October

Eren Wright last seen outside her home in St Annes.

Breaking Police release new CCTV footage of woman missing for two weeks

Celebrating 35 years of International Aid Trust

International Aid Trust marks 35 years with special celebration event

The most recent announcements published in the Lancashire Post and Chorley Guardian between October 26 to 31, 2026.

The lost loved ones among this week's death notices

The Emu was spotted along Ashton Road in Lancaster.

Emu causes a stir on Lancaster road

Do you recognise the man in this image?

Appeal to speak to man in connection with theft of 32 wheelbarrows

Zara Howard was last seen on Thursday, in the Kemple View area of Clitheroe at around 4.30pm on October 22. Police have now released CCTV footage

We are growing increasingly concerned about Zara

All the major roadworks starting across Chorley between Monday, October 26 and Sunday, November 1

3 week long road closure & other major roadworks starting in Chorley

While the Met Office weather warning doesn't cover Lancashire, the county will experience strong gales.

Preston wind gust forecast: hour by hour

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 wind speed predictions for Lancashire according to veryweather.co.uk

Preston and Lancashire braced for more strong winds

The impact of Storm Boelo has left homes across the county without power and has caused rail services to be cancelled.

Live LIVE: Power cuts and rail disruption after Storm Boelo

All the major roadworks starting across Preston between Monday, October 26 and Sunday, November 1

3 road closures & other major roadworks starting in Preston this week

Michael McGuigan will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court next month for arson, violence and other offences

Sentence awaits home-torching thug

The kitchen at The Blessed Sacrament Catholic Primary School had to close last week amid reports of rats.

Rat concerns at Preston primary school closes kitchen

A police dog has helped officers track down a suspected burglar after he fled from a van following an overnight break-in at a premises on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate

Appeals after car crimes hit Ribble Valley

Comedy for kids is coming to Chorley Threatre this October half-term & here's everything you need to know

Comedy for kids is coming to Chorley this October half-term
Looking for ways to entertain the kids this upcoming October half-term? Well Chorley Theatre may have you covered...
Aimee Seddon

Lancashire Police has welcomed 63 new police constables following two attestation ceremonies at the force’s headquarters in Hutton.

Lancashire Police welcome more than 60 recruits

Journey to Hell is Blackpool Pleasure Beach's newest scare maze

I went to the Pleasure Beach's new scare maze and was captivated

Staff at the rescue and rehoming centre in Old Toms Lane say Felipe has really come out of his shell but is beginning to ‘lose his spark’ as he continues to watch other cats get adopted before him.

Charming cat abandoned by his owner is looking for a home

Gordon Gibson with his four trophies and certificate

Action-packed High Street Heroes Awards for Preston record shop

As part of M61 junctions 6-8 improvement scheme, the M61 northbound near Chorley will be fully closed between junctions 6 and 8 from 10pm this Sunday until 6am on Monday, October 19.

Motorists warned of overnight closure on M61 northbound near Chorley

23 heartwarming pics from Baby Beat's Walk to Remember

Two fire engines attended an early morning outbuilding fire in Scarisbrick, with crews spending 90 minutes at the scene

Firefighters tackle outbuilding fire in Scarisbrick

Four people were checked by paramedics following a three-vehicle collision on the M65 between junctions 3 and 4

Four people checked by paramedics after M65 crash

Police are offering free bike security marking to help reunite owners with stolen bicycles

Preston Police offering free bike security marking at Preston Docks

Two fire engines were called to a house fire in Penwortham on Saturday morning

Firefighters tackle Penwortham house blaze

New traffic enforcement cameras will be introduced at Maudland Road in Preston from Monday, October 19.

Exact date new traffic enforcement cameras will start on busy road
Anyone detected contravening the restriction will receive a warning notice.
Emma Downey

Have you seen 41-year-old Craig White?

Man with no front teeth wanted in connection with serious assault

Renovation works to Garstang’s Floodgates have been temporarily paused by the Environment Agency due to the recent bad weather and rising river levels.

Garstang floodgates work halted

Arkwright's in Plungington Road, Preston, officially reopened on Thursday, October 1, following a £280,000 makeover

Preston pub reopens after £280,000 transformation - first look inside

Brent Clayton, now 62, fatally punched his younger brother Simon in Waterfoot Social Club on Saturday 23rd November 2024.

Chilling mugshot of man who killed his younger brother

All the events on at The Harris this October including free Half Term fun

All the events on at The Harris this Oct including free Half Term fun

The Roost at Cuerden Valley Park

We've had a blast - bar staff make sad Oktoberfest announcement

Fun Palace 2025

Fun Palaces return to Lancashire with free family activities

Preston North End – The Rise of the Invincibles by Michael Barrett

Discover the remarkable story of PNE's Invincibles at special event

15 of the best places to grab a coffee in Preston this International Coffee Day

International Coffee Day: 15 best places to grab a coffee in Preston

Ribblesdale Pool in Clitheroe

This is when popular swimming pool will reopen after £4.2m makeover

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