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Katie Denwood - the aunt of 14-year-old Ryan-Liam Morgan who sadly lost his life after a crash on the M6 has paid a touching tribute to him and set up a donation page for a memorial bench.

Breaking Aunt pays tribute to teen killed on M6 and sets up donation page

The spindly saplings planted on Eastway - pictured here in February 2024 - will take around 30 years to look anything like the mature specimens they replaced

Anger after ‘broom handle’ trees approved to block out huge Preston warehouses

25 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings

Six businesses fail food hygiene checks as 25 establishments visited

The M65

£30m motorway upgrade moves closer with this decision

Longton field, Longton, behind the Black Bull pub

Why this football and playing field will be closed for up to 8 weeks

Preston Digital Archive H. Samuel, Jewellers, Fishergate, Preston c.1955 Also seen is the entrance to the Mitre Hotel at right.

Going back 70 years through pictures of schools, streets and people

Towneley Gardens, Longridge

£100k makeover plans revealed for town centre Gardens

Graffiti claiming "God is a lie" was one of the many messages, alongside frowning faces.

The shocking number of attacks on churches near you revealed

The Villa Wrea Green

'Offers invited' for iconic venue as adminstrator appoints agent

Social media apps displayed on a mobile phone screen. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Free mobile phone data on offer for pregnant women living in this area

The famous Big Mac

I tried the world's most popular burger and it was absolutely gross

A herd

Vital appeal to raise £5,000 for 'conservation cows'

Shirley McNamara, 65, died from drowning after she deliberately entered the water at Platts Lodge fishing pond in Accrington on November 30, 2024

"Troubled" mum's tragic final moments captured on CCTV at nature spot

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Toyota's bZ4X is certainly distinctive - at least from the outside

Toyota bZ4X review: A wildy styled EV with a sensible side

Gareth Butterfield spends a week in Toyota's first fully-electric car to see if it still stacks up

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Digital magazines are very easy to read on a tablet or smartphone, and there’s a massive selection to choose from

How I'm saving cash every month by switching to digital magazines

Gill Haddington chose to have her right hand amputated after a one-inch-long dog scratch left her in agony

I had my hand amputated after a 1-inch dog scratch left me in agony

The Ninja Woodfire brings convenience to grilling

Ninja Woodfire BBQ: why this electric grill is my guilty pleasure

Calder Road (Credit: Susan Eve Estate Agency, Fylde Coast)

Uber stylish 3 bed Bispham family home with landscaped garden for sale

Retro

Holiday fun in St Annes open air pool, August 1954

28 sizzling pictures of scorching heatwaves to remind you of summer

As temperatures begin to rise we take a look back at summer days to put is in the mood for summer.

Claire Lark

These are some of the most valuable toys from the 1980s, based on recent sold prices on eBay

13 of the most valuable 80s toys, worth up to £2,250

This is Cheapside, Preston, in 1973, where the tobacconists looks like it is up for sale. Picture courtesy and copyright of Jim Danby and Preston Digital Archive

37 unique pictures of Preston taken five decades ago

The entrance to Saul Street Baths in the early 1990s, before it was completely demolished to make way for the new Crown Court complex

The changing face of Preston in the 1990s through 19 pics

37 historical pictures which journey back to the 1960s in Preston

Homes & Gardens

The Hampshire home is a new-build, in a stunning new development

Tickets to win this £685,000 house have just dropped in price

BOTB has launched a special offer on entries for its four-bedroomed dream home prize - but you need to be quick

Gareth Butterfield

DWNW - 001 BNW_RomansGreen_Preston_Ext_Kingsley_Norbury_4bed_3bed - The Kingsley and Norbury style homes at Romans Green

Last chance for low-cost homes as Preston development nears completion

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Nic and Ian in their Redrow home

Couple return to what they know in South Ribble

Thinking of selling? Take a few simple steps to maximise your return

Selling your home? Read this before you go to market

Food & Drink

Craig Bancroft and Lisa Goodwin-Allen

Lisa Goodwin-Allen returns to Northcote as new owners are announced

Celebrated chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen is to return to Northcote.

