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Highways boss says 'repairs don't happen by magic' after Lancashire potholes criticism

'These are accidents waiting to happen'

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‘Dear Preston and Chorley…’: national party leaders appeal to voters ahead of local elections

Leading politicians on the national stage have written open letters to the people of Preston and Chorley in an attempt to secure support for their parties at this week’s local elections.

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New rule for UK workers means 'payments begin now and could last 40 years'

The latest English student finance system, Plan 5, is already triggering repayments for some borrowers this month

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Heineken UK to pump millions into Lancashire pubs, creating 70 jobs - including 3 near Preston

Leading brewing firm Heineken UK has just announced its going to invest millions into pubs across Lancashire.

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'Catherine was right' Grim milestone as food prices in Lancashire and across UK on track to be 50% higher

LEP Reporter and mum of one Catherine Musgrove was right as our food shop is almost twice as expensive as it was at the start of the cost-of-living crisis in mid-2021, research has shown.

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Millions of Brits 'could lose £484'

Millions are potentially exposing themselves to an average loss of £484, according to research

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Man charged after alleged hit-and-run in Great Harwood

A teenage cyclist was taken to hospital

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Bacup shopfitter's body identified by his aunt after tragic death aged 43

Mark Chapman died on March 26

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Railway lines have reopened but many passengers stranded following tragedy near Preston

Railway lines have reopened following today’s tragedy but some disruption continues as services try to catch up in weekend already impacted by engineering works.

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48 fantastic photos of runners taking part in Chorley 10k and family fun run

Chorley was filled with energy and celebration as thousands of runners, spectators and supporters came together for the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run.

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Plans have been submitted for a new nine bed HMO in Preston

Another HOM- this time for nine people, could be on it’s away to Preston if plans are approved.

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Mystery as police issue 'unexplained' update after woman's body found in woodland

The woman is yet to be formally identified

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New mill bid for Bacup performing arts academy sparks huge fundraising effort

The new venue will be called Rossendale Mill Studios

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Drive-thru Indian street food café opens Blackburn outlet with freebies on offer

Chaiiwala is in the former Burger King

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'Excess medication consumption' contributed to death of Lancaster woman

Anne Murray died at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary

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Mystery wreck discovered off Blackpool coast sparks public appeal

A mysterious wreck has re-emerged off Blackpool’s shoreline, sparking curiosity among lifeboat crew and locals alike.

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Preston Guild Hall: too small, too big or just right for the city?

What should Preston be aiming for as it plots the future of its flagship entertainment venue?

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The Blackburn cotton magnate who built and named Manchester's Whalley Range

Samuel Brooks became a partner in his father's banking business

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Patient allowed to leave hospital despite making 'suicide gesture' before tragic death

A coroner has raised concerns about the risk of future deaths

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Train 'incident' LIVE updates as major disruption caused by lines blocked in Lancashire

Emergency services dealing with an incident between Preston and Bolton