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The 'tipping point' that just crushed plans for 95 new homes in Preston countryside

A government inspector has dismissed the developer’s appeal

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Mum who fractured baby's skull in 'fit of rage' jailed for life

Sarah Ngaba was found guilty of murdering her daughter Eliza after she shook the seven-week-old and smashed her head off a hard surface, causing 'bleeding in her brain and eyes' — Eliza died aged two in August 2022

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Man pleads guilty to frying pan police attack during Henry Nowak protest

Ryan Atkinson, 36, pleaded guilty to violent disorder and is the 22nd person to be charged following the Southampton protests

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Accrington 'predator' jailed for life after targeting vulnerable women he befriended

Shah Nawaz raped and sexually assaulted his victims, both of whom had learning difficulties

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Virgin Wines signs lease on new warehouse in Preston as it grapples with profit loss

This wines business is moving its warehouse operation to Preston from Bolton.

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Wesham character 'under threat' as 1,300 join fight against homes plan

"Once a place of picturesque fields and serene countryside, our town is now facing the threat of over-development"

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Pensions update over HMRC payments into bank accounts

HMRC spoke about some key timeframes to note

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Lancashire hit with red 'very high' Met Office warning

Pollen levels are set to build over the coming days

Lancashire Evening Post News

Number of people receiving corridor care at Lancashire Teaching Hospital Trust last month revealed

New data on the number of patients receiving corridoor care in Lancashire is out...

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Leyland Trucks announce plans for huge solar farm on land off A582 - here's why

The company will use the energy, with surplus being exported to the National Grid.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Parbold man Rab MacDonald jailed for sexually abusing girl in the 1990s

“She has had to live with what he did to her for a long time - her courage in coming forward has helped us bring him to justice"...

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Preston Davey murder trial LIVE: Jury considering verdicts - updates

Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley are charged with a string of offences

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Dramatic mid-air bird clashes captured in stunning Lancashire photos

Photographer Martin Goff has shared the incredible local wildlife moments he caught on camera during a weekend walk

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Holiday horror as Brits warned about open-water swimming in heatwave

The horror incident happened at Grandes Playas in Corralejo

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Venezuela Fury hits back at 'too young to marry' critics as fans support her

The pair have now kicked off married life in their new home together

Lancashire Evening Post News

Preston man, 55, interviewed after woman sexually assaulted and punched in cemetery

The man has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

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Preston grime artists Sparkie Titch & Mr Rebz staged bonfire music video at Camelot building that burned down

The music video - featuring a bonfire at the abandoned theme park - was released days after the blaze...

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Enjoying Clarkson's Farm? Here's where you can now buy Diddly Squat Farm products in Preston

The new series has landed on Prime Video.

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Two children die from measles as new Lancashire cases mapped

The highly infectious virus has spread into Lancashire amid declining vaccination rates

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