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Arrested teenagers released as Kirkham murder investigation continues

Crime

Father-of-three Paul Pearson, 28, died from sleep apnea on Sunday, July 14

Preston father-of-three, 28, dies suddenly from sleep apnoea

Health

The car travelling the wrong way down the M6

Shocking footage of drink-driving pensioner travelling the WRONG WAY down the M6

Crime

Andrew Dean

This is what police believe happened before 'murder' of Andrew Dean in Kirkham

Crime

Preston's first Extinction Rebellion protest is set to take over the city

Environment

PICTURED: Dad who died in suspected 'road rage' murder in Kirkham

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Body of man in his 30s discovered in Ribbleton

Crime

Preston woman, 26, arrested after falling off flyover and landing on a lorry in Penwortham

Crime

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Colin Whiteside with wife Caroline

Lancashire dad left paralysed after mosquito bite in Sri Lanka

Health

Would you dare take this smartphone addiction test?
Nicola Jaques

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The Flying Scotsman comes to Preston

IN PICTURES: The world famous Flying Scotsman arrives in Preston

Traffic and Travel

Ambulances

Strike action looms as paramedics in Lancashire are balloted on overtime rules

Health

Andrew Dean, 46, from Wesham, was found in the road at the junction of Freckleton Street and the A583 Kirkham Bypass with head injuries on Thursday (July 18). He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Arrested teenagers released as Kirkham murder investigation continues

Crime

The car travelling the wrong way down the M6

Shocking footage of drink-driving pensioner travelling the WRONG WAY down the M6

Crime

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IN PICTURES: The world famous Flying Scotsman arrives in Preston

Traffic and Travel

Ernie is still working at the grand old age of 101.

Grounded at 101 - the magnificent man still fixing flying machines

Lifestyle

Wendy & Dave Beaty at last year's festival (JPIMedia)

Garstang Ice Cream Festival 2019: Where to park following last year's road chaos

Traffic and Travel

Traffic on the southbound M6 is heavy around the Charnock Richard area

Congestion warning as school holidays getaway begins

Traffic and Travel

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested after she came off the bridge above Liverpool Road and landed on a stationary lorry this morning (July 19)

Preston woman, 26, arrested after falling off flyover and landing on a lorry in Penwortham

Crime

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Andrew Dean, 46, from Wesham, was found in the road at the junction of Freckleton Street and the A583 Kirkham Bypass with head injuries on Thursday (July 18). He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Arrested teenagers released as Kirkham murder investigation continues

Crime

The car travelling the wrong way down the M6

Shocking footage of drink-driving pensioner travelling the WRONG WAY down the M6

Crime

Father-of-three Paul Pearson, 28, died from sleep apnea on Sunday, July 14

Preston father-of-three, 28, dies suddenly from sleep apnoea

Health

A 26-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance after she fell off the A59 flyover in Penwortham this morning (July 19)

Police respond to criticism after a distressed woman is arrested for 'causing a nuisance' after falling from a bridge in Penwortham

Crime

Anti-social behaviour crackdown on 'youths' continues in the Broadgate area of Preston

Crime

This is what police believe happened before 'murder' of Andrew Dean in Kirkham

Crime

Here's how much extra tax payers will pay towards policing in Lancashire this year

Crime

PICTURED: Dad who died in suspected 'road rage' murder in Kirkham

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Weather More Weather >>

Preston weather forecast: Heavy rain hits Preston but this is when it will stop

Weather

The weather is set to be a mixed bag on Thursday 18 July, with cloud, sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the day.

Preston weather forecast: Bright sunshine but this is when cloud could spoil plans

Weather

The weather is set to be a mixed bag on Wednesday 17 July, with cloud, sunny skies and rain.

Preston weather forecast: Sunny spells but this is when rain is set to hit Preston

Weather

The weather is set to be bright on Tuesday 16 July, with sunny skies and warm temperatures throughout the day.

