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Killer tradesman ‘sat in the garden and had a cigarette’ after killing ex‑wife

During the morning of the day before the murder, Shaw told Ms Kennedy's mum and son that "she was a sl*g"

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Paedophile jailed after police saw what was on his secret laptop

John Clegg has been jailed for three years and eight months

Lancashire Evening Post News

Wyre Council reveals new £8m fund for high streets, flood prevention, and leisure facilities

Wyre Council launches its refreshed Council Plan for 2026–2028 backed by £8 million in funding for community projects, facilities and local initiatives.

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Burnley man Liam Taggart has sentence hearing adjourned in Preston Crown Court assault case

A thug alleged to have broken a policeman’s finger has had his sentence hearing put off until June because a judge wants proof of the officer’s injury.

Lancashire Evening Post News

News in brief: Lost kittens, anti-social riding arrests and police ban visitors to ‘problem property’

News in brief: Lost kittens, anti-social riding arrests and police ban visitors to ‘problem property’

Lancs Live - News

The 13 cheapest places to get petrol and diesel in Lancashire

Fill your tank for less ahead of the Easter bank holiday weekend

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Block of flats on new Blackburn housing estate to be moved after glitch

They will be part of a multi-million pound estate of 152 social homes being developed

Lancashire Evening Post News

Betty has made it out of Kirkham tunnel six weeks later

Betty the tunnel boring machine has re-emerged from a tunnel at Kirkham as part of a £5.5m project.

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The 12th-century farmhouse linked to medieval knights saved from developers

The property is in the middle of proposed site earmarked to deliver 1,250 new homes

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Fleetwood tram stops to close next week for 'essential' upgrade work

A full service will be in operation over the bank holiday weekend

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Speeding fury as more than 300 villagers demand road safety crackdown

Vehicles have been left damage while there are concerns over child and elderly pedestrians

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Tragedy as man dies in horror Blackburn crash with parked car as driver arrested

Emergency services were called to Livesey Branch Road in the early hours of this morning

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Family of man who drowned in River Ribble fear he was 'killed' amid feud in Pakistan, but coroner says no 'factual foundation' to claims

An inquest into the death of Amin Ul Haq Khan has been held

Lancashire Evening Post News

This is how Preston's 'posh' Insta-worthy sign looks after four years

It was first unveiled four years ago, as a symbol of Preston’s rich cotton and textile history.

Lancs Live - News

Chorley predator raped girl and abused another with 'devastating consequences'

Liam Hailwood has been jailed for 12 years

Lancashire Evening Post News

My childhood was taken from me - brave victims of Chorley predator Liam Hailwood speak out

A brave victim of Chorley predator Liam Hailwood has spoken about how her childhood was taken.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Preston barmaid and mum-of-two Rachel Kay, 37, tragically dies on holiday in Benidorm

A popular Preston barmaid and mum-of-two has tragically died on holiday in Benidorm.

Lancashire Evening Post News

Motorists facing lunchtime misery on A59 Windgate as traffic piles up in both directions

Motorists are facing lunchtime misery on a busy stretch of road in Tarleton as traffic has slowed to a near halt.

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One of the world's tiniest antelopes born at Chester Zoo - the size of a tin of beans

Dotty is being raised with the help of a surrogate father after her biological dad sadly passed away of old age shortly before her birth

Lancashire Evening Post News

Longridge husband and wife go from allotment to supplying Michelin-starred Northcote in 14 months

A Longridge husband and wife have secured a deal to supply Michelin-starred Northcote with breakfast items, less than two years after setting up their business....