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Lola Jae Carter, 16, from Preston, pictured with proud mum Hayley. Lola has been selected to feature in the National Down Syndrome Society presentation in Times Square, New York. She is going to New York to see herself on the big screens.

Hoghton teen with Down syndrome selected to light up Times Square

Alfie Davidson came fifth at Cadwell Park

Davidson edges closer to Sportbike title at Cadwell Park

Sportbike Championship leader Alfie Davidson secured a sixth and third place at Thruxton

Leyland teen Alfie secures podium place at Thruxton Circuit

This is the moment a Fylde coast teacher who abused his position of trust to sexually abuse one of his own pupils was arrested on his doorstep by police.

Paedophile teacher feared he would wet himself as he was arrested

Alfie Davidson finished second at Oulton Park

Alfie maintains momentum thanks to impressive display at Oulton Park

A 17-year-old girl was pronounced deceased at the scene after emergency services were called to the Kendal Calling festival site at 2.13am on Sunday (August 2)

Police update after teenager dies at Kendal Calling music festival

Police are appeal for information after teenage girl sexually touched on Stagecoach bus in Preston

Preston Police appeal after teenage girl sexually touched on bus

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover Bailey amid 'abuse' & 'vitriol' online

Inquest to probe tragic death of animal-lover amid online abuse

Alfie Davidson was on the podium at Brands Hatch

Davidson extends Sportbike lead at Brands Hatch

Charlie Campbell, who has saved two lives this year

Lancashire teenager plucked his friend to safety from the sea

Police were called to Glover's Court in Preston yesterday morning to reports a man has been slashed in his face

Preston man, 22, arrested after teen slashed in face

13-year-old Coby Keogh from Blackpool has sadly died from his injuries after he was hospitalised following a blaze at a property in Redcar Road

Teenager Coby Keogh dies in Blackpool fire

Muhammad Danish and Malik Khan have been jailed for threatening a teenager with an imitation firearm and assaulting him in Brierfield.

Men jailed after threatening teen with imitation handgun

Alfie Davidson celebrates after another fine weekend of racing

Race ace Alfie Davidson extends his lead in Sportbike Championship

A 19-year-old from Preston has been charged with knife offences after a proactive stop in the city centre.

Teen charged with knife offences after proactive stop in Preston

On New Year’s Eve police were called out to an incident in which a firearm had been pointed towards a BMW car.

Breaking Teen and man charged after gun pointed at BMW
On New Year’s Eve police were called out to an incident in which a firearm had been pointed towards a BMW car.
Emma Downey

A drag artist who performs at a resort club stole more than £14,000 from a pub he managed.

Former X-Factor contestant & Blackpool drag queen stole £14k from pub

The 15-year-old tragically died on the railway line near Lostock Hall at around 5.20pm on Saturday (May 16)

Tragedy as missing boy, 15, dies on railway after frantic public search

Luca Mayland, 14, came to the rescue on the 5c bus when a woman had an epileptic seizure

Hero Lancashire teenager hopes to reunite with woman taken ill on bus

Preston Police would like to speak to the eight pictured people after a teenager was robbed near Preston Bus Station.

Teen robbed near bus station as Preston Police issue appeal

Victoria Niebylska, 18, was a passenger in a VW Golf which collided with the side of a house and retaining wall on Helmshore Road on Monday night. Very sadly, Victoria passed away in hospital the following day.

Breaking Forever 18 - heartbroken family of tragic teen pay tribute

Sir Adrian Fulford

Southport attack prevention inquiry

Jonathon Wignall, 35, formerly of Stocks Road, Preston, was found guilty of sexual activity with a child and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child after a trial in February.

Breaking Preston man, 35, jailed for sexual assault as brave victim speaks up

Celebrating Mohmed Panchbhaya who has been at Stagecoach in Preston for 50 years.

I started my remarkable career as parcel lad at Preston Bus Station

Five people were arrested after police recovered thousands of pounds’ worth of stolen copper from a commercial premises in Fletcher Road, Preston

Five arrested after £8,500 copper theft from commercial premises

A teenage motorcyclist suffered life-changing injuries after being thrown "15ft into the air" in a Darwen crash.

