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Two people have been injured in a large blaze at a student accommodation building in Bolton, Greater Manchester.

Hundreds of people who slept out in the cold overnight to boost an appeal to tackle homelessness in Preston have helped to smash the Big PNE Sleep Out’s £50,000 target.

A Preston man who was a prisoner of war during World War II has celebrated his 100th birthday with more than 70 family members and friends.

Young people have the wrong idea about golf and it’s time to change their minds, say Chorley Golf Club.

Promoted by Chorley Golf Club

Following the fire at The Cube in Bolton, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service wants to provide reassurance and advice to residents living in high rise buildings in the region.

Charnley Court in Walton-le-Dale has been cordoned off by police investigating a 'serious' incident, a senior officer has confirmed to the Post.

An investigation is under way into the cause of a blaze at a student accommodation block which spread "extremely rapidly" to the upper floors of the building.

Five candidates are competing for votes in Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge to become the Ribble Valley's next MP.

Five candidates are competing for votes in Lostock Hall and Bamber Bridge to become the Ribble Valley's next MP.