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John Smith’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: This time next year...

Tim Mercer’s PNE Fans’ Panel verdict: Erabi was a glimmer of light amongst the g...

Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom laments PNE's defensive errors in Bolton defeat

The driver of a stolen Amazon van fled police at 100mph in 40 minute chase until he crashed in Chorley

Stolen Amazon van-driver fled police at 100mph then crashed in Chorley

Jake Bolton been jailed after his drug driving killed a mum on a pedestrian crossing.

Driver consumed cannabis edibles before fatal crash

Greater Manchester mayoral by-election - map of local authorities

Everything to know before the Manchester by-election

Lewis Blair has been missing from Blackpool since Thursday, July 23.

Police "really concerned" for missing Blackpool man with Chorley links

Ilona Hepburn (second from left) signed up to play the Derian House Lottery for £1 per week, as she wanted to support the charity that had meant so much to her late sister Heather Rodgers (pictured above with her goddaughter) and ended up winning £10,000

I supported a charity of my late sister's and ending up winning £10k

Peter Kay will perform four extra charity shows in Bolton

Ad Feature TICKETS ALERT: Peter Kay adds four extra hometown Bolton shows

Preston Station

Railway lines have reopened but disruption continues in Lancashire

An Avanti West Coast train

‘All lines closed’ Person died after being hit by train near Preston

Mark Smith, who lives in Chorley and owns Bolton-based Plastic Treatments Ltd is celebrating its seventh anniversary by launching a new community initiative offering £1,000 worth of specialist metal coating services to a local project.

Chorley man launches £1,000 community initiative

Man in court for drink driving after being stopped by police at motorway services near Lancaster.

Breaking Delays on M61 due to 'police-led incident' this morning

High Rid reservoir in Lostock, near Bolton, is up for grabs after being listed To Let

Reservoir near stadium & retail park up for grabs after hitting market

Rail passengers across major parts of Lancashire face severe disruptions due to overhead wire damage.

'Severe' disruption expected until this evening as trains suspended

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Blackpool man arrested as police shut down illegal streaming network
A man from Blackpool was arrested after police took down an illegal streaming service with thousands of customers across the UK.
Matthew Calderbank

TOFS in Clitheroe

TOFS staff make plea to customers as company goes into administration

Anthony, pictured outside Royal Bolton Hospital yesterday, has links to Chorley, Skelmersdale and Bolton

Missing man, 55, last seen yesterday outside hospital

Police near to the scene where a red Seat Leon collided with a Citroen C4 Picasso taxi on Wigan Road in Bolton

Family of taxi driver killed in crash 'devastated', says daughter

The drugs were seized from a property at Leigh Tenement Farm in Blackrod near Bolton, police said

Pair charged after police find £24million worth of cannabis on farm

Masrob Ali, 54, was driving his Citroen taxi along Wigan Road in Bolton when it was involved in a fatal head-on collision with a red Seat in the early hours of Sunday

Lancs taxi driver, 50s, killed in Bolton horror crash named locally

Mark Capstick was last seen at around 9.20pm on December 23 in Wesham

999 appeal to find missing man, 65, who 'may appear confused'

Claire Hannah, Kate McLaren, Lindsey Stephens, Beth Hope and Michelle Niziol

The Female Boss Live inspires and empowers at inaugural event

Spooky road

NW has the most haunted roads in the country - here's where they are

UsernameKate poses for the camera.

‘Why aren’t you in the kitchen?’: Bolton’s YouTube motorcycle star on fighting s...

The Female Boss set to host event at The Wellbeing Farm

The Female Boss live launches with Lancashire event

Burgh Lane South, Chorley

Captivating cottage is Rightmove's most expensive Chorley property
This captivating, detached stone cottage is a hidden gem in Chorley.
Claire Lark

Yorkshire Building Society

Helping our community save: Yorkshire Building Society in Bolton hosts special e...

Celia Gaze

On AuDHD day Celia Gaze shares her compelling story

David Potts visiting SpudBros in Preston.

Cheeky jacket for me?: TV star David Potts leaves Ibiza for a SpudBros

Visitors can meet the llamas

The Wellbeing Farm in Edgworth, Lancashire, wins TripAdvisor Award

Dave Fishwick (inset) is determined the broken memorial to Fred Dibnah is fixed

Netflix star pledges to fix broken memorial to Lancashire legend

005 - BM - The garden of a show home at Centurion Village in Leyland

The Leyland connection: Growing housing development brings In Bolton buyers

Brad Potts in action

5 talking points after Bolton vs PNE as two friendlies confirmed

Dave in his promo photo for his “Life in a Northern Town” stand-up show

Comedy legend Dave is just the tonic for Rosemere

Artwork detail

Local artist Ann C Haslam exhibits her latest collection of textile art at Lords...

Smiling children.

Bolton leisure centres introduce ‘Tiny Lungs, Big Impact’ to prioritise health o...

Glenn as a celebrant

PRIDE Wedding Fair is coming to Bolton this weekend

Fundraiser at Horwich Leisure Centre

Bolton leisure trust raises money for local hospice

Peter Kay and Sara Cox

Peter Kay in conversation with Sara Cox at Lowry Lyric Theatre this September

Plan of proposed Unit

Something new is about to hit Bolton ………… Just Padel is coming to town

19 past mayors visited Edgworth Farm

All the past mayors of Lancashire gather for breakfast at The Wellbeing Farm

British actress Olivia Colman is the latest A-Lister to star in ad for Bolton firm Warburtons.

Iconic Lancashire bakery brand Warburtons collabs with Olivia Colman

Virtual GP

Bolton leisure centres to offer Virtual GP add-on membership option

Bellway's Euxton Heights development in Chorley

Bellway launches campaign to support buyers facing stamp duty increase in Lancas...

Paddy McGuinness (centre) with his former Top Gear colleagues Chris Harris (left) and Freddie Flintoff (right).

Paddy McGuinness' chances being named new The Grand Tour host revealed

Bolton comedian Paddy McGuinness too to Instagram to share an embarassing health story.

Comedian Paddy McGuinness shares embarassing health story

Celia Gaze

Bolton businesswoman scoops prestigious award and is recognised as a leader in b...

Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint.

Watch: Balaclava-clad teen threatens shop owner at knifepoint

Brian Fletcher went missing in Lancashire on Saturday afternoon

Drones and search dogs out for man who went missing at beauty spot

Jamie Cooper, 33, remains on the run after escaping from a prison van on the M55 while being transported to Lancaster Magistrates' Court yesterday (Wednesday, March 19)

Breaking Jamie Cooper charged with escaping from prison van on M55

Absonded prisoner Jamie Cooper has now been arrested.

Escaped prisoner Jamie Cooper has been arrested after four day search

Wellbeing Farm

The Wellbeing Farm celebrates its 12th Birthday with a new rebrand and website

New CCTV footage has been released of Jamie Cooper who escaped from a prison van on the M55 in Lancashire

New CCTV footage of prison van escapee as search enters third day

Cases from SpaMedica patients' donated glasses

SpaMedica thanked by Global Eye Health charity for donations on World Optometry ...

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