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BAE Systems is set to hire more than 1,500 new apprentices and graduates in the North West of England (Credit: Google)

BAE Systems to creates than 500 jobs in Lancashire for apprentices and graduates

The future of a large part of the Cuerden site, which was earmarked for an IKEA store until 2018, could be decided by county councillors this week

Axed IKEA site at the centre of legal row as development decision looms

Garstang Road was closed by police as emergency services attended a vehicle fire (Credit: Google/ AA)

Garstang Road reopens after emergency services attend vehicle fire

Preston North End’s manager Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe has crunch Preston North End festive period ahead of him

Matt Roberts hair growth after three years.

Determined teenager has grown his hair for three years to help two charities

Devan Hopkins ended up in a coma after being diagnosed with a blood infection (Credit: Tracy Hopkins / SWNS)

Man who was told he had flu by doctor ended up in coma for ten days

Adam Dupuis was convicted of a catalogue of sexual offences against six victims (Credit: Lancashire Police)

'Dangerous sexual predator' assaulted number of women and young girls

Five offenders still wanted, from top left clockwise: Richard Berresford, Michaela Glover, Damon Chadwick, Katie Ainsworth and Danyal Hussain.

Five of Lancashire’s most wanted offenders still at large

Total Fitness Preston has had a 310k refurbishment.

Free access to refurbished Total Fitness Preston this weekend

All of the apartments within the striking building were going to be for rent - but not any more (image: Buttress Architects)

Major change to 'hexagonal' Preston apartment block just months after approval

A teenage boy was attacked by a group of thugs armed with weapons in Preston (Credit: Google)

Teenage boy attacked by group of thugs armed with weapons in Moor Park

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19 pics offering at inside peek at new McDonalds in Preston

A pedestrian in Lancashire has died after being hit by a car last week.

Pedestrian in his 80s dies after being hit by a car

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PNE

Preston North End's Duane Holmes shoots at goal

Preston North End's place in the Championship xG table after 19 games

Southampton are out in front for expected goals in the Championship

Kian Best

Fulham's 'serious interest' which could accelerate PNE contract talks

Preston North End's Championship rivals sack managers

Stamford Bridge

PNE issue Chelsea ticket update as Newcastle United snag highlighted

Jarell Quansah in action for Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp lands blow to any PNE transfer hopes over Liverpool star

Retro

Preston sports clubs were hoping to have raised about £200 from their western-style barbecue, which proved a great success. Some 600 people devoured 1,000 rolls filled with fried egg, sausage and bacon, all cooked on an open fire at South Meadow Lane Sports and Social Club

29 retro pics of early '70s Preston, from Sir Bobby Charlton to old school cars
Half a century on, we take a look back at what life was like in earl ‘70s Preston.

Desperate search underway in the immediate aftermath of the air disaster

19 sombre pictures of Freckleton Air Disaster nearly 80 years ago

Timothy Whites & Taylors Dispensing Chemists was a pharmacy company that had a branch in Preston. In 1968 it was taken over by Boots Pure Drug Company. As a result of this takeover, Boots rebranded and absorbed the pharmaceutical side of things, leaving Timothy Whites selling only housewares. The name Timothy Whites eventually disappeared from the high streets in 1985

Old school Xmas shopping: 31 retro pics of long lost Preston shops

Larches House, pictured prior to its recent renovation

Housing bid for garden of historic Preston property thrown out by councillors

A picture taken from the back of the main stage at Feel. Probably the biggest and most successful dance club night in Preston’s history, Feel was a ‘super club’ that was based at the University of Central Lancashire venue from January 1994 to 2005 and was renowned across the country

19 retro pictures of classic Preston nightclubs in the 1980s and 1990s

Lifestyle

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Review: Taste the 'Rolls Royce' of garlic breads at Burnley Italian restaurant

Croston Road, Farington Moss, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 (Credit: Reeds Rains)

Detached 4 bed bungalow with open plan layout and stunning garden for sale

Cloughfield, Penwortham, PR1 (Credit: Dewhurst Homes)

Uber bargain: 3 bed family semi with spacious modern design for sale

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18 cracking photos of festive jamboree and Carols at the Castle in Clitheroe

More Football

Ryan Lowe

PNE's red card apology as Ryan Lowe shares Lyndon Dykes frustration

Brad Potts and Samuel Edozie

Championship form table with PNE faltering and Leeds United flying

Stamford Bridge

Chelsea vs PNE tickets and TV decision awaited for FA Cup clash

Predicted Championship table and where Preston are likely to finish

Crime

A drink-driver has been charged after a car crashed into a hedge near Preston (Credit: Lancs Road Police)

Woman caught three times over drink-drive limit after BMW crashes into hedge

Officers are asking for the public's help to identify two men who could help their investigation into a serious offence in Preston (Credit: )

Two potential witnesses sought as police investigate ‘serious offence’

Karl Atkinson was given a three-year sentence in his absence after being convicted of burglary (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man wanted by police after being handed three year sentence for burglary

Afraz Shoaib Asif is wanted by Lancashire Police for breaching his notification requirements (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Search continues for registered sex offender

Preston Crown Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Man, 32, accused of 22-year-old's manslaughter stands trial

Police found the body of a man in his 40s at an address in Morecambe.

Body of man in his 40s found in house

What's On

The Full Monty a Winter Gardens Blackpool December 5 to 9, 2023

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Shrek The Musical stars Brandon Lee Sears as Donkey, Antony Lawrence as Shrek and Joanne Clifton as Princess Fiona.

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AJ Odudu attends The Fashion Awards 2023 on December 04, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Big Brother presenter AJ Odudu from Lancashire to be honoured by UCLan

Peaky Blinders (BBC): One of the most successful British TV shows of all time, Peaky Blinders has seen its cameras head to numerous Lancastrian locations over the years, including Lee Quarry in Bacup, Beacon Fell in the Forest of Bowland, and at the Ashton Memorial in Lancaster.

