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35 brilliant pictures as runners take to the Promenade in the Blackpool Illuminations 2025 Night Run
The Blackpool Illuminations 2025 Night Run this evening has seen 4,000 runners pound the Promenade in support of Brian House Children’s Hospice.
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Verdict in on block of flats planned for Preston Bus depot
A small block of flats will be built on a disused part of the Preston Bus depot in Deepdale.
Plans to build 'Lancashire's tallest tower block' in Preston city centre
Plans have been unveiled to build a 30-storey tower block in Preston city centre that would become the tallest residential or office building anywhere in Lancashire.
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Potential witnesses sought by Lancashire Police after fatal A6 crash in Clayton-le-Woods kills two
Potential witnesses are being sought by police after a fatal collision in Clayton-le-Woods which left two people dead.
Lancashire council asks locals how it should spend £20m on their town
Residents of a Lancashire town are being asked for their views on how to spend £20m to improve the place they live.
Reform UK in Lancashire responds in new fracking debate
The ruling group on Lancashire County Council responded to comments made by Reform’s national deputy leader
Chorley Police share footage in appeal for witnesses following fatal Clayton-le-Woods crash
The police state that the three witnesses are not in trouble
Bodybuilder who sued police after 'muscle touching ban' found dead at home
Akinwale Arobieke was 64
This is what Reform UK in Lancashire thinks about fracking as national party backs it
Reform UK in Lancashire says it believes any future fracking activity in the UK will be focused hundreds of miles away on the other side of the country – and that local conditions are “not conducive” to restarting the controversial process where it was previously carried out on the Fylde coast...
Residents say 'shambolic' roadworks have left them with no way to get to work
The pavements at Ewood will be shared by pedestrians and cyclists
'My neighbour made baffling CCTV camera request and threw a fit when I refused'
A woman has been left baffled by her neighbour's requests after she installed some security cameras outside her home - and people are urging her not to give in
Akinwale Arobieke found dead in Liverpool home
Akinwale Arobieke has died at his Liverpool home.
Energy bills 'melt away' if you turn off 5 energy-guzzling devices in the home
Turning off these popular home appliances is good for your wallet; otherwise, they can quietly sap small amounts of power and increase your energy bills.
First look inside Wagamama as new restaurant opens at Preston's £45m Animate leisure complex
A new Wagamama restaurant has officially opened its doors at Preston’s £45 million Animate leisure complex.
Hundreds in cash stolen from South Ribble business in early-hours break-in
Police said it is believed two people broke in through a window
'Waiting for hours' - Blackburn A&E 'very busy' as bosses urge patients to stay away
People are experiencing high waiting times
Homes Under the Hammer star finds 'rare gem' home just 30 minutes from Lancashire
Homes Under the Hammer host Dion Dublin was in Greater Manchester to view a three bedroom semi-detached home in the market town of Ramsbottom.
Blackburn's Poundland store to close permanently as discount retailer pushes ahead with restructuring plan
Blackburn’s Poundland store will close permanently soon as the discount retailer pushes ahead with a major restructuring plan.
I had one bite of my samosa before being asked to leave Indian restaurant
A new mother has claimed she was asked to leave an Indian restaurant after having one bite of her samosa because her child was crying for a “couple of minutes”.
My mum told me I just had to do the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On show says Louisa Johnson
With the Blackpool Illuminations Switch On just days away, see what one of the star performers on the night had to say in an exclusive chat.