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The centuries-old Toll Bar Cottage has had a complete refurbishment - and the cafe and meeting space it houses have been a roaring success (image: Broughton Parish Council)

"Reopening it as soon as possible is a priority" - cafe closes doors

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Blackpool's Stanley Park celebrates turning 100 in style with a grand drone show

Epic pictures from Blackpool's Stanley Park centenary drone show

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4 road closures & other major roadworks starting in Preston next week

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4 road closures & other major roadworks starting in Chorley

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All the major roadworks starting in South Ribble next week

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All the major roadworks starting in Preston next week

Four road closures & other major roadworks starting across Chorley this week

Four road closures & other major roadworks starting across Chorley

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Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble including a five day lane closure.
Aimee Seddon

Two road closures, two lane closures & other major roadworks starting across Preston next week

2 road closures & other major roadworks starting across Preston

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2 road closures & other major roadworks starting in Chorley

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Local government secretary Angela Rayner has placed a question mark over the planned abolition of Lancashire's 15 councils

Lancashire leaders react to shock council shake-up 'pause' amid legal probe

Indicative house styles, Salesbury View

Council refuses 132 new Ribble Valley homes in one week

West Lancashire bins

'I apologise' - This is why bins in West Lancs haven't been emptied

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Preston City Council's Rebuilding Lives Pathway ahs helped rehome nearly 200 people since 2021.

Milestone number of homeless Prestonians supported by council

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Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston including a two day road closure.
Aimee Seddon

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2 lane closures & other major roadworks starting in South Ribble

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Spud Bros Jacob and Harley Nelson have signed an exclusive Area Development Agreement with leading UAE hospitality operator Forward Hospitality.

We thought it was too good to be true - Spud Bros announce big news

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13 of Lancashire's existing councils are due to stage elections in 2027 - but the government has already said they will not go ahead, because new local authorities for the county are being created less than a year later

'Don't make us prepare for elections that will never happen', councils warn

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Excitement as first striking mural 'Northern' unveiled at the former BHS site on Fishergate in Preston

Excitement as new mural takes shape at former BHS store

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A rat spotted on a wheelie bin on the estate.

Children have nowhere to play due to rat invasion

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The four highest ranking Lancashire employers in the Top Apprenticeship Employers 2026 list

The 37 Lancashire employers named in Top Apprenticeship Employers

South Ribble Borough Council is not long for this world - it will be replaced with a larger authority that also covers Chorley and West Lancashire in 2028

Why these South Ribble residents might want hyper-local councils as borough axed

Killer teacher Jamie Varley and ex-partner John McGowan-Fazakerley's luxury new Grimsargh home bought after murder of Preston Davey up for sale - but with estate agent warning

Breaking Coroner inquest into Preston Davey death to scrutinise public bodies

Blackpool coroner says inquest in Preston Davey death will 'scrutinise' public bodies

Breaking Coroner: Preston Davey death inquest will 'scrutinise' public bodies

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All the major roadworks starting across Chorley this week

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All the major roadworks starting across South Ribble this week

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All the major roadworks starting across Preston next week

Wyre Council asking residents for feedback on major dog control and fouling rules - have your say

New fixed penalty fees for dog fouling are under debate in shakeup

The new shape of local government in Lancashire is being unveiled today

New-look Lancashire revealed: all the parts of the county that will merge

The field where the 300 homes will be built was described as being of a low quality.

Residents angry over decision to allow 300-homes

All the major roadworks starting across Preston between Monday, July 13 and Sunday, July 19

7 road closures & other major roadworks starting across Preston

Michael Fielding of Appletree Close, Penwortham

Pensioner in 6-year saga over Council Tax is ordered to attend court

The contents of the bin wagon had to be poured onto Greenway after a fire was spotted.

Preston City Council issues warning to residents after bin wagon fire

The development is taking place next door to a recent housebuilding project of around 40 homes.

Planning Inspector’s ruling opens countryside to developers

The landslip occurred along the B6236 Haslingden Old Road following heavy rain at the start of the New Year 2025, which saw a number of flooding incidents across the county.

Work takes shape on road closed last year following major landslip

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