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The Lancashire areas where you are most at risk of becoming homeless

Nine of the county’s 14 council areas exceed the regional average

about 1 month ago

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Lancashire councils to be ordered to build 4,300 new homes a year

Lancashire will account for half of the top ten areas in line for the biggest percentage increases

about 1 month ago

lancs.live

Lancs set for devolution showdown as district councils demand a voice

Lancashire’s districts could now go from being bystanders to deal-makers

about 1 month ago

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A Lancashire elected mayor deal could unlock 'hundreds of millions' for region - live coverage

An Andy Burnham-style elected mayor for Lancashire could be back on the table

about 2 months ago

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Proposals for two new hospitals planned for Lancs to be filed

The new health secretary told the Commons he would consider the details 'carefully'

about 2 months ago

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Ashton Park revamp rethink sparks wildly different reactions

Campaigners who have spent the last year trying to block the changes are overjoyed - but others have said they 'don’t...

about 2 months ago

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Labour council leader tells Keir Starmer 'we need a sensible housing plan'

But new Chancellor Rachel Reeves says 'the homes have to be built'

about 2 months ago

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Shelagh Parkinson

New Blackpool magistrates court makes major step forward with deal for just £1

The agreement paves the way for work to start

about 2 months ago

lancs.live

Major Preston route must be turned into dual carriageway - here's why

The current plans will make no difference

about 2 months ago

lancs.live

200 objections to 'dangerous' zebra crossing plan but it will still go ahead

Talha Hussain was riding his bike last summer when he was hit by a van

about 2 months ago

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Lancashire NHS warning over A&E amid world IT meltdown

Bosses have given clear instructions

about 2 months ago

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Burnley nursery to close amid rising birth rate in the town

The nursery provision at Whittlefield Community Primary School is set to wind down after numbers dropped off

about 2 months ago

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What new Labour government means for the future of an elected Lancashire Mayor

Will new Prime Minister Keir Starmer rubber stamp Lancashire's devolution plans - or could new ministers kick the pla...

5 months ago

lancs.live

Lancashire must preserve its true roots before they fade into forgotten history

There is now “too much emphasis on Lancashire being the Lancashire County Council area”.

7 months ago

lancs.live

Budget plans will see tax increased 5% a year for next three years

Additional costs come primarily from a combination of inflation and increased demand for the authority’s services

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Amy Walker

'The idiots won't go away': A year since Nicola Bulley's tragedy tore a community apart

"We are a broken community, trying to rebuild after such a devastating loss"

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'Imagine your son leaving home for 15 minutes - and never coming back'

'Hearing about the way he suffered in court - I had to leave court part way through to be sick'

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Emma Gill

All-American diner 40 minutes from Manchester gets its very own Coca-Cola truck for visitors to e...

Visitors can dine aboard the iconic truck and have a go in the driver's seat

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ashlie Blakey

'Beautiful' ballet dancer, 25, dies after eating mislabelled cookie from supermarket

Órla Baxendale, from Lancashire, died from anaphylactic shock

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'F***ed off man hot for me over there at mo': Gun plotter's text to pal after fleeing country

He and two co-conspirators have now been jailed for a total for 25 years

8 months ago

telegraph.co.uk

Max Stephens

Blackpool man William Wilkinson jailed for life over 'savage' murder of neighbour Eddie Forrester

Family of Eddie Forrester reveal torment of learning how the 'quiet' and 'harmless' man was murdered

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

The sick brute who beat mum-of-two to death after drinking 11 pints - then filmed her naked and d...

Jason Gowen was on bail for violence against a previous partner at the time - he was warned he may never be released

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Dad of tragic teen who died in horror motorway crash meets his son's killer behind bars

'I had a lot of questions to ask him that never came out in court and I got the answers that I needed from him'

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ashlie Blakey

Pervert plied girl, 16, with cocaine and alcohol before sex attack in campervan

Neville Chapman continued to attack his victim as she pleaded with him to stop

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Student underwent routine surgery for a back injury... just days later he was dead

A coroner has slammed the hospital where Rhys Hill, 20, was treated

8 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Hundreds turn out for funeral of police chief who led Nicola Bulley investigation

Lancashire Police Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson died suddenly at home earlier this month

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Fionnula Hainey

Blackpool Tower fire LIVE updates as emergency services descend on scene

Images posted on social media appear to show the top of the iconic structure ablaze

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Woman's body discovered in river in Lancashire

Her family have been informed of the 'tragic' news

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Joseph Timan

The bogus Pudsey Bear fraudsters and the charities they left struggling

They fleeced the public out of £500,000 that could be traced - but the amount of cash that was handed over is likely ...

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Police ask for help as McLaren supercar worth hundreds of thousands sets on fire after smashing i...

Two men in the car suffered a number of serious injuries and were taken to hospital

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Charity collection fraudsters wore Children In Need Pudsey Bear outfits to con public out of £500...

The gang duped the public through supermarket bucket collections, and used cash to fund luxury lifestyles

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Ashlie Blakey

Desperate search continues for man, 77, missing for more than two weeks

'Hundreds of police' have been involved in the search for Brian Blakeman

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lifeline for 'Britain's longest row of iconic red telephone boxes'

After falling into disrepair and suffering vandalism, a new art project has been announced

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Joseph Timan

Police searching for missing mum want to 'learn lessons' from Nicola Bulley case

Her belongings were found scattered near a river

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Cause of sudden death revealed for police chief, 50, who led Nicola Bulley search

The assistant chief constable also gave evidence to the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'Hundreds of police' in search for missing Brian Blakeman entering second week as community 'pray...

'I just hope and pray he's found safe and well. I know it's been a week but you can't give up hope'

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Grinning rapist on run from police known to have links with Greater Manchester

Travis is described as white, 5ft 9in tall, of thin build with dark brown hair and brown eyes

9 months ago

manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Police chief who led Nicola Bulley investigation dies suddenly at home

The assistant chief constable also gave evidence to the Manchester Arena bombing inquiry

9 months ago

lancs.live

Plans for abandoned IKEA site set to become retail park might be on hold

The scheme would see the creation of retail units, food and drink outlets, a drive-through restaurant, car showrooms,...