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Rare portrait by comedy legend Eric Morecambe comes to light after 60 years
A rare portrait of a pike painted by the comedy legend and keen fisherman Eric Morecambe came to light on the eve of the centenary of the funnyman’s birth on May 14.
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Morecambe man sentenced for historic sex offences
A man has been sentenced for the sexual touching of a man in North Devon.
Town council could run Clitheroe Castle in big shake-up
'We are more than capable of expanding our remit, with consultation'
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Conservatives and OWL independents to lead West Lancashire Council but anger at Animal Farm ‘men and pigs’ comparison
Shift in power after local elections includes arrival of Reform UK councillors
'Scorcher' It's the hottest day of May in Lancashire and official hottest day on record in UK
Safe to say it’s a hot one today but here’s what is happening next.
Beach chaos sparks warning as visitors told it 'will not be tolerated'
Car parks were closed as police blocked roads
'Deeply troubling'- Lancashire teens able to buy knives at quarter of shops in undercover operations
Teenagers in Lancashire are able to buy knives at a staggering number of shops a new undercover operation has revealed.
Met Office names 42 regions where thunderstorms will hit threatening travel
A Met Office yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for 42 areas across the UK
Cool down hot car quicker by changing 1 thing with air conditioning
The UK has had its hottest May Bank Holiday Monday on record, with the country reaching 34.8C in places
CCTV appeal after man punched and kicked near Blackpool hotel
The early-hours attack left the victim with injuries to his face
Jetski and kayaker drama as Blackpool crews respond to multiple rescues
It's been a hectic few days for RNLI volunteers in Blackpool
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My son was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a teenage gang in balaclavas in Leyland
The boy was the second to be assaulted by a masked gang in just 24 hours - now his mum is calling for a change in the law...
33 adorable photos from the Garstang Children's Festival 2026
Take a look at the adorable scenes from the Garstang Children's Festival 2026 yesterday.
Undercover teens able to buy knives at 1 in 4 Lancashire shops
"It is deeply troubling that local businesses were ready to sell knives to children"
All the roadworks in Wyre this week and the roads you may want to avoid
These are the roadworks in Wyre to watch out for this week
'I'm running five marathons in the hottest week of the year for a worthy cause'
Luke Helmn's route takes him through Fleetwood, Lytham, Preston, Poulton and Blackpool
Helen Flanagan shares cryptic 'love wins' post after leaving Lancashire home
The former Coronation Street actress said "No weapon used against me shall prosper"
Tyson and Paris Fury jet off on holiday as daughter returns from honeymoon
The couple flew out on the bank holiday amid the hot temperatures
I hope, just for a moment, my sister's murderer felt as frightened as she did in her final moments (cloned)
"Just for a moment, he may have felt as frightened as Sasha did".
'A school of sanctity and peace'- St Walburge's in Preston to host free intro session to Gregorian chants
A rare opportunity to explore an ancient sung prayer tradition is being held at a Preston church for free this week.