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Racists appeal against conviction
A North Yorkshire man has launched an appeal against the UK's first conviction for inciting racial hatred online.
Northerner: Beirut, the Penwortham of the east?
Living in the north appeared to be an arduous occupation this week. First of all our old adversary, the weather, was up to its usual tricks, leaving the pages of the local papers shivering with tales of lashing winds, rains and commuter tailbacks .
Chilling images show the moment armed robbers burst into a Preston bank brandishing a sledgehammer and a gun.
Savage attack on pizza deliverers
Two pizza delivery drivers were savagely beaten by a gang after being conned into a 4am delivery.
Firefighters on flooding alert as river water levels rise
Firefighters in Lancashire have been placed on red alert for potential flooding after reports the River Ribble is close to bursting its banks.
Traffic chaos as flooding hits Cumbria and North Lancashire's roads
MOTORISTS in Cumbria and North Lancashire were hit by traffic jams this morning as flooding hit the region's roads.
Blackpool man alleged to be international gun runner
AN international gun runner hid in Blackpool while police conducted a massive manhunt to track him down, a court heard.
Art news: Best art exhibitions to visit in November
We preview some of the best November art exhibitions and highlight those which you won’t want to miss which are closing soon Tuesday, 10 November 2009 Mary Miers Maverick: running from 18 November to 12 December at 231 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2SE.
East Lancashire man 'could have killed more'
A FORMER East Lancashire man responsible for one of the countya s most notorious child murders could have killed more, according to detectives.
Recession prompts more Samaritans calls
RESEARCH by The Samaritans covering the Garstang area shows calls from local people in distress has risen by more than 20 per cent this year.
Gang 'plotted to flood streets with lethal weapons'
HUNDREDS of gas-firing flare guns were illegally imported from Germany to the UK and converted into lethal weapons to be sold in Newcastle, a court heard today.
Water tunnels could become artwork
A cluster of 21ft tall pipes could be built in a Lancashire park as part of a multi-million pound water quality project.
Fire crews tackle out-of-control bonfires
Fire crews across Lancashire were called to put out several bonfires over the weekend.
Police have charged a 29-year-old man in connection with the rape of a 21-year-old woman in Preston city centre last week.
Thousands of pallets catch light
Fire crews have been tackling "severe" flames which reached 50ft at a storage yard in Preston where 25,000 pallets and plastics caught light.
Boss risks his life as blaze engulfs yard
By Suzanne Harvey Devastated bosses watched in horror as A 100,000 worth of stock was destroyed in a massive fire in Lancashire.
Fire crews battle big blaze at storage centre
Firefighters have been tackling a major blaze at a storage centre in Lancashire.
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Woman raped in city centre attack
A woman was raped after being dragged into a car and driven around Preston city centre.
Man charged over Winckley Square assault
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