Care worker's killing was manslaughter
(Fri 24 Apr 2009 16:30)
A 52 year old man has pleaded guilty to killing a community support worker in Preston.
Bar at centre of Gerrard brawl allegations hit by booze ban
(Fri 24 Apr 2009 16:04)
The bar where the alleged brawl involving Liverpool FC ace Steven Gerrard has had its license suspended.
Police appealing for Witnesses to piece together Claire's final moments
(Fri 24 Apr 2009 14:26)
Police are piecing together the final movements of a 'loving mum' found stabbed to death in a crashed car less than an hour after she left work.
McCanns - someone is shielding Maddy abductor
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 19:09)
An intensive publicity campaign aimed at renewing the hunt for missing Madeleine McCann is to be launched in the Praia da Luz area of Portugal where she vanished.
Lancashire crime down by more than 6 per cent
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 18:21)
The final quarter of last year saw a reduction of more than 2,000 in the number of Lancashire crime victims, according to the latest figures.
Accrington Stanley players in bets probe
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 15:35)
The players involved in an Accrington Stanley game at the centre of betting allegations have been given longer to respond to FA charges.
Brave soldier determined to fight again
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 15:33)
An East Lancashire soldier has vowed to return to the front line despite having lost both his legs after stepping on explosives in Afghanistan.
St George flags removed over safety fears
(Thu 23 Apr 2009 14:20)
Patriots are seeing red after council workmen went round ripping down St George's flags hoisted on lamp-posts to mark the day of England's patron saint.
Bike theft police appeal
(Wed 22 Apr 2009 18:21)
Police are appealing for information after burglars broke into a detached house and stole a mountain bike.
Family of murdered Clare Atkinson say she will live on through her boys
(Wed 22 Apr 2009 16:31)
The heartbroken family of a woman found stabbed to death in the front seat of a car after it crashed have said her spirit will "live on" through her two children.
Private Wilson- Lucky to be alive
(Tue 21 Apr 2009 12:03)
A lucky soldier cheated death when a bullet went straight through his helmet narrowly missing his head.
Stolen bus - police appeal
(Mon 20 Apr 2009 18:08)
Police are appealing for information after a double decker bus was stolen from its depot in Penwortham before being found crashed into railings in Preston.
Family of 'sunny' Claire speak of their tragic loss
(Mon 20 Apr 2009 14:16)
The family of Clare Atkinson who was killed in a car accident that turned into a case of suspected murder have spoken of their 'tragic loss.'
Ex Mayoress Win Frankland leaves £100,000 to her fox terrier
(Mon 20 Apr 2009 12:11)
Win Frankland, former mayoress and councillor in Hyndburn, Lancashire, has left £100,000 for the exclusive care of her four-year-old fox terrier.
Giant fire engulfs Lancashire moors
(Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:52)
Firefighters from across Lancashire spent much of Sunday afternoon battling a moorland fire on the outskirts of Burnley.
John Lennon dreamed of playing professional footy before Beatles stardom
(Mon 20 Apr 2009 10:01)
Beatles legend John Lennon was a talented footballer with dreams of playing for Liverpool before the band shot to stardom.
"Sunny" Claire was car accident murder victim
(Fri 17 Apr 2009 22:29)
The victim of "car accident" that turned into a case of suspected murder has been unofficially named as mother-of-two Claire Atkinson, 31, of Fleetwood.
Had "Accident" victim had been murdered?
(Fri 17 Apr 2009 16:48)
A driver was arrested on suspicion of murder when it emerged that a woman found dead in his car after an "accident" had been stabbed to death.
Hillborough: secret files to be opened-up?
(Fri 17 Apr 2009 12:17)
Prime Minister Gordon Brown is considering calls for Government files on the Hillsborough Disaster to be opened-up before the normal 30-year deadline.
Security van robbery at Chorley
(Fri 17 Apr 2009 12:00)
A gang of hooded robbers escaped with a haul of cash after they threatened security guards making a late-night delivery to a bank in Lancashire.
