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"Immensely proud" - Family-owned Booths on what Lancashire means to them
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'I often come home driving and laughing': Lego fans to chug along for Ribble Steam Railway Museum exhibition
The Brick Show promises to bring dozens of builders from across the North West, many of whom already spend their days displaying their work at shows across the UK.
Decision imminent on controversial plans for 146 homes on Chorley farm site
Only one letter supporting the scheme was submitted.
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'It’s a cracker' Comedian Frank Carson, who lived in Lancashire, remembered with blue plaque at old school
‘It’s a cracker’
Preston band Mobius Loop targeted by online troll in 'cancel culture' campaign
A coordinated online attack by anonymous accounts attempted to get the band cancelled
CCTV footage reveals capture of 'sexually obsessed' man who killed his own stepdaughter
Nathan Owens will be sentenced today.
Spectacular aerial view of Preston's St Walburge's Church - and it's fascinating history
As part of the Lancashire Post’s 140th anniversary celebrations, we’re exploring some of Preston’s most iconic landmarks. Today we look at it’s tallest structure - from a completely different angle.
This is when clocks go back this weekend - and what is Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's connection
The clocks are set to go back in time this weekend.
Top 10 must-see shows across Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire & Cumbria next week
Take a look at the top 10 must-see shows in the North West next week according to our entertainment reporter.
Busy road closed in both directions after two cars involved in 'serious crash'
Emergency services have been in attendance for hours following the collision
All Creatures Great and Small season 7 ending explained as Siegfried takes huge risk
All Creatures Great and Small season 7's finale saw Siegfried Farnon make a huge decision which could come back to haunt him.
Judge 'never come across anything like it' after drug dealer handed himself into police
Liam Wynn told the court: "I just need to change and get my family back together because there's a drug problem in my family and I'm making more problems"
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Tour de France in Lancashire: the exact route the race will take in 2027 at a glance
The world’s best cyclists are heading to the county next summer.
The violent prisoner who murdered his cellmate at night
Shaun Newton killed Tony Joynes in the cell they shared
The gifted student with 'everything to live for' murdered by her obsessed and twisted stepfather
For months, possibly years, Nathan Owens was harbouring a sexual obsession with his teenage stepdaughter
Police issue warning over 'suspicious' men in Chorley
Police are appealing for CCTV footage.
Convict sentenced to life for murdering cellmate at Leyland prison
Shaun Newton, 35, was found guilty of murdering Tony Joynes, 47, in their cell at HMP Garth, near Leyland, in July last year
Vernon Kay reacts as woman is left 'flabbergasted by his big hand print' at Blackpool ride
Vernon Kay spoke out on BBC Radio 2 and his own Instagram after a viral TikTok, filmed at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, revealed the jaw-dropping size of his hands
Appeals after car crimes hit Ribble Valley
The incidents are not thought to be related.
Chorley home repossessed after drugs complaints
The resident has been removed from the property after repeated complaints.