🔵 New McDonald’s bid receives local negative response

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🔵 A bid has been placed to build a new McDonald’s on the site of a disused pub in Clayton-le-Woods, however could face an uphill battle convincing reluctant locals.
🔵 The loving mum killed in a suspected hit and run involving a Preston driver on the M6 was ‘about to become a gran’, said her family while paying tribute to the 52-year-old.
🔵 If we’re lucky enough to get a dry day this spring, and are planning a day trip to celebrate - here are 17 of the most beautiful towns and villages to visit in Lancashire.

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	Bid for new McDonald’s on abandoned pub - but majority ‘don’t want it’

	McDonald’s has moved to reassure residents living close to a proposed new branch in Chorley - after the majority of people who responded to a public consultation objected to the plans.

Bid for new McDonald’s on abandoned pub - but majority ‘don’t want it’

Mum killed in suspected hit & run involving a Preston man was about to become a Gran

The family of a ‘loving mum’ who died following a fatal collision involving a man from Preston on the M6 motorway have paid tribute to her.

I thought garden sinkhole was going to drive me out of my home - until local heroes came to help

A pensioner from Walton-le-Dale says the kindness of strangers has spared her having to move house after a giant sinkhole opened up in her back garden.

Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool legend Danny Murphy opens up on cocaine addiction

17 beautiful Lancashire towns and villages you should visit in 2024

If you are planning a Lancashire trip and are looking for some inspiration, these scenic towns and villages are among some of the region’s best places to visit.

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