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Blackpool Illuminations HQ needs £300k to fix lights as 'batteries failing'
The proposed borrowing will be considered on Monday
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East Lancashire MPs welcome sanctions on trade with illegal Israeli settlements
Hyndburn and Haslingden MP Sarah Smith and Blackburn MP Adnan Hussain welcomed the changes
After three years, a well-known Cleveleys pub will return with 'more relaxed management style'
The Victoria Hotel has been closed for more than three years
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Tributes to bike-mad Longridge dad Ian 'Si-thy' Mirza after sudden death aged 62
Beloved dad Ian, affectionately known as ‘Si-thy’, loved his motorbikes...
Paedophile pensioner spared jail at Preston Crown Court for breach of court order curbing his internet usage
Judge Darren Preston warned William Monaghan that he would go to jail if he continued to breach his sexual harm prevention order, despite the paedophile pensioner's health issues
'Preston has always felt like home': BBC broadcaster on life as Preston's town crier
“I think I have the biggest and heaviest bell of any town crier in the United Kingdom. It’s not a euphemism: it’s just a very big bell.”
Top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week featuring Diljit Dosanjh and Barnum
Take a look at the top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week according to our entertainment reporter.
Beloved Blackburn pub could reopen with new lease of life
A pub that closed last year after serving a Blackburn neighbourhood for decades could be reopened following a major conversion
Mayor of Lancashire will be 'vital' to county, says Blackburn council leader
Cllr Phil Riley says there is one 'absolutely vital thing' the county needs
23 emotional images as Rugby League legend Sir Billy Boston honoured at his funeral
Wigan Warriors players formed a guard of honour as crowds lined the streets to honour Sir Billy Boston.
‘No more permanent solutions for temporary problems’: 24-hour 'Grapplethon' fights mental health stigma
“If through doing this we manage to change someone’s perspective or save their life, then doing this is well worth it.”
M6 updates as multi-vehicle crash caused 50 minute delays
A multi-vehicle crash on the M6 stopped traffic on the motorway
Two Lancashire hospitals face more strikes in bitter holiday pay row
Unite says the trust "continues to act like a rogue employer"
Drivers warned as M6 lane to close for more than six weeks
The lane closure on the M6 will be in place for more than six weeks while essential work is carried out
Preston magistrates hear cases of theft, indecent images and threats of violence
Preston magistrates have heard a range of serious cases including theft, indecent images and threats of violence
‘One of the users used to call me ‘Big Knees’: Woman celebrates 25 years at Preston care charity
“I think the guys have just really helped me be me.”
Lancashire Police charge man previously detained under Mental Health Act for Preston school incident
The 38-year-old was initially detained under the Mental Health Act following the incident which sparked a school lockdown...
The 21 Lancashire primary schools that were the hardest to get into this year (‘26/27)
With the new school year having just begun, we thought we’d look at which Lancashire primary schools were the hardest to get into this year.
Nepal flood disaster victims receive £50,000 from West Lancashire Freemasons
At least 1,259 deaths and 5,083 missing persons were confirmed in Nepal with an additional 21 dead and 541 missing in neighbouring Tibet.
Bamber Bridge convenience shop near high school could reopen after 10 years
The shop is close to Walton-le-Dale High School.