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Helicopter in rescue on the fells
The North West Air Ambulance swooped to help an elderly man who had fallen ill in a remote part of Lancashire. Read the full story
Mum’s relief as freed son prepares to fly back to UK
The mother of former hostage Peter Moore has said his release had lifted a “big black cloud” hanging over his family. Read the full story
Dear Sir or Madam: Cut it out
Known troublemakers are receiving letters from the police in an attempt to reduce alcohol-fuelled problems in Chorley town centre. Read the full story
Future of popular pub is in doubt
Mystery surrounds the future of a landmark pub which is again looking for new landlords. Read the full story
Fire plant ‘had been broken into’
A Lancashire waste plant which was badly damaged by fire had been broken into twice in the days before, police confirm. Read the full story
Man drove dangerously on city’s carnival day
A dangerous driver has been sent to a young offenders institution. Read the full story
‘Hell’ line commuters demand new trains
Transport campaigners in Lancashire have united in calls for an urgent remedy to the commuter hell on the train line between Preston and Manchester. Read the full story
MP calls for fair sum to stabbed girl
A Lancashire MP is demanding justice for a stabbing victim. Read the full story
College staff aim to top charts for charity
Forget Joe McElderry, staff at a Leyland college campus are hoping for a New Year at the top of the charts. Read the full story