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Lancashire recommends.... gift shops

Here is a list of top gift shops across Lancashire, as voted by readers and editorial staff
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Dementia sufferer Agnes Witton, who went missing in Preston

Appeal as dementia sufferer goes missing

Police are growing concerned for the welfare of an elderly dementia sufferer who has gone missing in Preston.

Preston
Elizabeth Grant. Photo by Andy Bristow

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.
News
Fives in Guildhall Street, Preston

A look inside one of Preston’s most impressive buildings

On the outside it is one of the most impressive old buildings in Preston city centre.

Business
Frank McKenna chairman Downtown in Business

Call to speed up election of a mayor for Lancashire

Business leader Frank McKenna has warned Lancashire could be “two years late to the party” if plans are not speeded up for the appointment of an elected mayor to lead a proposed Combined Authority for the county.

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Tarja Wilson and Dave Padley received their Landscapes For Life awards from County Coun Albert Atkinson

Bowland duo gain coveted Landscapes For Life awards

Two of Lancashire’s most dedicated countryside experts have been formally thanked for their contribution to the Bowland countryside.

Education
Lancashire court listings - November 21, 2016

Lancashire court listings - November 21, 2016

Here are this week’s listings of who has been in court and what for...

Crime
Members of NWAS at last year's walk for Little Teds

Little Ted to lead festive hospital walk

If you spot an entourage of festive troops and a teddy bear walking from Preston to Chorley, don’t be alarmed.
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A range of pet care products has been recalled by its manufacturer

Pet flea and tick drops recalled over poisoning fears

A range of pet care products has been recalled by its manufacturer due to concerns that they may contain an element poisonous to cats.
North West
Fire crews attended the incident on Broadwood Drive

Fire crews attend kitchen fire in Fulwood

One fire engine from Fulwood and one from Preston attended a pan fire at a house on Broadwood Drive at around 6pm yesterday evening.
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Police would like to know the identity of this man

UPDATE: Police launch CCTV appeal after 'cowardly' assault on taxi driver

A CCTV appeal has been launched to trace a man after a taxi driver was struck on the head with a bottle by a passenger.
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Coun Tom Davies was a proud Armed Forces veteran

Tributes paid after death of Preston councillor and military veteran

Preston councillor Tom Davies has died, it has been announced.

News
The fire service said it was called out to help police

UPDATE: Valuables stolen after roof-top raid at jewellers

This was the dramatic scene in a Preston city centre street this morning following a break-in at a jewellers.
Crime
Tributes have flooded in following the death of John McDougall

'A character, a charmer, a gentleman' - Tributes to biker killed in Oz crash

Tributes have been paid to Preston man John McDougall following his death from injuries he received in a motorbike crash in Australia.

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Mum loses battle to regain care of surrogate baby

Mum loses battle to regain care of surrogate baby

A mother has failed to regain care of a child handed to a couple following a surrogacy arrangement.

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John McDougall

PNE fan fights for life after Australia road smash

A KEEN Preston North End fan is fighting for his life after being involved in a motorbike smash in Australia.

Fulwood
Fire crews called to tackle tumble dryer blaze

Fire crews called to tackle tumble dryer blaze

Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after a tumble dryer set on fire at house in Cragg's Row, Preston.

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Gang posed as cops to dupe Preston victims out of huge amounts of cash

Gang posed as cops to dupe Preston victims out of huge amounts of cash

Four men who pretended to be police officers to con more than £100,000 out of elderly and vulnerable victims have been jailed for a total of 15 years.

Crime
Local businessman Simon Rigby has bought Fives in Guildhall Street from Edgar Wallace

Tycoon’s first throw of the dice on Preston casino project

Simon Rigby thinks Preston is getting a raw deal not having a casino.

Business
CCTV appeal after knife-wielding robber targets off-licence

CCTV appeal after knife-wielding robber targets off-licence

A CCTV appeal has been launched by detectives after a robbery in Fulwood.

Fulwood
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