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Seized criminal cash set to reduce reoffending and prevent crime in Lancashire
New projects are being set up across Lancashire aimed at preventing crime and reoffending.
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The wonderful Christmas gift Lancashire jeweller Beaverbrooks is giving to its staff
A Blackpool jewelley retailer is giving colleagues the gift of time with loved ones this Christmas - and an extra weeks salary.
Plans to convert house into care home for adults with learning difficulties
A house in central Blackpool could be used as a residential care home for adults with learning difficulties.
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Liverpool bogeyman who gained notoriety for 'squeezing men's muscles’ face of controversial new products
A criminal who gained notoriety as ‘the man who squeezes muscles’ has become the unlikely face of a controversial new range of products.
Cloud, rain and rising winds set to shake up Lancashire's weekend weather
Lancashire is set for a breezy and increasingly cloudy start to the weekend, with rain pushing up from the south and a colder, brighter spell to follow.
Hannibal Lecter and Silence of the Lambs heading to Blackpool Grand Theatre on premiere tour
The world-famous psychological thriller The Silence of the Lambs will visit Blackpool Grand Theatre in the form of a new stage play, it has been announced.
easyJet continues Liverpool John Lennon Airport expansion - here's how
easyJet are adding another aircraft to their base at Liverpool John Lennon Airport – talking their Liverpool fleet to nine.
‘Merge with Preston? We couldn't think of anything worse’: town reaction to boundary change idea
A suggestion that Garstang could eventually be merged into a local authority area that includes Preston has been greeted with horror by a councillor representing the town.
First of the new bins - including brown bins - arrive in parts of Blackpool as part of waste collection
The first deliveries of new bins for Blackpool - including brown ones- have arrived as part of the shake-up of waste collections coming in next year.
New era for Blackpool cinema as The Arc launches with affordable tickets
Blackpool’s big-screen fans have reason to celebrate as The Arc Cinema takes over the Backlot Cinema site, offering luxurious comfort and ticket prices starting from just £5.95.
M&S reveals 9 Lancashire locations for new food stalls
Marks and Spencer has identified nine new locations in Lancashire for potential new food stores as it looks to double its business.
Road closures announced for Layton Christmas lights switch on this weekend
Road closures will be in place across Layton on Friday as the community gathers for the annual Christmas lights switch-on with organisers urging motorists to allow extra travel time.
Woman dies after being found seriously injured outside home in Bispham
A woman has died after she was found seriously injured outside a home in Bispham.
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Can you trust a house buying company to quickly buy your property in Blackpool
Can you trust a house buying company to quickly buy your property in Blackpool? Here’s what you need to know
Food hygiene fails and passes as 21 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings
21 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
How I spent 48 hours onboard a P&O luxury Iona weekend cruise
Ever fancied boarding a luxury cruise ship, dining at a choice of exquisite restaurants, relaxing in a spa and having access to a personal cinema on tap?
£3.7M investment announced as new operator to run Fleetwood, Garstang, Poulton and Thornton Leisure Centres
£3.7M investment is onway to lesiure centres in Fleetwood, Garstang, Poulton and Thornton as a new operator has been officially appointed.
New ventures await as 21 hotels, B&Bs, cafés and takeaways across Blackpool and the Fylde coast go up for sale
Thinking about taking over a business or starting a new venture?
Watch as Blackpool man rides e-bike at up to 50mph on St Annes pavements during police chase
A Blackpool man has been jailed after riding an e-bike at up to 50mph along pavements in a bid to escape police in St Annes.
'I've worked very hard to get here' - local 15-year-old wins Lancashire FA Match Official of the Year
At just 15-years-old, Daniel Barker from Fleetwood has already made a huge impact in the world of grassroots football officiating.