Education Secretary new Thursday warning to parents thinking of keeping kids off in heatwave
More than 1,000 schools are closed as 40C is predicted but Bridget Phillipson said: 'my message to families is simple'
Man named after decomposing body discovered in derelict Rishton property
Police later found a cache of rifles and ammunition in the property
‘Lancashire councils closest to the people locked-out of conference despite huge changes’
'It is a verdict on a whole tier of local government doing the hardest job right now'
Father says son was failed by mental health services before Preston Docks death
"He was clearly in crisis. We made every effort to get relevant support for him."
'Proud to put our town on the map'- Chorley dad places amongst best in the world at Hyrox World Chamionships
“I’m proud to put our little town on the map” says the Chorley man who just placed amonst the best in the world at a global fitness competition.
Lancashire man warns other motorists after fake parking QR code scam leads to £1,100 fraud attempt
“I spotted the QR code and i just paid it via an app on my phone”
Major upgrade to Bispham seafront venue given the green light
The scheme will create jobs and boost tourism
Ken Dodd's 'Happiness!' exhibition opens at Blackpool's Showtown Museum
'Ken always referred to Blackpool as the showtown of Britain'
Landmark moment as Eden Project Morecambe celebration captures a community on the cusp of transformation
Hundreds of people gathered in Morecambe today for a landmark community celebration marking a pivotal moment for Eden Project Morecambe, as the project moves from planning towards construction beginning this August.
Ellie Goulding and Carrie Johnson join The Post in calling for national inquiry into Preston Davey failings
Superstar Ellie Goulding and campaigners Carrie Johnson and Hetti Barkworth-Nanton have lent their support to ‘Preston Davey deserved better, call for a national inquiry’ campaign set up by The Gazette, sister title the Lancashire Post backed by Blackpool MP Chris Webb.
Hundreds gather to mark pivotal moment as Eden Project Morecambe moves a step closer to fruition
The plans are moving towards construction in August this year