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Burnley man jailed after school alerted police to sexual assault of 10-year-old girl
A Burnley man has been jailed for more than 15 years after sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl.
Will Preston's weather improve this week as rain returns and colder air arrives - and could it snow
Lancashire’s brief taste of spring sunshine may not last, with cloud and rain returning this week before colder air raises the chance of wintry conditions.
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Major changes coming to Preston bin collections in 'biggest overhaul for 14 years'
The first major shake-up of bin collection rounds in Preston for more than a decade is set to take place next month.
Pendle MP claimed £12k in legal fees after office was left 'unusable'
The Labour MP said he was forced to take legal advice
11 fabulous pics as The Malthouse Farm in Whittle-le-Woods officially reopens following six-figure investment
The Malthouse Farm in Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley, officially reopened its doors today following a six-figure investment.
Why graffiti is costing Preston City Council £73k this month
It will cost Preston City Council £73,000 to buy the new piece of kit it needs to help keep the streets free from graffiti.
Update issued after pedestrian dies on M6 after being 'struck by several vehicles'
Police have issued an update after a pedestrian died on the M6 after being struck by several vehicles in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The secret is a little harder to keep now - Wild Discovery zoo in Preston welcomes adorable triplet
A small zoo in Preston has welcomed an adorable new addition.
These Lancashire gastropubs are officially among the UK's best - including 'idyllic' venue and 'rural gem'
One Lancashire venue is ‘possibly the most idyllic pub’ on the list,
15 best Lancashire schools & colleges based on A-Level performance
The Department for Education (DfE) has published its final Progress 8 scores for colleges and secondary schools across Lancashire so we’ve collated the very best performing for all for you.
10 Lancashire salons celebrated at the English Hair & Beauty Awards 2026
These top Lancashire hairdressers, beauty salons, spas and aesthetics clinics have been recognised among the best in the North.
'Love you dad': Son's tribute to retired farmer from Milnthorpe
John Robinson died at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Toddler bitten in face and rushed to hospital after dog attack inside Old Leyland Gates pub
A toddler was bitten in the face by a dog at a Leyland pub over the weekend.
Lancashire neighbourhood set for raft of improvement and young people must be at the centre
A new £20m regeneration programme for a Skelmersdale neighbourhood has been backed by West Lancashire councillors.
Alcohol 'likely caused death' of mechanic found in his Morecambe caravan
Paul Mortimer died on January 20
11 of the biggest Wyre planning applications including a new store and new homes
Take a look below at the most interesting planning applications submitted to Wyre Council over the last two weeks.
Judge spares 'despicable' police officer jail after vile images found on phone
The 'repugnant' videos were found in the sent folder of the police officer's WhatsApp
Polish man found dead in car park of finance firm's HQ in Preston
Piotr's death is likely to have been contributed to by alcohol use
Bomb squad descend on Stacksteads garage after 'explosive device' from WW2 found
Members of the Explosive Ordinance Disposal were called to the scene in Stacksteads