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Emily Hunt has long auburn hair and is wearing a green top. She is speaking to a journalist who is off camera as she sits in a sitting room that is out of focus in the background.

Rape advisor's abuser jailed after 10-year fight for justice

Emily Hunt was commended by the judge for her "great courage" in seeking justice for a decade.

Glovers Court apartments in Preston.

Developer fined £165k for ignoring fire safety

The Altrincham firm had no fire detection system and inadequate escape plans, the HSE says.

Lancashire County Council sign, with the red rose emblem, on the side of a tall, brick building. The photograph was taken on a sunny day with clear blue skies.

Council shake-up referendum 'would not be binding'

Lancashire County Council's leader wants a referendum on plans to reorganise local government.

A custody image of Steven Westlake, who has a greying stubbly beard and short brown hair.

'Despicable' child sex offender jailed

Steven Westlake is jailed for 'abhorrent' sexual grooming and assault of two young children.

Head and shoulders image of Clarke Carlisle smiling with a sports ground blurred in the background. He is wearing a grey suit jacket, pale grey ad shirt navy and white striped shirt. He has very short dark hair and stubble with scars on his face and head

Former footballer 'humbled' by university honour

Clarke Carlisle is being recognised for his contributions to football and mental health awareness.

The newly installed stone marker on Liverpool Road, Penwortham, which reads Preston South Rotary Club - Serving the community since 1967. Purple and yellow flowers are planted at the foot of the stone marker.

Club's new monument likened to a gravestone

One woman says her young daughter thought someone had died when she saw the club's new monument.

Amari Williams #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats wear a white vest with blue lettering

'I'm proof English players can reach the NBA'

Amari Williams, who has been drafted for Boston Celtics, will be the 17th Brit to play in the NBA.

A woman in a yellow coat and hat planting a tree in the ground on farmland along with a woman standing opposite her wearing a pink coat.

Ten million trees planted in Northern Forest scheme

The Northern Forest scheme is aiming to eventually plant 50 million trees as part of the project.

Google streetview of metal grid fence outside a section of green field with overgrown shrubs and tres in background.

Homes to be built on former factory site

More than 270 homes will be built across the site first mooted more than 15 years ago.