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Shane MacGowan: what health issues did he have - cause of death?
Met police officer who Tasered girl, 10, cleared of gross misconduct
Christmas Number One odds latest after Shane MacGowan's death
Covid Inquiry: Hancock says UK should have locked down 3 weeks earlier
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Shane MacGowan: what health issues did he have - cause of death?
Met police officer who Tasered girl, 10, cleared of gross misconduct
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RMT union members accept new deal as strikes draw to a close
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News

Fishergate Hill was closed after a mains pipe burst at the junction with Broadgate

Reopening date of Fishergate Hill confirmed after burst water main repaired

How it will look from Tenterfield Street

New images show how £45m cinema centre will look

Po Wong has applied to change the use of the first floor from a seating area for a cafe to a flat, including alterations to the shop front.
The cafe business is relocating elsewhere in the city.

7 planning applications registered in Preston this week

The stretch of Garstang Road that experienced weeks of gridlock because of the way temporary traffic lights were operated during work on a new housing estate (images: National World (main) and Pixabay)

Action taken over Preston roadworks that 'caused chaos'

What the new Miller & Carter restaurant look like when it opens at the Eastway Retail Hub, Fulwood

Miller & Carter update: Restaurant going ahead but could switch brands

HMP Liverpool custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 64, from Chorley, arriving at Liverpool Crown Court where he is charged with gross negligence manslaughter, and failing to discharge general health and safety duty at work

Prison officers acquitted of inmate's gross negligence manslaughter

Pupils disappointed as school cancels GCSE leavers' evening

Zoe Ball is to star in a New Year special of Taskmaster, presented by Greg Davies (left) and Alex Horne (right). Both images: Getty

Lancashire’s Zoe Ball to star in Taskmaster new year special

Can you help name the Christmas Polar Bear?

Can you help name Garstang's newest resident?

Traffic and Travel

The A56 Northbound between Rising Bridge and junction eight, near Hapton, of the M65 has been closed this morning due to a collision

Motorists asked to plan alternative route after accident closes junction of M65

United Utilities say repairs to the burst water main have been completed but Lancashire County Council have advised “that a specialist road surfacing material must be used to reinstate the road back to its original condition” - meaning the road could remain closed until December 11. (Picture by Carl Stein)

Fishergate Hill to remain closed for weeks despite burst water pipe being fixed

Drivers in and around Lancashire will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week

Drivers face delays of up to 30 minutes on M55, M6, M61 and A585

A woman in her 50s was taken  to hospital after being struck by a vehicle outside The Talbot pub in Balshaw Lane, Euxton at around 6.45am on Friday, November 24

Woman knocked down outside pub

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car on Fishergate in Preston

Pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by car on Fishergate

A man in his 20s was was taken to hospital after he was struck by a HGV while crossing the road in Central Avenue, near the junction with Dawson Lane, in Buckshaw Village at around 7.45am on Friday, November 24

Man in his 20s hit by wagon

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Dean Sullivan has died at the age of 68. He was known for his starring role in the Channel 4 soap opera Brookside. (Credit: Getty Images)

Tributes paid as beloved soap actor dies aged 68

Actress Shannon Doherty has given an update on her cancer battle.

90210 star opens up about stage 4 breast cancer

KFC has become the Christmas Dinner du jour for Japanese families celebrating the occasion (Credit: KFC Japan)

Explainer Why is KFC considered a Christmas Meal in Japan?

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Spotify reveals top 10 most listened to albums of 2023

Crime

Ruairi O’Donoghue is wanted for two burglaries and an attempted burglary (Credit: Greater Manchester Police)

Man wanted in connection with two burglaries has links to Blackpool

The fight took place in this residential street.

Men jailed for ‘Wild West’ street fight

Nine men were arrested after £140m worth of cocaine was discovered inside a shipping container (Credit: National Crime Agency)

Suspected organised crime group arrested after £140m worth of cocaine discovered

A man accused of attempted murder appeared at Preston Crown Court

Man charged with attempted murder and assault pleads not guilty

Inquest opens into the avoidable death of resident at disgraced care home

Lancashire Constabulary’s armed response team were spotted in Turnfield, off Tanterton Hall Road in Ingol, at around 8am on Wednesday, November 29. The force said officers were responding to concerns for a woman’s safety

Armed police respond to incident in Preston

Weather

Snow is set to fall in parts of Lancashire this week (Credit: Jakub Sisulak)

Snow set to fall in Lancashire as temperatures plummet to -5C

Will Lancashire see a white Christmas this year?

