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M65 reopens after serious crash involving motorbike as man rushed to hospital
Emergency services remain at the scene between junctions 4 and 5 near Blackburn
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The latest Lancashire businesses named and shamed for not paying tax
Lancashire
A debt management firm and a care home are among those from the region included on the latest 'deliberate tax defaulters' list
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Dramatic moment officers raid Preston house to arrest suspected Channel crossing smugglers
Preston
A 38-year-old man, who claimed to be an Iraqi national, was detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration to the UK
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Wind farm plans could tear through businesses, land and affect schools, objectors say
Fylde
"I explained I have to sleep with my bedroom window open all year round for my chest. I said 'how am I going to do that when there's a buzzing noise all the time?'"
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'Cruel' hare hunter's audacious escape bid after farmer desperately tries to block him in
Morecambe
George Miller travelled nearly 200 miles from his home in Morecambe and was arrested for illegally hare coursing on farmland
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Social media erupts as 'Baby Reindeer's Martha moves to Skelmersdale'
Skelmersdale
The hit Netflix show has attracted a huge amount of speculation as to the identity of the real 'Martha'
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The Lancashire postcodes with the most and least affordable rents
Property
You can see how rent affordability has changed over time in our region as well as in other parts of the UK by using our interactive map
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Lancashire Take That fans slam 'far worse' seats at rearranged AO Arena gigs
Burnley
"I didn't buy a Ferrari and expect to get a Punto"
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Hyndburn funeral and death notices for special people we'll never forget
Hyndburn
Family members have left loving messages this week to relatives who have passed away
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People known and loved in Rossendale whose deaths have been announced
Rossendale
Family members have left loving messages this week to relatives who have passed away
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The idyllic village home to famous bakery, stunning views and dog-friendly pub
Lake District
It’s not hard to see why Wordsworth dished out such praise, as the village is surrounded by magnificent fells as far as the eye can see
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Thursday night’s Premier League action as 23/20 Chelsea are favourites to beat 2/1 Tottenham at bet365
Premier League
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Every Lancashire GP surgery ranked as patients wait weeks for appointments
NHS
The practices where patients face the longest waits to see their doctors have been named - check yours through our interactive tool
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Latest Foreign Office travel advice for Brits going to Spain, Turkey, Greece and Canary Islands
Manchester Airport
There are lots of things that budding travellers should be aware of
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These are the faces of Lancashire criminals who were jailed this week
Courts
All have faced justice for their crimes
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AI futuristic images show Blackpool coastline could have '3D coral reefs' by 2074
Blackpool
A study by Ocean Science & Technology has now revealed AI-generated imagery of Blackpool with big changes potentially afoot
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Sadness as Fleetwood's Tram Sunday cancelled for second year in a row
Fleetwood
Organisers have issued a statement after taking the "difficult decision" to cancelled the event on July 21
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Preston
28 pictures from when BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend and Rihanna came to Preston in 2007
Rihanna, the Gossip, Mark Ronson, MIA, Kaiser Chiefs and Scissor Sisters all played
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Seaside, high streets, theatres and gyms – some of the big projects and plans for Lancashire
Lancashire
Exciting times!
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Dad woke up in hospital with no memory - then found out how close he came to die
Southport
Gary Carlisle-Collett was was busy renovating his house until an accident changed his life
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Inside Noel Radford's bakery as fans spot hygiene 'issue' during 'stressful' day
The Radford Family
The 22 Kids and Counting star has shared a video documenting his 'day in the life' at the bakery - and it wasn't all plain sailing
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Luke Littler's three-word message after bank holiday trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
The 17-year-old has treated his nearest and dearest a second time to the Pleasure Beach just over two weeks after their first visit
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£35k car submerged by the sea after getting stuck on Cleveleys beach
Thornton-Cleveleys
The Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace SUV was recovered after being completely swamped with water
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Paris Saint-Germain Féminine vs Olympique Lyonnais: A High-Stakes UEFA Women's Champions League Showdown
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Lancashire Bank Holiday weekend forecast as Met Office issues rain update
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After a wet and grey start to the weekend, sunshine and warmer temperatures are on the way
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M6 service stations tested and ranked - our least favourite might surprise you
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As much as we might try to avoid them we all occasionally have to stop at motorway services
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The seaside attraction which makes visitors feel like they need a shower
Lytham St Annes
"The carpet, filled with sand, and mismatched windows added to the lacklustre ambiance"
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'I hated being a Blackpool bouncer – now I’m a bare-knuckle boxing world champion at 45'
Blackpool
"I hated it, I can’t think of anything worse. In Blackpool, it’s all stag dos and people on holiday."
