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Chorley Local News
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The 'last of its kind' Lancashire barn used by the government to store rationed sugar during the war
The barn is now a popular tearoom
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The haunted 300-year-old Lancashire country home now used as a clubhouse
A ghost of a lady wearing green glasses has been seen in the building
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The 'unfashionable' Lancashire architect behind some of London's most iconic tube stations
Charles Holden's fascination with Walt Whitman inspired him to design one family home near Chorley
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Two Lancashire Halifax bank branches on list of 95 sites set to close - see full list
Lloyds Banking Group will close 95 branches between May 2026 and March 2027, affecting Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland customers
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Firms fined £157k after Chorley dad was killed in tragic racking collapse
Daron Pickstock 'was a hard worker'
Leyland Local News
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New Leyland care home 'set to be fully occupied by summer'
The facility cost £20.5m
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Man found dead at house in Leyland after police rush to scene
Officers were called to a 'concern for welfare'
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Paedophile fantasist behind VIP murder probe freed early from Lancashire prison
Carl Beech has served just over 40 per cent of an 18-year sentence
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Paedophile jailed for 12 years after abusing girl in Leyland
Lewis Westwood will be on the sex offenders register for life
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Despicable care home boss who conned pensioners out of millions gets early prison release
David Barton lived a life of luxury with flash cars and a portfolio of 19 properties after getting away with his brazen crimes for 18 years
Preston Local News
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Preston dad accused bosses of Christmas party snub after complaining about light bulbs
Alex Verbitskiy claimed his safety concerns had been ignored
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Recent photo shared of missing Preston man
Police are growing increasingly concerned for Ajani Campbell's welfare
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Preston gymnastics club picks up prestigious national prize
The club rallied local people and tradesmen together to help renovate the home of one of their gymnasts last year
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One arrested and three others searched for weapons on busy night for police
"This male had markers for possession of weapons (a machete to be precise!)"
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Horror collision leaves woman in her 70s with 'life threatening injuries'
"Our thoughts remain with her and her loved ones at this time"