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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

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

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’

The scene of a major fire in Lancaster on Sunday on the Lune Industrial Estate. Picture by Gary Watts.

Dramatic drone pictures show smoke pouring from building during major fire

The M6 was closed overnight on Monday, December 4 between J29 and J30 due to police incident

M6 closed overnight between junction 29 and 30 due to police incident

Avril Lavigne is performing an outdoor summer show at Manchester Castlefield Bowl on Wednesday July 3 2024 with special guest Simple Plan.. (Photo by Jeremy Chan/Getty Images)

Avril Lavigne to perform in the North West next year

The Victorian splendour of Preston's Avenham and Miller parks on display at Preston Festive Fire Garden

16 dazzling pictures of Preston's first Festive Fire Garden

The single-lane entry slip road to the M6 southbound at junction 31A (image: Google)

M6 junction revamp and new traffic lights as part of industrial estate plan

Intact's Food Festival for the community struggling through winter and the cost of living crisis

Festive cheer at food festival

Lancashire Police have arrested Joshua Gill on suspicion of robbery

Op. Calibre: One of Lancs' most wanted arrested in police robbery crack down

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PNE

Kian Best

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

The PNE defender has broken on to the first team scene this season and earned an England Under-19 call up

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

Ryan Lowe

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

Retro

Desperate search underway in the immediate aftermath of the air disaster

19 sombre pictures of Freckleton Air Disaster nearly 80 years ago
On the morning of August 23, 1944, a terrible storm descended on Freckleton – it was the catalyst for one of the deadliest incidents on the Fylde Coast.

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

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

Lifestyle

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

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

Uber bargain chain free 3 bed city family home on the market for cut price

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

More Football

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

PNE fans

15 photos of Preston North End fans as 14,280 watch gloomy QPR defeat

Crime

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

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

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

What's On

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
Over the years, countless directors have decided on Lancashire when looking for the perfect setting for their shows.

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

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31 of the best Christmas songs of all time as voted by you

'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

James Arthur

Ad Feature James Arthur adds dates to 2024 tour – and he’s heading this way

Homes & Gardens

Santa's postbox arrives at Keld. Image: Northstone

North Pole Post Box arrives in Barrowford
Overnight a glimmering red post box, scattered in snow, has landed in Barrowford at Northstone’s Keld development, located on Trough Laithe Road.

Living in an energy efficient home continues to be a big priority: Redrow's Heritage Collection homes

The freeze squeeze: Northwest homeowners moving to greener homes to save on ener...

30 Cornflower Drive, Preston, PR3 2PA (Credit: New Home Agents)

Spacious and modern 4 bed detached family home on the market for appealing price

Fairview Close, Walmer Bridge, Preston, PR4 5RF (Credit: eXp UK)

Attractive countryside family home with gym & outdoor BBQ kitchen for sale

Woodcock Close, Preston, PR5 (Credit: Purplebricks)

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

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People

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
Les Dawson’s panto star daughter has told how he sent a “good luck message” from beyond the grave.

Breed: Bulldog (American) Sex: Female Age: 6 years 0 month

21 beautiful pups looking for their forever home

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

The family's impromptu car boot sale (Credit: Amanda Goode Facebook)

Kids host car boot sale to sell toys and flapjacks to raise Xmas pocket money

Dom has links to Preston and Longridge

Police searching for missing Preston 13-year-old last seen almost three days ago

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

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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

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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Take a sneak look around this newly renovated Burnley bar

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

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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

Screen grab from Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Picture: Rockstar Games

Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

Editorial chiefs from across local publishers have sent a strong message to the BBC about its expansion

Analysis BBC must abandon the plan to elbow its way into local journalism

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Two men are being hunted by police after a man had a £28,000 Rolex watch stolen off of his wrist on a London street. (Credit: Metropolitan Police / SWNS)

Shocking clip shows £28k Rolex stolen from a man's wrist in attack

Part of the light trail at Warwick Castle

The castle that's a perfect start to Christmas

Mars has recalled Revels after rubber pieces were found in some packets Picture: Getty Images

Mars recalls popular sweet because it may contain rubber

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