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A Lancashire teenager has died while swimming in Lake District tarn
A Lancashire teenager has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the Lake District.
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Safest places to live in the North West: The 11 areas with the lowest violent crime rates
The North West boasts arguably England’s most breathtaking scenery, and is one of the most welcoming parts of Britain.
Garstang 'twice as far' from planned new Royal Preston Hospital as it is now
The NHS has purchased the final plot of land needed to build a new Royal Preston Hospital - on a site almost twice the distance from Garstang as the existing facility.
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Work to fix potholes on Blackpool street has left it worse than before
Kristian Perry said tthe road now floods there are no markings on the street, creating a potential safety issue
It's almost time for the Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair and Sustainability Festival
Get your wellies out - it’s almost time for the Let's Grow Preston Spring Fair and Sustainability Festival.
Dog trainer jailed after RSPCA found dogs were injured by use of cruel collars
Peter Hargreaves has been jailed for animal cruelty
Bacup crash LIVE as main road between Rossendale and Burnley closed outside primary school
Police say the collision involves a car and 'a couple of motorbikes'
Four-week-old Chorley baby's sudden death remains 'unexplained'
Louis Ray Jackson's mum desperately ran outside for help after finding him unresponsive
Preston City Council local elections 2026: the full list of 83 candidates standing in 'last ever' poll
Eighty-three candidates will battle it out for places on Preston City Council at the local elections next month.
The cheapest place to get petrol and diesel in Lancashire today - Friday, April 10
Fill your tank for less as the weekend begins
17 pics as excited customers make a beeline for opening of new Chopstix Noodle Bar on Fishergate
Queues of hungry customers arrived early today for the opening of new Chopstix Noodle Bar on Fishergate in Preston.
Paedophile hunters stage live sting from inside Chorley pensioner's home
The man was confronted by the group after answering a knock at his door
Gold Dancer dies after winning second race on Ladies Day at Aintree
Racehorse Gold Dancer has died after winning the Mildmay Novices' Chase
Omeprazole 'don't overlook' update over two health risks if used incorrectly
The common heart burn medication can have serious adverse effects if used ‘inappropriately’
Family gaming centre The Immersive Hub and Flight Deck PC close temporarily after Park Hall nightclub fire
A family gaming centre has closed following this week’s devastating fire at Park Hall Nightclub.
Controversial plans for massive windfarm overlooking Lancashire spark backlash
If approved it would be among the biggest in the country - but critics fear it will destroy the area
Coronation Street and Casualty star Angela Pleasence dies at age 84
The actress trained at RADA and memorable roles include Casualty, The Bill and Doctor Who
Huge plan for nearly 100 new homes on farmland near Carleton Crematorium
If approved, it would be the latest development in an area that has seen many hundreds of new homes built in recent years
Police in 'challenging' stand-off at Westhoughton house as 2am call-out shuts busy road
The suspect has been arrested for false imprisonment and is being questioned
'Paedophile hunters' stage live Facebook sting from inside Chorley man's living room
A man was arrested after ‘paedophile hunters’ staged a live sting from his home in Chorley.