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In pictures: 'Sausage Dog Fest' a roaring success as 32 daschunds go barking mad in a field
128 stumpy legs, 32 long bodies, and 32 very waggy tails
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A 5 day lane closure & other major roadworks starting across South Ribble next week
Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble including a five day lane closure.
The emotional reason two men are running 412 miles across Britain
Matthew O’Connor and Joe Hughes will push themselves to the absolute limit
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The century old tragedy of a newborn baby found wrapped in newspaper and hidden beneath the floor boards
The inquest into Baby Auckland's death left a number of unanswered questions but after more than a hundred years the infant's remains have been laid to rest
Rawtenstall dad writes children's book in memory of beloved family dog
A dad has turned into a children's author to write a book about their beloved family dog who died recently
Jury inquest to probe death of inmate found unresponsive in cell at Kirkham Prison
Jury members have been empanelled for five days
42 fabulous pictures as Encounter Festival brings fun and colour to Preston - by day and by night
Fun galore on the Flag Market was followed later by torchlight procession through city’s streets
'Giant warehouses have wiped £170,000 off value of my dream home'
‘The house would have been my pension’ In Wigan, Lancashire, homeowners have found their homes devalued following the construction of four giant warehouses which tower over their houses. Similar plans in Chorley and Blackburn were kicked out earlier this year.
Planning roundup: Five planning applications validated at Wyre Council this week including Preston farm
Blackburn cab office plans deferred over traffic and road safety fears
The office at Hole i'th Wall Units had been pencilled for approval but residents and councillors objected to the plan
Fleetwood Police and ex-Marine team up to help steer youngsters away from crime
The programme focuses on resilience, teamwork, accountability, leadership and respect, all of which are key protective factors against crime and anti-social behaviour
Wizarding Wildlife School returns to Blackpool Zoo for spooky half term activities
There's a Great Hall, potions of the day and even an enchanted pumpkin patch for aspiring young wizards to sign up for
Riding school facing closure over controversial wind farm plans is 'lifeline' for disabled children
"The benefits it provides to children and young people, particularly those with disabilities, cannot be overstated"
Tragedy as woman dies after she's found collapsed on road in Nelson
Emergency services rushed to the scene but the woman was pronounced dead when they arrived
Drivers warned that M6 northbound closing overnight for bridge maintenance works
The overnight closure will apply over two nights a week, with a diversion in place
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Retired Lancashire firefighter, 78, died of multiple strokes following heart bypass operation | Inquest
It was not possible to definitively ascertain origin clots which led to strokes, inquest told.
'Eight days of torture': Happy update as 13-year-old Lillia was found safely last night
In a happy update, 13-year-old Lillia has been found safely after a huge police appeal that spanned the North West but caused her parents 'Eight days of torture'.
Daisy the dog saves the day at the War of the Roses-inspired Lancashire's Black Pudding championships
Daisy the dog saves the day at the War at the Roses -inspired World Black Pudding Throwing Championships in Lancashire.
From kitchen fitter to author - how a Clitheroe writer pens two novels at the same time
Simon Allan, an author from Clitheroe, has written a four-part mystery series set in the town, drawing on his life experiences and characters he met during his time running a kitchen fitting business.
End of an era as beloved Helmshore shop closes after 50 years
The Neary family has been at the heart of the community since arriving in 1971