Met Office odds revealed on whether Lancashire will see a white Christmas

Business

Ashley Smith collected the award from the Duke of Gloucester. Photo: Sugar PR

Royal visit for Lancashire firm

Abbie Curzon launching the new Neurodiversity Toolkit to colleagues. Photo: The Cumberland Building Society

The Cumberland Building Society launches Neurodiversity Toolkit to support colle...

JS apprentice team

Impressive growth at JS results in a surge of new hires to its accountancy and a...

Politics

Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young MP with Lancashire's long-awaited devolution deal

Two thirds of Lancashire's districts call for devolution delay and 'review'

[From left] Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young,  Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson and, behind them, their respective government and council teams at the devolutionn deal signing ceremony at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Is Lancashire's devolution deal "great" or "a dud"? Let the debate begin...

Preston Town Hall staged an extraordinary meeting over the Gaza conflict

Preston councillors back call for "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza conflict

[From left] Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson, Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young and Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams after the devolution deal was signed at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

'Milestone' moment at Lancaster Castle sees Lancashire devolution deal signed

UK Trending

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

More than a fifth of adults have dozed off – while at their desk

Environment

A full Beaver Moon rising over Rivington Pike (Photo taken by Lee Mansfield)

Photographer captures stunning picture of Beaver Moon rising over Rivington Pike

Encourage children to dispose of their litter correctly. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: It’s never too early to start litter picking

People

The head and neck team from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been crowned Public Health Heroes after showing compassionate care during a Burnley family’s difficult time.

Award for nursing team who showed such compassion to Burnley family
A team from East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been crowned Public Health Heroes after showing compassionate care during a Burnley family’s difficult time.

Actresss Helen Flanagan is making her stage debut next year in Cluedo 2. (Photo by Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images)

Helen Flanagan set to return to acting next year

Dave is on a new standup tour about his Northern roots

Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey donates ticket sales to Derian House

New data from pet insurance brand ManyPets has revealed the most popular pet names of 2023. Did yours make the list?

10 most popular dog names of the year

Preston charity Intact has rmanaged to secure vital government funding

Intact secures vital funding so they can enhance support across Preston

Education

Nicole Davenport  and Old Trafford Community Academy Students. Photo:  Focus-Trust

Old Trafford Community Academy welcomes new Headteacher

Lancashire schools reported a record number of suspensions in the autumn term last year, new figures show.

Schools report record number of suspensions - including 585 under 11s

Danny Stuttard Clitheroe FC

Volunteer opportunity turns man's life around after he 'needed a purpose'

See pics of the 16 winners and Highly Commended

21 pics of the winners and guests from the Active Lancashire Awards

A thumbs up from pupils at Burnley's St Augustine's RC Primary School which has received a glowing report from the Catholic School's Inspectorate

Headteacher at Burnley school praised as 'inspirational'

Knives seized in crackdown

Over 1,100 weapons seized and 239 arrests made in knife crime purge

Health

St John Ambulance issues first aid advice for cold-related illnesses

St John Ambulance issues cold weather first aid advice

Ian Chapman is walking two km a day barefoot in November to raise money for Burnley mental health project Casual Minds Matter

Dad walks two kilometers a day barefoot in November for cause close to his heart

The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline.
You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice.
(Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas

Jennifer found herself facing life on her own at the age of 71. Photo: Age UK Lancashire

“It is just great to be able to speak to someone.”

Opinion

I love to read political and sporting memoirs. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: I only really want to read a book with a proper story to tell

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.Blaise Tapp
Budgeting and saving help in the future. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: It’s all about budgeting, saving and still having fun

Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Who's The Daddy: Bagpuss was magical, early morning calls certainly are not

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Filipino nurse executive's historic appointment and its resonance across the dia...

BBC handout photo of Kai Widdrington and Angela Rippon during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

I was in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Bill Bailey visited a whaling museum in Western Australia during his Australian Adventure, which started on Channel 4 this week (Picture: Perpetual Entertainment/Marmalade Sky/Channel 4)

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure review: Weird, but not-so wonderful

Recommended

Burnley nail salon Hard As Nails and Beauty has been presented with a prestigious honour at the English Beauty Industry Awards North West for 2023.

Burnley beauty salon nails top award

Wayne Walsh hopes his new venture, Sui Generis in Burnley town centre, will be a great a boost for the town

Iconic town centre building set to become Burnley's Afflecks Palace

Guests at the ladies' day event, organised by CARES charity and held at Burnley's Penny Black, with the cheque for £250,000 to purchase vital equipment for the ELHT

Charity makes £250,000 donation to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Engineering T level students at Nelson and Colne College had the unique opportunity to meet SPOT, a Boston Dynamics Robot, as part of a Pendle Business Week session in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

SPOT the 'dog' shows off his skills to students at Nelson and Colne College

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