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21 of the best places to go for a G&T in Lancashire for International Gin and Tonic Day according to readers
This Saturday is International Gin and Tonic Day – so why not celebrate with one!
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Blackpool hotel has alcohol licence removed after it changes hands
Lancashire Police called for a review
Driver stopped on M6 with 5kg of cocaine worth £500,000
Anthony Ali will appear in court tomorrow
I love coffee and how it brings people together - Duck Coffee Co in Albert Road, Blackpool will do just that
Attention coffee drinkers of Blackpool a new cafe is due to open in Blackpool.
Motorist jailed after crashing into a police car and injuring officers while driving the wrong way on the M65
A driver from Blackburn who crashed a car into a police vehicle after travelling the wrong way on roundabout has been jailed.
Cuerden Valley Park cafe forced to close after thieves smash their way inside overnight
Thieves smashed their way inside the cafe at Cuerden Valley Park last night.
Wife of Tory councillor jailed for inciting hatred online after Southport attacks
Lucy Connolly posted a message on the day of the attacks
Lancashire celebrities pay tribute to Liam Payne following One Direction star’s sudden death
Stars from across Lancashire have paid tribute to the One Direction star Liam Payne following his sudden death.
Primark's £36 autumn jacket is 'perfect for any weather' and 'goes with anything'
Primark has released another jacket that's quickly going viral online as shoppers refresh their wardrobe for autumn and winter
Lizzie the gecko missing after vandals break into Pet's Corner in Chorley's Astley Park
There are fears for a pet lizard which has gone missing after vandals rampaged through ‘Pet’s Corner’ at Astley Park in Chorley.
Padiham private members club in former town hall put on the market
New owners are being sought for a Lancashire pub with a very special name.
Thief who inflicted misery banned from town centre and any B&M store
George Owen was sentenced to 20 weeks in prison and given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Campaigners meet new MP for talks to re-open 'forgotten' rail line connecting Lancashire and Yorkshire
Lobbying work continues to reopen the link
23 schools from across Lancashire who received new Ofsted reports in September
In September, 23 schools from across Lancashire received new Ofsted reports.
Advice shared with allotment holders in Thornton over ongoing historic contamination probe
Advice regarding home grown produce is being shared with allotment holders and residents in Thornton while an investigation into potential historic contamination from a nearby chemical works takes place.
'I had an Aston Martin, Bentleys and a house that oozed luxury, then I fell from my throne'
Russell Treasure wasn’t shy about his success and said he "bragged" about it like a "daily ritual"
A Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce-inspired Christmas film is coming - but there's a catch
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have captured the world's attention with their whirlwind romance, and a festive film inspired by the couple is soon to be released
Here are the 31 Blackpool firms which have gone bust owing Blackpool Council more than £800k in business rates
Blackpool Council has been forced to write off almost £1.6m of debt with around half of that due to unpaid business rates.
Disgraceful 'wrong-way' motorway Audi driver in court over head-on smash with cops
A passenger broke their arm and an officer broke their wrist in the horror crash
Glasgow family killed in M6 Cumbria crash were hit 'head-on' by Skoda going wrong way on motorway
A family killed on the M6 were hit ‘head-on’ by a driver going the wrong way along the motorway.