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A number of changes have been made to the laws of the game and the way that match officials will oversee EFL fixtures

Key changes in how referees will oversee matches in the 2026/27 season

The owners of Truly Scrumptous Luxury Italian Ice Cream located at 95 Naze Lane, Freckleton, which also serves up waffles, milkshakes and sundaes, have announced they have signed a lease to open in Lytham.

Italian ice cream parlour to open second site on Fylde coast

Twenty talented dancers from Amanda Rogers School of Dance & Performing Arts are preparing for the opportunity of a lifetime as they head to Disneyland Paris to perform at the prestigious Videopolis Theatre

20 Penwortham dancers set to perform at Disneyland Paris

Countdown on as Lancashire's Beat-Herder festival prepares for 21st birthday celebrations

Beat-Herder festival prepares for 21st birthday celebrations

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'Countdown is on' - Major retailer announces new store opening

The 12 ales are all hand-picked from independent breweries

Huge saving on this real ale advent calendar - we've tasted it

Countdown contestant John Cowen.

Breaking Latest on Countdown champion who stabbed rival at Blackpool tournament

Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar is a real festive treat for beer lovers

Sneak preview of Brewdog's 2025 Advent calendar – 24 beers and extras

Mystery Christmas advent calendar deal: win luxury prizes for £14.99

John Cowen stabbed a fellow Countdown champion at a fan convention in Blackpool

Countdown champion who stabbed rival 'felt cheated' by practice app

Sunnyside Guest House.

Charming Southport guest house named among UK's top 100 most inspiring

Red Arrows fly over the Blackpool Tower

Countdowns on for the Blackpool Airshow - here's what you need to know

Susie Dent

Dictionary Corner queen Susie Dent to celebrate the joys of the English language...

Chris McCausland brings his unique comedy show to Lancaster Grand.

Comedy star brings unique show to Lancaster Grand

Countdown's Susie Dent is backing a campaign to "embrace the ish" (photo: John Lawrence)

Pressure to live a perfect life revealed, as Countdown's Susie Dent backs campai...

The opening day of the 2022 Randox Grand National Festival takes centre-stage on Thursday

Countdown to day one of Grand National Festival at Aintree
The opening day of the 2022 Randox Grand National Festival takes centre-stage on Thursday with a card that includes four Grade One events.
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Investigation: Nick Hewer, left, with Mike Whalley

TV star Nick Hewer visits Morecambe to investigate '˜Blobby Land' affair

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