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Miss England raps herself into global challenge

The reigning Miss England is planning to take on the likes of Kanye West and Jay-Z, as she hopes to rap her way into becoming Miss World.
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Manchester German Christmas Markets on Albert Square in front of the landmark Town Hall


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The glamour of Manchester at Christmas

One ordinary Saturday, 20 years ago, IRA terrorists ignited a bomb in Manchester.

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Burger King will open their new restaurant next month

Global burger chain set to open in Preston City Centre

Global burger chain, Burger King, will open in St George’s Shopping Centre next month.
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Catherines Palace.

Travel review: An unforgettable experience in St. Petersburg

We’d almost decided on a city holiday to Sweden and Denmark when we saw a Fred Olsen cruise which included those plus the bonus of Baltic Sea countries Estonia, Latvia and Russia.
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Artist's impression of how the Park Hotel will look

Jewel in city’s crown set to get its sparkle back

Preston grandest hotel in Victorian times is set to be the jewel in the city’s crown once again after a stunning restoration scheme was unveiled last night.

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Greenlands New Labour Club

Shock closure for popular labour club

A SOCIAL club which once made headlines around the world has closed.

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Cottages at Moness Resort, Aberfeldy

Relaxation or an adventure?

Aberfeldy is described as the adventure capital of Scotland, and to be fair, it is not far wrong.

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Photo Neil Cross Lincoln Shields, of Trampower

Preston’s tram plan gets the green light

Plans to create a tramway pilot project in Preston have been given the green light, after years of stalling.

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Andrea Flynn and her children Robyn, Rebecca and Ciaron at home after a holiday in Turkey where they were all ill

Blackpool family’s Turkish holiday from hell

A family has been promised a full refund by tour operator Thomas Cook following a holiday from hell.

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Preston Bus

New ticket service will speed up city buses say company boss

A new ticketing service will speed up boarding by up to nine seconds per passenger say Preston Bus bosses.

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You could be due compensation

Don’t let delays ruin your holidays

Don’t let airlines ruin your holiday with delayed or cancelled flights – find out how to reclaim that lost holiday money and put your mind at ease.

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The famous standing stones. Picture by Colin Keldie.

Travel review: Orkney, Scotland

Island life is like whisky – an acquired taste. But being real connoisseurs we took on the challenge with gusto as we felt sure we had a vintage on our hands.

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Feed your foodie in holiday heaven

Truffles, duck and very, very fine wine

Ready to indulge yourself with some of the finest food Europe has to offer? It has to be Destination Dordogne!

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Win the perfect family holiday – Orlando USA

Enjoy the theme park capital of the world with your family with this dream holiday competition.

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Lantei Compliance Services managing director Andrew Livesey and sales director Leona Smith

A combined charity challenge for workers at Preston electrical firm

Two directors have thrown down the gauntlet for every member of their team to undertake a challenge to raise money for their nominated charity for this year, St Catherine’s Hospice.

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Dave Smith, Openreach; Paul Thomson, RSM from the Artillery Centre in Larkhill; Tony Palin, army veteran; Jamie Bacon, Openreach

Next stop, PNE!

Four ex-military mates will be hitting Preston North End’s football ground today as part of their tour of 92 league football grounds, within 92 hours to raise money for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

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Ian Kearney with his dog on a training exercise

A big climb for Ian to help others like his mum

Having metal plates in his legs and mild arthritis will not stop Ian Kearney from climbing Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Virgin is hoping to resume it's direct service to London once work is complete

Rail firm reveals weekend shutdown plans

Rail passengers travelling between Blackpool and Preston are set to suffer more disruption with Network Rail planning months of weekend closures.

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Carmel Hall, Christine Entwistle, Jacqui Bennett and Lady Captain Maggie  Ayers from Ashton and Lea Golf Club on their coastal cycle challenge

Golfers go beyond the green for cancer charity

A team of lady golfers swapped putters for pedals to take on a sponsored coast-to-coast cycle that has raised more than £3,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.

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