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'Stinky' tip told to make immediate improvements
Environment Agency inspectors have ordered urgent upgrades at a Lancashire refuse site after uncovering a powerful stench during a routine visit. The agency dem...
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Talking Newspaper stalwart Joy dies at 101
Tributes are being paid to Joy, founder of Blackpool's talking newspaper for visually impaired residents, following her death at 101. The service provides audio...
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Pendle and Clitheroe Labour MP slams Starmer over Mandelson appointment
Pendle and Clitheroe Labour MP Jonathan Hinder has condemned Sir Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint Lord Mandelson as US ambassador
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'Positive stuff', 'Question marks' - How the Preston North End faithful rated club's transfer window
Preston North End supporters have delivered mixed verdicts on the club's January transfer window activity, which saw three new arrivals at Deepdale. Fan reactio...
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Two men arrested after reports of an assault in this town centre
Police detained two men following reports of an assault in Accrington town centre. Local officers in the Hyndburn borough responded to the incident and are cont...
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Police stop van on M6 and find £100K in cash — but that’s not all
Officers intercepted a van at Charnock Richard Services on the M6 and seized more than £100,000 in cash along with cannabis. One person was arrested following t...
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Police stop van on M55 and 'find 10K in cash' and suspected counterfeit goods
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