- Three held after bank occupied
- Security checks at FA Cup showdown
- Half want vote on EU membership
- Baby joy for Skinner at age 55
- Disabled groups in welfare protest
- Man quizzed over 'road rage' death
- Prisons nearly full: Government
- Five held in hacking investigation
- Big freeze fails to materialise
- Two remanded over decapitated body
- Government record on racism slammed
- Welch claims the Big Brother spoils
- Escaped prisoner back in custody
- NHS faces 'peril' if plans derail
- Cleric warns against gay marriage
- Homeowners 'pay less than tenants'
- Two charged over decapitated body
- Soldier shot dead in Afghanistan
- Farmer jailed over rotting animals
- Burglary victim died of injuries
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Rush for jobs at new store
More than 1,500 people applied for just 210 jobs at a new superstore near Preston, bosses have revealed.
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High street firms look again at key city store
Major high street stores are looking at taking a landmark shop on Preston’s busiest shopping districts.
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Fundraising is in full swing in Katy’s name
Fundraising events and donations inspired by the plight of a schoolgirl who lost her fight against a brain tumour is gathering pace.
Dreaming of new life in the saddle
For Rhiannon Dewhurst, just going out for a walk with her dog was a torturous ordeal.
Shops plans for used car garage
A plan has been lodged to transform a used car dealership into a shop, dentist and showroom.
Sport
Loan star Alex set for debut
Alex Marrow is looking forward to putting his injury troubles behind him when he makes his Preston debut at Yeovil today after joining on loan from Crystal Palace.
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Injury woe for midfield star
A round-up of the sporting headlines from national newspapers featuring Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Manchester United, Queens Park Rangers, Chelsea, Liverpool and Andy Murray
Robinson training for London Marathon
Blackpool Wyre and Fylde AC’s Stuart Robinson is back in training for the London Marathon and his preparation began with a hard-fought victory in the Derby Arms Half Marathon at Inskip.
Brass Monkey’s for two Preston Harriers
Extremely blustery conditions met two Preston Harriers who made the journey over to York to compete in the very popular Brass Monkey Half Marathon.
Marrow makes North End loan switch
Preston North End have signed Crystal Palace midfielder Alex Marrow on loan until the end of the season.
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Kick off for city’s big year video
More than 1,500 people from churches across Preston and South Ribble turned out for a special service to mark the start of Guild Year.
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Lifestyle
Star Flintoff’s new ambassador role
It wasn’t that long ago that Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was gracing the cricket pitches of the Palace Shield and enjoying a social pint in the Old Black Bull.
Guild Wheel’s ‘final straight’
Work is almost complete on a cycle path which will loop around Preston to celebrate the Guild.
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Driver helps keep the lifeboat afloat
A generous roadsweeper has donated a prize for his work to the RNLI.
Meeting hears Jubilee plans ‘moving fast’
A series of special events have been announced to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee across Lancashire.
Community
Fundraising is in full swing in Katy’s name
Fundraising events and donations inspired by the plight of a schoolgirl who lost her fight against a brain tumour is gathering pace.
Shops plans for used car garage
A plan has been lodged to transform a used car dealership into a shop, dentist and showroom.
Qualified mechanic tells of homeless plight
A former mechanic who lost his home and job after developing problems with drink and drugs has told how a charity helped him turn his life around.
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Burial and cremation fees to rise
The cost of burying loved ones in Preston is due to rise, it was revealed today.
Ambulance’s virtual shifts
North West Ambulance Service is inviting the public to get a virtual idea about doing a shift by taking part in a “Tweet-a-thon”.
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Weather for Preston
Saturday 28 January 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 1 C to 5 C
Wind Speed: 6 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light sleet
Temperature: 0 C to 4 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: South east
