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A man from Chorley has been jailed for an illegal relationship he had with a teenage girl two decades ago. Case heard at Preston Crown Court (pictured).

Married man jailed for two years for illegal relationship with teenage girl

Between 21 November 2022 and the New Year, Lancashire officers stopped more than 3,000 drivers at checkpoints, and found 343 unfit to be behind the wheel, through either drink or drugs

Police send drug drivers a message for Christmas

A pedestrian was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Skelmersdale

Teenage pedestrian suffers ‘serious injuries’ after being struck by car

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice in parts of the UK this weekend

Met Office issues snow and ice weather warning

The Harris Quarter could soon get a new night-time look

Preston city centre revamp plan includes road closure and atmospheric lighting

How it will look from Tenterfield Street

New images show how £45m cinema centre will look

Adam Campbell, who was said to have clocked up more than 160 convictions, was given another 14 months in prison by an exasperated judge at Preston Crown Court. The 32-year-old appeared before Judge Simon Medland KC for a string of new offences including dangerous driving, driving while disqualified, assaulting two emergency workers, criminal damage, offering to supply drugs and possession of cannabis.

32-year-old 'one man crime wave' with more than 160 convictions jailed

The drugs, which weighed 1.3 tonnes, were discovered in a shipping container at the Port of Felixstowe, Suffolk, after they had arrived from Sierra Leone in west Africa. The class A drugs had a street value of £140m and were hidden in 20 kilo sacks with a cover load of flour and were destined to be delivered to an industrial estate in Wigan, Lancashire.

Men charged after police uncover £140million cocaine plot

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

Alfie Boe is setting of on a new tour in 2024.

Blackpool's Alfie Boe announces new UK tour

The stretch of Garstang Road that experienced weeks of gridlock because of the way temporary traffic lights were operated during work on a new housing estate (images: National World (main) and Pixabay)

Action taken over Preston roadworks that 'caused chaos'

Dave is on a new standup tour about his Northern roots

Phoenix Nights star Dave Spikey donates ticket sales to Derian House

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

News

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PNE

Ched Evans of Preston North End is challenged by Sam Field of Queens Park Rangers

QPR pile the misery on as turgid PNE suffer third straight loss

Paul Smyth and Chris Willock scored the goals as QPR won 0-2 at Deepdale

Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe reaction with PNE players 'on the floor' after QPR loss

Mads Frokjaer

Preston North End player ratings vs Queens Park Rangers

Preston North End’s Ben Whiteman

Starting lineups confirmed for PNE vs Queens Park Rangers

Calvin Ramsay

Calvin Ramsay hungry to shine and excite in a Preston North End shirt

Retro

Cast members from the All Hallows RC High School production of "The Return of Miss Maple"

39 retro pics of Preston’s All Hallows RC High School in the 1990s
Countless Penwortham students will remember their time at All Hallows RC High School with fondness.

Revellers ring in the New Year on Preston Flag Market - recognise anyone?

35 mind-blowing retro pictures to take you back to Preston in 1992

Back in 1960, this was the view of Manchester Road, Preston. We can see King Street Tavern on the right and St Saviour’s Church looming in the distance. Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.

13 historic retro pics of 1960s Preston, from the prison to the infirmary

Preston-born magician Johnny Hart (left), who has performed at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, came down to earth with a bump at the magicians convention in Blackpool. Pictured above Johnny compares notes with Tom Owen from Blackpool

24 nostalgic retro pics of 1980s Preston, from North End to local pubs

Youth and Community and Adult Education at Lancashire County Council enjoy their 2004 Christmas party

29 hilarious retro pics of 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s Preston Christmas parties

Lifestyle

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Take a sneak look around this newly renovated Burnley bar

Tyler Bruce (7) will hand out 10 gift bags to the needy on Christmas Eve . He has bought the items from his own pocket money. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Meet the Burnley boy using his pocket money to buy Christmas gifts for homeless

There are plenty of live shows to look forward to in Lancashire this January and February

20 live shows and concerts to brighten up your January

The Orchard, Spen Lane, Treales, Preston (Credit: Armitstead Barnett)

Extended and renovated family home in tranquil countryside village for sale

More Football

Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary President Gemma Atkinson has launched th the charity’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal so the animals at the sanctuary have a present on December 25th.

'Strictly' star launches Christmas shoebox appeal at animal sanctuary

Another win for Lancaster City would be Grand for Simon

​Bamber Bridge will have no fear when they entertain the Silkmen

Chorley celebrate Mike Calveley's goal against Blyth Spartans (photo: David Airey/@dia_images)

​Form horse Chorley are out to extend unbeaten sequence

Crime

A man has been charged following a string of burglaries across Preston, Chorley and East Lancashire

Man charged and named after high-value vehicles stolen across Lancashire

Liam Cafferkey, 33, from Boys Lane, Fulwood, admitted being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs when he appeared at Preston Crown Court. He was given a 21-month jail term suspended for two years.

Judge gives drug dealer 'golden opportunity' to get life back on track

A man has been arrested after high-value vehicles were stolen across Lancashire (Credit: Kris from Pixabay)

Man arrested after high-value vehicles stolen during string of burglaries

Ruairi O’Donoghue is wanted for two burglaries and an attempted burglary (Credit: Greater Manchester Police)

Man wanted in connection with two burglaries has links to Blackpool

The fight took place in this residential street.

