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M6 Easter Bank Holiday traffic LIVE as congestion builds - latest updates
Heavy congestion on the motorway follows a serious crash on the M6 on Friday
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Police appeal for dashcam film after motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries on Easter Sunday in Euxton
A motorcyclist was left with life-changing injuries after a leaving the road in Euxton.
Motorcyclist left with life-changing injuries after collision in Chorley
The rider, a man in his 30s, remains in hospital
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North West car fans are in for a treat as Hot Wheels Stunt Show returns to Co-op Live Manchester for 2026
Car lovers are in for treat as #1 selling toy in the world returns to the North West with the Hot Wheels Stunt Show.
Drivers currently face delays on the M6 approaching Preston this Easter Monday
Bank Holiday Monday traffic is building on the M6 in Lancashire.
Purchase of site for new Preston hospital complete despite revised completion date
The facility isn't expected to open until the 2040s
B&B owner in Edgworth unveils plans to add two holiday cottages to site
An application has been submitted
Foreign Office's full list of countries with travel warnings - check before flying
The Foreign Office currently has travel warnings in place for 52 countries due to safety and security concerns
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A road closure, a lane closure & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble this week
This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble, including ones requiring a road and a lane closure.
RuPaul's Drag Race star speaks about living with life-changing condition
Veronica - aka Kevin Grogan - describes themselves as a 'Lancashire lass'
'Missed opportunities' may have contributed to Chorley man's death
Russell Prater died at the Royal Preston Hospital
Release your inner showgirl at On Broadway Dance Fitness in Preston and Chorley
Women are releasing their inner show girl at dance fitness classes in Lancashire.
Southport riots led to emergency alert danger to life warning 'near miss'
The system is used to warn the public
Lancashire Alfred Wainwright champions celebrate new status for writer’s beloved path
Alfred Wainwright spent his first 34 years in Blackburn
Lancashire Police refers itself to watchdog after man fell from M6 bridge at Charnock Richard
Lancashire Police has referred itself to the police watchdog after a man fell from a bridge on the M6 on Good Friday.
31 fabulous pictures as Morecambe Comic Con makes a return
Morecambe Comic Con returned to town for its free event this weekend.
Scenes from Easter Weekend at 'Owd Nells Tavern as it officially reopens following shock closure
Take a look at the scenes at ’Owd Nells Tavern over the Easter Weekend as it offically reopened at last.
Teenager wild campers found sheltering in box as Storm Dave brings down trees
The teenagers' tent had been 'destroyed'
Rider on converted e-bike 'makes sensible decision' after being spotted in Poulton
'This is another one off the road'
Four major changes coming into force from today to help with cost of living
The Prime Minister announced the changes