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The Lancashire areas where people don't bother paying their fly-tipping fines
Environment
Council bosses say they take illegal rubbish dumping seriously and people can end up in court if the fines are not paid
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Popular YouTuber Rate My Takeaway visits Preston for the 'cheapest fish and chips in the UK'
Preston
Rate My Takeaway's Danny Malin tries what could be 'the cheapest fish and chips in the UK'
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Asda, Tesco and Waitrose issue food recall alerts due to blue cloth, plastic and metal risks
Asda
Shoppers are advised not to eat the affected products and instead return them to their nearest store to receive a full refund
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Blackpool
Inside Blackpool's most showbiz church funded by stars of stage and screen
The names include Noel Coward, Gracie Fields, George Formby and Sybil Thorndike
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I swear by my picnic essential perfect for days out and shoppers can get one for less than £10
Argos
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The plan to recreate new home for music and arts in Skelmersdale
Skelmersdale
Steven Horrocks. who runs the E Rooms, has also spoken about the challenges faced by grass-roots music venues today
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BT to switch off landline phones in 80 new UK locations - check your area
In The News
The latest set of areas transitioning from outdated copper networks to advanced technology has been announced by BT's Openreach
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BBC Gardeners' World star Carol Klein diagnosed with breast cancer and has major surgery
BBC
The gardening guru paid tribute to the doctors and nurses that have looked after her as she announced the sad news to fans
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Ben Shephard's three-word message to Kate Garraway on first birthday without Derek Draper
Kate Garraway
GMB's Susanna Reid and Laura Tobin have also been among those marking the birthday of their pal on social media this weekend
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Eerie 'haunted' village just over the Lancashire border that's locked in time
Traffic and Travel
"There's something here. It's not like a lot of villages in the country where the heart has been ripped out."
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Madchester music icons heading to Darwen to celebrate trainer legend's legacy
Darwen
Darwen-born Gary Aspden has been responsible for bringing big stars to his hometown through his adidas Spezial range
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Blackpool 'busier than Budapest' this weekend due to scores of stag and hen parties
Blackpool
New research shows stags and hens are opting against Eastern Europe to enjoy the 'UK’s capital of tacky fun and debauchery'
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Gavin and Stacey to return for last ever episode on Christmas Day
BBC
"You’ve just made my Christmas!!!!"
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Greggs axes popular steak bake and customers fume 'don't do this to us'
In The News
Greggs says it has removed the Vegan Steak Bake from the menu "to make way for a tasty vegan favourite" launching next week
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Weather maps turn orange as UK set for 20C mini-heatwave next week
Weather
WX Charts and Netweather show sunny conditions for much of the country on May 9 and 10 with mini-heatwave conditions possible
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Win a £200 Wickes voucher to celebrate the launch of Kimberley Walsh's new paint
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Transform your home this spring by entering our fantastic competition to win one of 10 £200 Wickes vouchers to celebrate the launch of Kimberley Walsh’s new paint Subtle Sage
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New driving laws coming into force in May 2024 - including car insurance and e-scooters
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They will mark a significant shake-up in road regulations depending on where you are driving
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Accrington
Eerie pub frozen in time after suddenly closing doors five years ago
"I live near this pub and it’s such a shame it’s being left to rot its a wonderful building so sad"
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Blackpool Illuminations
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Blackpool Illuminations trip ended in tragedy as gran killed and family injured in serious crash
Diana Brown was returning from a visit with her daughter and granddaughters when she was killed in a crash on the A586
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Blackpool Illuminations 2024 switch-on dates confirmed as Keith Lemon takes part
Blackpool Illuminations
"We can’t wait to show you we have up our sleeves"
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Porsche driver made 'unfathomable' U-turn on M6 before horror crash killed Faye Dawson, 3
Leyland
"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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Accrington News
Hyndburn
Hyndburn funeral and death notices for special people we'll never forget
Family members have left loving messages this week to relatives who have passed away
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Hyndburn Conservative candidate faces jail after being found guilty of electoral fraud
Hyndburn
Mohammed Navid Afzal was convicted by a jury at Preston Crown Court following a five-day trial
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Cocaine empire comes crashing down after runner caught with wraps stuffed down his trousers
Accrington
Aqib Mushtaq, Adnan Ishafaq, Mohammed Rizwan, Anthony Zia and Aydan Hussain have been jailed for more than 30 years
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Accrington's Studio Retail faces more 'devastating' job losses in shake-up
Accrington
Trade union Usdaw said the proposed changes could have a significant impact on staff at the site
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New sighting in Tesco of wanted man as police issue 'do not approach' warning
Preston
Police said members of the public should 'remain vigilant' and call 999 if they see Shaun Paul Smith
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Blackburn News
Blackburn
Update on Blackburn council building that poses 'major safety risk'
Emergency work is needed and council bosses have stressed they are well aware of the situation
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Lancashire bakery set to expand and create more jobs by moving into old mill
Blackburn
The firm wants to move locations
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Light fitting at iconic pub almost falls onto busy pavement
Blackburn
The Adelphi pub closed in 2022 and is due to be converted into a restaurant and flats
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Drivers warned 'expect delays' as week-long works announced on key East Lancashire route
Rossendale
Lancashire County Council said more highways works are being carried out on Grane Road/Elton Road between May 15 and May 22
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Issa brothers' Asda pushes debt worries into next decade after £3.2bn deal
Asda
The supermarket giant said the refinancing deal has postponed the majority of its maturities past 2030
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Blackpool News
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
Luke Littler's three-word message after bank holiday trip to Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort
The 17-year-old has treated his nearest and dearest a second time to the Pleasure Beach just over two weeks after their first visit
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Food hub plans for Blackpool resubmitted after update
Blackpool
Councillors originally approved an application in spring last year to transform a site on Flagstaff Gardens, owned by the council
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AI futuristic images show Blackpool coastline could have '3D coral reefs' by 2074
Blackpool
A study by Ocean Science & Technology has now revealed AI-generated imagery of Blackpool with big changes potentially afoot
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Blackpool bouncer who 'hated' job becomes bare-knuckle boxing world champion at 45
Blackpool
"I hated it, I can’t think of anything worse. In Blackpool, it’s all stag dos and people on holiday."
