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The problem lighting at the Holiday Inn Express at Walton Summit (image: SHD Lighting Consultancy Limited, via South Ribble Borough Councilk planning portal)

Hotel apologises after car park floodlights ‘lit up homes like a football pitch’

Storyteller Fran O'Boyle works on his book review with (from left) Claudia Fisher-Godwin, Heather Skachill, Marguerite Ralphs and Samantha Bentley from Penwortham Girls High School, near Preston, during book week in 1999

25 retro pics of '90s high schools, from Tulketh and Broughton to Our Lady's

Bounce By The Ounce Guy Shaun Jackson (left) and Danny.

Fish and Rice Cakes guy on reclaiming his ‘hated’ title

Links Lane, Pleasington (Credit: Proctors)

Countryside dream: 4 bed cottage with classic interior & huge garden up for sale

Trouble at Blackburn Rovers v PNE game - do you recognise these men?

Freddie Flintoff has landed a major new role in England Cricket. Both images: Getty

Big week for Freddie Flintoff: star's birthday is followed by major new role

Michael Kemp, manager of the Beat Street Cafe, Preston, with the new plastic bottles.

37 old school pics of 1998 Preston, from North End & pubs to festivals & Miss UK

County Hall in Preston has scaffolding placed on the back and sides of the building for roof repair work. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Scaffolding up at County Hall in Preston - this is why

Two people were injured after a collision at the junction of the A6 and Shaw Hill Drive in Whittle-le-Woods

Appeal after collision left man with "potentially life changing" injuries

One of the access points to the new Lancashire Central development will be from the roundabout at the end of the M65, close to the DVSA enforcement check site (image: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard)

Scrapped IKEA store replaced with industrial, retail and leisure scheme

This is Jessica Kemp, who is currently missing from home.

Police “really concerned for [the] welfare” of a missing woman

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of arson in Lancaster.

Man, 36, arrested on suspicion of arson after fire at former Supaskips site

Yellow weather warning of wind in place across Lancashire on Saturday, December 9. Photo by Khamkéo Vilaysing on Unsplash

Yellow weather warning in place for Lancashire on Saturday

News

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PNE

Preston North End's Milutin Osmajic is a major doubt against Norwich City. He hobbled off in the defeat to Middlesbrough. (photo: Rich Linley/CameraSport)

Norwich City v Preston North End team news - as six out and one doubt

Team news and injury updates ahead of Norwich City v Preston North End in the EFL Championship.

Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe's rallying call with PNE frustration high ahead of Norwich

David Wagner has identified Preston North End's strengths. His Norwich City side face the Lilywhites at Carrow Road on Saturday. (Image: Getty Images)

Norwich City boss makes 'direct' claim about Preston North End

Preston North End's Alan Browne

PNE predicted XI vs Norwich City as Ryan Lowe could ring the changes

Preston North End fans have seen mixed results at Deepdale. The Lilywhites have a tough battle on their hands to garner a good level of support. (Image: CameraSport - Rich Linley)

Championship attendance table - including Preston North End & rivals

Retro

Children signing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for their concert at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, 2002

31 adorable pics of Xmas Nativities at '90s & '00s Preston and Blackpool schools
‘Tis the season!

Back of the old Town Hall, Preston 1860. This property was built in 1781 and served the town until early 1862 when all was swept away in preparation for the new Town Hall which opened in 1867. This view is from Cheapside looking towards Fishergate

31 amazing pics of Preston's oldest historic landmarks down the decades

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

A rousing sing-song by a group of about 25 mothers and their children gave a helping hand to the starving millions in Ethiopia. The fund raising venture at Longton, near Preston, toddler group raised a total of £220 which will go towards the Ethiopian appeal

21 mind blowing retro images of 1984 Preston, from schools to Fishergate

The rare document on display this weekend at Lancaster Maritime Museum.

Rare document from 1948 on display at museum this weekend

Lifestyle

Rowan Croft, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 (Credit: Bridgfords)

Cul de sac bungalow with open plan modern kitchen & gorgeous garden for sale

Newgate Lane, Whitestake, Preston, PR4 (Credit: Lawrence Rooney Estate Agents)

Countryside farmhouse with bespoke kitchen, bar & huge private garden for sale

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The Willow, Marklands, Stanifield Lane, PR5 5XR (Credit: Home Truths)

Ultra modern 3 storey home with space age open plan design up for sale

More Football

Preston need to create more chances if they want to start climbing the Championship table again

Championship's most creative talents as Preston struggle to keep pace

Harry Scarborough in action during Brig's 3-3 draw with FC United (photo: Ruth Hornby)

Brig need to turn draws into victories, says boss Milligan

Chorley boss Andy Preece

Never-say-die spirit will prove key for Magpies

Morecambe hope they will have something to celebrate against Stockport County tomorrow Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe boss ready to take on a former team-mate

Crime

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Man accused of teen's murder to face alternative charge of manslaughter

The man appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Violent thug misses out on jail sentence for assaulting 'vulnerable' woman

Lancashire Police need help identifying a body - the man was found wearing a distinctive Casio watch.

