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Charity shop volunteer spared jail after stealing £13,000 of a dead woman's money
Barbara Roberts was handed a 10-month imprisonment suspended for a year with 100 hours of unpaid work
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Security to be installed at Preston church to deter drug-users and homeless people
The original gates were removed in the 1960s
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All the shows coming to Preston & Chorley in April inc stand up performances from Simon Evans & Matt Forde
April sees the arrival of the Easter Bunny, warmer weather and blooming flowers, but also a full new line-up of shows at theatres across Preston and Chorley.
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The Blue Anchor Inn At Bretherton announces opening date of buffet restaurant
A village pub in Bretherton known for it’s all-you-can-eat buffets and Sunday carveries which ceased trading after 20 years, will reopen next month under new management.
Drugs gang jailed after e-bike crash uncoveres crimes
Danyal and Mohammed Rafiq had been running the Bradford based Organised Crime Group and bringing drugs across the county line into East Lancashire.
Dad who turned to drugs after relationship breakdown 'learned a hard lesson fast'
Cameron Crossland had an iPhone which revealed his hidden life
Fishergate security guard jailed for drugs offences
Drugs and cash totalling around £65,000 were found at the flat
Man, 21, jailed and disqualified after trying to escape police
Daniel Taylor pleaded guilty to dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving without insurance
Boy shot at during football training at Rossendale School
"We are angry that someone has decided to do this to children while they are enjoying their football"
'Deeply traumatic' Family found missing dad dead in his car next to M61 at Preston
A man killed in a crash on the M61 in Preston was found dead at the wheel by his family 28 hours after he went missing.
'I found house on sale for £20k in Lancashire but then realised dark truth'
A tour of some of the UK's cheapest properties revealed a common factor that has led to the discovery of a criminal enterprise in Blackburn
Longridge firm Skiddle hide egg worth £100 in Preston - everything you need to know
A Longridge based ticketing and events firm has just announced a special competition taking place right here in Preston this Easter.
Energy bills to surge 'by £288' in summer price hike due to Iran war
Ofgem's price cap is poised to shoot up after the US-Israeli strikes on Iran
"The misogyny we are seeing from some boys is frightening" say teachers
“The misogyny we are seeing from some boys is frightening.” Teachers in Lancashire and across the UK say harmful and extreme online content is now a common part of pupils’ lives through social media
Patrols 'stepped up' in Skelmersdale following reports of 'youths' misbehaving in retail park
Officers had to deal with a 'large group of youths'
Appeal launched for wanted sex offender from Blackburn
Anyone who sees Lee Cottam is being urged to contact police
'A remarkable man'- new Royal Mail stamp collection to honour former PNE owner Trevor Hemmings
A new set of stamps honouring the achievements of former Preston North End F.C. owner Trevor Hemmings is set to be released.
Blackpool fire LIVE as six engines in attendance at property and roads have been closed
Locals have been urged to keep their windows and doors closed
Government urged to get involved over Ormskirk children's A&E closure
An influential group of councillors will ask the government to step in over a controversial decision by NHS bosses to close the children’s accident and emergency unit at Ormskirk Hospital.
Plans for redevelopment of Thorpeys Takeaway in Cabus take step closer
Plans to turn a historic former Cabus takeaway into new business units have taken a step forward.