Motorcyclist, 18, 'thrown 15ft into air' crash

Previous funded project supporting young people

How to apply for major grants from Eric Wright Charitable Trust
The charity arm of one of the North West’s leading businesses has opened up new funding for young people’s projects, worth tens of thousands of pounds.
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Stewart Diamond is being considered for release more than 27 years after killing a teenager whose dismembered body was found behind a hotel in Blackpool

Convicted murderer up for parole after killing and dismembering teen

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a late-night police chase in Haslingden

Teenager, 18, charged after late-night police chase

Blackpool was briefly buzzing on Saturday after visitors to Madame Tussauds thought Ed Sheeran had popped in for a low-key day out - but it wasn’t him

Ed Sheeran rumours swirl after Madame Tussauds weekend visit

Police are appealing for help in finding 16-year-old Jake, who is missing from Burnley.

Police appeal for help in finding a missing 16-year-old from Burnley

Two teenagers are currently in custody following reports of overnight burglaries at businesses in Tarleton.

Breaking Two teenage girls arrested on suspicion of overnight burglaries

Court sketch of Axel Rudakubana, 18

Father of Southport attacker asked social workers for privacy

Officers want to speak to this man after robber armed with a knife stole cash from a teenager and hundreds from shop in Blackpool

Robber armed with knife steals cash from teen and hundreds from shop

Cameron is wanted on warrant and believed to be in Lancashire

Public urged to call 999 if they see missing wanted teenager

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

The girl pictured is 14-year-old Zarah and she is missing from Billington.

Police search for missing Lancashire girl not seen for over two days

A 17-year-old boy has died after a single-vehicle crash in Belthorn

Teenage boy, 17, dies after car leaves road and goes down embankment

There were some things almost all teenagers either had or wanted in their bedrooms back in the 60s and 70s

9 things every teenager wanted in their bedroom in the 60s and 70s

Daniel Holden, 19, was last seen near Lower Rivington Reservoir

Tragedy as body of missing teenager, 19, found in reservoir

The property is found behind double fronted gates

27 magnificent pictures of Luke Littler's show-stopping home

Lytham St Annes Way.

Arrest after serious crash leaves man with 'life-changing injuries'

Philip Junior has been reported as missing.

Police searching for teenager with links to Lancashire and Southport

Jay Slater’s tearful mum urged people to “let Jay rest in eternal peace” as a coroner confirmed her son’s tragic death in Tenerife was accidental

Jay Slater's tearful mum says 'let him rest' as coroner gives verdict

Technology secretary Peter Kyle says the Government is 'seriously considering' a few different measures to limit children's screen time

Two-hour social media limit 'being seriously considered' for all teens

Hospital trust steps in to protect Lancs teen addicted to ketamine since 12 and given drugs by his own mum

Teen addicted to drugs since 12 and could die was given drugs by mum

Matthew Daulby died after being stabbed during an altercation (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man accused of killing teen admits carrying knife on night of murder

A teenage Islamic extremist from Lancashire has pleaded guilty to planning a terrorist gun attack during a hearing at the Old Bailey

Breaking Lancashire teenager admits plotting terror attack with gun

Younger users have created their own emoji-based slang, language experts say

The top 10 emojis used differently between generations

About 3 in 10 teens report having little or no confidence - in or out of the classroom

5 ways to boost your child's confidence, amid teen 'confidence crisis'

A 14-year-old girl was left with serious injuries following a collision involving an e-bike on Moss Lane, Leyland

Teenage girl, 14, seriously injured after e-bike collision

Ciaron Goldingay had just finished work when BOTB presenter Christian Williams turned up to hand him the keys to a new car

Teen on provisional licence wins £85k Land Rover Defender for 18p

Sadnam Singh and Navjot Singh sexually assaulted a teenage girl in her own home in Preston

Teen pinned against wall and sexually assaulted by two delivery men

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