29 movies and TV shows you may not realise were filmed in Lancashire

Noel Gallagher, James Arthur, The Lathums and Richard Ashcroft to headline Wigan's Robin Park Arena in 2024

Ad Feature Noel Gallagher and The Lathums added to lineup at new outdoor venue

Homes & Gardens

Waterloo Terrace, Preston, Lancashire (Credit: Michael Bailey)

Uber bargain chain free 3 bed city family home on the market for cut price
This home is a potential bargain.

Mill Lane, Goosnargh, Preston, Lancashire, PR3 (Credit: Entwistle Green)

Unique 5 bed modern family home with underfloor heating & huge garden for sale

Whittingham Lane Preston PR2 5SL (Credit: Jones Cameron Estate Agents)

Incredible million pound mansion with bar, games room, & 2 apartments for sale

Gary Hemming a renowned expert from ABC Finance

Beating the slowing property market with savvy renovations

Santa's postbox arrives at Keld. Image: Northstone

North Pole Post Box arrives in Barrowford

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People

Smoke is still billowing from a large building in Lancaster days after a fire started there. Picture by Gary Watts.

Firefighters continue to tackle major blaze in city
Firefighters are still at the site of a large fire at the former Supaskips site in Lancaster.

A troubled 15-year-old girl is having to be detained at an unnamed hospital due to a national shortage of secure accomodation. Image: Adobe

Teen needs 4 to 1 supervision in hospital as no space at secure accommodation

Simon Orwin, Director of Clinical Services at the Lancaster Hospital with other clinical staff. Photo: Circle Health Group

Boost for local community as new minor procedures unit opens at The Lancaster Ho...

Charlotte Dawson, the daughter of legendary comedian Les Dawson, during rehearsals of Beauty And The Beast at Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Credit: William Lailey / SWNS)

Les Dawson sends daughter ‘good luck message' from beyond the grave

'Newsreel 23' for Burnley Film Makers featured the premiere of the hit film The Bank of Dave

'Newsreel 23' event for Burnley Film Makers was a sell out

Best In Preston

Areas 3a and 3b are to become public open spaces - marked in yellow.

New public space to be created at former golf course site linked to PNE

How it will look from Tenterfield Street

New images show how £45m cinema centre will look

What the new Miller & Carter restaurant look like when it opens at the Eastway Retail Hub, Fulwood

Miller & Carter update: Restaurant going ahead but could switch brands

Opinion

Bagpuss was magical, pure gold. 5.50am wake-up calls from entitled pets are most certainly not.

Who's The Daddy: Bagpuss was magical, early morning calls certainly are not

It was a very rare occasion last Sunday night when all four of us slept under the same roof for the first time since I don’t know when. August, maybe?By The Newsroom
I love to read political and sporting memoirs. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: I only really want to read a book with a proper story to tell

Budgeting and saving help in the future. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: It’s all about budgeting, saving and still having fun

The Couple Next Door is an unappetising stew of mystery-thriller cliches

Philip Cunnington

Paterson Joseph and Daisy Haggard star in the new BBC comedy-thriller Boat Story (Picture: BBC/Two Brothers/Matt Squire)

Boat Story review: A frenetic, violent coke-com

Filipino nurse executive's historic appointment and its resonance across the dia...

BBC handout photo of Kai Widdrington and Angela Rippon during their appearance on the live show on Saturday for BBC1's Strictly Come Dancing. Guy Levy/BBC/PA Wire

I was in the audience for Strictly Come Dancing at Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Business

The former Krush club on Friargate did not survive the early part of the pandemic

Former Preston nightclub set to become adult gaming arcade

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9 businesses in and around Preston given new food hygiene ratings

Evri signs in the window of a Post Office branch. Picture: Mark Dolby

The 50 Lancashire Post Offices offering Evri parcel delivery services

Furness Building Society has again been celebrated for its outstanding customer service

Furness scoops customer service gold at Personal Finance Awards

Gary and Sheela Harper have traded taking it easy for serving the people of Cottam - along with goldendoogle Bob

Post office's future secured after retired couple step in to keep it going

Businesses in Lancashire are unaware of the government’s net zero policy. Photo: NWLCC

Lancashire businesses have a lack of confidence in government’s net zero policie...

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Burnley nail salon Hard As Nails and Beauty has been presented with a prestigious honour at the English Beauty Industry Awards North West for 2023.

Burnley beauty salon nails top award

Wayne Walsh hopes his new venture, Sui Generis in Burnley town centre, will be a great a boost for the town

Iconic town centre building set to become Burnley's Afflecks Palace

Guests at the ladies' day event, organised by CARES charity and held at Burnley's Penny Black, with the cheque for £250,000 to purchase vital equipment for the ELHT

Charity makes £250,000 donation to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Engineering T level students at Nelson and Colne College had the unique opportunity to meet SPOT, a Boston Dynamics Robot, as part of a Pendle Business Week session in partnership with the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC).

SPOT the 'dog' shows off his skills to students at Nelson and Colne College

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Jamie Payne wants to make precious memories with wife Joanne, who has incurable cancer.

Dad's plea for terminally ill wife facing final Christmas

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NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only

Home Alone is the UK's favourite festive film according to a recent study.

How to watch all the Home Alone movies over the Christmas period

Rightmove have released their forecast for 2024.

Rightmove forecast for property buying in the UK next year

A fare dodger who posted tips on TikTok about how to avoid paying for train journeys has been caught and fined more than £700 Picture: East Midlands Railway / SWNS

TikTok fare dodger fined - after telling followers not to buy tickets

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