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Lancashire Constabulary’s armed response team were spotted in Turnfield, off Tanterton Hall Road in Ingol, at around 8am on Wednesday, November 29. The force said officers were responding to concerns for a woman’s safety

Armed police respond to incident in Preston

Austin Duckworth, 37, of St George's Road, Preston, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murdering his 72-year-old father Stephen Duckworth after allegedly causing grievious bodily harm to him during an incident on August 26, 2023

Man charged with murdering his dad

New food hygiene ratings handed out to eateries in Lancashire

Drivers in and around Lancashire will have seven National Highways road closures to watch out for this week

Drivers face delays of up to 30 minutes on M55, M6, M61 and A585

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

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

Danny Stuttard Clitheroe FC

Volunteer opportunity turns man's life around after he 'needed a purpose'

Underage test purchasers were able to buy knives at one in five shops tested during a week-long sting operation across Lancashire

One in five shops sold knives to underage testers

These are eight of Lancashire’s most wanted offenders (Credit: Lancashire Police)

These are eight of Lancashire's most wanted offenders - can you help catch them?

What the new Miller & Carter restaurant might have looked like at the Eastway Retail Hub, Fulwood

Miller & Carter scrap plans for new steakhouse at retail park

Snow is set to fall in parts of Lancashire this week (Credit: Jakub Sisulak)

Snow set to fall in Lancashire as temperatures plummet to -5C

Could you spend a night at Borwick Hall in Carnforth which is said to be the most haunted hall in Lancashire?

Could you spent the night at the most haunted hall in Lancashire?

The fire broke out around 3pm on Monday (November 27) and sent smoke billowing across the North Road and Deepdale are of Preston. (Pictures and video by Ben Huxley)

Video: Watch moment blaze breaks out at Preston scrap yard

John Bishop is bringing his Back At It tour to Blackpool Opera House in November 2024

John Bishop's Back At It tour onway to Blackpool - how to get tickets

News

WATCH: Digital reporter Dominic Collis with today's top north west news headlines and weather

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PNE

Andrew Hughes

Andrew Hughes apologises to PNE fans after Middlesbrough thumping

The defender's return to the team came in a bruising 4-0 defeat at Middlesbrough

Liam Millar

Millar, Browne, Osmajic and the PNE injury update post-Middlesbrough

Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe's take on heavy PNE defeats and run without a clean sheet

Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe angered by Preston North End's thrashing at Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough player Rav van den Berg diverts the ball to score

Preston North End player ratings from Middlesbrough horror show

Retro

These cheeky chappies were helping out with construction work being done in Broadgate. Do you recognise anyone?

13 retro pics of Broadgate in 1980s Preston, from old playgrounds to new houses
Located close to Preston city centre, Broadgate has seen plenty of development over the decades.

A recent Government report stated that too many teenagers leave school without being able to write intelligble messages. The Evening Post put this group of fourth formers at Walton-le-Dale High School, near Preston, to the test - they had to write a letter to Miss Marilyn Smith, training officer in the personnel department at Preston Council. Pictured are some of the participants: Julie Caldwell, Louise Plumbley, Michael Potter, Julian Knowles, Jill Rigby, Timothy Worsley, Paul Marshall, Eleanor Thorpe and Ian Roberts

47 historic retro pics of '70s & '80s Preston schools, students, and teachers

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

Another shot of one of the buildings set to be transformed during the Cotton Court redevelopment. This image was taken in 1982. The building in question was once home to the old police horse stables

17 mind blowing retro pictures of Preston’s famous Cotton Court down the years

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

Lifestyle

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

Avocet Court, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 (Credit: Brian Pilkington)

Peaceful 3 bed home with fitted kitchen & garden with summer house for sale

Newsham Hall Lane, Woodplumpton, PR4 (Credit: Moving Works)

Uber modern 5 bed mansion with open plan layout and south facing garden for sale

Rogerson Gardens, Goosnargh, Preston PR3 2JJ (Credit: Legal & General Affordable Homes)

Modern 2 bed family home on brand new development yours for cut price

More Football

Calvin Ramsay

Liverpool man in line for PNE debut as stalwart suspended for QPR

PNE concede to Middlesbrough

Five talking points as PNE concern grows with Middlesbrough thrashing

Dom Lawson scored Lancaster's winner against Whitby Town Photo: JOSHUA BRANDWOOD

Lancaster City 2 Whitby Town 1: First win for Teague team

Adam Mayor set up Morecambe's goal and created other chances for the Shrimps Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe start new era with home defeat

Crime

Officers want to speak to these men following a brawl in Blackburn (Credit: Lancashire Police)

CCTV appeal launched after man hospitalised following brawl

Jordan Morgan raped an 11-year-old girl in Preston after grooming her on Snapchat (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man raped 11-year-old girl in woods after grooming her on Snapchat

Blackburn Magistrates' Court.

Man accused of assaulting nurse and paramedic at hospital

Two people were arrested following a burglary at a restaurant in Preston

Two arrested after money and alcohol stolen from restaurant

Officers want to speak to this woman following a robbery at a hotel in Blackpool (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Woman wanted by police after person assaulted and robbed at hotel

Dominic Battiniello was charged after a woman was assaulted in Lostock Hall

Man charged after woman assaulted

What's On

Central photo: Vincent Simone (credit Getty Images). Other photos: Strictly Come Dancing pairs during Week 10 (credit BBC).

