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Court hears 'obsessive' man talked about child sex abuse with AI chatbot
Ben Barrett was caught by monitoring software police had installed on his phone
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Police swoop on Accrington pub as man seen with knife after street attack
The suspect allegedly punched another man to the face before pulling a knife out his waistband
How to apply for Lancashire grants funded by money seized from criminals
Organisations have less than two weeks left to apply for grants of up to £5,000.
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The Lancashire borough where one in four children admit using drug-laced vapes
Startling new figures reveal the scale of the problem facing families and schools across the area
Lancaster University named North West's best ahead of Liverpool and Manchester
It has made the UK's top 10 in a new university guide
Grandmother of Henry Nowak killer Vickrum Digwa speaks out about 'difficult boy'
Vickrum Digwa stabbed Henry to death then falsely told police he was the victim of a racist attack
Fleetwood fire: 21 dramatic pics as huge fire swept through former M&S and Ex-Catalogue Outlet shop
The blaze began at the former Ex-Catalogue Outlet in Fleetwood at around 5pm on Wednesday.
Have your say on where dogs should be kept on a lead - or banned altogether - in Preston
The city’s dog control rules are being reviewed.
Council confirms what Preston’s new ‘Old Tram Bridge’ is officially called
With a new bridge comes a new - official - name.
Immigration raids at Penwortham businesses lead to arrests as probe launched
Employers found liable could face fines of up to £45,000 per illegal worker
UK weather maps show 32C surge days away as 21 counties set to hit 30C
Weather maps forecast a 32C temperature surge within days as the UK heatwave returns – see which counties could be affected
Firefighters issue update after huge blaze at Ex-Catalogue Outlet in Fleetwood
A major emergency response attended the scene
Public inquiry planned over rejected plans for Blackpool South Pier rides
Blackpool Pier Company wants to install a Log Flume and a Starflyer ride to boost tourism and help fund repairs
Tower blocks dominating Blackburn's skyline for 60 years set for major changes
Every resident across the 13-storey towers’ 183 flats will benefit
Row erupts over plans for dog breeding kennels at Lancashire farm
"Having another breeding operation is the last thing we need around here"
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What's happening as work starts to get Prom ready for the Lytham Festival and beyond
Three weeks of works will bring smart new look to popular attraction.
Those were the days: 34 pictures take you back to the heyday of Morecambe Super Swimming Stadium
Those were the days..
New lease of life for empty Blackpool retail unit as plans approved
Noise concerns have been addressed through a professional assessment
Freeing Katie Price's husband from jail 'could cost £100,000'
A source close to Katie Price says she is desperate to be reunited with her Dubai-based husband Lee Andrews
Molly-Mae Hague shares first family photo after welcoming second baby with Tommy Fury
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have welcomed their second child together, sharing a heartwarming black and white family photo with daughter Bambi on Instagram