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Brazen knifeman barged his way into home and sat on sofa during three-day crime spree
Dale Thomason tried to remove a TV from a wall while the owner was home
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Everything we know after fire at Blackpool’s £100m civil service hub
Blackpool
Smoke could be seen billowing into the air
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Freddie Flintoff to return to beloved BBC show after horror Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff
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Christine McGuinness says 'I'm not afraid of dying' in heartbreaking admission
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Lorry overload on quiet country lane could see one HGV rattle past 'every 90 seconds'
Chorley
There are concerns plans to build a new prison will lead to increased traffic in Ulnes Walton
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Inside Blackpool's proposed £10m Cultural Hub as exciting plans submitted
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This will be "central to the creative transformation of Queen Street and the north of Blackpool’s town centre"
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Pan to flatten pub and built Co-op halted over fear it will make 'village even worse'
Chorley
"Croston has narrow and very busy streets. The store and cafe will undoubtedly attract customers from further afield"
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"We have been blown away by the support we’ve received from the local community"
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Prolific shoplifter terrorised staff by striking at same store over and over
Lancashire Constabulary
The 43-year-old sometimes visited up to three times a day before a dedicated operation was launched to catch him
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Blackpool
The Bay Horse was closed for three weeks to give it a new lease of life
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TikToker stays in £9 a night Blackpool hotel - and gives it five stars
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George Redfern spent a night the White Moon Hotel and challenged himself to leave a positive review without lying
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'Hidden gem' in Lancashire with its own beach, play area and pub
Preston
There's something for everyone to enjoy
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We spent a penny at UK's 'best motorway service toilets' and couldn't help but feel underwhelmed
M65
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The key 2024 dates all Blackpool Pleasure Beach fans need to know
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The amusement park has reveals what's in store for 2024 - including a Twilight Thrills event this weekend
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Lancashire beach issues new £100 fine warning to everyone with a dog
Lytham St Annes
A dog exclusion zone comes into force on March 29 and lasts until September 30
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Blackpool
Inside swingers club with dungeon and 'bonk holiday weekend' where woman broke neck in pool
Infusion will be rounding off the month with a "bonk holiday weekend"
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Suspects named after Chorley and Leyland raids targeting alleged drug plot
Chorley
Harriet Edmondson, Aaron Hickey, Ryan Davies-Karabarind, Stephen Tunstall-Helm, Perry Miller and two teenagers have been charged for drug offences
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Cyclist seriously injured after crash leaving major road closed for hours
Penwortham
A man in his 40s was rushed to hospital following a collision on Golden Way in Penwortham
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Bungling burglar who tried to squeeze through cat flap caught after leaving blood trail
Cumbria Police
Simon Highmore left his blood on the cat flap and vehicles parked to the rear of the property
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Urgent police appeal as schoolboy, 14, goes missing from home
Carlisle
Simon Towart has not been seen since leaving his home in Carlisle and also has links to Whitehaven, Preston and Newcastle
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Helen Flanagan sent into 'psychosis' after 'bad reaction' to ADHD medication
Helen Flanagan
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Lancashire
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Lancashire business owners who owe taxman money - including one who's racked up a £10m bill
Lancashire
HMRC has published a list of the Lancashire companies who have deliberately evaded paying tax
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Papa Johns to shut 43 'underperforming' restaurants - including one in Lancashire
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The company said the locations are "no longer financially viable"
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Blackpool named UK's most popular and affordable staycation spot
Blackpool
The iconic Lancashire resort beat the likes of Scarborough and Weston-Super-Mare to bag the number one spot
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One junction on the M6 really grinds my gears
M6
Anyone who's old enough will remember the nightmare motorists used to endure
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TikTok influencer who mingles with top celebs hails pub as 'one of the coolest'
Darwen
Max Balegde has 3.5 million followers and has had Kylie Minogue 'slide into his DMs'
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Blackpool Pleasure Beach
First look at Blackpool Pleasure Beach's exciting additions for 2024
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Kate Garraway
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Mum, 44, with 'heart of gold' fell asleep and never woke up after Blackpool trip
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"It was just so cruel in the end, that she went through everything for all those years - just for this to happen"
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Market says farewell to legendary butcher after more than 50 years
Darwen
"It’s definitely the right time to go"
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Southport Pleasureland unveils 'UK first' themed area as it prepares to reopen
Southport
Steampunk Bay is the UK’s only steampunk theme park
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Prison plan will 'only add to frightening number of near-misses' in the area
Chorley
The controversial blueprint for the so-called “super prison” – which sparked a local campaign in opposition to it – was thrown out by Chorley Council more than two years ago
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The story behind the poem that has appeared on the side of Nelson Library
Nelson
Ajaz Qureshi's poem, The Weaving Shuttle, has been plastered across the front of the library
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BBC Bargain Hunt stars bring stage show to Southport in week of Easter fun
Southport
Visit Southport has unveiled seven egg-citing events for you to take part in over Easter in Southport, including a no-holds-barred stage show from Philip Serrell, Charlie Ross and Christina Trevanion
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13 Lancashire pharmacies to offer walk-in MMR vaccines as cases soar
NHS
In the North West, three in 10 children are unvaccinated against MMR
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Properties in Colne, Blackpool, Cottam and Burnley are the cheapest this week
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When do the clocks go forward in 2024?
