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Stagecoach will cease operating the Preston Park & Ride service in December

Stagecoach to stop running Preston park & ride at Capitol Centre

Camera footage of slow traffic on the M6 J32-33, Preston, at around 4:50pm

M6 barrier repairs to continue until tomorrow, National Highways says

Brook Lane and inset, the planned development site for up to 220 homes

220 more homes planned for these fields in South Ribble

Kim Leighton with son Cole

Schoolboy Cole Leighton-Taylor, 11, died after e-bike blaze | Inquest

Lancashire Police said the home at Preston docks in Lockside Road, Ashton has been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour over recent months

36-year-old charged after jumping into Preston docks to evade police

Antonia Speariett from Coppull is heartbroken after her beloved five-year-old pet dog, King Cane, a Cane Corso, tragically died after swallowing part of a rope dog toy purchased through Amazon.

I bought my dog a toy off Amazon and now I have lost my best friend

Albert Pierrepoint pictured in retirement. Britain's most famous hangman executed hundreds of people during his career, including Ruth Ellis, notorious murderers and Nazi war criminals

The infamous faces... and the man behind the noose

Preston Magistrates' Court

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

Severe delays are being reported on the M6 northbound between junction 31, A59 Preston New Road at Samlesbury, and junction 32, M55 Broughton Interchange.

Live LIVE: Latest updates after lorry crash closed M6 in Lancashire

Traffic and Travel

Myerscough College

Traffic delays amid broken-down bus

Two lanes - 1 and 2 - have since reopened, but lane 3 remains closed while National Highways assess damage to central reservation barrier. Lane 3 also remains closed on the southbound carriageway.

Breaking M6 delays and congestion as lanes reopens after lorry crash - updates

Flooding in Walker Street 13/10/26

'No third party involved' in damaged main which flooded city streets

Preston Docks at night. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Man jumps into docks following police chase through Preston last night

Bank Bridge in Tarleton awaiting the installation of emergency safety barriers following one of three accidents over the summer

'Do something before someone ends up in the river': safety plea over bridge

Queues stretched to the end of Fishergate

Rush hour traffic clears after Fishergate scrape

Latest News Headlines

Susan was last seen on Saturday

West Yorkshire Police turn to Lancashire to help find missing woman
Susan is believed to have travelled to Preston after going missing.

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model
Just 1,000 models are being produced in the initial run, with proceeds helping an ambitious project to get Britain's legendary 'Wooden Wonder' flying again.

Police are appealing for help to find Jason Scott

Missing Preston-linked man found after two-day search
Police said they had been worried about Jason’s safety.

Gordon Gibson with his four trophies and certificate

Action-packed High Street Heroes Awards for Preston record shop
Action Records’ Gordon Gibson won four trophies at the High Street Heroes Awards in Preston, including Outstanding Achievement in Retail and Customer Service Legend, after a record 84,000 votes in the overall competition.

Members of Chorley Academy of Gymnastics enjoy the new building and facilities after moving to Thorntrees Business Park, Leyland.

Chorley gymnastics club moves to a new home after 18 years
From 10 members to 450, a Chorley gymnastics club has officially outgrown its former home...

Crime

All 33 people charged with a part in huge £6.6M Blackpool drug network with links to Middle East & Asia named

Breaking Lancashire Police dismantle £6.6m drugs ring as 33 are charged

Police weree called to the scene of a road traffic collision on the M6 at Lancaster.

Preston police issue vehicle crime warning to residents

Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said officers will leave 'no stone unturned' in tackling modern slavery in Lancashire

Lancashire Police speak out against modern slavery

A closure order has been granted at a flat on Driscoll Street that was involved in a number of incidents involving drug-dealing, anti-social behaviour and noise nuisance.

Closure Order slapped on nightmare house

Preston Magistrates' Court

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

Brent Clayton, now 62, fatally punched his younger brother Simon in Waterfoot Social Club on Saturday 23rd November 2024.

Man jailed for manslaughter of his younger brother

Weather

Flood alerts remain in place in Lancashire

Flood warnings and fireworks championship cancellations

Clear skies or ones filled with rain across Lancashire this weekend?

