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Council look to scrap ‘rat tax’ after protest

Councillors look set to scrap a controversial “rat tax” amid fears it could be making the rodent problem worse.

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Marland was arrested as part of Operation Nexus, a crackdown on drug dealers in Preston

Heroin dealer's 'soft' sentence increased

A Preston heroin dealer snared in an undercover police probe had his ‘too soft’ sentence upped by senior judges.

Crime

‘Paedophile’ coach told training squad player he loved him, court hears

Ex-pro footballer Billy Seymour has told a court how "paedophile" coach Bob Higgins broke down in tears, got down on his knees and told him that he loved him in a bid to stop him leaving his training squad.

Crime

The MHRA said that the mould could make a child unwell

Children's cough syrup recalled over mould fears

Some batches of children's cough syrup which have the potential to grow mould have been recalled.

Health

Get lost in sisters’ music at festival

A one-off show’s been added to this year’s Lytham Festival with the return of disco divas Sister Sledge.

Music

Lancashire Post staff wore football shirts to raise money for Joseph's Goal

Lancashire Post staff wore football tops for Joseph's Goal

Staff at Lancashire Post got into the spirit of the World Cup by swapping their shirt and ties for football tops.

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Simon Tulitt, 62, from Yoxall, Burton-on-Trent, with his wife Janet. Photo credit: Family handout/PA

Hospital payout for cancer patient's family after 'failures in care'

A hospital has admitted liability for the death of a cancer patient who was not given the correct antibiotics.

Health

Drivers are being warned to expect delays

UPDATE: Motorway reopens following M6 crash near Preston

Drivers were being warned earlier today to avoid the M6 near Preston following a one car crash.

Transport

Alice DJ are heading to Bongo's Bingo at Blackpool Tower

Bongo's Bingo's back!

The latest Blackpool party night from the Bongo's Bingo team has been announced.

Whats on

Drivers who use the short section of bus lane which links Garstang Road to James Towers Way, heading towards the M55 roundabout can expect to beissued with a Penalty Charge Notice (PCN).

Fines warning for Broughton bus lane

People who misuse a bus lane in Broughton will now be face a fine, County Council bosses have warned.

Transport

Bronte Barbe stars as Carole King in Beautiful

REVIEW: Beautiful - The Carole King Story, Opera House, Blackpool

With stunning sets and hits from the Sixties, Beautiful - The Carole King musical took its audience on a nostalgic trip down a musical memory lane.

Theatre

A boy is treated in Yemen after a Saudi bombing raid

David Icke's inconvenient truth: War equals profit

David Icke - in an exclusive interview with the Lancashire Post - concludes his chat with Henry Widdas about life, the universe and everything.

Opinion

Amelia’s Americana sound is unplugged

‘Well-worn smoky’ vocals will be on display at this month’s Garstang Unplugged as Amelia White comes to the club.

Music

David Alacey as Frank Sinatra, Des Coleman as Sammy Davis Jnr and Paul Drakeley as Dean Martin, with special guest Charley Toulan as Marilyn Monroe

Kings of swing pack in special pier dates

One of the UK’s top tribute acts will play a special residency at Blackpool’s North Pier Theatre this summer.

Music

David Ruaux pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children

Former Lancashire private school teacher jailed for making sick images of children

A former private school headteacher has been given a jail term for making sick images of children.

Crime

Disgraced former police officer Jayson Lobo

Sex criminal ex officer told he must serve full jail term

A disgraced former police officer and athlete who secretly filmed sex acts with women he met on dating sites today lost an appeal against his jail term.

Crime