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Man handed community order after stealing coping stones

John Sharrock has been given 40 hours of unpaid work
CCTV released after cash and cigarettes stolen at knifepoint in Preston and Chorley

Police believe the individuals may be able to help their investigation into the incidents
Free parking for shoppers in Chorley on these dates during the festive period

Motorists must still get a ticket from a machine
Nearly 2,000 Santas, a big hill and a tradition that 'gets better and better every year'

The santas were also joined by Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle, BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Steve Royle, and Leigh Leopards star, Josh Charnley
'Tragic loss of lives' feared as Lancashire care homes risk being shut down

A consultation is currently being carried out into the facilities in Chorley, Fylde, Hyndburn, Lancaster, Pendle, West Lancs and Wyre

Mum 'faceplanted' pavement after being 'spiked' on 40th birthday night out

Victoria Dooney says she's been visiting Blackpool for more than 20 years but the 'terrifying' ordeal has put her off returning
Face of anti-religious vandal who sprayed 'God is a lie' at Leyland church

Joseph Williams went on a rampage where he defaced the walls and headstones with "obscene graffiti"

Former Preston pub to become home for vulnerable adults

The specialist housing will be staffed 24 hours a day “to provide ongoing care and supervision for residents"
Preston residents say 'we don't want another Rochdale' amid HMO concerns

'There is a need for HMOs - but not here'
The number of prisoners released in error from jails in Lancashire and Cumbria

The figures include inmates jailed for robbery, sex offences and theft
CCTV released after cash and cigarettes stolen at knifepoint in Preston and Chorley

Police believe the individuals may be able to help their investigation into the incidents
Woman bombarded with 'hourly' calls from man who attacked her in bed

'She was extremely frightened and anxious about what had happened'