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Lancashire mental health crisis pilot extended
A partnership between police and the NHS piloted in the county has been rolled out across England.
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Lancashire mental health crisis pilot extended
A partnership between police and the NHS piloted in the county has been rolled out across England.

Woman seriously injured in early-hours attack
A woman in her 40s suffered head injuries in an attack by four people in Blackpool, police say.

Life-changing moment boy gets new bionic hand
A stranger has paid for seven-year-old Alex to have a new bionic arm fitted in Bristol.

Care home residents moved over serious fire risks
Residents at Springfield Cottage have moved out because of serious safety failings, inspectors say.

Speed Rhodes wildfire spread was 'really dramatic'
"By Saturday lunchtime we were on the beach, trying to escape a fire," Tommy Vincent says.

Warning in place after homes flooded
The alert in west Lancashire is in place as more spells of rainy weather are expected this week.

Man seriously injured after being hit by car
The man, in his 30s, was struck by a Mercedes in Preston on Saturday night, police say.
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Lancashire mental health crisis pilot extended
A partnership between police and the NHS piloted in the county has been rolled out across England.

Woman seriously injured in early-hours attack
A woman in her 40s suffered head injuries in an attack by four people in Blackpool, police say.

Life-changing moment boy gets new bionic hand
A stranger has paid for seven-year-old Alex to have a new bionic arm fitted in Bristol.

Care home residents moved over serious fire risks
Residents at Springfield Cottage have moved out because of serious safety failings, inspectors say.

Speed Rhodes wildfire spread was 'really dramatic'
"By Saturday lunchtime we were on the beach, trying to escape a fire," Tommy Vincent says.

Warning in place after homes flooded
The alert in west Lancashire is in place as more spells of rainy weather are expected this week.

Man seriously injured after being hit by car
The man, in his 30s, was struck by a Mercedes in Preston on Saturday night, police say.

Woman seriously injured in early-hours attack
A woman in her 40s suffered head injuries in an attack by four people in Blackpool, police say.

Life-changing moment boy gets new bionic hand
A stranger has paid for seven-year-old Alex to have a new bionic arm fitted in Bristol.

Care home residents moved over serious fire risks
Residents at Springfield Cottage have moved out because of serious safety failings, inspectors say.
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