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Preston 'transformation' approved with redevelopment of Fishergate car park

David Henry

Inquest hears much-loved Bamber Bridge man took own life

PHOTO. KEVIN McGUINNESS.
Sparkler fun at Worden Park, Leyland

Worden Park trader 'furious' over Bonfire Night car park closure

The video posted on Facebook, showed a frightened 14-year-old girl being set upon by a gang of other girls whilst male youths in the background egg the perpetrators on by laughing, whilst recording it, and telling them to “keep going”. LancashirePolice have now confirmed that two 14-year-old girls have attended voluntary interviews

Breaking Teen girls voluntarily interviewed over horrific bullying video

Crowds gathered to watch the opening of the new tram bridge - and be first in line to cross it

Preston's Tram Bridge rebuild named North West 'Project of the Year'

Breaking Russell Brand found guilty in rape and sexual assault trial

The bus to the left of the picture had to cross the pavement to pass by, while a car can also be seen on the kerbside as it tries to get out of the way of the double decker X2 service as it heads along a gridlocked Station Road

‘Buses completely stuck’ in village amid chaos on road closure diversion route

David Burland, 59, of Pope Lane, Preston is charged with ten counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and possession of a controlled drug

Preston man charged with stealing chocolates, washing pods & alcohol

David Henry, 45, was last seen riding a black e-bike in Brindle Road, Bamber Bridge, heading in the direction of School Lane, at 9.26pm on Wednesday, July 15

Inquest into death of 45-year-old whose body was discovered in woods

Traffic and Travel

There are delays on the M6 northbound between on the approach to junction 28 (Leyland) this morning

M6 crash causing delays on approach to Leyland this morning

Preston Bus Ltd’s number 31 service which takes in Lea Road to Blackpool Road, will be expanding onto Thorntree Avenue.

Popular bus service in Preston to add on additional route

Sam Haworth, 39, of Martinfield Road, Kingsfold, was arrested on Monday (August 10) after officers became suspicious of a car in Lindle Lane at around 3pm on Monday (August 10)

Preston man, 40s, struck by car and left fighting for life in hospital

Traffic is at a standstill at Charnock Richard this morning (Wednesday, November 4)

M6 crash causing 70 minute delays and 6 miles of congestion - updates

Appeal launched for cat injured in suspected hit-and-run

Rishton railway work

Travel warning: Full railway closure and M65 lanes restrictions

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A power outage is affecting residents in and around Penwortham currently.

Over 200 homes in South Ribble without power
Have you been hit by a loss of power?

Fleetwood People's Pier impression and inset, George Greenall

We want to create a new town 'Quarter' with People's Pier investment
“We need to bring people in first and People’s Pier would do that.”

A first look at the new LIV Caffe on Fishergate in Preston City Centre. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

'An incredibly proud moment'- Liv confirms opening of second café
“The support we’ve received from the Preston community has been incredible, and it’s that support that’s allowed us to take this next step.”

Preston Magistrates Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Thursday's cases, names and offences
A total of 74 cases are listed before Preston magistrates today (Thursday, November 5), including assault, theft, drunk and disorderly, drugs and driving offences - as well as two care workers accused of ill-treatment and neglect.

A baby red panda named Roxie, who choked on her vomit at Edinburgh Zoo on November 5, 2024, and veterinary experts believe this was likely a reaction to fireworks being set off across the city centre.

Remember Roxie - Bonfire Night warnings issued across Lancashire
Sadly Roxie lost her life.

Crime

A 58-year-old Preston man is currently in custody after being arrested for a string of shoplifting offences

58-year man arrested for string of shoplifting offences

An Accrington man in his 30s has been arrested after officers spotted him walking down the road with a cash till in Blackburn overnight.

Man arrested by police after being spotted carrying cash till

A stall of counterfeit clothing in Ormskirk Market

More £30K of fake goods seized from just three Ormskirk Market stalls

Preston Magistrates Court

Who's been sentenced across Lancashire Magistrates Courts

Jordan Longworth, 24, racially abused a petrol station worker and spat on the faces of two police officers

Man spat at police and racially abused petrol station worker

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Wednesday's cases, names and offences

Weather

A flood alert has been issued for the coast between Fleetwood and Blackpool, with high tides expected to bring a risk of flooding on Monday evening and again on Tuesday.

Breaking Lancashire flood alerts as high tides threaten coastal area

While the Met Office weather warning doesn't cover Lancashire, the county will experience strong gales.

