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Paranoid schizophrenic stamped on and kicked Preston dad to death as he walked his dog
Jacob Hill was tasered by armed police as he walked away leaving Gary Carlisle lying in the road in a pool of blood
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Most dangerous places to live mapped - and Lancashire town is country's worst
You can see how where you live compares to the rest of the country
Householder forced to take action over 'monstrosity' in the garden after neighbours dobbed him in
A Blackburn householder was forced to apply for new planning permission after his neighbours reported him to the council for building an extension that did not comply with a previously approved design.
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Dilapidated cigarette kiosk blighting town centre to be knocked down as locals bemoan state of eyesore
The dilapidated ‘eyesore’ former cigarette kiosk in Darwen town centre will be knocked down by the end of next month.
All 17 Preston neighbourhoods ranked by crime rate - see how safe your area is
Explore the latest crime data to find out which neighbourhoods in Preston have the highest and lowest crime rates.
'He pulled up in a taxi & came straight in'- magician David Blaine visits Quilligan's Café Bar in Blackpool
A Lancashire cafe has shared its delight at being visited by a world famous magician.
Do the right thing - Chorley Council issues warning on dog fouling
Chorley Council has issued a warning to members of the public leaving their dog’s mess behind and not picking it up and putting it in the bin.
28 amazing pictures of nostalgia take you on a trip back in time to Preston in the late 50 and early 60s
We rewind to an era in time that takes us on a journey through Preston in old photos.
Tyson Fury's dad John fined over Mercedes 'offence' on M6
He did not attend court for his trial today
GP urges people with 'ongoing' heartburn to get checked for 'overlooked' condition
A GP has suggested that people who suffer 'for hours' may need to ask their doctor about MCAS
Blackburn sex offender spared jail AGAIN for what he did on his PlayStation
"You have now got a legthy period of imprisonment hanging over your head"
Preston countryside housing estate plans refused for third time
Previous applications were rejected in 2022 and 2025
Stagecoach bus driver clocks up 50 years of service - and has no plans to stop
Mohmed Hanif Panchbhahya started his journey at Preston Bus Station at 16 and has seen enormous change
Blackpool Central Pier owners issue statement after visitor spots snapped crossbeam
In August 2024, a woman in her 50s suffered serious injuries after falling through a section of the iconic pier
'Absolute chaos' warning over 350 homes plan at former Camelot Theme Park
Story Homes wants to create a huge development on the land which has been derelict since the attraction closed in 2012
'I’m sick of all big parties, they’re like a pack of kids' - Lancashire voters ahead of local elections
Immigration, pensions, care homes and town centre regeneration are among topics on voters’ minds in Colne, as various Lancashire councils face local elections this May.
Driver flees after car crashes into vape shop on New Hall Lane in Preston
A driver fled the scene after a car crashed into a vape shop in Preston late on Saturday night.
What's happening with Penwortham town centre revamp six years after plans first mooted
It was intended to follow the opening of the Penwortham bypass in December 2019
Sentencing date for Penwortham woman charged with attempted murder after man stabbed outside Black Bull pub
A sentencing date has been set for a woman charged with the attempted murder of man at a Penwortham pub.
Nationwide £2,500 cash rule explained for customers
Different rules apply for cash and cheques - here's what you should know