Alcohol

A man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of shoplifting offences in Rossendale, including one incident where £1,000 worth of alcohol was stolen from Tesco on Syke Street in Rossendale.

Man arrested after £1,000 of alcohol stolen from Tesco store

Builder Carl Dixon was spared prison 'by the skin of his teeth' after assaulting his ex-partner in a jealous rage

Builder spared prison 'by the skin of his teeth'

Preston Crown Court

Van driver jailed for ramming police car

The Bob & Berts on Fishergate closed in November 2025.

Plans revealed for former Bob & Berts on Fishergate

Preston Crown Court

Alcoholic spared prison for knife threat

Sorry is this real life - woman slams Trafford Centre restaurant in TikTok rant after being refused entry

Woman slams Trafford Centre restaurant in TikTok video after refusal

The five-in-one frozen drink maker can prepare slushies, cocktails, milkshakes and ice cream without adding bags of ice

Five-in-one slushie and ice-cream maker gets 30% summer discount

Heartbreaking video captures the cruelty faced by 13-month-old little Preston Davey in the weeks before his death in July, 2023

Breaking 'The son I never got to meet' - Preston Davey's dad on baby's murder

Virgin Wines

Virgin Wines signs lease on new warehouse in Preston

Drink driver told police that he had only consumed two pints of Stella after crashing his BMW in Fulwood

I only had two pints - drink driver told police before arrest

Preston Coroner's Court

Lancashire man’s decline after family losses revealed at inquest

Preston Crown Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Lancashire man attacked girlfriend after seeing text message

Preston Crown Court

Man avoids jail for assault

Former Graham's, 54 Hough Lane, Leyland

Alcohol application for mini supermarket in the heart of high street

Preston Crown Court

Woman “went ballistic” and knocked out her ex-partner

Matthew Bennett.

Man who drank six pints before killing friend in crash jailed
A man who drank six pints before getting behind the wheel has been jailed for causing the death of 20-year-old Christopher Tromp.
Emma Dukes

A motorist had a “very lucky escape” after a car overturned on a country lane near Ormskirk

'Lucky escape' after suspected drink-driver flips car on rural lane

Two people have been charged in connection with a series of alleged shop thefts in Chorley and Ormskirk

Pair charged over alleged alcohol thefts from Asda and Tesco stores

Vets4Pets - Blackpool Warbreck on Holyoake Avenue has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 278 Google reviews

Vet narrowly avoids suspension after drink-driving conviction

Licensing officers from Lancashire Police worked alongside Lancashire County Council Trading Standards to carry out the operation

Shop sold alcohol to two 15-year-olds during test purchasing operation

A driver who repeatedly called for help after breaking down on the M6 was found to be more than three times the drink-drive limit

Driver more than three times drink-drive limit after breakdown on M6

Preston Coroner’s Court

'Brave and devoted' mum, 31, dies from misadventure, coroner rules

Nirvana fan Brody O'Brien was discovered unresponsive at the building in Whitworth

'Bright star' - Coroner rules on cause of death of Lancashire boy, 12

A 21-year-old man has been charged following a series of shoplifting offences in Chorley town centre

Shoplifter charged with 12 thefts of steaks and alcohol

Andrew Snowden said proposed Government plans to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales risk distracting from the real danger on the roads

'We need a crackdown on drivers who ignore drink-drive laws'

Nicholas Taylor's case was sent to Bolton Crown Court by magistrates

Man sent back to Preston prison after judge labels him 'drunken idiot'

Inquests into the deaths of a man and two women in separate knife attacks in Co Antrim are expected to be held in June.

Drunk who tried to force himself on two women at house party jailed
A drunk who forced himself on two women at a house party has been sent to prison by Preston’s top judge.
Sean Gleaves

Lancashire Police used stinger to stop drunken van driver in high speed chase in Blackburn

Police used stinger to stop drunken van driver in high speed chase

You really shouldn't need to check with a device like this if you're a long way over the limit, but sometimes it can be valuable to have a confirmation

Personal breathalyser review as UK drink-drive limit set to fall

More than 230 people have been arrested for drink and drug driving offences across Lancashire

More than 230 arrests made in drink and drug driving crackdown

The AlcoSense Excel gives you a clear indication of whether or not you're safe to drive

AlcoSense Excel breathalyser review: accuracy, features and value

Pair arrested as Lancashire Police target drink and drug drivers

Former Blackpool and Burnley FC defender Clarke Carlisle has opened up about his past struggles

Clarke Carlisle opens up about alcoholism & suicide attempt

Bowling Green service station.

Decision made on whether Lancashire service station can sell alcohol

Petrol station off-licence bid amid crime and drink-driving concerns

Lee Adams brutally punched and booted the woman in the head and stomach as she lay motionless on the pavement.

Thug carried out 'despicable attack' on woman lay motionless on floor

The Government is running a consultation on licensing reform, which includes a proposal to remove the statutory requirement for alcohol licensing notices to be advertised in print local papers

Last chance to have your say over plans to axe pub licensing notices

Aldi launches new alcohol products - including liquor that 'tastes like Quality Street'

Aldi launches new alcohol range - including 'Quality Street' liquor

Sainsbury's launches new 'premium tier' restaurant-quality meal range

Exclusive Sainsbury's unveils premium meal range

We took the Stena Line Duty Free Challenge and came away with great bargains

Duty Free Challenge: We found best way to head to Dublin with family

Quitting both smoking and alcohol could save you £3,500–£4,000 a year (Photos: Pexels/Getty Images)

Cutting out smoking and alcohol this Stoptober could save you £1,000s

Former Barclays, High Street, Garstang

New drinks and film venue bar planned for former high street bank site

Greene King Brewery has released a series of new "casktails" that combine cask ale with modern mixology

Men AVOID drinking cocktails in public - in case they get mocked

Tommy Fury discusses social media and his battle with alcoholism

'I'm in the best place mentally and physically' says Tommy Fury

The best afternoon teas in the UK - from restaurants to luxury at home

The best afternoon teas for Afternoon Tea Week

The best non-alcoholic drink options for 2025 - including gin, beer, prosecco

Top non-alcoholic drinks for 2025

Lancashire teenager Jay Slater died accidentally after falling down a ravine, a coroner has concluded

Breaking Jay Slater's cause of death confirmed after inquest into final moments

Food and drinks you can bring on UK airlines - including TUI, Jet2, easyjet and Ryanair

Full list of food and drink that is permitted on major budget airlines

51 per cent of women feel controlled by their periods

Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

The moment Timothy Jason Starkie crashed into the parked car

Watch: Moment serial drink driver crashes into parked car

Serial thief ram-raided shop during burglary spree

Moment serial burglar ram-raids shop for cigarettes, booze and cash

Drink driver crashes into wall and leaves injured passengers behind

'Cowardly' driver crashes car and flees - with a passenger in the boot

High flying banking director swaps luxury lifestyle for prison cell

High flying banking director swaps luxury lifestyle for prison cell

Man runs marathon dressed in Domino's Pizza box

Brave runner completed the London Marathon – dressed as a pizza box

Shelim Ahmed sexually assaulted a child after plying them with alcohol

I was 14 when he plied me with alcohol and forced me to have sex

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