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Pop-up Zara and John Lewis proposed for ‘unique’ Preston shopping and leisure development
A Preston architect says the city could stake its claim as an alternative shopping destination to Manchester and Liverpool by bringing big brands to the high street – but in miniature form.
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16 of the best Halloween costumes from 2023 to help inspire you
Who said dressing up had to be difficult? Here are some of last year’s awesome costumes to help inspire you.
Funeral directors across Blackpool inspected by council as calls made for more regulations in sector
Funeral directors across Blackpool were inspected by the council amid calls made for more regulations in the sector.
Silent Crime: I survived my ex who punched, kicked, raped and strangled me as I lay in bed next to my children
In the latest of special reports into silent crimes, the Lancashire Post and the Blackpool Gazette will be looking at impact of domestic violence on victims and why many feel reporting it is not an option.
Big Brother eviction: I'm gutted to be out, I had a great time and don't regret a thing
Take a look at our exclusive chat with Lancashire man Ryan who was the first housemate to be evicted from the Big Brother house this year.
8 great pictures as Britain's Got Talent auditions returned to Blackpool Winter Gardens
Hundreds gathered outside the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as the Britain's Got Talent auditions returned.
Lancashire residents urged to prepare for flooding as Met Office issues 18-hour weather warning for rain
Parts of Lancashire have been urged to prepare for flooding as the Met Office issued an 18-hour weather warning for rain.
Dangerous driver sentenced to 10 months after 100mph police chase
Andrew Miller was driving erratically when pursued by police officers
Rubbish mountain appears outside Lancashire fracking site
The area has become a magnet for fly-tipping
Live updates as 'serious collision' on M6 causes huge delays
An air ambulance is said to be on the scene
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Hundreds gather outside Blackpool Winter Gardens as Britain's Got Talent auditions returns
A huge queue formed outside the Winter Gardens in Blackpool as the Britain's Got Talent auditions returned.
Fly-tippers strike at abandoned Fylde fracking site
A rubbish mountain has appeared outside the former fracking site in Fylde after the spot became a magnet for fly-tipping.
Police find £13k in Audi at Lancashire service station as second Audi smashes into lamppost
Police have issued an update on the incidents
Stalled development plans for 1,400 homes at Whyndyke Farm in Blackpool set to go back before planners
Plans to build hundreds of houses on the edge of Blackpool are back on the table after proposals have stalled over many years.
American visits Manchester for first time is left gobsmacked by 'true stereotype'
One man who visited Manchester for the first time was so shocked by what he experienced - and admitted the 'stereotype' about the city was right and wished he'd have gone sooner
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Lancashire Police investigating spate of thefts at Haven Marton Mere Holiday Village in Blackpool
Police are investigating a spate of burglaries at a Blackpool holiday park which has left some guests vowing never to return.
Primark shoppers say 'stunning' £14 dress looks like it 'could be' Zara
The 'gorgeous' white dress has been compared to a similar-looking designer version - and it's a total bargain
Class A drugs and £13k in cash seized during busy 24 hours for police on Lancashire’s roads
Class A drugs and £13k in cash were seized during a busy 24 hours for police on Lancashire’s roads.
Hapless Lancashire Max gang jailed after videos they filmed help put them behind bars
The gang brought large amounts of heroin and crack from Manchester into Accrington
Central Tickets data breach: what happened, has personal information been stolen and how to protect passwords?
How terrifying 😢