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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

Magnificent 5 bed home with open plan design & landscaped garden for sale

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

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

Homes and Gardens

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

Hidden gem 5 bed home with fitted kitchen & modern landscaped garden for sale
This home certainly boasts more than meets the eye...

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

Lowther Crescent, Leyland, PR26 6QA (Credit: eXp UK)

Bargain Leyland home with fitted kitchen, conservatory, private garden for sale

Queensway, Preston, PR2 (Credit: Dewhurst Homes)

Spacious 3 bed home with huge potential & private garden yours for bargain price

Transform your conservatory into a cosy Christmas living space.

Sagars Conservatory Roof Insulation offers the solution for summer and winter

Pets

Tables turned for blood donor dog who has life saved with transfusion

Tables turned for Lancaster blood donor dog who has life saved with transfusion

Many of us get swept up in the festive spirit and succumb to the temptation of giving pets as gifts. Photo credit: Karsten Winegeart, Unsplash

Ten essential questions for potential pet gifters

Animal companions are an integral part of Christmas festivities for much of the nation.

Feliz Navi-dog: Morrisons unveils biggest supermarket festive pet range

Charlotte Kenny (38), of Finney Park Drive in Lea, was prosecuted by the RSPCA after the charity’s officers found the animals living in ‘disarray’ at the squalid property, with animal faeces and piles of rubbish strewn throughout.

Woman banned from keeping pets for a decade after dogs left in filth

Canine parvovirus is a serious and highly contagious disease that affects dogs (Photo: Shutterstock)

Parvovirus in dogs on the rise in Lancashire: symptoms and prevention

Global Cat Day

Global Cat Day we asked for all your pictures to show off your feline friends

Emma Jepson with her XL bully, Roxy.

XL bully owner says her 'little princess' won't hurt anyone

The Prime Minister wants to ban the American XL Bully by the end of the year. Image: Adobe Stock

Lancashire reacts to banning of XL Bullies

Food and Drink

NHS staff can claim free coffee from Starbucks for one day only
For one day only, Starbucks are giving NHS workers a free tall drink.

England's first Young mixologist is bartender at Michelin Star restaurant Niamh Preedy

England's first Young mixologist winner is bartender at Michelin Star restaurant

Global leader in live events to take over hospitality at PNE

Hotels.com is offering up to £100 for 100 guests to spend on their unusual room service requests

These are the top 10 wacky room service orders - including diet water

These are the UK’s top 10 unexpected food and drink pairings

Aldi has cut the price of one of its top selling drinks ahead of the May bank holiday

Aldi slashes price of prosecco to under £5 for bank holiday

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours on TikTok

Lucozade hint return of two past favoured flavours

Staycation

A glimpse inside one of the rooms.

Lancashire airbnb named one of the best in the UK

Lancashire is a truly beautiful county in winter as snow and frost settles on the hilltops. From short, gentle rambles to long distance treks, New Year’s is a wonderful time to get back to nature with these 11 family friendly walks

Best places for a New Year's walk in Lancashire

Lytham Festival 2024 will take place on Lytham Green from Wednesday, July 3 to Sunday, July 7, 2024

Lytham Festival 2024 line-up confirmed - these are the headliners

Retro

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

A team of gymnasts proved they had the right balance to win a string of awards in the North West Individual Championships. Five members of the Garstang School of Gymnastics competed in Liverpool against hundreds of other hopefuls. Pictured: Lisa Pendlebury, 10, gets a lift from fellow gymnasts (left to right) Francesca Cookson, from Lea, Preston; Emma Nichlson, 15, from Blackpool; and Amy Burke, 12, from St Michaels

31 retro pics of 1995 Preston, from St George's Centre to Comic Relief

Best In Preston

The winning dessert.

The £15 Lancashire "showstopper" dessert everyone should get for Christmas
If you’re looking to add some ‘wow’ to your Christmas dinner this year, you’re in the right place.

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

An idea of how the signs could look, according to a report submitted to Preston City Council.

New Chinese tea house and restaurant to open in heart of city

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

Cars and Motoring

Suzuki Ignis

The diminutive Suzuki Ignis has plenty going for it, says Julie Marshall

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line

Compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc is an ideal choice, says Julie Marshall

Subaru Solterra

The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric car. Julie Marshall tries it out

Audi A3 Sportback TFSI e

The Audi A3 is a practical proposition, says Julie Marshall

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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

Westwater, Saunders Lane, Hutton (Credit: Roberts & Co.)

Gorgeous 3 bed bungalow with breakfast kitchen and landscaped garden up for sale

Ratten Lane, Hutton, Preston (Credit: Farrell Heyworth)

Detached open plan mansion with games room, landscaped garden & annexe for sale

1967 - Miss Teen Queen and runner up with Miss Preston North End 1967 - 1968 at Top Rank nightclub, in Preston, from- Vin Sumner collection

27 retro pics of 1968 Preston, from the railway station and Fishergate to pubs

Derby Road, Wesham, PR4 (Credit: Unique Estate Agency)

Modern detached home with open plan kitchen & huge south facing garden for sale

Lancashire Police Dogs Unit calendar 2024

Adorable Lancashire Police Dogs charity calendar 2024 is now on sale

This group are gathered on Preston's Flag Market - but why? Let us know.

51 retro pics of Preston in 1983, from schools to North End and Fishergate

Garden Street, Kirkham, PR4 2TU (Credit: Mi Home)

Cute chain free end of terrace home with magical garden yours for bargain price

Shaw Brow, Whittle le Woods, Chorley (Credit: Arnold & Phillips)

Stone built family home with modern interior and south facing garden for sale