Men jailed for ‘Wild West’ street fight

HMP Liverpool custodial manager Paul Fairhurst, 64, from Chorley, arriving at Liverpool Crown Court where he is charged with gross negligence manslaughter, and failing to discharge general health and safety duty at work

Prison officers acquitted of inmate's gross negligence manslaughter

What's On

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
And our topic this week is: the most unlikely person to pop up playing a pervy neighbour in a new Channel 4 drama.

BBC Radio 6 Music's Chris Hawkins.

BBC Radio stars Dave Pearce and Chris Hawkins to host silent disco battle

Cinema audiences across Lancashire (and the country!) start the Christmas season celebrations with 'André Rieu’s White Christmas' spectacular.

Spectacular Christmas concert is coming to Lancashire cinemas for one week only

Is Manchester's Christmas Market the best in the UK?

Left: The late actor Dean Sullivan pictured in 2018. (Photo by Richard Martin-Roberts/Getty Images). Right: Vicky Entwistle with her husband Andy. (Photo from @vicky_entwistle on Twitter).

Corrie's Vicky Entwistle pays emotional tribute to friend Dean Sullivan

Homes & Gardens

Woodfold Park, Mellor (Credit: Mortimers)

Modern apartment in historic Lancashire countryside hall yours for bargain price
Woodfold Hall, the impressive structure which houses this apartment, dates back to around 1790.

St. Johns Court, Broughton, Preston, PR3 5LG (Credit: Michael Bailey)

Modern 4 bed mansion with home bar, games room, gym, and huge garden up for sale

Greenlands Grove, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 (Credit: Dewhurst Homes)

Modern city centre family home with huge kitchen and garden annexe for sale

Forest Heights, Halton, Lancaster (Credit: Farrell Heyworth)

Perfect detached family home with modern finish & large private garden for sale

Chorley Old Road, Whittle-Le-Woods, PR6 7NA (Credit: Home Truths)

Unique family home with quirky modern design and huge garden on the market

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People

An artist's impression of Stanworth Land

Chorley development could see over 1,000 jobs created
A real estate management team currently redeveloping landmark site Botany Bay Business Park has thrown their construction hat into the ring once again for a logistics site in Chorley.

Several Lancashire secondary schools have beat off competition from across the country to feature in The Sunday Times' schools guide for parents 2023

Lancashire schools feature on The Sunday Times' academic excellence list

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

FILE PHOTO Carol Vorderman.

Carol Vorderman outraged over King's claim on Lancashire money

Almost 15 percent of Lancashire households are classed as 'fuel poor'

Help for Lancashire households struggling with energy costs

Best In Preston

Miller & Carter appears to have withdrawn plans to open a new steakhouse restaurant on the Eastway Hub retail development near the Broughton roundabout in Fulwood

Miller & Carter scrap plans for new steakhouse at retail park

Ruling on bar where owner knocked out a pensioner announced

Heritage at Risk 2023 St Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, St Ignatius Square, Preston, Lancashire. Exterior, general view by drone of Cathedral, view from south east.

These are the decaying Lancashire landmarks added to most ‘at risk’ register

Opinion

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

It’s now officially the time of year when people fret about what gifts to buy loved ones before taking the safe option by buying them a book.Blaise Tapp
Budgeting and saving help in the future. Photo: Adobe

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

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

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

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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

Bill Bailey visited a whaling museum in Western Australia during his Australian Adventure, which started on Channel 4 this week (Picture: Perpetual Entertainment/Marmalade Sky/Channel 4)

Bill Bailey's Australian Adventure review: Weird, but not-so wonderful

Business

Fearless Females at the Festival. Photo: Liz Henson Photography

Lancashire entrepreneur celebrates with Fearless Female Festival

Ashley Smith collected the award from the Duke of Gloucester. Photo: Sugar PR

Royal visit for Lancashire firm

Abbie Curzon launching the new Neurodiversity Toolkit to colleagues. Photo: The Cumberland Building Society

The Cumberland Building Society launches Neurodiversity Toolkit to support colle...

JS apprentice team

Impressive growth at JS results in a surge of new hires to its accountancy and a...

Controversial plans to host a series of entertainment events at a rural site in Over Wyre have been approved (Credit: Google/ Inset: Wolfgang)

Decision made regarding farm's controversial plans to host events

Top North West professionals triumph at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023

Top North West professionals triumph at the English Beauty Industry Awards 2023

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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

UK Trending

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Grand Theft Auto will soon be available to play on Netflix Games.

Grand Theft Auto to be released on Netflix Games

Take a look at the incredible wildlife images being considered for Wildlife Photgrapher of the Year People's Choice Award.

Images up for top gong in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award

Stormy has been announced as the headline act for Boardmasters Festival 2024.

Everything you need to know about Boardmasters Festival 2024

Clarkson's Farm has been renewed for a fourth season.

Amazon Prime Video confirm return of Jeremy Clarkson farm show

Former pop star presents the top 15 flashbacks in fashion

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