Heatwaves or rain - what's in store for Lancashire weather

Business

The units for sale in Liverpool Road, Penwortham

Rare chance to buy Penwortham units with 'insatiable tenant demand'

SumUp's Tap to Pay feature allows small businesses and side hustlers to accept contactless card payments directly on a compatible smartphone, without needing a separate card reader.

How to turn your smartphone into a card reader

The 4 most interesting Preston planning applications from last week including a new fast food chain.

All the plans submitted in Preston last week

Politics

Recycling bins went uncollected for residents of Armstrong Street in Ashton for five weeks - and other areas have experienced missed pick-ups of all bin types since April

Preston City Council issues urgent bin collection day update as changes loom

Some bin collection rounds in Preston will soon be changing

All the Preston streets whose bin collection days will change this month

Station Road, Bamber Bridge

Your views wanted on new parking restrictions for Bamber Bridge

Village sports club extension approved - but residents fear floodlight impact

UK Trending

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears

Statistics from travel insurance policies show the number of people declaring neurodivergent conditions has risen by 79 per cent in just seven months

ADHD and autism is soaring among people over 50, suggests new data

Domino's offered 114 free pizzas to the first 114 fans wearing Liverpool jerseys

Domino's launches giveaway of 114 pizzas to Liverpool fans

Environment

Tree planting in Lancashire

This is the staggering number of trees planted in Lancashire this year

Northern Lights across Lancashire.

Northern Lights visible in Lancashire until Tuesday

People

Four Traitors inspired castles to stay in within two hours of Preston including in Cumbria & Cheshire

Four Traitors inspired castles to stay in within two hours of Preston
Has Celebrity Traitors got you itching for a castle retreat of you own? Well there are plenty of options in touching distance of Preston to consider...
Aimee Seddon

Caitlin Harmer has been shortlisted for the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Young Woman Engineer of the Year Award.

Preston apprentice shortlisted for national women in engineering award

Paul Gahagan served the hospital radio station for over 13 years

Tribute to Preston Hospital Radio presenter who died on family holiday

Derian House lights up pink and blue to mark Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 - 15 October 2026)

'I physically feel like I needed to hold him and feel his weight'

Oscar-winning filmmaker Nick Park discussed the importance of stop-motion animation as an art form (Ian West/PA)

Preston's Oscar-winner Nick Park explains how he made Wallace & Gromit

Education

Wellfield Academy in Leyland have had a new Ofsted report published.

Leyland school says latest Ofsted shows ‘how far they have come’

Find out which East Lancashire primary schools were the hardest to get into this year

The 19 hardest East Lancashire primary school to get into this year

Sam Jones flies the Union Jack in Shanghai after winning gold in Refrigeration and Air Conditioning at the WorldSkills championships

World champion engineer backs vocational GCSEs

Gary Lloyd (inset) has been appointed as the new headteacher of Wellfield Academy.

Leyland secondary school appoints new headteacher

Some internal changes to Archbishop Temple School have been approved, but a decision over a major extension is yet to be reached

Children sent home after gas leak fears shut Preston high school

Moor Lane Halls (top) and Walker Street (bottom) have been acquired by MCR Property Group as part of its expansion of Flow Student

Two more Preston student blocks bought by major real estate firm

Health

Cat Smith MP

Lancashire MP Cat Smith in baby loss plea

Royal Preston Hospital. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

What inspectors thought of Lancashire's sexual assault centre

A mistake by Jennifer Ashworth’s GP during her regular evaluation to determine whether she is fit to drive left her wrongly labelled her as being previously “mentally unstable”.

MS sufferer loses driving licence after blunder

The site of the now approved women’s health service on Sandy Lane

Specialist menopause facility to open in suburban Preston home

Opinion

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

Some of your favourite best-selling crime authors were in Lancashire for the inaugural Preston Crime Fiction this weekend and were unanimous in their praise of ...

Nicola Adam

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

This is how William Chapman should be remembered Emma Downey

Emma Downey

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?

Our daughters still call us a couple of times a week – even when they don't need anything.

Who's the Daddy: Why our daughters still call us every week

Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates with Jude Bellingham #10 after converting a penalty for his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)

Who's The Daddy: How England aged me seven months in one night

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Yorkshire country house hotel spa stay down to under £55 per person

Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

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