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Balloons released in memory of Preston mum Rosie Darbyshire

A special balloon release took place tonight to mark what would have been the 28th birthday of Rosie Darbyshire.

People

Police at the scene in Harpurhey after they responded to reports of a stabbing in a McDonalds. Pic- DamiLola B Soyoye via Twitter

Teenager arrested after stabbing at Manchester McDonald's

A teenager has been arrested after several people were injured in a stabbing in Manchester, police said.

Crime

Billy in the grounds of Townley Hall (Burnley) after receiving his Lord Lieutenants of Lancashire Award for Meritorious Service

Garstang Army Cadet instructor retires after 31 years

Local Army Cadet Force Instructor William (Billy) Barton recently retired from the Army Cadets after an association going back 30 years.

People

Cauldrons make for a spooky collectable this Halloween...

Our antiques expert Allan Blackburn takes a look at historic pots that represent rebirth after death.

Retro

Cars set alight at Preston city centre dealership

A used car dealership in Preston city centre has been targeted by suspected arsonists after seven cars were set on fire.

Crime

Sting in the tale for Preston nettle beer seller trading on Sunday

Local historian Keith Johnson looks back at a prickly court case that left a nettle beer vendor triumphant...

Retro

Pets as Therapy dogs were treated to a day out at Blackpool beach Picture: Jonathan Pow/jp@jonathanpow.com

Northern Rail launches canine coastal exploration campaign in Blackpool

Northern is encouraging dog owners to leave the car at home this half term and take the train to the region’s coastal towns.

Traffic and Travel

Officers recovered a firearm after stopping and searching a car at Shell petrol station in Preston Road, Chorley at around 9am this morning (October 23). Pic: Google Maps

Two men arrested in Chorley after police find gun hidden in car during stop and search at petrol station

A gun has been recovered and two men arrested after police stopped a car at a petrol station in Chorley.

Crime

Members of Derian House celebrate the win at JustGiving Awards

Derian House Children’s Hospice and a Rainbow House fund-raiser who has cerebral palsy win big at JustGiving Awards

Two Chorley-based fund-raisers have been recognised at the national JustGiving Awards.

Health

Chocolate factory owner Andrew Whiting with the Banksy-style artwork.

Banksy style artwork branded 'sweet' by chocolate workers

It may not be a genuine Banksy, but soft-centred staff at a chocolate factory reckon it is just as sweet.

People

Members of Facebook group, Animal Issues Leyland, who are supporting a Christmas charity appeal to collect treats for rescued cats and dogs.

Leyland woman's Christmas shoe box appeal to help abandoned cats and dogs

A Leyland woman is using the power of social media to collect goodies for abandoned cats and dogs this Christmas.

Shopping

Co-op Funeralcare colleague Rachelle Callaghan with her friend Rebecca Hewitson during their four-day cycling challenge

Preston's Salvation Army foodbank welcomes £4k boost from four-day bike ride from London to Brussels

A Preston duo have raised more than £4,000 for the city’s Salvation Army foodbank.

Outdoors

Plan for 152 homes at Ingol Golf and Squash Club

Builders have come forward with plans to build 152 homes at a former golf club.

Environment

Preston Dock Basin and Marina has a problem with blue-green algae.

Locals launch bid to clean up water in Preston Dock

A public campaign to tackle the age-old plague of blue-green algae in Preston Docks will be launched next month.

Outdoors

Brook House Hotel after it closed its doors earlier in 2019 (Image: JPIMedia)

Closed hotel and wedding venue in Chorley is set to be transformed into new apartments

A former hotel and wedding venue that suddenly shut its doors is set to be transformed into a new set of apartments.

Business

Some of the food sampled (All images: JPIMedia)

1823 Spinning Block restaurant review: An affordable taste of class in Clitheroe's historic mill setting

TOM EARNSHAW takes a trip to Holmes Mill in Clitheroe to sample its 1823 Spinning Block Bistro, Bar & Grill...

Lifestyle

Here is a list of haunted places in Lancashire

Lancashire is full of spooky goings-on and ghostly sightings.

Retro

Police have donated lightning equipment seized from a cannabis farm raid in Darwen to zookeepers in Blackpool. Pic: Lancashire Police

Police donate seized cannabis farm equipment to Blackpool Zoo

Scaly residents at Blackpool Zoo will be feeling a little cosier this winter thanks to their enclosures being equipped with £5,000 worth of kit seized from a cannabis farm raid.

Crime

The Sue Ryder team with Heather Barker (centre), who has juvenile Huntingtons disease

Lancashire businesses urged to back crucial charity campaign

The Lancashire Post has launched a campaign to help raise £1m to add sparkle to the lives of people with degenerative neurological conditions.

Business

Travellers moved onto Booths car park in Longridge yesterday evening (October 22)

Shoppers unable to park at Booths in Longridge after Travellers set up camp on car park

A supermarket in Longridge has closed its car park to customers after a convoy of Travellers moved onto the site.

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