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Firms fined £157k after Chorley dad was killed in tragic racking collapse

Daron Pickstock 'was a hard worker'

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Pervert snared by decoy claimed he was 'bored' when he committed online offences

Lewis Blackwell has been placed under strict requirements to prevent future offending

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Gillibrand Hall Care Home therapy dog Dan proves a man's best friend by helping give resident his spark back

A Chorley care home resident is rediscovering his lifelong love of pets thanks to a visiting therapy dog,

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Woman dies 50 years after horror car smash left her partially paralysed

Jane Margaret Stott suffered devastating injuries in the collision

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Death of 'stalwart' Scouts volunteer who inspired thousands ruled an accident

Jennifer Turner "inspired generations of young people and adults"

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Sue Radford posts swimwear pictures before and after two stone weight loss

Sue Radford, from 22 Kids and Counting, has showed off her incredible weight loss transformation in swimwear photos as she vows to never 'go back' to her old habits

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BBC expert urges 'record yourself sleeping' to check for problem millions unknowingly have

Around eight million people in the UK might have this issue, but only a small number have been diagnosed

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The Lancashire hospital named 'worst in country' for 12-hour waits

A new performance report says the Trust is facing some real challenges

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Ex-Premier League footballers & Emmerdale star line up for special memorial match honouring 'legend' Paul

A special football competition will be held next month to remember a much-missed Freckleton man - and it will feature former Premier League stars and an Emmerdale actor.

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Preston mosque seeks approval for listed building changes to 'lower bills'

The former church has operated as a mosque since 2016

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National Latte Day 2026: here are 19 of the top Lancashire cafes to grab a latte

Celebrate National Latte Day 2026 with a coffee fix, from cosy cafes to quick-stop spots, we’ve rounded up the top-rated local venues where you can enjoy a perfectly brewed latte.

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Lancashire to create nearly 400 new SEND school places under major plans

They will be delivered through two brand new special schools, the expansion of three others and a college, and the creation of five new SEND units within existing mainstream schools

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Man, 35, with links to Preston and Blackpool wanted by police for tenancy agreements fraud

A 35-year-old man is wanted by police for tenancy agreements fraud.

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Bowker announce new partnership at former Motorrad site on Preston Docks - here's what's coming

Bowker Motor Group has announced a new partnership with one of China’s oldest vehicle manufacturers, with a new dealership set to open in Preston soon.

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1000 miles done and the Big One conquered - I’m just getting started

A determined 15-year-old from Blackpool is proving that age is no barrier to ambition, as she completes her extraordinary challenge to run 1,000 miles for Make-A-Wish UK.

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Lancashire care home downgraded after 3 breaches of legal regulations found during unannounced CQC inspection

A Lancashire care home has been downgraded from ‘Good’ to ‘Requires Improvement’ after an unannounced Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection.

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Lancashire's hour-by-hour weather forecast as Met Office issues snow warning

Temperatures are expected to plummet and will feel as low as -5C

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Blackpool's David Thewlis says he is "sick of talking about" Harry Potter as new TV series set to air

A Lancashire actor, perhaps best known for his role in the Harry Potter film franchise has addressed whether he would ever reprise his role…

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Shoppers are signing up to this FREE deals email – here’s why (aff)

Half term, lighter nights and fresh discounts – our free Top Buys newsletter cuts through fake sales and finds the UK deals that are actually worth your money.

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Strictly star found dead had 'lost glow' after being dropped from show

Robin Windsor was a ballroom dancer who joined Strictly in 2010