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• Thousands of UK motorists can drive with over 12 points

  16-08-2017 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Campaigners say six month bans for bad motorists make a mockery of the system.
  
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• Homes approved for abandoned theme park

  29-06-2026 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Camelot Theme Park has been lying empty since 2012, but campaigners say the decision is "grotesque".
  
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• Teen driver killed girl, 17, in 113mph crash

  29-06-2026 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Demi-Leigh Davies died after the speeding driver crashed on the M65 near Burnley.
  
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• Contamination warning at nature reserve

  29-06-2026 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An investigation into the currently unidentified contaminants at Brookside Nature Reserve is taking place.
  
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• Council urged to rethink knocking down 300 homes

  29-06-2026 07:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As part of a major £90m regeneration plan for Blackpool, hundreds of homes could be demolished and rebuilt.
  
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• Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'

  29-06-2026 07:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
  
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• Firefighters to travel to US for 9/11 stair climb

  29-06-2026 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  They will climb the equivalent of 110 floors, matching the height of the World Trade Center towers.
  
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• Bears beat Lancs with final ball in Women's T20 Blast

  28-06-2026 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire beat Durham to move two points clear at the top of the Women's T20 table, while The Blaze go second with victory against Essex.
  
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• The canal bridge hit 11 times by vehicles

  28-06-2026 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council says it wants to restrict the length of vehicles using the bridge near Catforth.
  
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• Man in his 80s dies after crashing into parked car

  28-06-2026 10:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the elderly driver died at the crash scene in Kirkham while his female passenger was unhurt.
  
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• Bus station upgrades to make town more accessible

  28-06-2026 08:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The work follows the completion of a major upgrade to Colne bus station earlier this year.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Lytham Festival

  28-06-2026 08:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 15th Lytham Festival is due to take place from 1 July, including headliner Teddy Swims.
  
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• Blackpool bring in Charles and Niskanen

  27-06-2026 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Northern Ireland forward Dion Charles on loan and Ilmari Niskanen on a two-year contract.
  
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• Blackburn appoint Dodds as assistant head coach

  27-06-2026 17:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers appoint former Wycombe boss Mike Dodds as their new assistant head coach.
  
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• Up to 20 teenagers rescued from choppy seas

  27-06-2026 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  HM Coastguard says three teenagers were taken to hospital after they were rescued on Friday evening.
  
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• University donates laptops to city's new youth zone

  27-06-2026 08:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ten 15-inch laptops have been handed over to Vault Youth Zone in Preston.
  
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• York sign Johnson, Medley, McArthur, and Read

  27-06-2026 00:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newly promoted York City sign midfielder Arthur Read and defenders Zak Johnson, Charlie McArthur and Zech Medley.
  
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• T20 Blast round-up: Lancashire beat Leics

  27-06-2026 00:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire Hawks seal a sixth straight victory in the T20 Blast with a thrilling two-wicket win over North Group table-toppers Yorkshire.
  
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• Brentford in talks to sign Burnley's Anthony

  26-06-2026 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jaidon Anthony could swap Burnley for Brentford, as the Bees open talks to sign the forward.
  
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• Burnley and West Ham to meet on first Championship weekend

  25-06-2026 13:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relegated Burnley and West Ham will meet on the opening weekend of the Championship season on Sunday, 16 August.
  
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• Amdouni's Switzerland into last 32 of World Cup

  25-06-2026 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley forward Zeki Amdouni goes through with Switzerland squad to the last 32 of the World Cup.
  
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• 'I left my hometown with a heavy heart but I'm proud to be back'

  25-06-2026 09:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dewey Lord is so proud to be playing a key role in building a major attraction in his hometown.
  
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• 'I left home with a heavy heart but now I'm back'

  25-06-2026 09:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dewey Lord is so proud to be playing a key role in building a major attraction in his hometown.
  
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• Preston Davey review 'should include second murdered baby'

  25-06-2026 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Damion Russell was examined in the same hospital that failed to raise the alarm about Preston's injuries.
  
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• Landfill firm accepts site affecting people's 'quality of life'

  25-06-2026 07:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transwaste, which runs a landfill in Fleetwood, responds to a report on the site's odour omissions.
  
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• Car parking scam nearly cost day-tripper £1,300

  25-06-2026 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Philip Miller unwittingly scanned a fake QR code to pay for parking on a day out in Blackpool.
  
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• How do people with medical conditions have to adapt in the extreme heat?

  25-06-2026 02:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From what to wear to getting a restful night's sleep, you share your tips for beating the heat.
  
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• Charity helping to keep homeless people cool in heatwave

  24-06-2026 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Homeless people are just as vulnerable in a heatwave as a cold snap says the Salvation Army .
  
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• Spurs sign Burnley's Dubravka on free transfer

  24-06-2026 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign goalkeeper Martin Dubravka on a free transfer when his contract with Burnley expires on 1 July.
  
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• Fleetwood sign Welsh forward Thomas from Swansea

  24-06-2026 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Welsh forward Josh Thomas signs a two-year contract with League Two side Fleetwood Town following the expiry of his contract at Swansea City.
  
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