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Urgent 'call 999' alert after disappearance of woman as concerns grow
Elizabeth Gough has links to Burnley, Blackpool and Skegness and was last seen in Leeds city centre
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Dramatic rescue on Pendle Hill as young man found collapsed by wall
The operation was described by officers as "extremely challenging" due to the weather conditions
Woman chased with hammer and man knocked out by driver in 'busy night' for police
"From the moment we switched the radio on, we knew it was going to be a lively shift"
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M65 closure update - Police issue update on cause of closure
Lancashire Police have issued an updated statement on the cause of the ongoing closure of the M65 Junction 4 westbound entry slip road.
Firefighters tackle early morning high street blaze
Firefighters have been tackling an early morning blaze in Ormskirk.
Peter Kay tickets: How to get tickets for final Better Late Than Never tour dates 2026
Peter Kay has announced 11 final dates for his Better Late Than Never tour in 2026, with general sale tickets available from 10am on Sunday 30 November
'All this changing, I don't think it will make any difference'
Blackpool residents share their opinions on proposed council shake-up set to go live in 2028
The peaceful Lancashire moorland walkers love has turned into a battleground
"I don’t think they’ll look that nice if they’re going to be as high as Blackpool Tower"
Your chance to own St Annes 'only authentic Spanish tapas bar' - here's the price
A restaurant claiming to be St Annes ‘only authentic Spanish tapas bar’ has hit the market.
'Golden Balls' statue reinstated after three years following community campaign
It was once used to promote the film Gladiator
Children bowled over by fun and games at a sports day with a difference
"I am not used to bowling and today has been great”
M65 Junction 4 westbound entry slip road 'to be closed for some time' after collision in Darwen
A motorway sliproad in Lancashire is closed and is likely to remain so ‘for some time’ after a collision this morning.
'Disgraceful' battery farm slammed as campaigners vow to fight green belt decision
"It’s an insult to the work of our council officers"
26 Lancashire folk arrested for supporting terrorist organisation during protest at Lancaster Castle
26 Lancashire people have been arrested for supporting at terrorist organisation during a protest.
Runaway reindeer from Christmas event sparks major search on beach
Royal Marines were needed to help safely secure it
Booths car park cameras 'operating without permission' for seven years
Cameras enforcing the rules in a Preston supermarket car park have been operating without planning permission - for seven years.
Pensioner rushed to hospital after being hit by car in 3am crash
The incident sparked a heavy emergency services response
Trusted Lancashire medic who carried out 'thieving spree' ordered to pay back thousands to Manchester City
A judge said David McNally’s 'breathtakingly brazen' thefts had brought 'embarrassment and disgrace' on himself and his family
‘Impact of Nelson roadworks is worse than the pandemic for businesses’
Business owners are outraged as some say they are losing thousands of pounds due to the lengthy roadworks
Live M65 traffic updates as lorry overturns on exit slip road causing long delays
Police have warned that the road is 'likely to remain closed for some time'