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• The new walking group which is helping locals to discover new places and more

  25-02-2026 06:42
  
  A new community walking group in Westhoughton is being credited with helping residents build confidence, improve their wellbeing and combat isolation after attracting around 30 people to its first outing
  
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• Twins celebrated for rollercoaster 'record'

  03-06-2026 14:28 via bbc.com
  The brothers first rode The Big One in 2001 and the resort praises them as "enthusiastic guests".
  
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• Fleetwood striker Coughlan signs new two-year deal

  03-06-2026 13:26 via bbc.com
  Fleetwood Town striker Ronan Coughlan signs a new deal to remain with the League Two club for a further two years.
  
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• Monet masterpiece doubles visitors to art gallery

  03-06-2026 07:14 via bbc.com
  More than 4,000 people have seen the 1872 impressionist landscape since it went on display in Blackpool.
  
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• 'Best thing I ever did' - councillors reflect ahead of county shake-up

  03-06-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  With all 15 of Lancashire's councils set to be scrapped, some long-serving councillors share their thoughts ahead of the shake-up.
  
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• Partner 'trusted' man accused of murdering baby

  02-06-2026 21:31 via bbc.com
  John McGowan-Fazakerley said he never saw his partner Jamie Varley harm 13-month-old Preston Davey.
  
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• Tram operator given 17 days for urgent repairs

  02-06-2026 17:53 via bbc.com
  A watchdog says there is a risk of "derailment or collision" of Blackpool's trams, linked to worn components.
  
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• Sacked BBC journalist loses employment tribunal

  02-06-2026 13:47 via bbc.com
  An employment tribunal dismisses Sean McGinty's three claims, which it says were "not well-founded".
  
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• Fleetwood defender Rooney signs new two-year deal

  02-06-2026 13:34 via bbc.com
  Fleetwood Town defender Shaun Rooney signs a new deal to remain with the League Two club for a further two years.
  
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• Tributes as 'little warrior' boy, 11, dies months after house fire

  02-06-2026 12:17 via bbc.com
  Cole Leighton, who was captain of his local under 12s football team, was described as "full of life".
  
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• Cyclist dies after being hit by car at crossing

  02-06-2026 08:07 via bbc.com
  Lancashire Police is appealing for witnesses to the fatal crash on Union Street, Chorley on Monday.
  
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• England super-fan, six, to be pre-World Cup mascot

  02-06-2026 07:13 via bbc.com
  CJ, from Blackburn in Lancashire, will join his heroes for a World Cup warm-up game in Orlando.
  
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• Community hub gets £15k of seized criminals' cash

  02-06-2026 07:12 via bbc.com
  Cash from criminals will help groups such as women and girls who are victims of violence.
  
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• Town's shock as woman dies trying to save dog

  01-06-2026 20:50 via bbc.com
  The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.
  
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• Baby did not drown, murder trial of teacher told

  01-06-2026 20:18 via bbc.com
  Jamie Varley denies murdering Preston Davey, the 13-month-old baby he had adopted with his partner.
  
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• City's red phone boxes to share 'public messaging'

  01-06-2026 07:21 via bbc.com
  Preston City Council plans to transform them and use them for public information and creative content.
  
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• What are the benefits of The Open coming to North West?

  01-06-2026 07:16 via bbc.com
  For the first time in a generation, the men's and women's Open Championship will be held in the region.
  
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• Woman dies trying to rescue dog from sea

  31-05-2026 18:53 via bbc.com
  The woman, in her 60s, died in hospital after getting into difficulty in the water, police say.
  
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• Surrey & Blaze taste first Women's T20 Blast losses

  31-05-2026 16:27 via bbc.com
  Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.
  
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• Essex beat Lancashire in Women's T20 Blast

  31-05-2026 16:27 via bbc.com
  Surrey and The Blaze both suffer their first defeats of the 2026 Women's T20 Blast on a day that shakes up the top of the standings.
  
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• Motorist 'intentionally crashed into e-scooter'

  31-05-2026 10:29 via bbc.com
  Lancashire Police say the crash on Friday in New Chapel Street is being investigated as an assault.
  
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• Former Poet Laureate to head children's festival

  31-05-2026 08:24 via bbc.com
  Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, will head up a children's literature festival in June.
  
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• Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach

  30-05-2026 19:02 via bbc.com
  Chiedza Nyanjowa's family say she was a "bubbly person" with a "kind spirit".
  
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• Heartbroken mum's vow to help others after baby girl's death

  30-05-2026 09:50 via bbc.com
  Ami Boyd, 34, vows to honour her daugher's memory by making "people's grief that tiny bit easier".
  
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• First plants arrive for new Eden Project

  30-05-2026 08:40 via bbc.com
  Many of the plants for Eden Project Morecambe were chosen for their ability to thrive at the coast.
  
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• Residents fear new homes plan will displace wildlife

  30-05-2026 08:39 via bbc.com
  Residents say a deer's death highlights concerns over plans for almost 100 new homes.
  
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• 'We need integration to stop riots like this happening again'

  30-05-2026 08:33 via bbc.com
  The man charged with bridging racial divides after the violence in 2001 calls for deeper integration.
  
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• Friday night's T20 Blast round-up

  29-05-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.
  
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• Blast round-up: Carlson ton as Glamorgan beat Somerset

  29-05-2026 23:31 via bbc.com
  Kiran Carlson hits a century for Glamorgan as they ease past reigning T20 Blast champions Somerset with more than six overs to spare.
  
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• Women's T20 Blast: Lancashire beat Somerset

  29-05-2026 23:15 via bbc.com
  Hampshire register a second tie in four Women's T20 Blast games as table-topping Surrey dramatically maintain their unbeaten start.
  
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