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9-home flat plan for former Ribchester Hospital site
“It is likely that the proposed residential units will take the form of a block of residential flats that mirrors the existing Asturian House”.
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19 exciting pics as dog-friendly pub The Blue Anchor Bretherton reopens under new management
A popular, dog-friendly pub in Lancashire has reopened its doors under new management.
Heritage bosses reveal 'wish list' of derelict Preston buildings to restore with £1.5m grant
The grant is 'a drop in the ocean'
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Chorley man Jordan Longworth, 24, spat at police and racially abused petrol station worker
The 24-year-old spat in the faces of two police officers and elbowed one of them in the face as he was taken into custody...
M6 LIVE updates as crash halts traffic on motorway with one person taken to hospital
There are severe delays on the motorway as all traffic is being temporarily held following a crash
Brockholes from above - check out Lancashire's flagship nature reserve like never before
The Lancashire Post is celebrating its 140th anniversary. As part of this, we’ve taken to the skies to look at some of the area’s best-loved landmarks from a different angle. Here’s the sights and story of Brockholes Nature Reserve.
Preston Magistrates Court listings for Wednesday, November 4
A total of 34 cases are listed before Preston magistrates today (Wednesday, November 4), including assault, stalking, criminal damage, drugs and driving offences.
CQC inspectors demand Freckleton care home makes improvements - here's why
Some improvements at the home have been noted.
Tributes pour in for mum and unborn baby after sudden death in Nigeria
Claire Chadwick passed away of septic shock after suffering complications while 37 weeks pregnant
Myerscough College sees huge rise in applications - thanks to Jeremy Clarkson and Kaleb Cooper
"It's a way of life. It's not for the money, it's for the life."
Preston man, 40s, struck by car in early hours and left fighting for life in hospital
Police are appealing for any witnesses to get in touch...
M6 multi-vehicle crash causing hour-long delays and 5 miles of congestion from Charnock Richard to Wigan
There were delays of 70 minutes and six miles of congestion as emergency services worked at the scene...
How Preston will choose which derelict buildings benefit from £1.5m government cash boost
Heritage campaigners say the money could be spent many times over.
Pete Marquis family say funeral will be 'massive' with plans for televised screening, marquee & wristbands
“Pete’s funeral will be on a massive scale” say family as hundreds are expected to pay their respects to the ‘local legend’ this weekend...
'Two books in one year, who even am I?'- Preston teaching assistant prepares for release of second book
“Don't take my word for it. Go and buy it and read for yourself.”
Morecambe family faces mounting vet bills after cat suffers horrific injuries in suspected hit-and-run
Timmy the cat was found with a broken pelvis and internal injuries after being hit by a vehicle in the West End of Morecambe. His owners are now facing thousands in vet bills.
'We were lucky' Preston Italian restaurant owner shares moment fire started and diners evacuated
‘It could have been so much worse’ The owner of a popular Preston Italian restaurant has praised quick-thinking staff after a fire forced diners, including a birthday party of 20, to evacuate.
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This 4 bed for sale near Preston is the perfect blank canvas & it's kitchen is gorgeous
The kitchen is the stand-out feature of this promising home for sale near Preston.
Burnley police investigating indecent images of children release photo of wanted man
Muhammad Asif Kiani has links to Burnley, Blackburn and Nelson
Almost 60 Lancashire Police officers banned since 2020, new figures show
Officers, specials and staff sacked after breaching professional standards are banned from returning to policing