Preston weather forecast: Bright sunshine but this is when rain is set to hit

Weather

UK stargazers prepare for partial lunar eclipse today - here is when and where you'll be able to see it

UK stargazers prepare for today's partial lunar eclipse - here is when and where you'll be able to see it

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Politics More Politics >>

Ambulances

Strike action looms as paramedics in Lancashire are balloted on overtime rules

Health

The Extinction Rebellion Preston protest down Fishergate (JPIMedia)

Watch as Extinction Rebellion march through the centre of Preston with anti-fracking banners

Politics

The Leader of Preston Council, Coun Matthew Brown, and The Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn

Leader of Preston Council signs letter supporting Jeremy Corbyn amid anti-Semitism row

Council

Extinction Rebellion (PA)

Preston's first Extinction Rebellion protest is set to take over the city

Environment

Two million public sector workers including teachers and police officers set to be give £2 billion pay rise

Politics

Wildflower plan could transform Lancashire's roadsides into "wildlife havens"

Environment

Fresh row over fracking regulations in Lancashire County Council debate

Environment

Housebuilder cannot raise the height of border fence on South Ribble development

Politics

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Ice cream sellers have previously been able to take advantage of busy festival weekends in Morecambe.

Lancaster City Council invites tenders for ice cream sales in Morecambe

Business

The supermarket put up prices by 11% on average

Tesco raises prices on more than 1,000 products in two weeks

Business

Wendy & Dave Beaty at last year's festival (JPIMedia)

Garstang Ice Cream Festival 2019: Where to park following last year's road chaos

Traffic and Travel

A pony trek raised funds for St Catherine's Hospice

Here are this week's charity champions - July 19 2019

People

Inside the new brewery bar coming to a rural Chorley farm thanks to two brothers-in-law at Rivington Brewing Co

Business

Britain is set to team up with Sweden to develop the combat air technology of the future.

Business

Preston event can help recharge your business

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Here is how Lancashire Women in Blackpool and Preston will support vulnerable women through online and digital support

Business

Education More Education >>

Morecambe mum’s bid to help pay cancer family’s term-time holiday fine

Health

Lancaster University Staff Survey supported St Johns Hospice.

Lancaster’s hospice and university are growing together

Education

Pupils struggling with mental health will benefit from more joined up care and support.

Mental health support teams for Morecambe Bay schools

Education

Josh Williams BMX racer and member of Preston Pirates BMX club

Josh is riding to biking success

Education

Health More Health >>

Strike action looms as paramedics in Lancashire are balloted on overtime rules

Health

Father-of-three Paul Pearson, 28, died from sleep apnea on Sunday, July 14

Preston father-of-three, 28, dies suddenly from sleep apnoea

Health

Of the patients who went missing 93 per cent returned voluntarily

Mental health patients going missing from care in Lancashire

Health

Enjoying mocktails

Here is how to avoid a hangover in the heat and enjoy an alcohol-free summer

Health

Christmas comes early for Chernobyl kids visiting Lancaster

Health

Environment More Environment >>

The Extinction Rebellion Preston protest down Fishergate (JPIMedia)

Watch as Extinction Rebellion march through the centre of Preston with anti-fracking banners

Politics

Extinction Rebellion (PA)

Preston's first Extinction Rebellion protest is set to take over the city

Environment

The Big Butterfly Count 2019 ID chart.

The Big Butterfly Count 2019 is backed by Springwatch star Chris Packham

Environment

Wildflower verges have already been introduced in some parts of the country

Wildflower plan could transform Lancashire's roadsides into "wildlife havens"

Environment

Opinion More Opinion >>

Celebrating Beat-Herder 2019

How Beat-Herder made me fall in love with music festivals again

Opinion

Gem and Nic outside BBC Radio Lancashire. Picture by Blake Ray

I'm going back on the radio! | Jabbering Journo column

Opinion

Ward bed reveals value of NHS

Opinion

There were two tragic deaths within the Fulwood Barracks

Excruciating toothache leads to tragic death of Preston soldier

Retro

People More People >>

The Flying Scotsman comes to Preston

IN PICTURES: The world famous Flying Scotsman arrives in Preston

Traffic and Travel

Mary Vaughan-Jones.

Lancaster woman ready for challenge of a lifetime in Round the World sailing race

People

The Extinction Rebellion Preston protest down Fishergate (JPIMedia)

Watch as Extinction Rebellion march through the centre of Preston with anti-fracking banners

Politics

Harry Hesketh with his daughter Wendy and grandchild (Yorkshire Post)

Daughter reveals her heartache and pain following death of her caver father Harry 'Eski' Hesketh

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