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How Iran war has driven up petrol prices with Lancashire areas among worst hit
New government data shows two boroughs rank among the 20 areas seeing the biggest price jumps
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Merseyrail live as trains cancelled on Ormskirk, Hunts Cross and Headbolt Lane lines
There is a disruption on the network after a track fault at Kirkdale
70 arrests made across Lancashire as drug networks smashed and weapons seized
Machetes, a samurai sword and a stun gun were recovered while 45 people have been safeguarded
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Footage shows boy, 15, leading police on chase in stolen BMW
He failed to stop after being clocked at 1.25am
UK drivers of car type 'paying £10 more every time'
World events in the past couple of weeks have caused chaos
Woman stabbed repeatedly inside home at Warwick Street in Church as man, 39, arrested
A woman in her 30s remains in a critical condition in hospital after being found with multiple stab wounds inside a home in Church.
Chapel-turned-hardware shop set for new lease of life as plans approved
It had sold DIY products for more than a decade
People breaking littering rules could lose their driving licence
The Government is announcing a crackdown on waste dumping, littering and flytipping
The £57m mega-project to stop Blackpool's iconic 'golden sands' vanishing
The seaside resort has attracted visitors for 250 years thanks stunning beaches - but now they could disappear forever
Blackpool man, 34, with links to Preston and Chorley wanted on prison recall
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 34-year-old Blackpool man wanted on recall to prison.
Civic and political leaders in Lancaster join family and friends to say farewell to 'genuine force of nature'
The Lancaster district has said farewell to one of its most renowned public figures.
Victorian 'school' disease spreading as people mistake it for eczema
Sufferers are ignoring the symptoms or getting the wrong treatment, allowing the disease to spread
Lancashire Police divers searching for missing man at Preston Docks
Police divers are searching for a missing man at Preston Docks this morning.
Mum from Birkenhead had photo on her phone which gives family a clue to why she died
Tracedy McGrann was just 54 years old when she was found dead in her bed
Major search operation at Preston Docks amid 'concern for welfare' report
Underwater search experts and firefighters are supporting police
'I'm being evicted for new £7m Aldi – I could end up on the streets'
John Gretton has been told to move out by May but is struggling to find somewhere to live
Major change for anyone with debit or credit card this Thursday, March 19, 2026
A new rule comes into force this week
New UK dog walking laws 2026: Pets can be seized from Wednesday
All you need to know about new law as dog owners in England and Wales face major legal changes from 18 March 2026
Keir Starmer to address UK as WW3 fears ramp up amid raging Middle East conflict
The Prime Minister will set out his plans
Preston boy has condition so rare he is the only one in UK
Just 25 cases have been identified in the world