Harsh words from Strictly pro dancer Vincent Simone in his verdict of Week 10
Week 10 of the popular BBC show Strictly Come Dancing saw one couple just miss out on making it to the quarter finals but what did one former professional dancer make of the proceedings?

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

One member of the public will meet Spider-Man star Tom Holland. Photo: The Brothers Trust

Spider-Man Tom Holland offers fans opportunity to join him at The Brothers Trust...

Friday night at Lytham Festival: crowds were in good spirits in spire of the rain

Lytham Festival 2023: 29 crowd pics for Sting, Blondie, and Kaiser Chiefs gigs

Richard Ashcroft to play long-awaited homecoming show at Robin Park in Wigan on Saturday, July 20

Ad Feature Rock superstar Richard Ashcroft is coming home - here’s how to get tickets

Homes & Gardens

Cottage Gardens, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 (Credit: Purplebricks)

Spacious 4 bed home with dining room, integral garage, and huge garden for sale
This is the perfect property for a growing family.

Leighfield Close, Leyland, Lancashire, PR25 (Credit: Brian Pilkington)

Idyllic 4 bed detached family home with open plan dining kitchen for sale

Plumpton Road, Ashton-On-Ribble, Preston, PR2 (Credit: Kingswood)

First time buyers’ dream: Chain free 2 bed home on the market for bargain price

Crofts Drive, Lancashire, PR2 (Credit: Kingswood)

Luxury 5 bed detached home with stunning design and huge 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

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

People

Marianne McEvoy, 47, from Chorley, whose daughter Michaela, 16, (pictured) has completed her GCSEs at Southland High School on Clover Road has said parents and students have been left in the dark over why a presentation evening to recognise their hard work will not be taking place

GCSE students at Chorley school left disappointed
Parents whose children have recently sat their GCSEs at a Chorley high school have voiced their anger at a decision not to hold a leavers’ evening to celebrate their achievements.

Can you help name the Christmas Polar Bear?

Can you help name Garstang's newest resident?

Legendary American rapper Busta Rhymes

This is why legendary US rapper says Lancashire was "incredible" culture shock

Ian Chapman is walking two km a day barefoot in November to raise money for Burnley mental health project Casual Minds Matter

Dad walks two kilometers a day barefoot in November for cause close to his heart

The NHS has urgent mental health helplines for people of all ages. You can call for: 24-hour advice and support for you, your child, your parent or someone you care for; help to speak to a mental health professional; and an assessment to help decide on the best course of care. Visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline to find your local NHS urgent mental health helpline. You can also call NHS 111, text 18001 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk for non-emergency medical help and advice. (Photo by Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Here are five mental health helplines that will be open over Christmas

Best In Preston

Ruling on bar where owner knocked out a pensioner announced

Bistrot Pierre, Preston

This is the French restaurant offering free meals to those most in need

The Capitol Centre fitted dozens of new signs around its car park off London Way enforcing a new three hour time parking limit. But the new restrictions have been scapped and the previous five hour limit has been restored

Capitol Centre issues update on new parking limits

Opinion

Budgeting and saving help in the future. Photo: Adobe

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

There’s a bit of the wanderer in the souls of both our daughters, in that whenever they’ve scraped together a few quid and some time off they make a dash to the nearest airport to fly off somewhere nice. Separately. Obviously.By The Newsroom
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...

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

Blaise Tapp

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

The survey shows that Brits have a penchant for using humour as a shield in awkward situations. Photo: Shutterstock

Brits navigate social minefields: new survey reveals quirks and quandaries of aw...

Business

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

[From left] Levelling Up Minister Jacob Young, Blackpool Council leader Lynn Williams, Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Phil Riley, Lancashire County Council leader Phillippa Williamson and, behind them, their respective government and council teams at the devolutionn deal signing ceremony at Lancaster Castle (image: Martin Bostock Photography)

Is Lancashire's devolution deal "great" or "a dud"? Let the debate begin...

The former Nino's at The Fighting Cocks in Cliviger, Burnley. A shortlist of buyers has been drawn up fo the historic former pub and restaurant that went on the market in September

Dozens of potential buyers lined up for landmark Burnley pub and restaurant

Subway® is trialling two brand-new menu items - the Steak & Blue Cheese SubMelt® and Steak, Raclette & Truffle SubMelt® – in select UK stores from November 29.

Lancashire restaurants chosen to trial Subway®'s new SubMelt®

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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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Spotify Wrapped: How to find yours as 2023 feature released

Sticky Vicky (left) with her daughter - the X-rated Benidorm entertainer has died aged 80 (Credit: Real Sticky Vicky)

Legendary Benidorm entertainer Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

Dog Trust Leeds' have issued important advice on keeping dogs safe this winter.

How to keep your dog safe this winter

Just Walk Out technology is being used at a shops at the Princess Royal Hospital (PRH) in Telford

Watch: Amazon has installed 'no-till' technology at this hospital shop

Watch moment Wilko boss tells MP she 'let down' staff and shoppers

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