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Yellow warning of rain affecting North West England issued by the Met Office

Yellow warning of rain affecting North West England issued by the Met Office

Heartbeat aims to help prevent the most serious outcomes of cardiovascular disease

The disease that kills someone in Preston every day and the cost of fighting it

Closures and temporary traffic lights to look out for in Preston this week

Links Lane, Pleasington (Credit: Proctors)

Countryside dream: 4 bed cottage with classic interior & huge garden up for sale

The problem lighting at the Holiday Inn Express at Walton Summit (image: SHD Lighting Consultancy Limited, via South Ribble Borough Councilk planning portal)

Hotel apologises after car park floodlights ‘lit up homes like a football pitch’

Storyteller Fran O'Boyle works on his book review with (from left) Claudia Fisher-Godwin, Heather Skachill, Marguerite Ralphs and Samantha Bentley from Penwortham Girls High School, near Preston, during book week in 1999

25 retro pics of '90s high schools, from Tulketh and Broughton to Our Lady's

Bounce By The Ounce Guy Shaun Jackson (left) and Danny.

Fish and Rice Cakes guy on reclaiming his ‘hated’ title

Trouble at Blackburn Rovers v PNE game - do you recognise these men?

Freddie Flintoff has landed a major new role in England Cricket. Both images: Getty

Big week for Freddie Flintoff: star's birthday is followed by major new role

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

County Hall in Preston has scaffolding placed on the back and sides of the building for roof repair work. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Scaffolding up at County Hall in Preston - this is why

Two people were injured after a collision at the junction of the A6 and Shaw Hill Drive in Whittle-le-Woods

Appeal after collision left man with "potentially life changing" injuries

One of the access points to the new Lancashire Central development will be from the roundabout at the end of the M65, close to the DVSA enforcement check site (image: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard)

Scrapped IKEA store replaced with industrial, retail and leisure scheme

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PNE

Alex Neil

Ex-Preston North End boss Alex Neil sacked by Stoke City

Stoke City have parted ways with the former PNE, Sunderland and Norwich City boss

Preston North End's Ched Evans battles for possession with Norwich City's Dimitris Giannoulis (photo: Lee Parker/CameraSport)

PNE fans' panel verdict: John Smith's thoughts on Norwich City point

Borja Sainz

The four talking points as PNE dig in for a draw at Norwich City

Calvin Ramsay

Calvin Ramsay absence at Norwich City addressed by PNE boss Ryan Lowe

Ryan Lowe at Norwich City

Ryan Lowe hails 'fantastic point' for Preston at Norwich City

Retro

Children signing "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" for their concert at Ashcroft Day Nursery, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, 2002

31 adorable pics of Xmas Nativities at '90s & '00s Preston and Blackpool schools
‘Tis the season!

Back of the old Town Hall, Preston 1860. This property was built in 1781 and served the town until early 1862 when all was swept away in preparation for the new Town Hall which opened in 1867. This view is from Cheapside looking towards Fishergate

31 amazing pics of Preston's oldest historic landmarks down the decades

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

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

The rare document on display this weekend at Lancaster Maritime Museum.

Rare document from 1948 on display at museum this weekend

Lifestyle

Rowan Croft, Clayton-le-Woods, Chorley, PR6 (Credit: Bridgfords)

Cul de sac bungalow with open plan modern kitchen & gorgeous garden for sale

Newgate Lane, Whitestake, Preston, PR4 (Credit: Lawrence Rooney Estate Agents)

Countryside farmhouse with bespoke kitchen, bar & huge private garden for sale

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The Willow, Marklands, Stanifield Lane, PR5 5XR (Credit: Home Truths)

Ultra modern 3 storey home with space age open plan design up for sale

More Football

Chorley defeated Blyth Spartans in their FA Trophy tie (photo: David Airey)

Chorley see off the Spartans in FA Trophy

JJ McKiernan came close to scoring for the Shrimps Picture: Jack Taylor

Morecambe make a point against League Two leaders

Liam Millar in action

PNE player ratings vs Norwich City with one 8/10 in 0-0 draw

Preston North End's Ched Evans battles for possession with Norwich City's Dimitris Giannoulis

PNE 0-0 Norwich City with stubborn Ryan Lowe game plan at Carrow Road

Crime

Dylan Bragger

Man accused of teen's murder to face alternative charge of manslaughter

The man appeared at Preston Crown Court.

Violent thug misses out on jail sentence for assaulting 'vulnerable' woman

Lancashire Police need help identifying a body - the man was found wearing a distinctive Casio watch.

Body of an unidentified man found in a field - do you recognise this watch?

Daniel Dube. Picture from Lancashire Police.

Notorious street beggar jailed for being abusive to hospital staff

Emergency services at the scene of a collision in Lancaster city centre.

Police appeal for witnesses after man seriously injured in city centre collision

This is Jessica Kemp, who is currently missing from home.

