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Bogus official steals savings - Lancashire Evening Post
The 87-year-old widow, who asked not to be named, warned others to be on their guard and said she “couldn't do anything for shock” when she realised the cash had gone from a lounge drawer. The man arrived at her Leyland home between midday and 1pm on ...
Gran's terror at park flasher - Lancashire Evening Post
The first victim, who asked not to be identified, said she was walking along a path through a park off Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, when she spotted the man. As she walked past he indecently exposed himself. The 39-year-old said: “I noticed this guy in ...
Pictures trace jewellery haul - Lancashire Evening Post
The 92-year-old woman, who has asked not to be named, had taken detailed photographs of every piece of jewellery she owned. And when the woman, who lives in Lancaster, discovered that a string of valuable and sentimental pieces had been taken from her ...
Warning after spate of raids on rural homes - Lancashire Evening Post
One resident, who asked not to be named, said he believed there had been up to 10 break-ins in the two areas since last Saturday. Police are scouring CCTV footage and knocking on doors across the area to find witnesses and gather information. ...
Victim is pulled off moving bike - Lancashire Evening Post
Her partner, a 44-year-old man, who also asked to remain anonymous, was taking her to work on the bike. But as he was about to set off, he saw the three masked thugs in his mirror. He tried to pull the bike away but as he set off, the attackers grabbed ...
Olive branch in bid to end furore over Ethan - Lancashire Evening Post
Another resident, who asked not to be named, said she is moving out of her home of 10 years next week because of the trouble. She said: “My children have been attacked and spat on and I've had things thrown at my house. “My children won't even go ...
'I will never be able to get my photos replaced' - Lancashire Evening Post
The 35-year-old dad-of-seven, who asked to remain anonymous, was left with facial injuries after he was lashed across the face with a dog lead by the yobs. The thugs, who had a Staffordshire Bull Terrier with them, then stole cash from his wallet and ...
Care costs up by 500% - Lancashire Evening Post
Her daughter, who asked not to be named, said: “It is absolutely disgusting. There is no way we can afford a rise like this. “My mother is 82-years-old and has lots of health problems. These services are her lifeline.” An 83-year-old alzheimer's ...
Pensioner's heartbreak after arson fire at home - Lancashire Evening Post
The 72-year-old, who has asked not to be named for fear of reprisals, says she is lucky to be alive after her flat in Queensway, Leyland, was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning. It is believed arsonists torched a nearby caravan ...
Pensioner's heartbreak as arson fire rips through home - Lancashire Evening Post
The 72-year-old, who has asked not to be named for fear of reprisals, says she is lucky to be alive after her flat in Queensway, Leyland, was engulfed in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning. It is believed arsonists torched a nearby caravan ...
Preston plans 'yellow and red card' wheelie bin system - Lancashire Evening Post
Another resident, who asked not to be named, said: “It has been a problem in the past. We've had bins kicked over when they've gone out the night before collection. “I take mine out on the morning now because we do get one or two drunken students ...
App tracks down dead mum's stolen phone - Lancashire Evening Post
The boy's father, who spoke to the Evening Post to warn other youngsters but asked not to be named, said: “A lad just came from behind on a pushbike and whipped it out of his hand. “He only had it out of his pocket for a second just to change a track. ...
Thousands in tax court date - Lancashire Evening Post
The taxpayer, who asked not to be named, said: “I have paid tax all my life and have never been in trouble with the law. But sometimes you forget about a ...
BAE in jobs bombshell - Lancashire Evening Post
One worker, who asked not to be named, said: “We have been told about the announcement which is due this morning, it sounds like bad news. ...
Council's ban on England flags - Lancashire Evening Post
Another employee from a different department, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “Our Preston Mayor has a St George's flag flying on the top of the town ...
Preston traveller was on flight with Sahil - Lancashire Evening Post
The 63-year-old, who has asked to remain anonymous, was sat on the same row of the Pakistan International Airlines flight from Islamabad to Manchester as ...