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Helping people live the lives they want, stay independent and remain connected to their communities is at the heart of a new vision for adult social care in Lancashire.

See the person not just the service - new LCC care model

A brave firefighter tackles the blaze.

Devastating images show aftermath of fire-ravaged Euxton barn

The participants in this week's 'experiment' from Channel 4, Apocalypse. From left, Kyra; Laura; Matty; Kelly; Dean; Celia; Kiera; Scott; Steven; Brooke; Bertie; Louise; Ioan and Freddie. (Picture: Matthew Salacuse/Channel 4)

Channel 4's Apocalypse is a "radical experiment" we just don't need right now

Preston Crown Court.

Judge praises drug dealer on attempts to turn his life around

Ad Feature How Preston Railway Station changed a life and inspired a novel

Here's 15 takeaways rated as 4/5 or more by Google (with more than 100 reviews)

15 top rated takeaways in Preston for cosy days and nights in

Jenny Sisson, VIP Assistant Manager at Caritas Care

Woman celebrates 25 years at Preston care charity

Donald Harrison at Bushell House

'If you can, you should' - 94-year-old prepares to take on wing walk

County Councillor Ella Worthington, cabinet member for Civic Pride is urging people to nominate their heroes for the Pride in Lancashire Awards before entries close at noon on Friday 11 September.

Lancastrians urged to nominate their heroes before deadline

Officers were called by the North-West Ambulance Service at 8.22am (Monday, September 7) to an address in Hardman Street where the pair were pronounced dead at the scene.

Man and woman found stabbed to death at a home in Blackburn

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

The Memory Walk has been organised by Bamber Bridge Women's Shed.

Memory walk is for 'anyone who has been affected by dementia'

When phoneboxes were still in regular use. This was taken outside the Spar shop on Plungington Road, Preston in 1991. Photo: Paul Edwards

These 14 images of early 90s Preston will have you feeling nostalgic

All 13 Chorley GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

All 13 Chorley GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

The late Dolly Parton

Country music legend Dolly Parton has died

Beloved pooch Harley has been reunited with his grateful family in Preston after going missing last week

He's been found - relieved family of missing dog Harley reunite
Harley has been given lots of chicken.
Emma Downey

Lancashire-based technology and waste specialist firm, Envirovue, is set to double in size over the next 12 months as it gears up for its next phase of expansion. Pictured from left to right are directors Alex Trenbath and Dan Redfern

Lancashire technology and waste specialist firm set to double in size

Dog owners heading to the coast this August bank holiday weekend are being warned to watch what their pets pick up from the ground after a dog became seriously ill following a UK beach walk.

Dog owners issued urgent hank holiday warning after pet nearly dies

Listen to man call 999 after pigeon flew into his kitchen as Lancashire Police police make special plea

'I’ve got a pigeon in my kitchen' - 999 call received by police

Preston RSPCA dog Zola has made her TV debut on BBC One this morning

Preston RSPCA dog Zola makes TV debut on BBC One

Officers were called to Beechtrees at 8.30pm on Wednesday, August 19, following reports that three people had been injured following a collision with a dark blue Range Rover Vogue towing a caravan.

Two teens left with serious injuries after caravan detaches from car

Could you pronounce these 20 words North West residents struggle with most

Nyok-kee - 20 words North West residents struggle with

Last year's awards ceremony.

Nominate for Fylde Sports Awards 2026

Olympic gymnast Max Whitlock says: "Understanding when your body needs rest is just as important as knowing when to push"

Brits ditch exercising after 33 days - here's the REAL reason why

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Booths Butchery Academy

Booths supermarket earns Royal praise for traditional skills academy

Ross Cullen says cycling can help youngsters to be physically and mentally healthy (Getty Images for British Olympic Association)

Preston's Ross Cullen gets on his bike to Blackpool to promote cycling to kids
Blackpool promenade once acted as something of a playground for Ross Cullen and his bike, and he returned to where it all began for the Lloyds Tour of Britain.
Laura Howard

It was fantastic turnout, despite the weather, during the Lancashire leg of the Tour of Britain Women race.

40 atmospheric pictures capture Tour of Britain Women race

Principal Paul Taylor with some students

Celebrations at Westholme as GCSE students shine after A Level success

A yellow weather warning is in place until 1pm today across Lancashire.

When could thunderstorms hit Preston?

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across the North West of England which will take effect from 7pm this evening

Thunderstorms warning issued across North West of England

Blue-green algae has formed on top of the Lancaster Canal in Preston turning it green. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Why the canal in Preston has turned bright green

Avanti services from Milton Keynes are affected

'Rip-off prices' for Preston passengers, cheaper to travel to Scotland

Chorley businessman Simon Mason has been appointed as the new General manager of The Residence Inn in Manchester

Chorley businessman to lead top luxury hotel in Manchester

Enablement Support Worker Peter Franklin, 53, should have been celebrating - he had just married his wife Kim and flown to the Caribbean for their dream honeymoon.

I should have been celebrating my honeymoon not fighting for my life

Revealed: All 17 South Ribble GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

17 South Ribble GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week including a performance from Ruts DC

My 3 best things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week

Revealed: All 15 Preston GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

All 15 Preston GP surgeries ranked by the new 2026 GP Patient Survey

Over 1500 people on Moor Park to witness the solar eclipse

20 images as Preston crowds gathered to watch rare solar eclipse

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Ad Feature Over half of UK consumers would let AI buy for them without approval

Jacob and Harley Nelson with SpudBros employees inside their new store

25 pictures from the opening of SpudBros Express in Colne

Here's how to make your own pinhole projector for the 2026 solar eclipse.

How to make pinhole camera as specialist solar glasses sell out

Seven in 10 said they experienced unexpected benefits when they did something they has been put off

Six in 10 put off improving their lives because it feels too much work

Julie Finley, 23, was strangled and her naked body was dumped in a carrot field near the Rainford bypass, north-west of St Helens in Merseyside in 1994

'Never too late' Appeal to help solve murder 32 years on

Kiena's Coastal 23km

Walking Lancashire coastline in memory of domestic abuse victim Kiena

Rafiya Sherin, 30, and her husband Fawas had their world turned outside down just weeks ago when she was diagnosed with an extremely rare, life-threatening blood disorder - then came the double kicker when her medical team said that her best hope for a second chance at life is a stem cell transplant.

I've been diagnosed with a life-threatening disorder - please help

Blackpool Air Show 2026. Credit: Lucinda Herbert

51 great pictures as thousands flock to Blackpool Air Show 2026

Indigo in Chapel Brow, Leyland, has introduced a 50p per drink 'entertainment charge' on orders over £9 on Friday and Saturday nights

Bar owner explains reason for 50p per drink 'entertainment charge'

Python-type snake spotted near Lancashire village

Steph McGovern met 'The Paint Shop Boys' at Vocational Celebration Day

Ad Feature Vocational Celebration Day puts spotlight on skills and training

Iconic BAE aircraft made in Lancashire which shaped modern fighter jets turns 40

Iconic BAE aircraft designed and built in Lancashire turns 40

Tootsies Ice Cream Parlour employee Lewis Tabarn shows off their fabulous Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig sundaes.

Little Hoole ice cream shop's special edition treats prove a big hit

A beloved dog has reunited with its owner after being rescued from a house fire on Geneva Road in Preston.

Dog reunited rescued from house fire and given oxygen

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

Dr Zoe Williams pictured in 2025.

Lancashire Gladiators & This Morning star opens up about health scare