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A panel of experts debated the merits of a mayor for Lancashire at an event in Preston

Lancashire would 'probably quite like the idea of an elected mayor’ if asked

There is an ABBA tribute show at Lancaster’s Sugarhouse venue this Saturday.

ABBA tribute show at Sugarhouse venue

Shane Brady.

Burglar jailed for break-in spree

Storm boards in place on the promenade.

Storm boards put in place ahead of forecast high tides and strong winds

Royal Lancaster Infirmary. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Extra staff and longer opening hours among winter plans for hospital

The new seating in Marketgate.

Shopping centre introduces conversation benches to help tackle loneliness

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

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Amy Peacock accepting her award from Mark Hartley Hinkley Point C CEO.

Power station apprentice wins top award for third year running

Stephen Neill in La’l Record Shop on Main Street, Bolton-le-Sands.

Small record shop with a big reputation is hidden away in village

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Dai Evans was one of the Aberfan witnesses who told their stories in a new BBC2 documentary Aberfan: The Village that Fought Back. (Picture: BBC Studios/Mei Williams)

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