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Inside the Archive at The Harris

One week left to see long-lost Preston film archive in The Harris

Enablement Support Worker Peter Franklin, 53, should have been celebrating - he had just married his wife Kim and flown to the Caribbean for their dream honeymoon.

I should have been celebrating my honeymoon not fighting for my life

Dennis Crown (John Hannah) is an ex-copper looking for a quiet life in the new Channel 5 drama Benidorm is Murder. (Picture: 5 Broadcasting Ltd/Clapperboard)

This meta new crime drama is weird enough to get away with murder

Spectrum Association, a carnival troupe based in Preston, during their weekly practice.

Preston carnival troupe on a mission to help children stay active

Painter Tai Shan Schierenberg reinterprets celebrated Greenwich riverscapes to mark Scenic Eclipse II's

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Preston Caribbean Carnival parade 2026

Preston Carnival in pics: A vibrant celebration of Caribbean culture

This time she will be cruising around the Norwegian Fjords. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Daughter #2 sets sail for a summer of adventure

Preston Caribbean Carnival

Everything you need to know as Preston's Caribbean Carnival returns

Caribbean Carnival - Preston

Preston's Caribbean Carnival is back - here's where to see it

Senior reporter Aimee Seddon with her entertainment guide to three best things to do next week in and around Preston.

My 3 best things to do next week in & around Preston inc free events

Birthday parties for a cast of thousands in soft play areas are a thing of the past. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: From soft play to the high seas - watching my daughter turn 24

Take a look at the scenes from the Preston Caribbean Carnival Easter Weekend at Chew's Yard on Easter Saturday

15 fabulous photos from the Preston Caribbean Carnival Easter Weekend

The Pledge by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett

The Pledge by Sarah Yarwood-Lovett: book review

Both daughters insisted on paying the bill. Photo:Adobe

Who's The Daddy: The strange pleasure of letting daughters pick up the bill

Preston Caribbean Carnival is taking over Chew’s Yard on Easter Saturday.

Preston Caribbean Carnival announces Easter event at Chew's Yard

Daughter #2 is suffering from jet lag and slept for 15 hours straight. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Trading bunk beds and buffets for silence and sleep
The Happy Wanderer has returned. After working 148 days in a row on board the world’s biggest cruise ship as it pootles around the Caribbean with 7,600 passengers and 2,350 crew, Daughter #2 is home for a couple of months for some well earned rest. Before she’s off again.
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Local Lancaster band Morton Betts. Photo: BBC

Who's The Daddy: Home for the nightlife then up for the family party

Valentine's Day is just a lot of unnecessary expense. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Love, money and the madness of Valentine’s

I've been cursed with migraines since school. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: When your worst affliction becomes your child’s

Club Med, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

I went to the Dominican Republic and it was a Caribbean paradise

I hope you did not over-do the New Year celebrations. Photo: Getty

Who's The Daddy: Hitting the road for Xmas and a Caribbean call

It was good for us all to talk together. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: All together again, sort of (thanks to FaceTime)

Led by Minister of Agriculture, Samal Mojah Duggins, the 20-member senior delegation also included the Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Geoffrey Ian Hanley, and Speaker of the National Assembly, Lanien Blanchette.

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These days there's nothing nicer than cosy nights at home. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: We were once out out, now it’s lights out before nine

Hurricane Melissa pictured by satellite as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea on Monday evening

Why 'supercharged' Hurricane Melissa is so powerful - and dangerous

If you’re on your feet all day you need to be wearing something comfy. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Daughter #2 returns to life on the ocean waves

A roast dinner is nothing without a good crispy roast potato. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: For one weekend it was just like they had never left
The best thing about it was how normal it felt. Just the four of us around our dining table eating a roast dinner made by me - just like the old days.
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We are enjoying our Christmas dinner early before daughter #2 heads back to Miami. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Why wait until December? Festive chaos arrives early in our hou...

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We spent a long weekend in a converted chicken coop in the middle of nowhere. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: A long weekend that proved we still belong together

Walter just loves to destroy his toys. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: A decade of chaos, cuddles and chewed up toys

Daughter #2 just about kept her eyes open to eat a chippy tea. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Home from the high seas daughter #2 drops anchor

Discover the history and importance of one of Yorkshire most beloved and culturally important community events: the Leeds West Indian Carnival.

Explainer The vibrant and artistic history of the Leeds West Indian Carnival

Everything is included at Sandals for one price - water sports, top restaurants and quality drinks

Inside a resort which offers luxury escapes & builds pride in Jamaica

The beaches, food, music, culture - Jamaica has it all but it is the people who will make you want to return.

Jamaica: Sunny isle which gave us rum and reggae sees surge in tourism

It's a good job The Boss knew what to do with an Allen key. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: IKEA nearly sank us, but The Boss saved the day

The list offers culture and authenticity for holidaymakers looking to travel to these unique edges of the world

Expedia reveals list of ‘best’ islands to visit this year

Daughter #2 has been line dancing for two hours on her cruise ship. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Our daughters, their strengths and one proud parent

I feel so much better without drinking alcohol.

Who's The Daddy: Twelve weeks dry and feeling superhuman

P&O Cruises partners with Barbados chefs for first-of-its-kind island culinary e...

Preston Windrush 77 at Avenham Park.

17 fantastic pics as thousands flock to Avenham Park for popular festival

I played pickleball in paradise at Sandals South Coast Jamaica

Daughter #2 is enjoying her time working on the cruise ship. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Adventures of a very posh cruise ship worker

23 vibrant pictures as Preston Caribbean Carnival 2025 returns

23 vibrant pictures as Caribbean Carnival celebrates 51st parade

The Glenlivet's Caribbean influence makes it a great base for cocktails

Save on supermarket prices with this deal on a fruity Glenlivet whisky

Preston's spirits as it celebrated its 50th Caribbean Carnival with a three-day bank holiday extravaganza last year

I'm heading to the Preston Caribbean Carnival this bank holiday

NW Windrush Festival, Preston

Windrush Festival is back - here's where to enjoy food, music & rides

Turtle Bay's new brunch menu

I tried Turtle Bay's new brunch menu and it was amazing

Daughter #2 is back onboard for her next contract. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: All aboard! Daughter #2 is just loving life again...

Turtle Bay’s ‘Bottomless Brunch’ in Blackpool & Preston just got better, with a fresh line-up of new dishes, and an expanded menu

Turtle Bay brings bigger, bolder ‘Bottomless Brunch’ to Lancashire

Ginger beer returns to supermarket shelves - months after being axed

The cats were part of the family during magical times when the kids were at primary school. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: The link with our daughters’ golden childhood has ended

Romancing the soul on the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada

KARACHI, PAKISTAN - MARCH 01: Saqib Mahmood of England bowls during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 match between South Africa and England at National Stadium on March 01, 2025 in Karachi, Pakistan. (Photo by Sameer Ali/Getty Images)

Saqib is looking to make impact in red ball format

These days early morning flights feel like community service. Photo: Adobe

Who's The Daddy: Life moves so fast, take time to stop and appreciate it

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