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CCTV appeal following knifepoint robbery in Chorley
Detectives want to trace the man captured in the footage
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Storm Dave batters Lancashire as building collapses and fallen trees block train lines
Winds of 80mph battered coastal areas as the Met Office issued an amber warning
Blackburn Council made nearly £800,000 from bus lane fines in the last three years
In 2025, the council generated £221,130.00 in revenue
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Lancashire Police issues warning following Storm Dave as fallen trees & debris cause disruption
Lancashire Police has issued a statement after Storm Dave rattled through the county overnight.
Spring weather to return to Lancashire with temperatures set to rise mid-week
Storm Dave battered Lancashire last night but temperatures could reach the mid-20s later this week.
Barclays gives major new update for customers after 800 branch closures
It appears to be looking at a change of approach
The mums who put their selfish crimes before their kids and risked their own freedom
Each ended up in the dock of a Crown court
Coroner opens inquest into death of cyclist 'knocked off his bike' as police investigation continues
Michael was fondly known as 'Mike the Bike'
Preston man died 53 years after suffering 'significant brain injury'
Kenneth Orton developed epilepsy as a result of his injury
Bacup Borough find ideal match in work team
“Bacup Borough has always had a strong community connection and I wanted to add more.”
23 electric cars avoid luxury tax as UK raises EV threshold - full list
A least 23 electric models will now sit below the luxury car tax threshold, saving drivers £425 a year
'I was subjected to three years of stalking and harassment, now I want to change the law' says Lancashire mum
A woman who endured a three year stalking ordeal is campaigning for a legal loophole to be closed.
News in brief: What’s on including record fair, ABBA event and Peppa Pig meet & greet
News in brief: What’s on including a record fair, ABBA event and Peppa Pig meet & greet
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'We had our first date there' Reopening of ’Owd Nells Tavern at Guy's Thatched Hamlet greeted with joy
The reopening of ’Owd Nells Tavern at the Thatched Hamlet in Bilsborrow was greeted with joy and nostalgia by readers, following its shock closure in February.
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4 road closures, 2 lane closures & other major roadworks starting in Preston next week
Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston, including four road closures.
Major update: Dispersal order slapped on parts of Preston as police increase patrols following teenage arrests
Police have authorised a dispersal order in the New Hall Lane area of Preston until midnight tonight following teenage arrests.
Liverpool man plans to live on top of UK's oldest water tower but he won't let it be on Grand Designs
Neil Dawson, 53, from West Derby, has designed many of Liverpool’s most popular bars
Blackburn man found dead after falling down the stairs at home
Stephen Smith's body was identified using a photo provided by his family
15 nostalgic pictures at Lancashire venue Guys Thatched Hamlet - as it reopens under new ownership
Guys Court has re-opened in time for Easter - so we are taking a look back at the canal-side venue thats been popular for the best part of half a decade.
Preston City Council is after new marketing consultant to relaunch The Guild Lounge
Plans are underway to revive Preston’s Guild Lounge with a search underway for a new marketing lead.