Jun 7, 2020

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A round up of the most popular news stories this week.


	Police cordon off part of busy Preston street after serious assault

	Police cordoned off part of New Hall Lane in Preston today following reports of a serious assault.

Madeleine McCann suspect ‘investigated over two other child disappearances’

Authorities investigating the new suspect in the Madeleine McCann case are examining any links to the disappearance of two other children, according to reports.

Work begins on £45m flood defence scheme for River Ribble through Preston

The first spadefuls of earth are being dug in a £45m scheme to prevent flooding in vulnerable parts of Preston and South Ribble.

Firefighters tackle blaze in second floor Morecambe flat

Fire crews were called to tackle a blaze in a second floor flat in Morecambe last night.

DalesRail hits buffers for summer 2020

Northern has announced that the DalesRail service – which operates between Blackpool, Blackburn and Carlisle – will not run this year.

Who’s the Daddy: School should be out for summer

After 10 weeks of lockdown we all look like we’ve made the most of an all-inclusive holiday in the Med.

Clitheroe woman’s fabulous fund-raiser to help people with Alzheimer’s and dementia

A Clitheroe woman is doing her bit to help people affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia by hosting a charity Facebook raffle.

Co-op celebrating Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge heroes

Co-op staff in Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge have been celebrating local heroes and helping to fight against food poverty.



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