Body of an unidentified man found in a field - do you recognise this watch?

Daniel Dube. Picture from Lancashire Police.

Notorious street beggar jailed for being abusive to hospital staff

Emergency services at the scene of a collision in Lancaster city centre.

Police appeal for witnesses after man seriously injured in city centre collision

Brian Blakeman has been missing from Skelmersdale since Tuesday

Police make fresh appeal as fears increase for missing Skelmersdale man

What's On

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women
Ireland's all about the craic, isn't it? A drop of the black stuff, the Blarney stone, impromptu singalongs in the pub.

Big name musicals, pop acts and festivals are heading to Winter Gardens Blackpool in 2024

Ad Feature 2024 PREVIEW: Spectacular shows and concerts coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Peter Purves and Professor Andrew Ireland in the room where scenes for the Doctor Who missing episode recreation were filmed.

Doctor Who fans toast show’s 60th anniversary with former star

Alfie Boe believes Die Hard is a Christmas film and has teamed up with Disney + to prove it. Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire

Alfie Boe teams up with Disney+ to prove that Die Hard IS a Christmas film

Gavin and Stacey Actor Larry Lamb supports Secret Santa Christmas campaign 2023

This Christmas Frankie & Benny’s pledge to be secret santa to vulnerable childre...

Homes & Gardens

Duddle Lane, Walton le Dale, Preston (Credit: Marie Holmes Estates)

Magnificent 5 bed home with open plan design & landscaped garden for sale
This is a lovely detached family home.

Whittingham Lane, Whittingham, Preston (Credit: Go Estate Agency)

Hidden gem 5 bed home with fitted kitchen & modern landscaped garden for sale

Woodcock Close, Preston, PR5 (Credit: Purplebricks)

Full package: modern home with conservatory and landscaped garden for sale

Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 (Credit: Lawrence Rooney Estate Agents)

Classic countryside cottage with modern design & huge garden up for sale

Whinfell Close, Leyland, PR25 5AL (Credit: eXp UK)

Detached 4 bed home with open plan dining kitchen and huge garden for sale

Puzzles

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People

Police are concerned about missing man Joseph Brennan

Have you seen missing Lancashire man Joseph Brennan?
Police have put out an appeal over a missing Lancashire man as they are concerned about his welfare.

Some of the planning highlights from this week.

6 planning applications registered in South Ribble this week

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

Actor Hugh Grant has donated £20,000 to Burnley's Depher which provides free plumbing and heating to the elderly and vulnerable. It brings the total he has given to the CIC to around £75,000

Hollywood actor Hugh Grant makes £20,000 donation to James Anderson of Depher

Lou Yewdall of Wiltshire Farm Foods (left) and Brian Clarke (right)

Acts of Kindness: Blackburn customer touched by surprise special delivery

Best In Preston

The Spar in Plungington.

Spar's 24-hour alcohol licence application opposed by police and council leader

Aldi pay deal.

Aldi to give all Lancashire staff a January pay rise - here's how much

An idea of how the signs could look, according to a report submitted to Preston City Council.

New Chinese tea house and restaurant to open in heart of city

Opinion

Blaise's mood is dictated by whether or not the bathroom scales show that his weight is heading in the right direction. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: Nothing tastes as good as being much more healthy feels

As someone who has been carrying far too much timber for nearly all of their adult life, I’ve never really had much success with dieting.Blaise Tapp
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Review: Taste the 'Rolls Royce' of garlic breads at Burnley Italian restaurant

Outlander star Sam Heughan played hunky motorcycle cop Danny in the new Channel 4 drama The Couple Next Door (Picture courtesy Channel 4)

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

Who's The Daddy: Good friends can just pick up where they left off

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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

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

Business

The forthcoming Preston Youth Zone, as viewed from the bus station opposite (image: Elephant Visual)

Search for 'patrons' to help with the running costs of Preston's new Youth Zone

Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Nominations are now open for the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Amanda Waring, Master of the Furniture Makers’ Company, with some of the winners of the Furniture Ma. Photo: Appeal PR

Six winners in the North West named among furniture industry’s national rising s...

Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

Carol Beswick has run her business Florist Lancashire in Burnley for the past 11 years

Burnley florist definitely feels 'in the pink' in her new town centre shop

The planned entrance to the Botany Hill development (image coutersy of FIREM)

Botany Bay industrial development approved as homes are swapped for jobs

Recommended

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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Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

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