Lancashire News

Mom's routine appointment for arthritic knee led to devastating diagnosis

Mom’s routine appointment for arthritic knee led to devastating diagnosis

What started as a routine check-up for her arthritic knee turned into a life-changing moment for Karen Dickinson, a 57-year-old IT manager from Lancaster. ...

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'Dangerous' driver attacked Lady with car door then nearly hit man as he fled

‘Dangerous’ driver attacked Lady with car door then nearly hit man as he fled

Police have launched an appeal for information following a shocking assault and dangerous driving incident near Carnforth. The incident occurred on Boxing Day (December ...

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Second homes and empty houses in Pendle face council changes to taxes tackle housing issues

Second homes and empty houses in Pendle face council changes to taxes tackle housing issues

The owners of empty homes and second properties in Pendle could soon face higher council tax charges. In an effort to encourage better use ...

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Horror as person found dead following fire breaks out at block of flats

Horror as person found dead following fire breaks out at block of flats

A tragic fire at a block of flats on Walkers Road in Oldham has claimed the life of one person. Emergency services rushed to ...

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Drug dealer, 32, jailed in 'serious & organised crime' crackdown

Drug dealer, 32, jailed in ‘serious & organised crime’ crackdown

A drug dealer from Fleetwood has been jailed as part of an ongoing police crackdown on serious and organised crime. Brodie Geddes, 32, of ...

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'Drug drops' at Lancashire prison on the rise as cops stop nearby cars in crackdown

‘Drug drops’ at Lancashire prison on the rise as cops stop nearby cars in crackdown

A man has been arrested on suspicion of supplying drugs to HMP Kirkham as police intensify efforts to tackle organised drug drops at the ...

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The Lancashire streets filled with untaxed and abandoned cars as 42 seized in 2 days

Authorities in East Lancashire have removed dozens of untaxed and abandoned cars as part of a major crackdown called “Bin the Bangers.” Officers from ...

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Tragedy as man's body found after cops swarm road and seal off area

Tragedy as man’s body found after cops swarm road and seal off area

A man’s body has been discovered following a major emergency response in Holcombe Brook on the evening of Thursday, February 20. Police, paramedics, and ...

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Midwives took 'too long' to bleep doctors after birth of Ida Lock, experts say

Midwives took ‘too long’ to bleep doctors after birth of Ida Lock, experts say

Two obstetric experts testified at an inquest that midwives attending the birth of a baby who later died were overly focused on monitoring the ...

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2 Arrested Over Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts in Lytham St Annes

2 Arrested Over Burglaries and Vehicle Thefts in Lytham St Annes

Police in Lytham St Annes have arrested two men in connection with a series of burglaries and vehicle thefts in the area. Following investigations ...

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