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Couple dip into coffers to help save lives at school

A kind-hearted couple have been using their retirement fund to help save lives.

Photo Neil Cross
19 year-old Jack Milner has muscular dystrophe and enjoys going out with his friends at night, but often finds himself having to wait over an hour until a taxi agrees to pick him up

Lancashire teen’s discrimination battle

A disabled teen has hit out at taxi drivers he claims persistently ignore him because he uses a wheelchair.

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Jonathan Disley

‘King of Marbella’ behind bars

The man once dubbed the ‘King of Marbella’ has swapped his millionaire crib for a prison cell as he starts a four and a half year year stretch behind bars.

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FUN: The exhibition will feature a lone man in an office by John Wood and Paul Harrison

Be part of the art and take your workplace to gallery

Preston centre workers who fancy a change of scenery will be able to set up office in a popular museum and art gallery as part of a new exhibition.

Teed up: Myerscoughs Champion golfer Gemma Batty is celebrating success

Student tees of a winner

Laura Fairclough and her golf contemporaries have a new threat...

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Fears: Alan Whittaker is worried about the potential impacts for the site

Concerns over slurry ‘lagoon’ in Chorley village

Time is running out for a campaign group battling plans to set up a slurry lagoon in a Chorley village.

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Sport rss

Chris Humphrey

Winger on PNE radar

Preston North End are among a string of English clubs reported to be in the hunt for Motherwell winger Chris Humphrey.

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Gaurav Dhar

Out-of-sorts sides want derby boost

It is derby day in the Northern League as Chorley welcome Preston to Windsor Park tomorrow.

Jack King

Thumbs up from PNE star King

Jack King believes that he proved the doubters wrong during his first season in full-time football with Preston North End.

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Max Ashcroft

Ashy’s ready to take it to the Max

Rufford rugby union star Max Ashcroft believes tonight is a great opportunity to showcase his talents.

Kady Ward has won a number of swimming medals at European and National levels

Medal treble will keep Kady smiling

No matter what life has thrown at her, Kady Ward has always had a big beaming smile on her face,

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Top prospect: Adam Little (left) will be back in action in Blackpool next month

Little has his eyes firmly on big time

Adam Little intends on stealing the show when he boxes on VIP Promotions’ card at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on June 7.

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Preston gym stars are sport’s future video

Young gymnasts from across Preston have been limbering up for the inter-schools gymnastics tournament.

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Lifestyle rss

Winter Gardens Morecambe

Got Winter Garden memories?

Anyone with tales about Morecambe Winter Gardens is invited to contribute to a show.

Entertainment news from the Lancashire Evening Post

Drama outside for summer

Picnics, Pimms and outdoor plays are on their way to Lancashire this summer.

Fur luck: A scene from Oriental inspired deaf aware childrens show, The Waving Cat of Japan

A new wave in puppetry

This beautiful folk tale is said to bring good luck – and it certainly brings entertainment to deaf and hearing impaired children.

Ricky Tomlinson

Ricky brings his Variety show

A Royle Variety show comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre next Thursday.

The New Continental pub in Preston

Maypole fair comes to Preston

A ‘Maypole fair’ is coming to the New Continental in Preston this Sunday.

Entertainment news from the Lancashire Evening Post

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Community rss

Photo: Black Bull Photography

The Smiths, Deadbeats and the big cheeses – all part of our big day...

For many brides, the changing of her maiden name is a big deal.

FOUND: Terence with West Lancashire Borough Council Urban Parks Ranger Jessica Britch

Terrapins dumped by bored pet owners

Terrified Terence the terrapin was found abandoned in a lake by callous pet owners who got fed up with providing the specialist care needed to care for the reptile.

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FOUND: Terence with West Lancashire Borough Council Urban Parks Ranger Jessica Britch

Boosting chances of success

Residents are being urged to muck in together to spruce up their village.

FOUND: Terence with West Lancashire Borough Council Urban Parks Ranger Jessica Britch

Free collection of electrical waste

A scheme has been launched to collect waste electrical equipment free of charge.

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Awards for dedicated house team

Four housing association staff have been presented with national awards for their hard work.

Caribbean Carnival King and Queen contest

Caribbean Carnival King and queen contest is on tomorrow

Preston’s Caribbean Carnival King and Queen contest has been postponed until tomorrow.

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