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Former Preston headteacher goes absent from new school

Education

Friargate is deserted after roadworks closed it at one end.

Friargate traders fear for their livelihoods as major Preston roadworks take their toll

Business

Preston Crown Court

These are the latest cases and convictions from Preston's courts - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Crime

Police are looking to speak to this male as they believe he may have some crucial evidence. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Image released of man who may have 'crucial evidence' following burglary in Penwortham

Crime

Reports of man spotted carrying knife in Plungington an 'isolated incident'

People

Huge cannabis farm found in old Padiham factory

Crime

Police search for missing 13-year-old schoolgirl

Crime

Up to eight pensioners in Preston including a 92-year-old woman targeted by 'despicable' doorstep fraud gang posing

Crime

CTA

Preston Crown Court

Chorley man fractured Leyland DJ's jaw in attack

Crime

Readers' letters: 'Limited funds should go towards other projects rather than HS2'
Clare Kelly

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The Stork Inn, Conder Green, after the fire.

Shock and sadness in aftermath of Stork Inn Conder Green pub fire

People

John and Suzanne McNamara say that exercise and healthy habits have saved their 19-year marriage.

How this Preston man who was dangerously overweight used exercise to drop three stone and save his marriage

Health

Preston Crown Court

These are the latest cases and convictions from Preston's courts - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Crime

Police are looking to speak to this male as they believe he may have some crucial evidence. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Image released of man who may have 'crucial evidence' following burglary in Penwortham

Crime

Traffic and Travel More Traffic and Travel >>

British Airways suspends all flights to and from China after death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 132

Health

Friargate is deserted after roadworks closed it at one end.

Friargate traders fear for their livelihoods as major Preston roadworks take their toll

Business

Freda Stammers is calling for a make-shift pathway of stones in land near homes in Lodge Close, Bamber Bridge, to be smoothed down.

Why this 73-year-old Bamber Bridge woman with mobility struggles has branded this pathway 'dangerous'

Health

Police say both lanes of the M6 were quickly reopened

Two lanes closed on M6 near Preston after rush hour collision

Traffic and Travel

A police officer who died following a collision on the M6 southboundhas been identified as 47-year-old PC Nick Dumphreys. (Credit: Cumbria Constabulary)

Police officer killed in M6 crash was 'loving husband and father'

Traffic and Travel

Crime More Crime >>

Preston Crown Court

These are the latest cases and convictions from Preston's courts - Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Crime

Police are looking to speak to this male as they believe he may have some crucial evidence. (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Image released of man who may have 'crucial evidence' following burglary in Penwortham

Crime

Connor Troy McKevitt, 25, absconded from HMP Kirkham on Sunday (January 26)'where he had been serving 10 years in prison for being involved in the supply of heroin and cocaine. Pic: Lancashire Police

Convicted heroin and cocaine dealer absconds from HMP Kirkham

Crime

Scenes outside the Manchester Arena following the attack

Public hearing into Manchester Arena bombing delayed as terrorist's brother denies murder

Crime

Police search for missing 13-year-old schoolgirl

Crime

Reports of man spotted carrying knife in Plungington an 'isolated incident'

People

Up to eight pensioners in Preston including a 92-year-old woman targeted by 'despicable' doorstep fraud gang posing

Crime

Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners lose their appeal against contempt of court ruling

Business

Weather More Weather >>

Will it snow in February 2020? North West long-range weather forecast as persistent overnight fog and frost set to hit

Weather

Showers of rain, hail and sleet are likely on Monday night and Tuesday morning. (Credit: Met Office)

Yellow weather warning issued for 'wintry showers and ice' in parts of Lancashire

Weather

A yellow weather warning is in place for parts of Lancashire for tonight and tomorrow (Met Office map).

Icy blast to hit Lancashire overnight

Outdoors

Preston is set to have a wet end to the week as heavy downpours are forecast for the weekend (Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January 2020).

Preston weather forecast: Here’s when heavy rain will hit Preston this weekend

Weather

The Morecambe Lifeboat.

