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Lancashire to see temperatures rise to 24C as Met Office predicts 'very warm' weather next week
Lancashire is set to experience balmy highs of 24C next week as the Met Office confirms a spell of “very warm” weather.
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Food hygiene ratings handed to 29 establishments in Lancashire - 12 businesses fail
29 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Fleetwood teenager, 17, arrested after 135mph police chase on M55
A Fleetwood teenager was arrested after leading police on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of 135mph on the M55.
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Blackpool man so proud to be finalist in national inspirational awards
A Blackpool businessman dedicated to improving workplaces for the neurodiverse is a finalist in a national awards event.
Man charged after two pedestrians hit by van on Breck Road in Poulton-le-Fylde
A man has been charged following an incident in which two pedestrians were hit by a van in Poulton-le-Fylde.
I survived a brain tumour and then my dog died from one
A Lancashire man has spoken out about the shocking series of events that revealed not only did he have a brain tumour, but so did his beloved dog who died of the disease.
15 of the best Indian restaurants and takeaways in and around Blackpool for the perfect weekend treat
Indian cuisine is a go-to favourite for so many, and with a variety of fantastic options in Lancashire choosing the perfect spot can be a challenge.
Lancashire Police issue update after teen, 19, arrested following fatal crash in Lytham
Police have issued an update after a teenager was arrested following a fatal crash in Lytham.
This is what Blackpool Council said over RAC's claim that NO potholes were fixed last year
Blackpool has been named as one of only three councils in the UK that failed to fill in a single pothole or resurface any of their roads last year.
Former Blackpool bar owner Paul Kelly and crooked accountant convicted over £4.9m tax fraud
A Blackpool bar owner and his crooked accountant have been convicted after swindling the taxman out of millions of pounds and stealing from staff wages.
Man, 41, who left woman with ‘severe bruising’ after violent attack at Blackpool flat jailed
A man who left a woman with “severe bruising and a split to her eye” after attacking her at a flat in Blackpool has been jailed.
Dates announced for this year's classic car shows in Wrea Green and Lytham
Two of the North West’s biggest car shows will be taking place in Lancashire soon.
17 amazing photos as talented Twinkletoes dancers put on stunning show at Blackpool's Winter Gardens
More than 350 young Fylde coast dancers put on a stunning show on the opening night of their big show on the Opera House stage last night.
Lancashire Police search for missing boy, 15, last seen at Poulton train station
Police are searching for a 15-year-old boy who has been missing since last weekend.
Firefighters rush out to roof blaze at house in Layton, Blackpool
Firefighters responded quickly to a roof fire at a property in Layton, Blackpool.
I went to the world's biggest play structure at Lilidorei at the Alnwick Gardens - this is why it was magical
It’s been on my to-do list for some time, so when I knew we were staying on the Northumbrian coast for an Easter get-away, I knew we had to go to Lilidorei.
'We can't believe you gained your wings' - aunt of Ryan-Liam Morgan killed in M6 crash pays tribute
The aunt of 14-year-old boy who sadly lost his life after a crash on the M6 has paid a touching tribute to him and set up a donation page for a memorial bench.
Blackpool-based ‘green’ digital bank makes first profit as challengers boom
A green-focused digital bank based in Blackpool has said a wave of consumers buying heat pumps, solar panels and switching to electric cars has helped it make its first yearly profit.
Six Lancashire businesses fail food hygiene checks as 25 establishments visited by inspectors
25 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
Fylde coast youngsters ready to dazzle in Twinkletoes 2025 at Blackpool's Winter Gardens
More than 350 young Fylde coast dancers take to the Opera House stage tonight in a dazzling show which continues until Saturday.