The Linfoot family say it is “better than winning the lottery” to be able to stay at the site in Heath Charnock.

Chorley residents are urged to use pink bins for electrical products rather than throw them away.

Labour also retains control of Preston, Rossendale, Chorley and Blackburn with Darwen.

The Imperial shut its doors in September 2022 after a spate of violent incidents were reported to police.

Lancashire Police says it is investigating an allegation of assault but no arrests have been made.

The Tories lose control of Pendle and Ribble Valley, but hold on to Wyre and Fylde.

Labour takes control in Rossendale while easily retaining Chorley, Preston and Blackburn with Darwen.

Abusive behaviour witnessed by children at home is manifesting itself in the classroom, a teacher says.