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Amazon launches 'urgent investigation' after Southport killer Axel Rudakubana bought knife online
A ban on knife sales to under-18s has proved far from effective, with authorities finding time and again that “far too many” are being sold illegally.
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HMRC scam warning over 'letter returned' phone calls
There are red flag warning signs that tell you a call is not genuine
Alex Batty: Police issue major update on criminal investigation into disappearance
Alex vanished after going on holiday to Spain with his mum and grandpa aged 11
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Weather: Met Office issues amber weather warning for 60 areas with 90mph winds possible
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for wind for 60 areas in the UK, with yellow weather warnings covering the rest of the country.
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana’s family ‘devastated’ and living in secret location, church says
The family of Axel Rudakubana are “devastated” following his knife attack on a Southport holiday club, the church attended by his father has said.
Lancashire hospital trust ordered to pay £50,000 to cleaner who took more than 400 sick days in four years
A hospital cleaner who took more than 400 sick days in four years has been awarded almost £50,000 in compensation after a court ruled she was unfairly dismissed.
Screen time: 11 ways mobile phone use impacts children - according to Parliament's Education Committee
The House of Commons' Education Committee took a deep dive into the effects of screen time on children last year 🔍
Coronation Street Leanne Battersby star addresses soap future after 30 years
Actress Jane Danson, who is best known for playing Leanne Battersby in Coronation Street, has opened up on what fans could expect next for her character
WASPI sets out DWP compensation case before MPs after 'demeaning' treatment in update
The Ombudsman previously recommended payouts up to £2,950 and campaigners spoke at the Work and Pensions Committee today
Three people arrested after suspected Class A and B drugs seized during raids in Lancaster
Three people have been arrested after suspected Class A and B drugs were seized in Lancaster.
Brits facing emergency costs can apply for DWP loan worth up to £812
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Budgeting Loans scheme is designed to help pay for everyday costs, such as furniture, moving expenses and clothes
Public urged to avoid hospitals due to soaring cases of virus
HMPV's spread has sparked anxiety over potential additional burdens on the NHS
Vernon Kay fears telling off from wife Tess Daly as he brings up 'cringey' forgotten past
BBC Radio 2's Vernon Kay refrained from discussing his wife Tess Daly's forgotten past further as he joked the Strictly Come Dancing host may "kill" him
These were the scenes as demolition begins at Sumpter Horse pub in Penwortham
Demolition work is taking place at a former pub in Penwortham this week.
Fresh blow for new Preston and Lancaster hospitals as public opinion survey scrapped
A major engagement exercise to get the public’s thoughts on the proposed sites for new hospitals in Preston and Lancaster has been indefinitely postponed after the projects were pushed back to the late 2030s.
Amazon launches 'urgent investigation' after Axel Rudakubana bought 8-inch knife online
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said it was a "total disgrace" Rudakubana was "easily able to order a knife on Amazon"
Calls to slash England's drink-drive limit to less than one pint
New drivers and those who drive for commercial purposes would face even stricter limits under proposed laws
15 quirky and unique places to visit in Lancashire this year for fun family days out
Lancashire is full of unique places to visit for fun days out.
The 72 best pubs in Lancashire for real ale and draught beers including spots in Preston, Blackpool & Burnley
Lancashire is famous for having an abundance of high-quality pubs.
The Lake District's 'Torquay of the North' with 'warm climate' and stunning hidden gardens
The picturesque town is often overlooked due to other Lake District's hotspots