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UPDATE: Police open investigation into Blackpool attack on Strictly star, who breaks silence about his 'experience'

Police have contacted the BBC to 'try to establish details' of the attack on Strictly Come Dancing star Gorka Marquez.
Crime
Lilac Tree, Walton-le-Dale

Lancashire recommends.... gift shops

Here is a list of top gift shops across Lancashire, as voted by readers and editorial staff
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The Grapes, Croston

Mystery of popular village pub in surprise shutdown

A village has been rocked by the closure of one of its most popular pub/restaurants.

Croston
Dementia sufferer Agnes Witton, who went missing in Preston

Appeal as dementia sufferer goes missing

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of an elderly dementia sufferer who has gone missing in Preston.

Preston
A Leyland in Tune concert at Midge Hall Methodist Church, Longmeanygate

Welcome to the sweet sounds of 
a tuneful and charitable group

A melodic group which was inspired by a one-off charity concert is proving a sweet sounding success, with another fund-raiser this month.

Arts
Emily Potts outside her newly opened lingerie shop, Bella Unique, Hough Lane, Leyland

Emily intends to bring sexy back with her classy and unique store

Balancing a university course and a new business is not easy, but Emily Potts is making a success of it – all before the age of 21.

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Elizabeth Grant. Photo by Andy Bristow

Miss England raps herself into global challenge

The reigning Miss England is planning to take on the likes of Kanye West and Jay-Z, as she hopes to rap her way into becoming Miss World.
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Frank McKenna chairman Downtown in Business

Call to speed up election of a mayor for Lancashire

Business leader Frank McKenna has warned Lancashire could be “two years late to the party” if plans are not speeded up for the appointment of an elected mayor to lead a proposed Combined Authority for the county.

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Staff and children at Derian House celebrates its outstanding care result

Derian House receives outstanding care result

A Lancashire hospice has been rated as ‘outstanding’ for the way it cares for children and young people with life-threatening illnesses or life-limiting conditions and supports their families.
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From left, Debbie Speight, 41 from Morecambe, Carol Williamson, 44 from Garstang and Helen Harling, 43 from Lancaster after CancerCare's Santa Dash.

SLIDESHOW: Cancercare’s Santa dash in Lancaster

Hundreds took part in the Santa dash around the city centre in aid of the CancerCare charity.

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A man was airlifted to Blackburn Hospital yesterday with suspected head injuries

Man airlifted to Blackburn Hospital after crash on Pendle Hill

A man in his 40s was involved in a two-car collision yesterday.
Transport
Strictly Come Dancing star 'ambushed by gang' after live Blackpool show

Strictly Come Dancing star 'ambushed by gang' after live Blackpool show

Strictly Come Dancing pro Gorka Marquez was attacked as he walked through Blackpool with friends in the early hours of this morning, according to The Sun.
Crime
Tarja Wilson and Dave Padley received their Landscapes For Life awards from County Coun Albert Atkinson

Bowland duo gain coveted Landscapes For Life awards

Two of Lancashire’s most dedicated countryside experts have been formally thanked for their contribution to the Bowland countryside.

Education
Lancashire court listings - November 21, 2016

Lancashire court listings - November 21, 2016

Here are this week’s listings of who has been in court and what for...

Crime
Members of NWAS at last year's walk for Little Teds

Little Ted to lead festive hospital walk

If you spot an entourage of festive troops and a teddy bear walking from Preston to Chorley, don’t be alarmed.
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Lancaster Christmas Light switch-on

SLIDESHOW: Pictures from Lancaster’s Christmas lights switch on

Thousands visited the city centre over the weekend to attend the Christmas lights switch on event.

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash on Mellishaw Lane.

Three hurt after smash in Morecambe

A man suffered serious injuries and two other people were hurt in a crash on Mellishaw Lane.

Crime
The Royal Lancaster Infirmary.

Public asked to avoid A&E after waiting times pass five hours

Residents in the Lancaster district are being asked to consider using other healthcare services rather than Accident and Emergency, as the A&E departments at the Royal Lancaster Infirmary faces exceptional pressure.

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Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Investigation into fire at Morecambe flats

An investigation has been launched after a fire broke out in flats on Euston Road.

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Fire crews attended the incident on Broadwood Drive

Fire crews attend kitchen fire in Fulwood

One fire engine from Fulwood and one from Preston attended a pan fire at a house on Broadwood Drive at around 6pm yesterday evening.
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