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Horror crash leaves family-of-11 from Blackpool injured after tourist buses collide in Turkey
Blackpool
One member of the family - a 53-year-old man - has been left fighting for his life
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Burnley News
Burnley
East Lancashire mosque's upgrade plan given green light by council
The Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghousia Mosque will get a bigger entrance and a new boundary wall
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The cheapest 'fixer uppers' on the Lancashire property market right now
Property
These run-down properties have heaps of potential for anyone looking to take on a big renovation project
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Lancashire Take That fans slam 'far worse' seats at rearranged AO Arena gigs
Burnley
"I didn't buy a Ferrari and expect to get a Punto"
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Upstairs of historic town centre pub to be turned into bed sits
Burnley
The ground floor of the Old Red Lion Hotel has already been converted into the Real Coffee Bean shop
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All the Lancashire local election results 2024 in full borough-by-borough
Local Elections
The first result is expected at 2.30am
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Lancaster News
Lancashire Constabulary
Hunt continues for man wanted in connection with strangulation, voyeurism and assault
Kristian Hill has links to Lancaster, Morecambe and Chorley
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£765k help for Lancaster Supaskips fire as ‘questions are asked about Environment Agency’
Lancaster
Talks had been under way with agencies and government representatives to consider who will ultimately meet the costs
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Asda petrol station gets 24-hour booze go-ahead - but hot food after 10pm is a no-no
Lancaster
Euro Garages now has permission for late-night refreshment and alcohol sales 24-hours-a-day, both for seven days a week
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'Machete attack' victim hunted by police after fleeing with serious injuries
Lancaster
Police are concerned about Alex McKenzie's welfare as he could need medical help as a result of the injuries suffered in the assault
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Fears grow for missing man 'least heard from on phone' six days ago
Lancaster
Nigel Redshaw was last seen in Lancaster and is believed to have travelled to the South Lakes area
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Morecambe News
Morecambe
'Cruel' hare hunter's audacious escape bid after farmer desperately tries to block him in
George Miller travelled nearly 200 miles from his home in Morecambe and was arrested for illegally hare coursing on farmland
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Inside Noel Radford's bakery as fans spot hygiene 'issue' during 'stressful' day
The Radford Family
The 22 Kids and Counting star has shared a video documenting his 'day in the life' at the bakery - and it wasn't all plain sailing
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Report reveals 'significant issues’ with on-call staff availability at Lancashire maternity unit
Morecambe Bay
The ‘Midwifery Workforce Review’ was prepared for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay public trust board of directors
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Sue Radford supported by fans after grandchild undergoes hospital blood tests
The Radford Family
The 22 Kids and Counting star has shared an update with fans in a new video
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CCTV appeal after electric bike stolen in Morecambe burglary
Morecambe
The electric bike was stolen from a secure bike shed on Matthias Court
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Preston News
Preston
Dramatic moment officers raid Preston house to arrest suspected Channel crossing smugglers
A 38-year-old man, who claimed to be an Iraqi national, was detained on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration to the UK
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M6 'drunk driver' breaks down, then takes dog for walk along hard shoulder
M6
They 'decided to walk home' after breaking down near Preston in the early hours
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Urgent police 'do not approach' 999 alert issued over wanted teen
Preston
Dylan Scanlan is wanted in connection with an investigation into an assault causing actual bodily harm and has links to Preston
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Drivers warned of four weeks of delays near Royal Preston Hospital as crossing upgrade works begin
Preston
Temporary traffic lights are being installed on Sharoe Green Lane while two bus stops near the crossing are being relocated
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The Lancashire schools getting more cash for breakfast clubs than others
Preston
Some schools did not apply for the extra funding
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This town feels like stepping back in time thanks to its gorgeous Victorian and Edwardian features
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The Markazi Jamia Masjid Ghousia Mosque will get a bigger entrance and a new boundary wall
Horticulture firm boss blasts 'disastrous anti-farming policies' and questions council’s climate change work
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M6
Plan ahead to avoid getting caught in queues
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These run-down properties have heaps of potential for anyone looking to take on a big renovation project
LIVE: M65 reopens after serious crash involving motorbike as man rushed to hospital
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Emergency services remain at the scene between junctions 4 and 5 near Blackburn