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• Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper set for approval

  Plans to build what would become Lancashire’s tallest skyscraper in the heart of Preston are set to be given the go-ahead by councillors.

• Lancashire Central scheme remains at pre-development stage

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• ‘Milestone’ for Bacup Market and town centre as landmark canopy and events space is backed

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