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'Girls shouldn't have to die to be heard' - Kiena Dawes' mum backs major law change

‘My girl didn’t want to die’: Mum urges support for Kiena’s Law

Liam Hall, 29, of no fixed abode was jailed for five years, placed on the sex offenders register and made subject of a 10-year restraining order regarding his victim.

Man whose mum told him to ‘lie his back out on the stand' jailed

Muhammad Danish and Malik Khan have been jailed for threatening a teenager with an imitation firearm and assaulting him in Brierfield.

Men jailed after threatening teen with imitation handgun

Kiefer Garner has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment with an eight-year extended licence period

Lancs man jailed for sex assault & having indecent images of children

Andrew Bedwell during his first attempt to cross the Atlantic (Credit: Keith Galway/ SWNS)

Dad’s bid to cross Atlantic in world’s smallest boat ends after rescue

Funding boost helps expand community radio network in resort

Jonathon Wignall, 35, formerly of Stocks Road, Preston, was found guilty of sexual activity with a child and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child after a trial in February.

Breaking Preston man, 35, jailed for sexual assault as brave victim speaks up

An artist's impression of how Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport could look once built

When construction of major £73m events centre could begin

Dedicated Preston BID team work through the early hours to keep streets of city clean

Dedicated team work through the early hours to keep Preston clean

Chorley Town Hall.

Scaffolding to go up as part of works to 'preserve' historic site

Residents opposed to controversial new cemetery fear major mistakes

‘We can't say too much yet’ - Organisers of Preston Weekender tease something big is coming

Preston Weekender organisers announce something big is on the way

Win a night at the Evas

Perfect Recruitment Launches Charity Auction to Support Brain Haemorrhage Resear...

It comes as 56 per cent of Brits say they go on a full social media blackout if they can’t catch something live

Over half of Brits avoid social media - just to dodge TV spoilers

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

The new artwork which will adorn Preston

Bold new artwork set to transform Preston’s streetscape
Preston is about to get a vibrant new look as eye-catching artwork by local creative Dave Rob Design is installed across the city – thanks to an exciting new collaboration with Preston BID.
Nick Hyde

Heathrow Airport says it’s time for an “honest conversation” about expansion.

Heathrow Airport in runway expansion plea and Evri-DHL merger probed

Chris Taylor and Grime Gran hit the streets of London to find out what Brits call their Bits

Brits use comical names for different body parts - what's your go-to?

Most common causes of frustrations are unexpected road closures and heavy traffic

Top causes of family road trip frustrations, poll reveals

The car show will transform St James’s Street

Save the date as Burnley Vintage and Performance Car Show returns

Mike Pixton from Preston BID and P&CC Clive Grunshaw

Preston funding success in continuing to fight city centre crime

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Burnley BID secures second term

Burnley Business Improvement District Secures Second Term Following Resounding B...

Sing the Musicals, The Atkinson

From muddy fun to a bear hunt – why SouthPAWt is the place to be this February h...

A previous Preston Weekender on the Flag Market

Preston Weekender back for 2025 - Here's everything you need to know

The Customer Service Awards will take place this February

Burnley is ready to blossom at Customer Service Excellence Awards this February

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate the festivities found crowded stores, long queues and trying to find the ‘perfect’ gift are the most stressful things about Christmas

Six in 10 adults feel most stressed during the Christmas season
Fearne Cotton got into a festive frenzy as she raced against the clock to complete her Christmas shopping.
Francesca Tuckey

Burnley Christmas Parade

Burnley Believes proved to be a dazzling success

Chainsaw artist create life-size WW2 soldier for Remembrance Day

Armistice Day: Watch as chainsaw artist creates lifesize WW2 soldier

A ban on the sale and supply of single use vapes has been announced for next year.

Disposable vapes to be banned next year from this date

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats

Money mule statue created by Blackpool student

Stark warning issued to all college and uni students in Lancashire

A scene from a previous Preston Christmas Lights Switch On

Preston’s Christmas Lights Switch On line-up & date revealed for 2024

Ryland Pretty

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Design team outside Chorley Town Hall

Chorley town centre's £20m transformation takes a step forward

Dominos launch Slice Security safes to keep students leftover pizza safe from hungry housemates

Domino’s has created a lockable box to keep leftover pizza safe

Events will include: a Cinema Weekend, Themed Food Markets, and a Music Event.

£70k grants made available for events to put Lancs town on the map

Exterior of Clitheroe Castle. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

Here's why temporary supports have been installed at Clitheroe Castle

Childcare costs have forced parents to reduce their working hours

Free Circus Workshop

Lots of free activities for children to enjoy in Burnley town centre this summer

2024 Blackpool Illuminations unveiled

I went to illuminations event & I'm in awe of those who make it happen

Lime trees growing either side of High Street in Henley-in-Arden, Warks., had their tops hacked off without notice leaving locals “devastated”.

Residents left furious after council "butchers" trees to save cash

The plot off Sandy Lane which was meant to be part of Preston's new linear park - but is now being eyed up for housing (image: Google)

Bid for plush houses on land earmarked for new Preston park

Morecambe FC has been up for sale since September 2022 Picture: Tony Marshall/Getty Images

Morecambe owner reportedly turned down takeover offer

Great Harwood wants to become the next Clitheroe

I think we're better than the Clitheroes and Whalleys of the world

A look back at the first ever Burnley Customer Service Awards held in July last year. The night had a very festive flavour to it

Countdown on to Burnley's second Customer Service Awards

Four gang members accused of kidnapping a teen were caught on camera

Four gang members accused of kidnapping a teen were caught on camera

Strictly stars Curtis and AJ have issued a video appeal for the safe return of Lakeland Terrier Bear.

Strictly stars issue video appeal to find missing dog Bear

Preston Business Improvement District (BID) is joining forces with social media sensations, ‘The Spud Brothers’ - Harley (left) and Jake (right) Nelson, to host a free Social Media Masterclass for all city centre businesses.

We've fans all over the world & now we are going to share our secrets

Living Roof shelter example.

Five Living Roof bus shelters to be installed across Chorley

Harry and Jack Jermy-Doyle together on their 18th birthday

Man killed in senseless attack lost his twin brother four years ago

TV and radio host Jordan North is presenting a one-off BBC Three documentary called 'The Truth About Vaping'. Photo by BBC.

'Jordan North: The Truth About Vaping': BBC show questions habit

Easter puzzle event announced for next week in Lancashire town

Officers have released release new sketches in a bid to identify a man who was found dead in a Rivington field (Credit: Lancashire Police)

New sketches released in bid to identify man found dead in field

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