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M6 reopens near Lancaster after vehicle overturns in crash leaving driver injured
The M6 has reopened in both directions near Lancaster after a vehicle overturned in a crash that left a driver injured on Wednesday afternoon.
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Life-saving stroke treatment finally comes to Lancashire 24/7
A potentially life-saving stroke treatment will be available around the clock in Lancashire for the first time from next week, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
Verdict in on plans to use South Shore house as holiday accommodation
Plans to change the use of a two-storey terraced house in Blackpool’s South Shore into serviced holiday accommodation have been refused.
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LIVE M6 crash: Motorway reopens in both directions near Lancaster after crash as drivers face long delays
Traffic was brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire following a serious collision this afternoon.
"He's come on in leaps and bounds": parents & pupils rave about new SEN unit at Fylde Coast primary school
Parents, pupils and staff members at a primary school on the Fylde Coast have shared how a new SEN unit has transformed the school lives of those involved.
I wanted somewhere to stay for The Open at Royal Birkdale - but I couldn't believe the airbnb prices
The worlds top golfers are coming to the North West this summer, as the 154th Open is held at Royal Birkdale.
Closure order imposed on Fleetwood home over anti-social behaviour
Police have secured a closure order on a property in Fleetwood following a series of incidents involving anti-social behaviour.
Chris Webb MP secures meeting with Chancellor to discuss regeneration plans for South Shore
Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says he has secured a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to discuss long-term investment and regeneration in South Shore – one of the most deprived areas in the country.
Beloved Funny Girls star back in action for Spring show comeback
The dazzling Miss Ruby Sinclair returns to the Funny Girls stage.
Plans for a new Blackpool town centre Tesco - on the site of a former Topshop - take a step further
A new Tesco store is one step closer to opening in Blackpool town centre.
New CCTV image released in search for man missing since Christmas Eve with Lancashire links
Police have released a new CCTV image as part of a renewed appeal to find a missing man from Plymouth who has links to Lancashire.
Verdict in on special school plan for former St John Ambulance base
Proposals to transform a former St John Ambulance station in Blackpool into a school for vulnerable children are set to press ahead.
Self-made Blackpool millionaire Ken Townsley's generosity made such a vital difference to so many children
Tributes have continued to flood in to a Blackpool man who made a vital difference to so many children’s lives as he gave away the majority of his multi-million fortune to charities.
Blackpool Zoo reveals exciting new name behind its £500k giraffe development
Blackpool Zoo has unveiled the name of its £500k giraffe development inspired by a conservation project in Uganda that the zoo has supported for more than a decade.
Switch-on date for cameras that will catch drivers breaking the rules at four Lancashire junctions
Cameras that will be used to catch motorists making illegal manoeuvres on Lancashire's roads are set to be switched on next week - three years after they were first proposed.
New measures to be introduced to tackle concerns around home schooling
Measures are being taken to ensure that large numbers of childern being home schooled in Blackpool get the support they need.
Blackpool family left star in awe after appearing on Michael McIntyre's Big Show on ITV
A Blackpool family appeared on prime time TV on Saturday after comedian Michael McIntyre was blown away by their story.
Tributes to 'terrific' lifelong Blackpool FC supporter and club servant as fans plan 67th-minute applause
Tributes have been paid to lifelong Blackpool supporter and club servant Derek Duckworth, who has died aged 67.
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Leading role announced for spectacular hit musical Barnum in Blackpool
From school stage to centre ring, Lee Mead finally steps into the spotlight as the legendary P.T. Barnum - more than 30 years after first performing Barnum as a teenager
Here’s how you can have your say on £20m plans for Blackpool neighbourhood improvements
Residents in Layton and Grange Park are being invited to help shape how £20 million of government funding will be spent.