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Blackpool’s ambassadors have been promoting the town in Westminster.

A judge has praised a sexual abuse victim’s exceptional courage after her abuser was jailed for almost 20 years.

A convicted rapist, described by a judge as one of "the most dangerous sex offenders in the country" has been given a life sentence.

The first phase of a major programme of road improvements designed to support Blackpool’s regeneration and improve access to the town centre is starting this week.

Blackpool has been invited by the government to bid to be the UK City of Culture for 2029.

Fylde Council is spearheading a borough-wide effort to compete for the prestigious UK Town of Culture 2028, with plans to submit a bid on behalf of Kirkham, while actively supporting other towns and parishes across Fylde as they develop their own proposals.

Local famous faces have been announced to lead the fun-packed line-up for Fylde Fest: Spring into Life when it returns to St Annes Square later this month.

A new three-year community safety plan aimed at building on falling crime rates in Blackpool is set to be approved by the council.

Preston’s restored Harris Museum has achieved a ninety per cent score in its first VisitEngland quality assessment.

Work on a multi-million pound restoration project at Preston’s Moor Park is set to resume later this month.

Preston midfielder Jordan Thompson has been given a three-match ban after kicking a water bottle that hit a Norwich City fan.

Preston’s beloved Easter tradition is back this Easter Monday as Avenham Park transforms into a lively festival of fun, creativity, and entertainment for all ages.

Preston’s green spaces gearing up for major investment in the coming months and years.

Some of the costs of hosting part of next year’s Tour de France in Lancashire will come out of the county council’s road repair budget.

A former police officer from Preston has been jailed after admitting to perverting the course of justice.

Nearly 200 taxis were stopped and inspected during a large-scale multi-agency operation across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble, as police and council teams joined forces to keep the public safe.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has won a promise from Sir Keir Starmer that he will have a meeting with the government’s rail minister to discuss making the town’s Manchester Road station fully accessible.

What would you do with £1.5m? The people of Pendle have a few ideas.

A Blackburn amateur football club can now improve its ground after a £125,000 grant from the council.

Lancashire County Council has introduced a new smartcard-based bus ticket which makes it easier to travel in and around East Lancashire. 

A mother and her two children have been jailed after murdering a man in Blackburn.

Burnley MP Oliver Ryan has called on Lancashire County Council to consider a compensation scheme for businesses impacted by town centre ‘roadworks chaos’.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a motorcyclist died following a collision on the A59 at Horton.

A man from Accrington has been jailed for sexually assaulting a woman while she slept.