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'It's about bloody time': Lancashire mayor on the horizon after government budget announcement
The government will enter “final-stage” negotiations with the county.
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Autumn Budget 2026 live: The key changes announced and what they mean for you
Cost of living, defence, and the national economy are all on the agenda for this year’s autumn budget.
'Nature can be ruthless, but it doesn't judge you': Lancashire’s naked forager on mushrooms, nature and why he shuns the spotlight
Colin Unsworth has spent 15 years leading mushroom forages across Lancashire - but only keeps his clothes on for some of them.
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Man struck by bus outside Preston train station
Police said it was not the first time they’d seen a collision outside Preston train station.
Government backs Lancashire mayor plans in budget
The government has revealed it is in the final stages of agreeing a mayoral strategic authority for Lancashire, with MPs pledging to continue discussions on how a devolved Lancashire will look
Driver convicted of attempted murder after taxi queue row got out of hand
The pedestrian was flung over the bonnet and run over, causing injuries which put him in hospital for months
27 key announcements in the Budget and how they will affect you
Chancellor John Healey pledged to give households and businesses 'breathing space' - what this means for you
Derian House to open new charity shop in Bamber Bridge Shopping Centre this week
The new store will help raise vital funds for sick children and their families.
Martin Lewis says new 'penalty' change announced in Budget offers 'great relief'
The Chancellor has today announced a number of new measures for UK households in his first Budget - and Martin Lewis has offered his perspective on one of them
Britain braces for -4C temperatures as Met Office names 10 counties to see sub-zero temperatures
Fresh weather maps show bitterly cold conditions for the UK
Underwater search team involved in hunt for missing Clitheroe woman Zara Howard
She has been missing nearly one week.
Six people charged with shoplifting in Lancashire police's crackdown on theft
Six people have been charged with shoplifting offences across Burnley and Rossendale as part of Lancashire Constabulary's Operation Vulture
Helicopter spotted hovering over Preston Marina checking power lines following storm damage
Hundreds of homes were left in the dark for two days.
'We've survived cancer, supported others and even helped plan a wedding!'
Members of Kick Cancer Away say they will do anything they can to support people on the difficult journey
Storm boards remain in place after Morecambe Promenade battered by Boelo
The boards have played a major role in defending the sea front against storm damage
Heartbreak as woman, 42, dies on Lanzarote holiday after collapsing in hotel room
Rachel Weston, 42, from Bury, died after collapsing inside her hotel room in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote, while on holiday with her husband Mark and friends
Lancashire prisoners among six facing charges over theft of high-value Pokemon cards
The six suspects, including two Lancashire prisoners, are due to appear before Mansfield Magistrates' Court on November 17, police said.
Who's been sentenced at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court
Here are some of the cases heard at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court recently and the results.
Lancashire Police issue ‘do not approach’ warning in search for HMP Kirkham prisoner
Bryan Thomas, 27, failed to return to HMP Kirkham after being temporarily released to carry out unpaid work.
The luxury lifestyle of a Preston kingpin and the 27-strong gang who did his dirty work for him
Karl Brown splashed out on holidays and kept wads of cash at his Ribbleton home