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Megan Lee

Parents warn of allergen danger after girl's death

Megan Lee, 15, died from a peanut allergy after eating a takeaway from Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle.

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Megan Lee

Parents warn of allergen danger after girl's death

Megan Lee, 15, died from a peanut allergy after eating a takeaway from Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Police hi vis jacket

Police did not cause arrest death, watchdog rules

Ronald Robinson died after he swallowed a package while being detained in Blackpool, the IOPC says.

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Queen's Guide leads galloping horses over sands

Riders take to Morecambe Bay's often-treacherous sands with the help of a special escort.

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Blue to headline Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan will also perform at the concert marking the start of the display.

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Councillor Chris Lomax with Battle of Britain plaque

Village memorial to shot US soldier finished

A Black US soldier was shot dead during racial violence in World War Two's Battle of Bamber Bridge.

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Shard Road

Motorcyclist seriously injured in car crash

The man, believed to be in his 70s, is in a life-threatening condition, police say.

  • 1da day ago
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The Right Reverend Julian Henderson

Bishop says levelling up must work in final speech

Reducing gaps "in terms of wealth and aspiration" is desperately needed, the bishop of Blackburn says.

  • 1da day ago
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Megan Lee

Parents warn of allergen danger after girl's death

Megan Lee, 15, died from a peanut allergy after eating a takeaway from Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Police hi vis jacket

Police did not cause arrest death, watchdog rules

Ronald Robinson died after he swallowed a package while being detained in Blackpool, the IOPC says.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Rider on horseback on Morecambe Bay sands
1:38
Video 1 minute 38 seconds

Queen's Guide leads galloping horses over sands

Riders take to Morecambe Bay's often-treacherous sands with the help of a special escort.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Blue

Blue to headline Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan will also perform at the concert marking the start of the display.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Councillor Chris Lomax with Battle of Britain plaque

Village memorial to shot US soldier finished

A Black US soldier was shot dead during racial violence in World War Two's Battle of Bamber Bridge.

  • 8h8 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Shard Road

Motorcyclist seriously injured in car crash

The man, believed to be in his 70s, is in a life-threatening condition, police say.

  • 1da day ago
  • Lancashire
The Right Reverend Julian Henderson

Bishop says levelling up must work in final speech

Reducing gaps "in terms of wealth and aspiration" is desperately needed, the bishop of Blackburn says.

  • 1da day ago
  • Lancashire
Police hi vis jacket

Police did not cause arrest death, watchdog rules

Ronald Robinson died after he swallowed a package while being detained in Blackpool, the IOPC says.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Rider on horseback on Morecambe Bay sands
1:38
Video 1 minute 38 seconds

Queen's Guide leads galloping horses over sands

Riders take to Morecambe Bay's often-treacherous sands with the help of a special escort.

  • 5h5 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Blue

Blue to headline Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

Singer-songwriter Tom Grennan will also perform at the concert marking the start of the display.

  • 12h12 hours ago
  • Lancashire
Councillor Chris Lomax with Battle of Britain plaque

Village memorial to shot US soldier finished

Shard Road

Motorcyclist seriously injured in car crash

The Right Reverend Julian Henderson

Bishop says levelling up must work in final speech

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  1. Posted at 19:5619:56

    County Championship, day three - radio & text

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  2. Posted at 18:4618:46

    Jennings misses out on century for Lancashire

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    Keaton Jennings makes 94 as Lancashire close on 226-4 at Bristol, replying to Gloucestershire's 337 all out.

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  3. Posted at 17:1717:17

    Fleetwood sign Preston defender Earl

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    Fleetwood Town sign Preston North End defender Josh Earl on a two-year contract, with an option for a further 12 months.

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  4. Posted at 16:3116:31

    'It's something nobody should have to go through'

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    Video caption: Megan Lee's parents hope others can learn from their daughter's nut allergy death.Megan Lee's parents hope others can learn from their daughter's nut allergy death.
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  5. Posted at 16:2016:20

    Morecambe sign ex-Preston goalkeeper Ripley

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    Morecambe sign goalkeeper Connor Ripley on a one-year deal after his release by Preston North End.

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  6. Posted at 16:1316:13

    Preston bring in ex-Posh goalkeeper Cornell

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    Preston North End sign goalkeeper David Cornell on a two-year deal following his release by Peterborough United.

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  7. Posted at 15:3215:32

    Police did not cause arrest death, watchdog rules

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  9. Posted at 14:1514:15

    Shrewsbury sign Bayliss and Dacosta

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    Shrewsbury Town sign Preston midfielder Tom Bayliss on a two-year deal and Coventry full-back Julien Dacosta on a season-long loan.

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  10. Posted at 12:5912:59

    Parents warn of allergen danger after girl's death

    Megan Lee

    Megan Lee, 15, died from a peanut allergy after eating a takeaway from Royal Spice in Oswaldtwistle.

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  11. Posted at 12:3112:31

    Village memorial to shot US soldier finished

    Councillor Chris Lomax with Battle of Britain plaque

    A Black US soldier was shot dead during racial violence in World War Two's Battle of Bamber Bridge.

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  12. Posted at 8:418:41

    Blue to headline Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

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  13. Posted at 18:45 26 Jun18:45 26 Jun

    Lancashire edge day one at Glos despite Dent ton

    Gloucestershire opener Chris Dent

    Lancashire edge the first day of their County Championship game against Gloucestershire, despite a century from Chris Dent.

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  14. Posted at 18:31 26 Jun18:31 26 Jun

    County Championship, day two: Harmer takes eight-wicket haul - radio & text

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    Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from day two in the ninth round of 2022 County Championship season.

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  15. Posted at 11:34 26 Jun11:34 26 Jun

    Burnley sign MK Dons' Twine on four-year deal

    Scott Twine

    Burnley sign forward Scott Twine on a four-year deal from League One side MK Dons for an undisclosed fee.

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  16. Posted at 11:32 26 Jun11:32 26 Jun

    Motorcyclist seriously injured in car crash

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    The man, believed to be in his 70s, is in a life-threatening condition, police say.

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  17. Posted at 7:09 26 Jun7:09 26 Jun

    Bishop says levelling up must work in final speech

    The Right Reverend Julian Henderson

    Reducing gaps "in terms of wealth and aspiration" is desperately needed, the bishop of Blackburn says.

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  18. Posted at 13:47 25 Jun13:47 25 Jun

    Accrington's Sykes joins Belgian side Union SG

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    Defender Ross Sykes leaves Accrington Stanley to join Belgian First-Division team Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for an undisclosed fee.

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  19. Posted at 13:45 25 Jun13:45 25 Jun

    Blackpool concern over effect of rail strikes

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    The resort is cut off from the rail network on a day when it would usually expect 25,000 passengers.

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  20. Posted at 13:24 25 Jun13:24 25 Jun

    County Championship, day one: Tons for Amla and Hameed - radio & text

    Hashim Amla.

    Follow live text and BBC radio commentary from the opening day in the ninth round of 2022 County Championship season.

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