Preston wind gust forecast: hour by hour

Business

Sarah Lucas and Lisa Gildert, partners at Lilac Tree Interiors, Home & Gifts, Walton-le-Dale

Preston shop fears closure as owners make heartfelt plea to customers

Poundland

'Not good enough' Government action as Poundland staff fear for jobs

Be part of the Christmas scene in this display at Dobbies.

First look at Dobbies' Preston Christmas displays for 2026

Politics

The Preston City Council-owned building is one of those where remedial works are under way to make it weatherproof - but a decision is yet to made on which properties will get a share of the Derelict Buildings Fund

How Preston will pick which derelict buildings benefit from cash boost

‘Desperately needed’ affordable homes the only type of property on new estate

The building, on Queen Street in Chorley, will be extended as part of its conversion into apartments

New town centre apartments for building that ‘could have been an HMO’

The Little Knowley Farm site in Chorley had been earmarked for housing in the future

Almost 150 homes approved for Chorley farmland to prevent 'something far worse'

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

Environment

Ribble Valley Council steps up fly-tipping crackdown

Ribble Valley Council cracks down on fly tippers

Rivington Reservoirs

Lancashire drought status downgraded

People

Santa Claus is coming to a Lancashire town as two housebuilders are hosting a Christmas event for the local community on Saturday, November 14.

Residents invited to meet Santa at Leyland Christmas event next week
Santa Claus is coming to Leyland next week and you’re all invited to meet him...
Aimee Seddon

The Galloways Grotto & Gift Wrap Station returns to Preston later this month.

Galloways Grotto & Gift Wrap Station to return to St George's

Acid house legend Danny Rampling is coming to Preston

Acid House legend to headline dance music event at Chew's Yard

Eccleston Men's Shed and friends’ Remembrance Day decorations around the village

Eccleston community decorate village for Remembrance Day

19 wonderful pics as dog-friendly pub reopens with mouth-watering dishes

Education

Jeremy Clarkson, born April 11, 1960, attended Repton School and is best known for presenting Top Gear and The Grand Tour alongside Richard Hammond and James May. He is a trained journalist and regularly writes weekly columns for The Sunday Times and The Sun. He has also hosted the revived ITV show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

Jeremy Clarkson behind huge rise in applications to Myerscough College

As part of our Lancashire Post 140 galleries , we're celebrated the Lancashire primary schools that achieve the very best results across our county

LEP 140: Lancashire's 14 best primary schools as term resumes

Mary Brown, a Preston children's author and teaching assistant at Moor Nook Community Primary School, poses with her two books.

Preston teaching assistant prepares for release of second book

The Prept. Foundation is expanding its food education programme in Lancashire.

Charity brings hands-on food education to Lancashire schools

University of Lancashire student and graduate launch business with support from Business School mentors

Preston student turns bill-splitting frustration into business startup

The 15 best performing Lancashire secondary schools

LEP 140: Lancashire's 14 best secondary schools as half-term ends

Health

Dr Dush Mahadevan

Lancashire's mental health rehab services rated as 'Good' by watchdog

Croft House, Freckleton

CQC inspectors demand Freckleton care home makes improvements

Euxton Park Care Home

Euxton care home told to improve by CQC - here's what they found

Lila Marsland, 5.

Five-year-old Lila Marsland dies hours after hospital discharge

Opinion

Graham and Chloe

Lancashire dad's powerful essay on his terminal cancer diagnosis

In a powerful essay and without pulling any punches, 46-year-old Lancashire dad Graham tells his story of living with a terminal cancer diagnosis from scanxiety...

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This is how the late William Chapman who sadly lost his life after entering a tiger enclosure should be remembered - and how his grieving parents want to remember him

This is how William Chapman should be remembered

Lancashire Post editor Nicola Adam (left) with crime authors Gytha Lodge (bottom right), Jenny Blackhurst (top left) and Caz Frear (top right) at the Preston Crime Fiction Festival on Saturday

Why Preston's first Crime Fiction Festival was a hit

Tragic animal rescuer took his own life after online abuse Emma Downey

Emma Downey

Vibes turn to jibes: Prime Minister Andy Burnham left his first Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons yesterday, after a score draw with leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch (photo, PA)

How new PM Andy Burnham got on in his first Prime Minister's Questions

Make the most of the sunshine on a day out in Lancashire

Reflecting on a Lancashire summer to remember

Overseas, mobile emergency alert systems can be used to let communities know about evacuations, or impending disasters like floods or fires (Photos: Adobe Stock)

Burnham's wildfire alert: crying wolf?

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