Police “really concerned for [the] welfare” of a missing woman

What's On

The cast of Irish crime drama Kin, which is on BBC iPlayer now. From left, Amanda Kinsella (Clare Dunne), Michael Kinsella (Charlie Cox), Eamon Cunningham (Ciaran Hinds), Frank Kinsella (Aidan Gillen) (Picture: BBC/Headline Pictures (Kin) Limited)

Irish crime drama Kin is all about the women
Ireland's all about the craic, isn't it? A drop of the black stuff, the Blarney stone, impromptu singalongs in the pub.

Big name musicals, pop acts and festivals are heading to Winter Gardens Blackpool in 2024

Ad Feature 2024 PREVIEW: Spectacular shows and concerts coming to Winter Gardens Blackpool

Peter Purves and Professor Andrew Ireland in the room where scenes for the Doctor Who missing episode recreation were filmed.

Doctor Who fans toast show’s 60th anniversary with former star

Alfie Boe believes Die Hard is a Christmas film and has teamed up with Disney + to prove it. Credit: Doug Peters/PA Wire

Alfie Boe teams up with Disney+ to prove that Die Hard IS a Christmas film

Gavin and Stacey Actor Larry Lamb supports Secret Santa Christmas campaign 2023

This Christmas Frankie & Benny’s pledge to be secret santa to vulnerable childre...

Homes & Gardens

Duddle Lane, Walton le Dale, Preston (Credit: Marie Holmes Estates)

Magnificent 5 bed home with open plan design & landscaped garden for sale
This is a lovely detached family home.

Whittingham Lane, Whittingham, Preston (Credit: Go Estate Agency)

Hidden gem 5 bed home with fitted kitchen & modern landscaped garden for sale

Woodcock Close, Preston, PR5 (Credit: Purplebricks)

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

Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 (Credit: Lawrence Rooney Estate Agents)

Classic countryside cottage with modern design & huge garden up for sale

Whinfell Close, Leyland, PR25 5AL (Credit: eXp UK)

Detached 4 bed home with open plan dining kitchen and huge garden for sale

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People

Annabel Croft is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing 2023

Annabel Croft is the tenth celebrity to be eliminated from Strictly Come Dancing
Last night, the remaining couples took to the Ballroom floor in the hope of impressing judges Craig Revel Horwood, Motsi Mabuse, Anton Du Beke and Head Judge, Shirley Ballas and the voting public, in order to go through to the Grand Final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023.

The Household Support Fund is open for applications

How you can cost-of-living help if you live in Preston, South Ribble or Chorley

Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman

Police continue thorough search for pensioner missing for four days

Lytham Festival organisers have succeeded in a bid to increase audience capacity

Lytham Festival succeeds in crowd capacity increase

Police are concerned about missing man Joseph Brennan

Have you seen missing Lancashire man Joseph Brennan?

Best In Preston

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas

The Spar in Plungington.

Spar's 24-hour alcohol licence application opposed by police and council leader

Aldi pay deal.

Aldi to give all Lancashire staff a January pay rise - here's how much

Opinion

Blaise's mood is dictated by whether or not the bathroom scales show that his weight is heading in the right direction. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: Nothing tastes as good as being much more healthy feels

As someone who has been carrying far too much timber for nearly all of their adult life, I’ve never really had much success with dieting.Blaise Tapp
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Review: Taste the 'Rolls Royce' of garlic breads at Burnley Italian restaurant

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

Who's The Daddy: Good friends can just pick up where they left off

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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

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

Business

Aldi gives all colleagues in Lancashire a new year pay rise PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD GRANGE / UNP (United National Photographers).

Aldi gives all colleagues in Lancashire a new year pay rise

The forthcoming Preston Youth Zone, as viewed from the bus station opposite (image: Elephant Visual)

Search for 'patrons' to help with the running costs of Preston's new Youth Zone

Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Nominations are now open for the Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards 2024

Amanda Waring, Master of the Furniture Makers’ Company, with some of the winners of the Furniture Ma. Photo: Appeal PR

Six winners in the North West named among furniture industry’s national rising s...

Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

Carol Beswick has run her business Florist Lancashire in Burnley for the past 11 years

Burnley florist definitely feels 'in the pink' in her new town centre shop

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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

'Sick of the lies': Michelle Mone breaks silence on covid PPE scandal

Aldi super six deal to return, with items starting at 15p.

Aldi: Christmas Super Six deals return starting at 15p

King Charles III will deliver his Christmas Day speech at 3pm.

King’s Speech 2023: What time and where can you watch

American football coach used disturbing 9/11 metaphor to inspire team

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Strictly Come Dancing 2023 Professional Dancers

12 things Behind the scenes at Strictly Come Dancing 2023

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Free Palestine protesters walk down city centre street amid Christmas shoppers

Watch as Free Palestine protesters walk down city centre street

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