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Planning concerns raised over proposed M&S store at Norcross
A complain has been lodged on behalf of an unnamed retailer

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The Yorkshire Vet star tackles 'never seen before' disability on adorable puppy
The Yorkshire Vet's Peter Wright helped a young puppy with a rare disability


Martin Lewis gives NS&I Premium Bonds update and says 'I don’t like the actual product'
The personal finance expert also tackled the famous 'new bonds' win theory

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Council revamped derelict property in Thornton – this is what it’s worth now
There's a chance for you to get a home revamp from Wyre Council

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Watch as I try the new Marks and Spencer's Dippy Whippy loaded chocolate Easter egg and reveal what it's like
It’s not cheap, and it’s certainly not good for your waistline, but if you want to indulge yourself or someone you love in an eggstra special chocolate treat this Easter then Marks & Spencer’s new loaded eggs could be just the ticket.


Popular fruit may be key to good night's sleep - even for people with insomnia
A new study has discovered a tasty snack that could improve sleep quality in adults, even those with problems like insomnia. And it's something you're bound to already have in your fruit bowl


I'd be in that hot tub every night! Majestic 5 bed detached Blackpool family home on Preston New Road for sale
This home blends functionality with luxury, offering an outstanding living experience in an enviable location.


Police discover more than 200 cannabis plants at Burnley address
The plants were seized


Who's The Daddy: Life moves so fast, take time to stop and appreciate it
And just like that, she was gone. In the early hours of last Friday morning Daughter #2 boarded a connecting flight at Manchester to Heathrow, then on a way longer one to Miami for her second stint working on a cruise ship that sails around the Caribbean.


I want to create a sweet shop with spirits - new Candy Shack distillery launches in South Ribble
A busy young dad who has spent his career launching products for other people is now preparing to launch his own ‘sweet shop of spirits’.


RAF pilot searched for Iraq War suicides before unlawfully killing family in M6 crash
Richard Woods deliberately drove his car into the path of an oncoming vehicle


Charlotte Dawson shows off Gigi's glam nursery before taking her to visit dad Les Dawson
Lancashire star Charlotte Dawson took to social media yesterday to show off her new born daughter’s nursery before taking the little one to visit her dad Les Dawson.


NHS urges people to 'stay home' if you have these two symptoms
Cases remain extremely high across England


New £100k driveway hailed for Lancs sports facility
The previous road was causing causing serious problems


I went back to the beautiful Cuerden Valley Park - here's why it's better than ever
When I was a child, Cuerden Valley Park was almost literally on my doorstep.


89pc of UK workers unhappy with their current pay
The findings come as prices increase across the country


'I was left with misshapen nipples after flying to Turkey for mummy makeover'
Christina Ozdag spent £4.6k on a boob job, tummy tuck an liopsuction and now "feels cheated"


RSPCA: Meet 12 delightful cats and dogs looking to meet their forever humans
12 delightful cats and dogs are looking for their forever homes in Lancashire.


UK passport holders urged to check 'overlooked' detail now before April price hike
Passport fees in the UK are set to rise from April 10, but there's a detail on your passport which could mean you need to renew before the price hike comes into effect