Kayaker and dog walker rescued by Morecambe lifeboat crews after getting caught in fog

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Politics More Politics >>

County Hall is pushing digital communication

Lancashire residents 'will not be left behind' by county council's shift to digital

Politics

A new training problem aims to bring child neglect out of the shadows

How Lancashire is trying to identify its neglected children

Education

Data protection has 'not been a priority' at South Ribble Borough Council, according to its interim chief executive

South Ribble Council data protection problems revealed in damning audit report

Politics

A view down Plungington Road from Blackpool Road

Reports of man spotted carrying knife in Plungington an 'isolated incident'

People

New canopy at Preston's Market Hall designed to keep out the cold

People

Brexit series: ‘This country has always welcomed people’ - a European perspective on Brexit

Politics

Lancashire bishop set to take seat at House of Lords

Politics

Cash call for the South Ribble playground where kids have to queue to use its only swing

Politics

Business More Business >>

John and Suzanne McNamara say that exercise and healthy habits have saved their 19-year marriage.

How this Preston man who was dangerously overweight used exercise to drop three stone and save his marriage

Health

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy.

Lancaster principal ‘not in school’ as former head steps in

People

The EVAs awards ceremony

Women's business awards set to be bigger than ever in tenth year

Business

Friargate is deserted after roadworks closed it at one end.

Friargate traders fear for their livelihoods as major Preston roadworks take their toll

Business

Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners lose their appeal against contempt of court ruling

Business

Champions of change plan to make Longridge greener

Education

These are the three Lancashire pubs named in the list of the UK's top ten 'gastropubs'

Bars and Pubs

C.A.T.: the Preston company out to fight Child Sexual Exploitation

Business

Education More Education >>

Former Preston headteacher goes absent from new school

Education

A new training problem aims to bring child neglect out of the shadows

How Lancashire is trying to identify its neglected children

Education

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy.

Lancaster principal ‘not in school’ as former head steps in

People

Championing change - Longridge Environment Group's executive team

Champions of change plan to make Longridge greener

Education

Health More Health >>

How this Preston man who was dangerously overweight used exercise to drop three stone and save his marriage

Health

British Airways has suspended all flights to mainland China after the Foreign Office warned against "all but essential travel" to the country

British Airways suspends all flights to and from China after death toll from coronavirus outbreak reaches 132

Health

Large scale pulsing heart art installation HEARTBEAT is set to light up Preston Market

Large scale pulsing heart art installation is set to light up Preston Market

Health

Freda Stammers is calling for a make-shift pathway of stones in land near homes in Lodge Close, Bamber Bridge, to be smoothed down.

Why this 73-year-old Bamber Bridge woman with mobility struggles has branded this pathway 'dangerous'

Health

Some of the catering team members including Patricia Holloway, Joyce Hodgson, Julie Browning, Jackie O'Brien and Julie Agar.

Morecambe Bay health trust brings in new food labelling law one year early

Health

Environment More Environment >>

$Cuadrilla's fracking equipment at Preston New Road$

Lancashire anti-fracking campaigners lose their appeal against contempt of court ruling

Business

In November 2019 a new canopy prototype design or roof was unveiled for Preston Market Hall. Now designs have been sent to planners at Preston City Council.

New canopy at Preston's Market Hall designed to keep out the cold

People

Large scale pulsing heart art installation HEARTBEAT is set to light up Preston Market

Large scale pulsing heart art installation is set to light up Preston Market

Health

Championing change - Longridge Environment Group's executive team

Champions of change plan to make Longridge greener

Education

Opinion More Opinion >>

What do you think of VAR?

Reader's letter: 'Let’s see more goals by getting rid of offside rule'

Opinion

The Prime Minister Boris Johnson signing the official European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020, inside No10 Downing Street. Credit: Crown Copyright

Brexit series: ‘This country has always welcomed people’ - a European perspective on Brexit

Politics

Roll like the Swiss for a long life

Opinion

The book was murdered

The horrifying case of the book-murderer | Jabbering Journo column

Opinion

People More People >>

The Stork Inn, Conder Green, after the fire.

Shock and sadness in aftermath of Stork Inn Conder Green pub fire

People

John and Suzanne McNamara say that exercise and healthy habits have saved their 19-year marriage.

How this Preston man who was dangerously overweight used exercise to drop three stone and save his marriage

Health

Ripley St Thomas CE Academy.

Lancaster principal ‘not in school’ as former head steps in

People

A view down Plungington Road from Blackpool Road

Reports of man spotted carrying knife in Plungington an 'isolated incident'

People