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The clocks are due to go forward later this month
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23 cancer symptoms you should never ignore including one you can only spot after eating
NHS
Cancer Research has issued a list of common and easily overlooked symptoms that could indicate someone has cancer
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M6, A66 and A590 traffic and roadworks ready to disrupt Easter travel
M6
This week's planned roadworks which may disrupt travel plans
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Blackpool
Large Elmer sculptures to line Blackpool streets next month for free family trail
Inspired by David McKee’s beloved children’s book character, each one will be uniquely decorated
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Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations
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"He doesn't meander. He stops and simply turns. It seems to be a deliberate action"
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"It’s like Blackpool Illuminations": The school where all you can hear is 'effing' and the 'c' word at night
Education
"Everyone is parking all over the place and there’s so much noise
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Blackpool's Lightpool Festival 2023 - when is it, is it free and what's new
Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool's stunning light show lasts for eight nights and includes an 'alien invasion' of Blackpool Tower
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The Preston to Blackpool bus route that costs just £2 and takes you all the way to the Illuminations
Blackpool Illuminations
Many of us from across Lancashire will be heading to the Illuminations this year - here's a great way to travel and save money
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Accrington News
Blackburn
Concerns grow for missing woman, 42, who vanished a week ago
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Derelict and vandal-plagued former mill to be transformed into affordable homes
Oswaldtwistle
MCI hopes to complete the development by September 2025 and says the new homes will meet a shortage of affordable homes in Oswaldtwistle and Hyndburn borough
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'Mindless' youths cover CCTV camera with sock then smash up Accrington school
Accrington
Three girls and a boy aged between 11 and 13 are believed to be responsible
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Concern grows for missing Cumbrian woman with links to Blackburn and Accrington
Cumbria
Lisa Ferguson, 42, was last seen on Wednesday, March 20
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Gunmen, killers, a violent rapist and 'Pablo' - the names and faces of those jailed this week
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All have faced justice
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Blackburn News
M65
We spent a penny at UK's 'best motorway service toilets' and couldn't help but feel underwhelmed
Obviously I wasn't able to visit the men's toilets although one chap making his way out said they were "fine"
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Businessman who owes taxman £10m linked to council block with smashed windows
Blackburn
Scott Norman McDonald Carlton owes a total of £10,752,512.54. in unpaid tax and penalties
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Morrisons leaves huge hole in £250m Blackburn masterplan as it pulls out of new store
Blackburn
"This blows that masterplan apart"
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Concerns grow for missing woman, 42, who vanished a week ago
Blackburn
Lisa Ferguson, who has links to Blackburn and Accrington, was last seen in Maryport on March 20 and could now be in Carlisle
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Famous Blackburn rock pub to be converted into restaurant and five flats
Blackburn
“The demise of The Napier was obviously disappointing but in the end it is far better to have the building being used than standing empty"
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Blackpool News
Blackpool
Inside Blackpool's proposed £10m Cultural Hub as exciting plans submitted
This will be "central to the creative transformation of Queen Street and the north of Blackpool’s town centre"
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Bumper first week for Blackpool's new £21m Backlot cinema
Blackpool
"We have been blown away by the support we’ve received from the local community"
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Everything we know after fire at Blackpool’s £100m civil service hub
Blackpool
Smoke could be seen billowing into the air
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Prolific shoplifter terrorised staff by striking at same store over and over
Lancashire Constabulary
Kenneth McEwan sometimes visited up to three times a day
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Inside the Blackpool pub as it reopens after major refurbishment
Blackpool
The Bay Horse was closed for three weeks to give it a new lease of life
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Burnley News
Burnley
Controversial HMO crackdown in Burnley as date set for bedsit cull
Currently a single house can be turned into an HMO for between three and six people without the need for planning permission
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20 years after Burnley riots, 'community cohesion is at risk'
Burnley
Pendle’s Building Bridges has roots going back to the late 1980s
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Watchdog called in over police chase horror crash five minutes after patrol 'lost sight of car'
Burnley
A car "lost control" on Greenhead Road and "collided with a tree" five minutes after it lost police following a pursuit
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Burnley man to walk 80 miles in The Netherlands completely barefooted
Lancashire
"During the day, it's then every step after that. Every step they take is a difficult one."
