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What happened in Ingol as man arrested following discovery of suspected explosive materials

Police were at the scene in Ingol, Preston, yesterday as a 34-year-old man was arrested following the discovery of suspected explosive materials. We report.

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Park's £60k upgrade sparks anger from parents who claim community is cut off

'It’s very disappointing that some local residents take that viewpoint'

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Sunday and Bank Holiday bus service to Lancashire beauty spot reintroduced

The service will operate until November

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Chorley man, 31, found dead at home as court hears 'drugs may have played a role'

Zak Brown died on February 26

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Victim of brutal Blackburn attack dies 20 years later following fall at home

Paul Noon died at the Royal Blackburn Hospital

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Bid to have Preston Guild and egg rolling protected by United Nations

The city council has put forward the iconic events

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9 cute pictures of the new baby Cygnets at a Lancashire lake

Aww. Fluffy young swans explore the calm waters of this Lancashire lake.

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Did you scoop £3.8m in the Lotto Jackpot last night?

Every week we hope and dream - this week one lucky Lotto jackpot winner scooped almost £4m

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'We used to be the centre of the universe and we've got none of that now'

Residents in Pendle have had their say ahead of the local elections

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'The food waste smelled and recycling is overflowing': Preston bin collections missed amid shake-up

The city council has acknowledged a ‘high number’ of households have been affected.

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Cadets help restore pride to gravestones site

"The cadets did it with such great enthusiasm, humour and absolute diligence"

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Rossendale death notices and funeral announcements as special tributes paid

Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Mechanic recruited to repair truck for transporting 'hot load' | Preston Crown Court

A man has avoided jail after being recruited to support a criminal enterprise. Reporting from Preston Crown Court.

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Seasonal bus service 125R linking Chorley, Adlington and Rivington returns today

A seasonal bus service linking Chorley, Adlington and Rivington returns today, helping people travel to Rivington on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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Plans to turn another Preston house into a new children's home revealed

Another house in Preston could become a new children’s home if plans are approved.

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Derian House celebrates 30 years of annual Morecambe Bay Walk for charity

It was shades on, sun cream out and spirits high as supporters joined the Derian House Children's Hospice annual Morecambe Bay walk from Arnside to Grange-over-Sands - marking 30 years of the much-loved fundraiser....

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Renters' Rights Bill 2026: What it means for UK pet owners

From May 1, UK renters will have more freedom to welcome pets into their homes thanks to the Renters’ Rights Act. With landlords required to consider pet requests fairly, demand for “flat-friendly” animals is already surging.

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'We lost our miracle baby Sienna' Bamber Bridge couple's selfless action after losing tiny daughter

When a couple lost their ‘miracle’ baby daughter at just 16 weeks old, they made sure her legacy celebrated her short life and helped others.

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'Most significant lifestyle risk' causing cancer increase in young people

A new study has found that rates of cancer in young people are rising

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Dr Amir Khan explains why you keep waking up at 3am

NHS and ITV GP Dr Amir Khan has shed light on the biological reason behind waking up at 3am - and how cortisol and your sleep cycle could be to blame.