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New 22-tonne footbridge lifted into place over Serpentine Lake at Preston’s Moor Park
The 28.5-metre-long bridge was installed today (Saturday, October 17) using a 500-tonne crane...
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Rossendale death notices and funeral details from this week
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Six months of roadworks between Preston and Longridge will cause 'inevitable disruption' warn County Council
“Unfortunately, a project of this scale will inevitably cause some disruption,” says the Council...
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The 42 weeks of misery businesses fear could kill Rawtenstall high street for good
"We are still open for business and we need the community to support us, more than ever"
Government announces plans to demolish and rebuild Haslingden High School
Work is expected to begin in 2027
'We've lost a legend" - heartbreaking tributes paid to 'true gentleman' Pete Marquis after sudden death at 56
“We’ve lost a legend, but your legacy will live on, Pete...”
Plans for new Freckleton petrol station with jet wash and shop space approved
Fylde Council approved the plans last week on October 9.
You can now fill your water bottle across these five new Lancashire drinking fountain locations
You can now fill your water bottle across these five new Lancashire drinking fountain locations.
The BBC is currently casting for the next series of The Traitors - Lancastrians step forward
Do you fancy yourself as more of a faithful or traitor?
Burger King to reopen next week in Bamber Bridge by giving away 1,000 FREE Whopper or Chicken Royale burgers
That’s a ‘Whopper’ of a deal!
Meet the 'Rooney brothers' Wayne, Kit and Kai, looking for their premier league homes
These full-of-beans pups will need active homes to keep up with their energy levels
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Tribute to Pete Marquis after businessman and philanthropist dies suddenly at home aged 56
Pete’s death has come as a huge shock to his family, friends and colleagues, with hundreds of people across the region mourning the loss of a man known for his generosity and larger-than-life personality...
Preston skyscraper plan put on hold as second redesign looms
It’s more than six years since a previous vision for the site was given the go-ahead.
Plans to use drones to tackle devastating Lancashire wildfires
Wildfires often occur in remote moorland locations where access can be difficult
Abandoned Felipe is 'losing his spark' as other cats are adopted before him
Felipe has been waiting for 34 weeks to find his forever home
'My independence is gone’ Preston wheelchair user’s life changed by minibus crash weeks after Great North Run
“When I close my eyes or go to sleep I see it all in slow motion”
The text Matthew's mate knew marked the end
Matthew Truong was sadly pronounced dead at the scene after being hit by a train
How some Preston pensioner households can get £100 to help with essential bills this winter
The city council has announced a package of targeted support.
Exciting new plans revealed for rebranded Chorley country club - including driving range, padel & gym
The area is washed over by Green Belt.
What's happening today as 26m new bridge lifted into place across Serpentine Lake at Preston's Moor Park
You will be able to witness history today as a new bridge is lifted into place across the Serpentine Lake at Preston’s Grade II*-listed Moor Park, as part of a project to return the lake to its original Victorian condition. Here we share what is happening today - and you can what the bridge looked...