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Appeal launched after elderly man seriously injured following e-bike collision
Burnley
An investigation has been launched after a man in his 80s suffered serious injuries following a collision with a Sur-Ron e-bike
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Lancaster News
Lancaster
Police launch CCTV appeal after woman assaulted in Heysham Co-op
Police want to know if you can identify the man pictured following the incident in Middleton Way
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Papa Johns to shut 43 'underperforming' restaurants including one in Lancashire
Employment
The company said the locations are "no longer financially viable"
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Illegal workers caught after Lancaster and Morecambe takeaways, mini markets and barbers raided
Lancaster
Five people were detained for illegal working in the UK and £235,000 worth of fines have been issued
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Passengers face weeks of disruption after Lancaster-Barrow train derailment
Lancaster
Bus replacement services will be in operation while the recovery of the train and repair work takes place at Grange-over-Sands
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Train derails near Grange-over-Sands leaving lines between Barrow and Lancaster blocked with major disruption to last all day
Lancaster
Northern said a train travelling towards Barrow had come off the tracks with four customers and four staff members on board
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Morecambe News
Morecambe
Eric Morecambe’s widow Joan dies on 97th birthday, 40 years after beloved husband
Morecambe and Wise, who died in 1999 aged 73, are among the most popular and enduring comedy stars in British TV history
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Police launch CCTV appeal after woman assaulted in Heysham Co-op
Lancaster
Police want to know if you can identify the man pictured following the incident in Middleton Way
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Illegal workers caught after Lancaster and Morecambe takeaways, mini markets and barbers raided
Lancaster
Five people were detained for illegal working in the UK and £235,000 worth of fines have been issued
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Sue and Noel Radford say 'cowardly trolls with empty lives' are 'jealous' of their huge family
The Radford Family
Some of the comments and baseless accusations were so hurtful and damaging that Noel looked into taking legal action against them
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Paris Fury shares 'serious' regret after trying out viral nail trend
Paris Fury
The At Home With The Furys star's took to Instagram to show her 1.8 million followers the mistake
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Preston News
Preston
Brazen knifeman barged his way into home and sat on sofa during three-day crime spree
Dale Thomason tried to remove a TV from a wall while the owner was home
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Freddie Flintoff to return to beloved BBC show after horror Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff
The Preston legend is back with season two of Field of Dreams
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Urgent police appeal as schoolboy, 14, goes missing from home
Carlisle
Simon Towart has not been seen since leaving his home in Carlisle and also has links to Whitehaven, Preston and Newcastle
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'Hidden gem' in Lancashire with its own beach, play area and pub
Preston
There's something for everyone to enjoy
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Bridge will be widened to unclog traffic headache in Grimsargh
Traffic and Travel
The change at Skew Bridge is being proposed as one of a series of measures to improve bus journeys and reliability across the county
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Andrew Flintoff
The Preston legend is back with season two of Field of Dreams
Lorry overload on quiet country lane could see one HGV rattle past 'every 90 seconds'
Chorley
There are concerns plans to build a new prison will lead to increased traffic in Ulnes Walton
Pan to flatten pub and built Co-op halted over fear it will make 'village even worse'
Chorley
"Croston has narrow and very busy streets. The store and cafe will undoubtedly attract customers from further afield"
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This will be "central to the creative transformation of Queen Street and the north of Blackpool’s town centre"
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There's something for everyone to enjoy
Prolific shoplifter terrorised staff by striking at same store over and over
Lancashire Constabulary
Kenneth McEwan sometimes visited up to three times a day
Lancashire beach issues new £100 fine warning to everyone with a dog
Lytham St Annes
A dog exclusion zone comes into force on March 29 and lasts until September 30
Inside the Blackpool pub as it reopens after major refurbishment
Blackpool
The Bay Horse was closed for three weeks to give it a new lease of life
Preston
Brazen knifeman barged his way into home and sat on sofa during three-day crime spree
Dale Thomason tried to remove a TV from a wall while the owner was home
Freddie Flintoff to return to beloved BBC show after horror Top Gear crash
Andrew Flintoff
The Preston legend is back with season two of Field of Dreams
Lorry overload on quiet country lane could see one HGV rattle past 'every 90 seconds'
Chorley
There are concerns plans to build a new prison will lead to increased traffic in Ulnes Walton
Pan to flatten pub and built Co-op halted over fear it will make 'village even worse'
Chorley
"Croston has narrow and very busy streets. The store and cafe will undoubtedly attract customers from further afield"
Inside Blackpool's proposed £10m Cultural Hub as exciting plans submitted
Blackpool
This will be "central to the creative transformation of Queen Street and the north of Blackpool’s town centre"