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Chorley Local News
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Another Lancashire authority votes to freeze council tax
Chorley Council's decision follows the same from Hyndburn
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From fixing potholes to ‘bring back the poll tax’. Views from Clitheroe on council tax
'The current system bears no relation to your income'
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Body of Chorley man, 41, found after police called to home
Aleksandrs Kragliks died on February 15
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Kitchen gutted by fire as crews struggle to access house due to parked cars
"This incident once again highlights the importance of considerate parking"
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Police issue appeal as concern grows for missing boy, 16, last seen at railway station
Police say they are very concerned for William's welfare
Leyland Local News
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Person dies in M6 tragedy with investigations underway in Lancashire and Cumbria
The M6 has closed in three locations
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Murderer's ex-wife 'won't have to look over shoulder anymore' as killer dies behind bars
Juan Hernandez had applied for compassionate early release
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CCTV of man police want to speak to released after assault in Leyland
Officers are appealing for help to identify the man in the hi-vis jacket
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A killer dad, a £26m drugs conspiracy and a corrupt council worker among 43 people jailed in February 2026
Here we take a look at those beginning March behind bars
Preston Local News
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She tangled with Churchill and campaigned with the Pankhursts - the trailblazing suffragette who fought for a fairer world for women
'The mothers of this country should have a voice in its management' - Edith Rigby
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The book-loving vicar's son who made history
Edmund Harris achieved his dad's ambition
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The 18th Century Lancashire teacher who broke the law to educate youngsters
Local children paid the equivalent of £7.68 to attend the school
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Tragedy as pensioner found dead 'submerged in bath' at Lostock Hall home
The body was identified by a lodger
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Down a narrow road, this unassuming 'rare' Preston factory is protected by law
A vital component for military badges was made here