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Boy 'punched in the face' as masked robber steals his £2,000 bike

Lancashire Police have launched an appeal following the terrifying attack
Moorland blaze caused by people setting off fireworks as £1,000 warning issued

Fire crews were called to Rivington after fireworks were 'deliberately set off'
Angler's horror after discovery at Rivington reservoir and says 'I couldn't ignore it'

He set up on the bank hoping to catch bream - then spotted something in the mud
Police issue major update after bomb squad descend on Rivington over 'grenades'

'Uniformed figures' were seen carrying out work on the banks of the reservoir
RECAP: Bomb squad called to Rivington after suspected 'grenade type' devices found - latest updates

A cordon has been put in place and people are being urged to 'stay away from the area'

Vandalised Leyland church hides 'revolting' graffiti with plants to host Easter wedding

"The outpouring of support and sympathy from the community has been overwhelming. It’s been wonderful to see how it’s brought the community together."
Suspect named after woman kidnapped at knife-point and raped in street

Neil Reid, from Leyland, is to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court on Saturday
Female biker rushed to hospital after crash with van near pub

The crash involved a Peugeot Boxer van and a motorbike

Police stop car at Tickled Trout services and find large cannabis haul in boot

John Richardson dodged jail after receiving a suspended sentence
Freddie Flintoff's defiant three-word message to Aussies who say 'you're one of us'

The proud Prestonian appeared on The Jonathan Ross Show alongside Australian star Rebel Wilson and revealed what he tells them
The female prison officers who fell for murderers, gangsters and armed robbers

They were supposed to be guarding them - but ended up falling for them instead
Vandalised Leyland church hides 'revolting' graffiti with plants to host Easter wedding

"The outpouring of support and sympathy from the community has been overwhelming. It’s been wonderful to see how it’s brought the community together."
Girls as young as four in indecent images on Lancs pensioner's computer

Discussions were also found on Geoffrey Porter's mobile phone, referring to passing a school at closing time