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Fire crews currently on scene of huge blaze near farm in Ormskirk in 30 degree temperatures
No-one is thought to have been injured in the fire.
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Burscough fire LIVE updates as thick black smoke plumes seen near farm
This is an ongoing incident
Ann Widdecombe found dead at Devon home as murder investigation launched
Devon and Cornwall Police were called to an address in Haytor on Thursday morning following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe
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Chorley man, 26, jailed for less than two years for double stabbing outside William Hill bookies in Leyland
He had changed his plea to guilty.
999 plea after Blackburn woman and her beloved dog Meeko are reported missing
Jenny Kirby was reported missing on Thursday July 9
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Three times this week children have stepped or sat on dog faeces - Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England PS
Three times this week schoolchildren have stepped in or sat on dog faeces.
LIVE: M55 remains closed after car and lorry crash with 'recovery on scene'
Emergency services are responding to the incident and an air ambulance is at the scene
New Lancashire Cricket ground in Farington reveals new AO sponsorship name on official opening day
The new ground was officially renamed as it welcomed its very first spectators...
Lancashire will swelter in heatwave for another week but water bosses have no plan to introduce a hosepipe ban
Despite temperatures hotter than Indonesia, water bosses say a hosepipe ban is not on the horizon.
Mum told jailed sex attacker son to 'lie his back out' in court
Liam Hall plotted from HMP Preston to pressure witnesses into withdrawing statements
Man who sexually assaulted woman attempted to derail investigation from inside HMP Preston
His mum told him to ‘lie his back out on the stand.
Twisted brothers who killed 'for fun' finally brought to justice for 1984 murder
The wicked pair were targeting gay men during a spree of violent robberies in the 1980s
Penwortham pensioner in six-year saga over Council Tax is ordered to attend court - he's what he says
“I am not seeking to avoid my Council Tax obligations. My concern is that the amount demanded is disputed because I believe the Council Tax records relating to my property are inaccurate.”
'Localised outbreaks' How to protect yourself from measles as an adult dies
As an adult dies of measles, it emerges 10% of cases this year have been in North West. How to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Mystery surrounds death of Maghull joiner, 25, after Thailand hostel tragedy
Two post-mortems recorded different causes of death, leaving questions unanswered
Drug dealer who posted deliveries ordered to pay back £49k despite making £665k
'The outcome demonstrates that crime does not pay', police have said
LIVE: M55 delays as air ambulance lands at scene of car and van crash - latest traffic updates
Emergency services are working at the scene this afternoon...
Burnley police officer took his own life days after being arrested
Derek Woolley worked for British Transport Police investigating fatalities including suicide
Blackpool cafe's incredible gesture after children's charity break-in
"When I read about it I thought it was terrible and just wanted to help"
15 fun things to do with the kids this summer holiday in Lancashire
Take a look at our suggestion for 15 fun things to do with the kids this summer holiday in Lancashire.