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"We hope you understand, nobody wants to miss this" - local shops closing early for World Cup match
Bosses want their staff to be able to enjoy the match.
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Guide dog puppies rub paws with the stars at Madame Tussauds Blackpool
Hector, Henley, Damson, Skippy, Topper, Monty and Irving visited the attraction
Japanese Knotweed hotspots in Lancashire - 10 areas with the most outbreaks
Lancashire is the fifth worst-affected location in England
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Kirkham brothers take on Lakeland 50 for three charities
Ben and Dan Hudson, from Kirkham, are set to participate in the Montane Lakeland 50 ultra trail run to raise money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation, Breakthrough T1D, and the St Michael’s on Wyre Clock and Bell Restoration Fund.
Revisit England’s 2018 semi-final heartache before tonight’s game
Relive the heartbreak of England's 2018 World Cup semi-final against Croatia as they prepare to face Argentina tonight.
Huge new M&S Foodhall could be coming to Burscough as plans unveiled
The store would be built close to Ringtail Retail Park
Wigan man gets England World Cup Winners 2026 tattooed on his leg
He insists he won’t regret it because he believes it’s coming home
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Two arrested after mum in her 20s dies after Lancashire Police respond to incident in Longridge
Lancashire Police has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over the fatal incident.
Council's warning after 'hate speech and discrimination' shared in Facebook comments
'We will block accounts on their first notice'
Climbing firm admits health and safety failings in relation to Lancashire man's death
Three years on from a Lancashire man’s tragic death, a new court case is starting to get some answers.
I supported a charity of my late sister's and ending up winning £10k on the Derian House Lottery
She plans to use the life-changing prize to help her talented daughter buy the cello of her dreams.
Festival vibes return to Southport Market Quarter as thousands flock to the seaside town
The festival will showcase family entertainment, activities and independent traders
Wildfire on Darwen moors continues to burn three days after blaze started
The fire was reported on Sunday
End of the line for rail fare dodgers as new ticket barriers rolled out at Manchester and Liverpool stations
The new barriers will be deployed at “fare dodger hotspots” and will affect passengers travelling between Preston, Manchester Piccadilly, and Liverpool Lime Street.
Preston Bus announce changes to 6 services across city - this is why and when new timetables start
Changes are largely limited to morning and afternoon peak times.
Bank Holiday plans for July if England win the World Cup
The squad is just 90 minutes away from the finals
Unique Worden Park feature temporarily closed - this is why
The maze dates back to the 1850s.
The 19 fabulous parks in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble that are Green Flag winners
Take a look at the 19 best parks in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble according to the prestigious Green Flag Awards.
Family behind one of Preston's best-known firms joins with Youth Zone to create 'lasting positive impact'
"Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't always equally available”.
Meet some RPH babies born in time for England's next game - with one even named Jude
Meet some RPH babies born in time for England's next game this evening - with one even named Jude.