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Man given 34 year sentence after attempting to murder man in his own home

After deeming Jacob Gill to be a dangerous offender, Judge Robert Altham, The Recorder of Preston, sentenced him to 29 years custody and a further five years on extended licence. Gill will have to serve two thirds of that sentence until he is eligible to go before the Parole Board.

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UPDATE: Investigation ongoing into the cause of Preston fire

We are continuing to investigate the circumstances around a fire in Preston and want to update you on the latest.

Emergency services were called around 6.30pm on Tuesday to a report of a fire at a property near to the city centre in Church Street.

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East Lancashire drug dealers jailed for nearly 90 years

Eighteen members of a gang who conspired to flood the streets of East Lancashire with crack cocaine and heroin were sentenced on Wednesday.

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Two charged with murder in Blackpool

They will appear at magistrates' court this morning (Friday)