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'I started taking more naps - a year later I was diagnosed with an aggressive and rare form of brain cancer'
Ambrin Alaina was diagnosed with a rare from of brain cancer and is hoping to raise money for treatment in Germany
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Lancashire County Council to pull out of refugee scheme supporting 745 people
Critics say the move is "morally bankrupt and financially dumb – Lancashire Reform in a nutshell"
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13 behind-the-scenes pictures of the new Leyland council houses that attracted 10,000 bids
When applications for almost two dozen new council homes in Leyland were opened last month, the system was swamped with people wanting to put their name down for one of the dwellings.
Pedalo prank proposal almost goes pear-shaped for pub landlord in Majorca
It was a romantic pedalo proposal which almost went horribly wrong.
Drug dealer found with £35K of ketamine after he bumped into police - Preston Crown Court told
Aidan Stillwell, 41, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison for possessing cannabis and ketamine with intent to supply and possession of cocaine
Preston 'mini-housing estate' plans in Lower Bartle refused for one simple reason
The development was not considered suitable for the rural location.
Teen opens fire on city streets and shoots at home of mum and 10-month-old baby
He discharged a volley of seven gunshots towards two men while cycling through the streets
Disabled ex-nurse left to die by sister 'surrounded by urine, blood and flies'
Michelle Neill, 55, pleaded guilty to manslaughter by gross negligence after her paralysed sister Kelly Neill died in squalid Deptford conditions
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Boyhood PNE fan Patrick Watts recalls the moment he was held at gunpoint during Falklands conflict
Falkland Islands native Patrick Watts is a boyhood Preston North End supporter. In part one of the Big Interview, he talks to Craig Salmon about the harrowing experience he endured during the Falklands War when Argentina invaded the British Overseas Territory in 1982
‘It’s about fairness’: Lancashire's Reform UK county council quits refugee role amid ‘xenophobia’ row
The move has polarised opinion amongst the county’s politicians.
Circus Mondao brings special show to Chorley for children with SEND
Circus Mondao will be offering a special two-hour quiet performance for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
Lancashire dad fighting to walk daughter down the aisle after 'lottery win' trial
Jason Walker thought his symptoms were simply signs of ageing, but they only worsened
22 Kids and Counting return date confirmed and it's sooner than you think
The Radford family are back on Channel 5 as 22 Kids and Counting is returning to screens with a brand new series
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Lancashire restaurants scoop awards at regional curry awards night
The Northern England Curry Awards recognised the region's best Indian eateries, with Lancashire restaurants taking home several awards for their exceptional food and service
Minister urges public to store food as 'largest El Niño ever' to smash UK this year
The Met Office said this year's event will be "the largest since the 19th century"
Police issue statement after reports of women being followed in Skelmersdale
An investigation was launched following an outcry over 'suspicious behaviour'
Killer ex-DJ abducted teen girl and drove her around for eight hours, stopping to sexually assault her
Paul Sharpe drove around with the girl tied up in his car stopping at car parks to assault her
The Lancashire neighbourhood where almost three in 10 people have depression
New figures show several Lancashire areas have some of England's highest rates
The simple form box that left millionaire Paris Fury completely stumped
The 'proud' mum-of-seven was left unsure what to write as she reflected on her busy life