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Lancashire farmers raise more than £20,000 for North West Air Ambulance at harvest ball
More than £31,000 has been raised in two years.
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Royal Mail cuts 2,500 jobs by next year and blames decline in letters
The service has said the job cuts are part of a transformation in a rapidly-changing market
Home Office drops call for licensing review at Leyland chicken shop
The takeaway is trading as normal.
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Deliveroo rider spotted 'casually peddling' along M6 hard shoulder in Preston next to 70mph traffic
Stunned motorists said he was “casually peddling” along the hard shoulder as rush hour traffic hurtled past him, just feet away...
Over 250 taxis inspected in multi-agency operation across Preston, Chorley and Blackpool
The initiative focused on identifying unlicensed drivers and ensuring that legitimate taxi services are operating safely.
Blackpool police want to speak to man 'with no front teeth' over serious assault
Craig White has links to Liverpool and Oxfordshire
Police search hundreds of taxis across Lancashire and discover illegal features
Police stopped and inspected 254 taxis over the weekend
The exact time and day temperatures are set to drop according to the Met Office
The drop in temperature comes after a warmer-than-average September
Sick pervert went on 13-hour spree exposing and touching himself to women on trains including Manchester
He carried out the sickening acts on train journeys last year.
Full-circle moment for 'shy' Lancashire musical theatre teacher inspiring stars of the future
“I was really shy when I first started at PQA...Now I get to help the next generation build their confidence through performing arts.”
3,000 attend Islamic conference at Masjid-e-Noor in Deepdale
The three-day Sunni Dawate Islami event at Masjid-e-Noor in Deepdale drew guests from across the UK and beyond
Chaos at Brussels Airport as UK flights among 140 to be cancelled
Around 140 flights to and from Brussels Airport are set to be cancelled on Friday due to strike action by ground handling staff, with UK routes to London and Manchester among those affected
Man arrested for hare coursing on private land in rural Lancashire
John Doran appeared at Burnley Magistrates Court
Manchester Airport station to shut for 24 hours as £115m upgrade begins
Passengers will face travel disruption as the programme gets under way, with the first major stage taking place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, when Manchester Airport station will shut down completely for one day.
Dad-of-three's heartbreaking text hours before he was found hanged
An inquest jury has been asked to consider whether police should have responded sooner to check on the welfare of a Preston man later found dead
Hans Zimmer candlelight music experience in Garstang - here's when and how to book
The church dates back to 1770.
Farmers should not have to live with the fear - men carried out hare coursing and poaching in Lancs
The pair have been given their punishments.
Fylde Road roadworks in Preston expected to end today after months of disruption
The £1.5m project has involved replacing around 700 metres of pipeline dating back more than a century, with Cadent saying the upgrade will ensure a continuous, safe supply of gas to homes and other buildings in the local area.
Major Leyland employer Dr Oetker reveals financial position - with boost from new pizza brand
Around 500 people are believed to be employed at Dr Oetker’s Leyland site.
Preston Magistrates Court listings for Wednesday, October 7
A total of 33 cases are listed for Preston Magistrates Court today (Wednesday, October 7), including allegations of assault, harassment, driving offences, fraud and criminal damage.