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M61 closed after police respond to schoolgirl on motorway bridge between Westhoughton and Farnworth
“My thoughts and prayers are with her. I hope the police manage to talk her down and she gets the support she needs,” said one driver passing the scene...
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Unfortunately it has been delayed - reopening of Brinscall pool in Chorley gets pushed back
It is hoped to reopen in time for the Christmas holidays.
Five homes to be provided for homeless families in Hyndburn
The council has unveiled its five-year plan
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Motorists describe 'carnage' on diversion route during A59 bridge repairs
An anti-skid surface is being to applied to Bank Bridge
Muse & Paul Heaton among Top 10 shows in Lancashire, Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire & Cumbria next week
Take a look at the 10 best shows in the North West next week according to our entertainment reporter.
Former Lancashire cop barred from policing after unwanted 'sexualised touching' of colleague
59 officers or former officers have been barred since 2020 in Lancashire.
Delayed South Ribble flood works will start next year, United Utilities says
The £5 million project was planned for the summer, but will be taking place next year, according to letters sent to residents.
Millionaire fraudster Arif Patel who fled from Preston to Middle East must repay nearly £100M in criminal cash
‘Cunning, dishonest, and self-important’ convicted Preston fraudster Arif Patel launched an appeal against a court order to pay back more than £90m - despite being on the run. He lost but has yet to serve a day in prison.
"We know what's good and proper" - how Lancashire is 'heaven-sent' for cheesemaking
"Here in Lancashire we take what we have for granted, but there's so much more for people to find out about in the wider area."
Decision marks step closer to demolition of Preston's Fishergate shopping centre
The development would 'bring investment [into] a city centre that desperately needs it'
'Transformation' of Preston city centre approved with redevelopment of Fishergate Shopping Centre car park
The area around the railway station will look very different.
The youngsters who can access £2,600 in government cash thanks to new ruling
Children born between September 2002 and January 2011 will benefit
Huge sinkhole opens up at park entrance as sewer collapses in Bacup
“We are carrying out further investigations to establish the cause. We are also liaising with United Utilities as part of this work"
"The system is set up against someone like David" Inquest hears much-loved Bamber Bridge man took own life
“I think that the system is set up against someone like David. I really, really feel for him. That situation must have been really difficult”. 45-year-old David Henry took his own life hears an inquest.
Lancaster building firm fined £20k after worker suffers fractures to ribs, vertebrae and pelvis
"This prosecution should serve as a reminder"
Over 200 homes in South Ribble are without power as SP Electricity North West investigates why
Have you been hit by a loss of power?
Woman arrested on suspicion of drink driving after damage to three parked cars in Bispham
The woman blew 55 in a roadside alcohol test, with the legal tolerance being 35
Worden Park trader 'furious' over Bonfire Night car park closure
”I’m going to be blunt. I’m absolutely furious..”
Russell Brand found guilty of rape - what the judge said and when he'll be sentenced
Russell Brand will be sentenced on Monday (November 9)
'Significant custodial term' Russell Brand found guilty in rape and sexual assault trial | National news
Breaking: In national news, Russell Brand has been on trial on sexual assault charges and the verdicts are now in.