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M65 LIVE updates as motorway to remain closed overnight after HGV fire
Emergency services were called to the eastbound carriageway at 5.15am
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Sophie Lancaster killer Brendan Harris cleared for release despite denying attacking her
Brendan Harris was jailed for life for the murder of Sophie Lancaster, 20, who was attacked by a gang in a park in Bacup
Calls to stop police reselling e-bikes amid 'serious injuries and fatalities'
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has called for more police forces to copy Lancashire’s ban on reselling e-bikes and e-scooters, as figures reveal an 83% rise in seizures in just one year.
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Teenager claims woman showed him how to kiss and have sex before telling him to keep it a secret, trial hears
Kirsty Slater denies sexual activity with the boy
Faces of suspected football hooligans wanted after punch-up at Lancashire railway station after Burnley match
British Transport Police are seeking information from the public to help identify the youths involved in the violent disorder at Burnley Manchester Road railway station
'Thanks Andy Burnham' say released inmates as they leave prison early
Convicted criminals were seen celebrating as they left prisons early as part of scheme to stop stop the justice system from collapsing.
Lancaster shop closed for three months after police find illicit tobacco on sale
The Closure Order was made after visits by police and trading standards discovered illicit tobacco was being sold at Easy Shop on King Street
Princess Anne is coming to Lancashire tomorrow and here's where she will be
The Princess Royal will present new banners to Rossall's Combined Cadet Force and meet members of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation at Abbeystead Estate
Preston opens facility to support people sleeping rough after closure of centre which helped 250 people
The new centre, Oakham Court, will provide support for people sleeping rough in Preston
Michelin-starred chef on board as Lancashire firm funds 3,000 free classes to tackle food education gap
“We’re not here for a few months and then moving on”.
Preston men aged 48 and 35 arrested on suspicion of drug offences
A proactive stop by Preston Task Force officers yesterday led to the discovery of cannabis, multiple mobile phones and a large amount of cash.
15 schools & nurseries across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble with new Ofsteds in September
Find out what Ofsted made of schools across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble last month.
'The victim has been incredibly brave' Former Garstang equestrian boss jailed for sex assault in early '90s
“The victim has been incredibly brave coming forward all these years later. She has had to live with Green’s actions for more than 30 years.”
Due to unforeseen circumstances The Roost at Cuerden Valley Park will be closed this weekend
They said they would be back bigger and better next year.
Man guilty of killing his brother with a single punch outside social club
Brent Clayton claimed he was defending himself but the jury dismissed his excuse
Police make direct appeal to missing Blackpool woman as public urged to call 999
'Please get in touch with us'
Leyland's oldest pub could be demolished - here's what's planned for the site
The building is 340 years old.
Two men arrested after 'suspicious car' stopped by police near UCLan halls of residence
The black BMW was pulled over in Ashmoor Street
Park Hotel: New footage reveals scale of transformation of Preston's historic hotel
Plans to transform Preston's former Park Hotel into a 92-room spa hotel and create 239 new apartments are taking shape, with redevelopment work now well under way.
'I couldn’t feel my body from the waist down': Clitheroe charity 'turns UK purple' for rare spinal condition
The charity, founded by Claire Thornber, who was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome in 2010, aims to educate doctors and patients about the condition, which can cause lower limb paralysis and loss of bowel, bladder, and sexual function if not treated quickly enough.