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Preston has been named as one of the best places for Freshers Week.

Preston city named as one of the best for Freshers Week

Lark Hill Road, Avenham, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 4HD | Ofsted Rating: Outstanding

"Best day of the year" - top grades at Cardinal Newman College

Concern is growing for a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen two weeks ago

Missing girl, 15, last seen two weeks ago could be in Lancashire

The best towns and cities for a Staycation including Liverpool

Lancashire skipper leads by example at Blackpool Cricket Club

England skipper Ben Stokes set to play at a Lancashire cricket ground

Match Umpires Peter Hartley and Paul Pollard inspect the pitch as play is cancelled during Vitality County Championship between Lancashire and Surrey

Lancashire vs Surrey day one abandoned without a ball being bowled

Chorley boss Andy Preece (photo: David Airey/dia_Images)

Chorley boss Andy Preece has taken a swipe at the Christmas scheduling

Daisy the sheepdog made her own headlines.

Watch: Border collie tries to herd 25ft sheep at light festival

Skyla the whippet pup nearly died after inhaling or ingesting a grass seed and having to be operated on.

Dog owner’s warning to others after grass seed nearly kills her pup

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer to marry girlfriend he met through Peter Sutcliffe in prison

Outrage as Milly Dowler murderer granted permission to marry in prison

The fox cub was discovered in the village of Langley Moor, Durham in a carrier bag. Inside there was also a message penned on the back of a paper Greggs bag.

Fox cub rescued after being found with ‘my mam died, help me’ note

Alex Keay pictured in 2006 during his previous spell as Hoppers coach

Keay appointed director of rugby by Preston Grasshoppers

Chorley's Justin Johnson in action against Spennymoor Town (photo: Stefan Willoughby)

Magpies boss Andy Preece looking eager to fare better at Brewers Field against ...

Preston based bakery supplies specialist BAKO has extended its link to Limitless PR. Pictured are: Greg Wilson from Limitless, Gemma Webster from BAKO and Cathy Midgley of Limitless

Preston bakery supplies firm extends its publicity brief

BAKO Ltd left to right, Ed Branch General Manager BAKO Wimbledon, Ian York Managing Director BAKO Preston, Mike Tully Group CEO, Paul Long Managing Director BAKO Durham

Preston bakery supplies firm undergoes group amalgamation

A Preston-based bakery products supplier has amalgamated its three main trading operations.

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A sellout crowd at Stanley Park watched Lancashire Lightning defeat Notts Outlaws in the Vitality Blast T20

Our best pictures from Lancashire's T20 Blast win at Blackpool's Stanley Park

Preston is the fifth best area for pub quizzes in the UK. Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash.

Preston named one of 'pub quiz capitals' of UK

LNER shares spectacular views of Teesside and County Durham from the train drive...

Fylde Ladies' four senior sides all won at the weekend

Fylde hockey: Ladies seal Conference status as Lytham St Annes win too

People in Preston searched for smart home devices more than most other places in the UK. Image: Sebastian Scholz on UnSplash

New study suggests that Preston homes are some of the most futuristic in UK

Entwined Light which will be in The Storey is one of the installations funded by the SHINE programme supported by four Light Up The north festivals.

Lancaster helps to light up the north

Chorley women celebrate their second goal scored by Rachel Hindle

Chorley Women 2, Durham Cestria 1

Finn Allen again starred with the bat for Lancashire

Lancashire edge out Durham to close in on the Vitality Blast quarter-finals

Keaton Jennings is in his fourth season with Lancashire

Lancashire opening batsman Keaton Jennings signs long-term contract

Dane Vilas

Lancashire lose out to Durham in T20

A view of scenic Durham (Photo: Shutterstock)

North East England staycation guide: essential sights in Northumberland, Durham,... Group Reporter

Lancashire bowler Graham Onions has retired

Lancashire bowler calls time on his career

Amazon has announced it will create a further 7,000 UK jobs this year, in order to meet growing demand (Photo: Shutterstock)

Amazon is set to create 7,000 jobs across the UK - here’s how to apply

Keaton Jennings hits a six on his way to a first T20 century for Lancashire

Jennings has a Blast as records tumble in Lancashire's winning start

Mayor Steve Holgate has been making himself known to traders and customers at Chorley's outdoor market

Chorley mayor predicts a retail recovery - and a bright future for traders

Tom Bailey dismissed three of Durham's top four

Best first-class figures for Liam Hurt as Lancashire defeat Durham inside three ...

Who's the Daddy?

Who's the Daddy: 'From fine dining to fast food fix'

Dominic Cummings held a press conference at Number 10 on Monday (Getty Images)

Should Boris Johnson have sacked Dominic Cummings over Durham trip? Have your sa...

Boris Johnson at today's Downing Street briefing

Shops to be allowed to reopen in three weeks says Prime Minister Boris Johnson

New Zealand’s BJ Watling will figure for Lancashire in part of the 2020 season

Lancashire complete a swoop for New Zealand star BJ Watling

Houses for sale

Preston and Lancaster 'among top 10 most affordable places to rent'

Top scorer Alex Davies improvises on his way to 80 for Lancashire

Lancashire stunned as Bopara Blasts Essex to finals day in Riverside run-chase

Lancashire's Liam Livingstone led them to victory against Durham

Lancashire’s Liam Livingstone inspires them to Vitality Blast T20 win at Durham

Steven Croft was among the runs for Lancashire

Lancashire Blast past Durham to claim Vitality T20 victory

Red Rose ace Anderson

Lancashire’s Jimmy Anderson faces Ashes KO for England

Keaton Jennings is playing a game of patience with his international prospects

Lancashire opener Keaton Jennings is happy to wait for England call-up

Saqib Mahmood's wickets at Sedbergh School could not seal victory for Lancashire Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Durham's battling Bancroft denies injury-hit Lancashire on final day at Sedbergh

Josh Bohannon watches the injured James Anderson leave the field at Sedbergh Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Vilas puts Lancashire in control against Durham but injury ends Anderson's match...

James Anderson was among the wickets for Lancashire Picture: Getty Images

James Anderson keeps Lancashire on top against Durham

Lancashire's Dane Vilas

Lancashire skipper leads by example against Durham bowlers

Graham Onions is closing in on 700 first-class career wickets

Jimmy Anderson backs Lancashire CCC team-mate Graham Onions to keep taking wicke...

Graham Onions made a vital late contribution to Lancashire's win in Gosforth

Steven Croft's cracking innings inspires Lancashire to fourth successive one-day...

Graham Onions starred with the bat as Lancashire beat Durham

Lancashire's Onions back to haunt former side Durham in One Day Cup