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I wanted to surprise my wife with a romantic gesture while we were in Blackpool – it went hilariously wrong
A husband attempted to surprise his wife with a romantic gesture during their visit to Blackpool, but things took a hilarious turn.
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Hare & Hounds pub in Accrington goes up for sale leaving locals heartbroken
A much loved community pub that closed its doors for good last Sunday has went on the market.
2 week long road closures & other major roadworks starting in Preston next week
Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston and South Ribble, including two week long road closures.
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Thousands due a refund urged to look out for letter from government
The government agency will send out "another letter" as a spokesperson says: "We want to return their money"
Man wanted in connection with spate of thefts at Tesco Express store in Adlington
A man is wanted in connection with a spate of thefts at a Tesco Express store in Adlington.
I discovered the magic of cruising Northern Europe from here in the north of England
Marion Ainge is transported to the magic of of Bruges, Normandy, Amsterdam and Scilly on a very convenient cruise from Liverpool
Pervert kept DIY 'paedophile manual' at his Blackpool home
He's now behind bars
Lancashire Police break silence on "mystery VIP" escorted around towns and motorways this week
Police have broken their silence on the mystery convoy escorting a pair of black SUVS around Lancashire this week.
Shoplifter banned from Lancashire Asda, Aldi, and Co-op stores caught stealing £80 of meat and cheese
A shoplifter banned from all Asda, Aldi, and Co-op stores in Lancashire was caught stealing £80 worth of meat and cheese.
I'm so pleased the late Lancashire Police officer who led the search for Nicola Bulley has been memorialised
A new addition to Lancashire Constabulary’s Mounted Branch has been named in tribute to a highly respected officer who dedicated more than two decades to the force and was the lead investigator on the Nicola Bulley case.
Flagstones ripped up and stolen from house as police issue appeal
'The offenders will have had to be on scene for a significant amount of time due to the size and weight of the flags'
Gas leak on Grane Road in Haslingden shuts road for another two weeks
An emergency closure on a busy stretch of road after a gas leak has been extended for at least another two weeks.
Mapped: England's most dangerous places to live - and one's in Lancashire
An interactive map shows how dangerous it is in your area
Corrie & Emily in Paris star Lucien Laviscount from Lancashire is the newest ambassador of Schweppes
The Lancashire actor Lucien Laviscount has been announced as the newest ambassadors of one of Britain’s most well known brands.
Police hunting wanted man as officers warn 'do not approach him'
Anyone who sees Gary Stubbs should 'call 999 immediately'
Council leader steps aside for colleague who lost seat in Reform election rout
Labour’s Matthew Tomlinson is in line for the top job at South Ribble Borough Council
Search continues for suspect after man in his 70s left with fractured collarbone in Penwortham attack
The search continues for a suspect after a dog walker in his 70s was left with a fractured collarbone following an attack in Penwortham.
I used to work at this chippy - now I'm spending my honeymoon money turning it into my dream cafe
A new cafe with a very special story will soon be opening in Leyland.
Chorley Gymnastics Club to compete in Las Vegas IAIGC World Championships
A team of 21 talented gymnasts from a club in Chorley are to compete in Las Vegas championships.
Man banned from every Asda, Aldi and Co-op in Lancashire jailed after £80 cheese theft
Adam Larkin had breached his criminal behaviour order