Preston burglar jailed for five years after attacking landlady in her pub Local historian Keith Johnson takes a look at brutal raid that saw a licensee set upon twice... Nostalgia
An expression of love made with flowers... Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn looks at the history of Valentine's Day and the coded messages that flowers can have. Nostalgia
No regrets for Preston teen who chose pickpocketing over prostitution Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at a time when a teen faced with the workhouse turned to crime instead... Opinion
Beat the winter blues with this impressive Smurfs collection Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at the collectable value of a certain tribe of tiny creatures... Opinion
Preston workmen find greatest Viking silver treasure trove in Britain Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at an inquest that dealt with the ownership of some hidden treasure... Opinion
Spinning wheels make for unusual but decorative items Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at some collectables on the spin... Nostalgia
Train driver killed in horrific Preston accident when wagons derailed Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at another tragedy on the railway... Nostalgia
Collecting glass paperweights remains a popular hobby Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn looks at some beautifully designed glassware that really catches the eye... Opinion
Preston railway trespassers killed in horrific accidents Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at the very real dangers for pedestrians using the railways as a shortcut... Nostalgia
Preston traders get hard labour for handling stolen goods Local historian Keith Johnson looks at an intriguing theft case that saw three crooks brought to book... Opinion
Little valued mirrors from yesteryear now highly collectable Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn reflects on these illuminating antiques... Nostalgia
Prolific Preston thief hunted down and transported for life Local historian Keith Johnson looks back the case of a light-fingered crook who gets his comeuppance... Nostalgia
Antiques that open a window into another time... Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at the value of centuries-old diaries. Opinion
Russian dolls...five for the price of one! Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn looks at the elaborate artistry in a classic antique... Opinion
Preston man shoots dead his fiancee before turning gun on himself Local historian Keith Johnson takes a look back at a chilling murder suicide from yesteryear... Nostalgia
Hard labour for Preston bigamist who married two war-time soldiers Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at the case of woman who married two soldiers for financial gain... Nostalgia
Barbie doll from 1959 sells for £20,000 Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at the profits you can make on toys... Nostalgia
Two horrific Preston deaths in space of hours at cotton mills Local historian Keith Johnson takes a look at the often brutal life of Victorian mill workers... Nostalgia
Father Christmas doll a delightful rare find Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at one his festive favourites. Opinion
Former Preston mayor killed in collision with horse and trap Local historian Keith Johnson looks at the tragic demise of a cotton mill owner... Nostalgia
