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A man who mowed down and seriously injured a pedestrian on Blackpool prom has been jailed.

On Friday, the historic setting of Lancaster Castle will host a prestigious Honours ceremony.

Two arrests have been made following a drugs raid on a property in Fleetwood.

Bosses at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens say the performance of the Only Fools & Horses musical will continue after the opening night was abandoned following a medical incident.

Planners have run the rule over proposals to demolish three old dockside buildings in Fleetwood – but the possibility of roosting bats have had to be taken into consideration.

The renovation of Stanley Buildings in Blackpool town centre is nearing completion, transforming previously disused space into a contemporary business centre to be named ‘The Robinson’.

Work to enhance the ecological health of Liggard Brook in Lytham will commence next week.

A number of roads will be closed today for the Blackpool Marathon and Half Marathon.

Now in its sixth year the creative brains behind The Lancashire Festival has lifted the lid on the inclusive arts event in the city.

Two people have been charged as part of an ongoing investigation into a collision in Bamber Bridge which left a baby boy dead and his mother seriously injured.

Work has officially commenced on the Serpentine Lake at Moor Park.

Lancashire Police are looking to trace the family and friends of a man who was very sadly found dead in Preston last week.

A former social club in Preston is to be turned into a snooker hall after planners ruled the sport was sufficiently quiet for the residential street where it will now be played.

Police are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis grow in Preston.

Families and keen runners are being encouraged to take part in the Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run.

Firefighters responded to a building fire in Leyland yesterday.

Burnley Football Club will mark their return to the Premier League during a civic celebration next week.

Details have been revealed of the £6.8million new relief road key to one of East Lancashire’s biggest ever housing developments which will come with its own orchard.

A man has been jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice.

The ground floor of the prominent and distinctive Blackburn apartment complex dubbed ‘Margo Towers’ is now to become a church.

A government minister has expressed concern about the number of family homes being turned into small children’s care homes in East Lancashire and the North-West.

Town hall bosses are to spend £78,000 ensuring their staff and councillors have enough designated car park spaces for their vehicles during major redevelopment works.

Rossendale Police, alongside partner agencies, were out this week, where they conducted a successful day of action to address pressing community concerns.

A service will be held in Blackburn next month to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.