Catherine Musgrove

A nine-litre air fryer can cook enough to feed a family of eight

This family-sized air fryer is just £50 thanks to a double discount

Calling all Bella’s! Bella Italia set to giveaway for one-day-only as part of appreciation day

Bella Italia launches giveaway for people named Bella

Starbucks: US fan-favourite summer drink to launch in UK as part of brand-new menu

Starbucks gets ahead of summer with brand-new launch

KFC: Fried chicken restaurant unveils the launch of ‘dirty’ duo including its first-ever loaded fries

KFC: Legendary chicken restaurant unveils brand-new 'dirty' menu items

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PNE

Louis Moult

Ex-Preston North End man on search for new club as contract call made

Dundee United will not be extending the striker’s contract this summer

George Hodgson

Paul Heckingbottom

Paul Heckingbottom on Argyle, his one regret and PNE's league position

Miron Muslic, manager of Plymouth, with Ryan Hardie

Preston North End told what they can expect from Plymouth Argyle

Paul Heckingbottom with his team

Preston North End injury boost potential for Plymouth Argyle clash

Freddie Woodman

PNE man nearing Deepdale departure as Man United close in on deal

More Football

Boss Jamie Milligan has guided Bamber Bridge to safety (photo: Ruth Hornby)

Huge relief for boss Jamie Milligan after guiding Bamber Bridge to safety

Chorley celebrate Kole Hall's goal in their 5-0 romp over Radcliffe last weekend (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Magpies’ National League North play-off fate is in their own hands

Duane Holmes

Ex-PNE man reprimanded for breach of FA's Anti-Doping Regulations

Former PNE keeper Chris Maxwell has announced his retirement.

Former Preston and Blackpool keeper forced to retire through injury

Crime

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Police believe further reports of damage in Slater Lane , Leyland over the Easter weekend might be the work of the same vandal who desecrated headstones at St James' Church on the same road on Easter Friday (April 18)

Watch: Suspect in church 'hate crime' attack caught on CCTV

A burglar stole a laptop and phone after breaking into a Preston home

Burglar steals laptop after sneaking into home while occupants sleep

Two people were arrested on drugs supply offences after police searched a vehicle parked near Kirkham prison

Two arrested after police find 'illegal contraband' in car near prison

Gregg Riley groomed a schoolgirl, 15, on Snapchat before drugging and sexually assaulting her

Man groomed schoolgirl before drugging and sexually assaulting her

Lancashire Police believe Tiegan Preece (left) may be with 19-year-old Alfie Speed (right)

Urgent search for missing girl, 15 believed to be with 19-year-old man

What's On

5 things to do this week in Central Lancashire & Fylde Coast inc May Bank Holiday plans

5 things to do this week in Central Lancashire & Fylde Coast

Senior reporter Aimee Seddon shares her entertainment guide to five things to do next week in Central Lancashire and the Fylde Coast as we welcome the first May Bank Holiday.

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The latest series of Celebrity Big Brother draws to a close tonight.

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Playground Proms

Playground Proms to bring live classical music to Lancashire playgrounds

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People

Callie is a two-year-old Staffy Bull Terrier Cross. She is confident in herself and adaptable to her surroundings, despite her history of abandonment. Very little phases this sprightful young lady, she has a strong mind both in her attitude to life and in training, which she exceeds in every day. Because of Callie’s excitable nature, she would thrive in an active home with adults only and no other pets.

Meet all the cats and dogs available for adoption this week

18 delightful cats and dogs are looking for their forever homes in Lancashire.

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Dario Item, the ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of Antigua and Barbuda to Spain, the Principality of Monaco, and the Principality of Liechtenstein, presenting the award to John Sullivan, of Burnley

Latest international honour recognises Burnley man's humanitarian efforts

Freddie Flintoff recalls not only his "vivid" memories of his Top Gear crash in his Disney+ documentary film Flintoff, he loks back on his whole career.

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Lord Nelson Hotel, Nelson

Pub that gave its name to Lancs town could be turned into part HMO

How the new shisha lounge will look (image: Studio John Bridge)

Decision on new Preston shisha lounge amid 'wrong crowd' concern

Business

Tandem Bank, which launched in 2014, is among the UK challenger banks to see earnings rocket over the past year

'Green’ digital bank makes first profit as challengers boom

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Opinion

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The Feud review: Silly tale of warring neighbours verges on parody

'Neighbours, should be there for one another,' a famous theme tune once told us, but someone evidently forgot to inform the residents of Shelbury Drive, setting for The Feud (Channel 5, Mon-Weds, 9pm).

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