Driving

The collision took place yesterday around 1pm on Mill Lane between a motorist and a pedestrian.

Do the right thing - hit and run leaves man with multiple injuries

The cost of running a car continues to rise

Ad Feature Drivers question whether car ownership is 'worth it'

Young drivers in particular are seeing the biggest year-on-year savings

British drivers are now paying £713 for their car insurance

Preston has ranked fifth by MoneySupermarket for most stressful locations to drive in the UK, with an overall driveability score of 28.

Lancashire place voted as one of the most stressful for drivers

Police seized five Lamborghinis and a Mercedes G-Wagon on Wednesday (2/9) night as they stopped a fleet of supercars using a motorway as a racetrack.

Police swoop on five supercars after dangerous M66 driving incidents

Castrol commissioned the research as part of its 'data engineered' ethos for product development

Ad Feature Thrill of driving not about speed, says study

Preston Crown Court

Van driver jailed for ramming police car

Officers were called to Beechtrees at 8.30pm on Wednesday, August 19, following reports that three people had been injured following a collision with a dark blue Range Rover Vogue towing a caravan.

Two teens left with serious injuries after caravan detaches from car

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain across the North West of England which will take effect from 7pm this evening

Thunderstorms warning issued across North West of England

Video grab of the shocking moment a cocky boy racer speeds down a hard shoulder in a BMW before crashing into a lorry.

Heart-stopping video shows boy racer speed down M6 before lorry crash

The woman in the video is currently in custody after being arrested for drink driving with a roadside reading of 64. She is one of 82 people arrested for drink or drug driving offences across Lancashire in the last week.

Moment woman driver is arrested by police in Lancashire

How Snapchat helped bring down gang behind vehicle thefts

Ad Feature Changan named amongst top global auto brands

Police have realised footage of a suspected drink driver refusing a breathalyser test.

I don't want to - driver refuses to be breathalysed and is arrested

e.l.f. is supporting thousands of learner drivers

Ad Feature e.l.f. offers free driving lessons

The Aion V enters a market that's starting to fill up with strong choices - but it has an ace up its sleeve

Aion V review: the Chinese EV with an eight-year ace card
Aion’s new electric SUV enters a crowded market with strong efficiency, generous equipment and an ownership package few rivals can match
Gareth Butterfield

Demi Leigh Davies was a beautiful, funny, caring and selfless teenager who had her whole life ahead of her when it was cruelly snatched away when driver Leon Callaghan crashed the car she was a passenger in and killed her.

Tragic teen killed in crash loved making people laugh

Ormskirk Police Station

'Don’t paralyse officers' - PC keeps job after pursuit crash

Lancashire cop facing misconduct hearing over driving offence

Bryan Wrigglesworth, 51, crashing during a high speed police chase.

Drug-driver led Armed Response officers on terrifying 110mph chase

Police

'He thought it was good idea to make off from our officers down A59'

Police officers stop vehicles on Roman Way, Ribbleton, during a crackdown on dangerous and anti-social driving

Police stop 40 vehicles in Ribbleton

Bridgestone wanted to champion its best all-season tyres by letting journalists put them through their paces in extreme conditions - and the results were surprising

I always backed all-season tyres – but after this, I’m convinced

Cut your MPG and save money at the pumps

How to save petrol: 10 expert tips to cut fuel costs now

Matthew Bennett.

Man who drank six pints before killing friend in crash jailed

The accident occurred on the L3168 at Gibstown, just outside Dundalk

Van driver arrested after cyclist, 20s, seriously injured in crash

Lancashire Police are at the scene of a crash on Port Way

Tragedy as biker killed by suspected drug driver in A59 crash
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a suspected drug driver on the A59 at Horton yesterday.
Matthew Calderbank

Return of the coupe: Honda's new Prelude might not herald a move back to the 1990s glory days, but it really should

Honda Prelude review: a nostalgic coupe reborn and remastered for 2026

Crime news

Uninsured driver hit 130mph driving home to be with sick daughter, 12

An Oswaldtwistle man has been banned from driving after he was found to be six times over the legal limit for cocaine

Driver banned after being caught six times over cocaine limit

A Preston man has been charged with drink driving after being caught during a new Fylde Police crackdown on dangerous behaviour on the borough’s roads

Man charged after being caught drink-driving in road safety crackdown

A man has been arrested after a police pursuit on the M58 ended in Ormskirk

Driver 'throws cash from car' during motorway chase before arrest

The GKU twin-channel dashcam is 35% cheaper at the moment - and it even comes with a free SD card

Amazon's best-selling 4k dual-channel dashcam drops to £54.99 (aff)

Imran Azam led police on a dangerous pursuit from the M65 before fleeing on foot and hiding in a stranger’s garden

Man carrying £8k in drugs led police on chase before hiding in garden

A teenager who took part in a daylight ram raid on a vape warehouse in Lancashire, stealing goods worth more than £100,000, has been spared immediate prison

Teen took part in ramraid on vape warehouse and stole £100k of goods

Lancashire Police used stinger to stop drunken van driver in high speed chase in Blackburn

Police used stinger to stop drunken van driver in high speed chase

Alex was travelling along Arnhem Road towards Fishwick Parade in Preston, alongside four other off-road bikers, when he collided with a Renault Clio and was thrown from his bike at around 4pm. He has since died from his injuries

Family 'heartbroken' after tragic death of Preston dad Alex Swales

Free advanced eye tests offered for drivers over 70 in Shrewsbury ahead of new laws for motorists

Victory for Lancs coroner - new tests for drivers over 70 considered

An investigation is underway after a man was left seriously injured in a collision involving an off-road bike and a car in Preston

Two arrested after off-road bike collision leaves rider injured

Kevin Thompson, 44, of no fixed abode, who spent Christmas Day drinking before getting behind the wheel and injuring children has been jailed.

Man jailed after injuring five people in Xmas Day drink-drive crash

Gabrielle Cowell of Preston

I feel robbed of my life since a horrific crash on Christmas night

Police and emergency personnel dealing with a crash on Water Street near the Liver Building in Liverpool on Monday (26th). Photo: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Law professor comments on sentence for Liverpool FC parade incident

Paul Doyle, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool.

Breaking Liverpool parade driver sentenced to more than 21 years behind bars

Pair arrested as Lancashire Police target drink and drug drivers

Stephen Worden, 61, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for causing Millie’s death by careless driving

Breaking Driver jailed after flat-bed truck killed girl as she stepped off bus

A shocking 66 people have been arrested in the first week Lancashire Police’s Christmas crackdown on drink and drug-drivers.

Lancashire Police reveal the 'success' of the first week of Op Limit

Lancashire Police will crack down on drink/drug driving with Operation Limit.

Police crack down on those thinking of drink/drug driving this Xmas

Shocking video shows e-bike rider doing 50mph on pavement in cop chase

Paul Doyle, 54, of West Derby, Liverpool.

Paul Doyle pleads guilty over Liverpool FC parade incident

Court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Paul Doyle, 53, appearing at Liverpool Magistrates' Court

Paul Doyle trial to begin after Liverpool victory parade incident

Police have issued an update on a M65 incident which happened on Friday night.

Pedestrian in 30s dies after being hit by car on motorway

A joint day of action has seen 15 untaxed vehicles removed from the streets of Burnley

15 untaxed vehicles seized during police crackdown on nuisance cars

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on Royal duties.

Lancs expert gives verdict on royal escort crash that killed pensioner

Lancashire is braced for another unsettled week of wet and windy weather, but will it snow?

Will it snow in Lancashire as temperatures set to drop across the UK?

Family pay tribute to 'doting dad' who died after Kirkham collision

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