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Bodycare to shut all remaining stores this week – including seven in Lancashire
All remaining Bodycare shops are set to close this week after administrators failed to secure a buyer for the long-running beauty chain.
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13 vibrant photos from Kirkham Pride 2025 before rain forced an early cancellation
Kirkham Pride 2025 may have been cut short by rain, but the town still came alive with colour, glitter, music and the joyful spirit of community.
We give second-hand bikes a new life and help the Fleetwood community at the same time - it's fantastic to see
A once-neglected storage room at Fleetwood’s Marine Hall colonnade has been transformed into a bustling bike repair workshop where volunteers fix donated bicycles for local people in need.
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Driver reaches speeds of up to 160mph during M55 police chase before crashing
A driver reached speeds of up to 160mph during a police chase on the M55 before crashing.
HMP Kirkham prisoner sentenced after sending sexualised messages to girl, 12, from his cell
A prisoner at HMP Kirkham used a contraband mobile phone to send sexualised messages to a 12-year-old girl.
Jordan North and Capital breakfast team take over University of Sunderland airwaves
University of Sunderland alumni Jordan North and Thomas Hannett joined the rest of the Capital Radio breakfast team to take over the university's Spark radio station as part of Fresher’s Week.
'Get on with it': government urged by Lancashire campaigners to ban fracking forever
Anti-fracking campaigners in Lancashire have urged the government to fulfil a manifesto pledge to ban the process “for good”.
What is the autumn equinox? Exact time it arrives for the UK in 2025 - and five ways to celebrate it
The equinox marks a big shift in the seasons for the UK 🍂
9 photos as health care workers strike outside Blackpool Victoria Hospital over pay dispute
Health care assistants at Blackpool Victoria, Clifton and Fleetwood hospitals began a 48-hour strike this morning over a pay dispute.
Lancashire Police make arrests at Charnock Richard Services after 30 mile police chase along M6 and M55
Police arrested three men after a 30 mile chase along the M55 and M6 motorways.
Lifeguard dog in training: Hero pup takes to the sea with HM Coastguard and RNLI volunteers
Watch as these adorable giant dogs join in with HM Coastguard's water rescue training at Cleveleys beach.
Going Green: These are many ways you can buy ethical goods
With the overwhelming majority of people wanting to leave the world in a better shape for children and future generations, the rise of sustainable brands continues to increase as people put ‘their money where their mouth is’.
I knew it smelled bad but I didn't think they would send an engineer round looking for a gas leak
A 'gas leak' that sparked an emergency in a town centre turned out to have been caused by the world's smelliest fruit.
Funerals: 9 budget funeral plans ideas for a cheap but meaningful service - including flowers, songs and music
Celebrate a loved one’s life in heartfelt, creative ways that won’t break the bank 💛
37 pics of freshers arriving in Preston for University of Lancashire's Welcome Week
The University of Lancashire has welcomed thousands of new and returning students ahead of the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
That’s the most disgusting burger I’ve ever tried in my life but, for 99p, what do you expect?
Professional competitive eater, self-proclaimed food lover, and well-known content creator Kyle Gibson aka Kyle V Food has tried both Blackpool’s most expensive and cheapest burgers to see how they compare.
Police issue update after Fleetwood boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of raping girl on Queens Promenade
Police have issued an update after a 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of raping a girl in Blackpool.
Prolific Chorley shoplifter moved on to criminality spree within Blackpool town centre
A prolific shoplifter from the Chorley area who decided to venture onto Blackpool has been charged and remanded to court following a recent spree of criminality within the town centre.
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Latest scores on the doors as 19 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new food hygiene ratings
19 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
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6 stellar photos as the Best of Lancashire Business praised at premier Business Awards
A look at the top Lancashire businesses recognised at prestigious awards.