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Council bosses defend a popular Lancashire beach after the government tells people not to bathe there.

The "astronomical" cost to repair Astley Hall's cottage roof are three times more than first estimated.

The building at RHS Bridgewater in Salford is praised for its "sustainable and engaging" design.

Mohammed Asib Ali and Uzair Bhatti's attack left Mitchell Gibbons needing to learn to walk and talk again.

A 40-year-old man is arrested after five people were hurt in blast at a block of flats in Lancashire.

Christopher Tierney used an internal directory to contact details for female officers, a panel hears.

Essex take the final wicket they need early on day four to complete an innings victory over Lancashire.

An Essex attack led by Sam Cook and Simon Harmer take 14 wickets on the third day to leave them on the brink of an innings win over Lancashire.

Edward Brown, who has a hoarding disorder, is trying to help himself and others find "a nice life".

Lancashire collapse to 32-5 in their first innings on a rain-hit second day against Essex.

Former Everton Ladies and Wigan player Yvonne Gagen takes charge of West Lancashire Council.

At its height 12 fire engines and two aerial platforms were at the scene close to Fishergate in Preston.

The "very disturbing" fire is causing plumes of smoke to blow across Preston city centre.

Dan Lawrence hits an unbeaten century for Essex but Lancashire fight back on day one at Emirates Old Trafford.

A former police sergeant was found to have failed to properly assess an arrested woman who later died.

Sarah Ashcroft "brought so much love and light" into the lives of her family, her eldest child says.

Derbyshire sign Lancashire fast bowler Liam Hurt on a "short-term" loan to cover for the injured Ryan Sidebottom.

The Ferret in Preston has been under threat since the building housing it was listed for sale in March.