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On December 1 lots of Santa's took to the water for the Santa Paddle 2024 to race on paddle boards and to raise money for the RNLI.

Ready, set, paddle - 14 fab pics as Santa Paddle returns to Fairhaven

The fuss-free Christmas dinner that's ready in just an hour

The Univeristy of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has announced which three people will join its prestigious list of Honorary Fellows next week.

UCLan names 3 Lancashire stars joining its list of Honorary Fellows

Neo’s impressive bending technique in the 1999 science fiction, The Matrix, topped the list

The top 20 movie stunts of all time - ranked in latest poll!

Domino's launches limited edition Dominos Garlic & Herb Stuffing with Ella Vaday and her famous Nigella impersonation

Drag Star does Nigella impression for Domino's Christmas stuffing

Chorley St Michael's High School year eight pupils, Matthew Leigh, Katy Clarke, Scott Kerr and Heather Green, with some of the goods collected by the school to be distributed to the needy this Christmas.

13 festive pictures of Chorley at Christmas through the years

The Anwyl show homes at Stonebridge Fold in Longridge

There's no time like the present to buy a new home in Longridge

Crocs were the best selling “fashion” item during the Black Friday sales

The fashion items Crocs outsold to become Amazon's best seller

Aldi's range of toys has arrived just in time for Christmas

Aldi's pet event is back with toys and beds in time for Christmas

Bailey Lister, founder of Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary in Blackpool

I rescue exotic pets. They're cute 'til they turn into horrible teens

Heather Sells post-surgery. The fitness instructor discovered she had two brain tumours when classes left her unable to balance

I discovered I had 2 brain tumours when fitness classes left me dizzy

Maggie Hackney was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign and didn't know until recently

I was the face of a '60's blood donor campaign. I was amazed to see it

How many of the Christmas items can you find?

Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle?

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

More than 1,400 participants broke out their Santa suits

1,400 people raise more than £40k for Derian House Children's Hospice

A survey of 3,000 adults found younger generations are the most likely to be aware of their home’s efficiency and planning energy efficiency improvements

Bills in energy-inefficient homes could cost an extra £299 this year
People living in energy-inefficient homes could pay an extra £299 on bills this year - a collective £3.8 billion across the country.
Richard Jenkins

Junglemania soft play area in Blackpool.

I visited resort's newest softplay & I'm sad I'm too old to have a go

Knock off Nessa opens Premier Inn's newly renamed 'What's Occur-Inn' hotel in Barry Island

The 'What's Occur-Inn' opens to celebrate Gavin and Stacey finale

25 amazing pictures of primary school children in the 1990s

Ooh Ahh Lancashire

Lancashire Tea & Farm Yard Brew Co release tea beer for Lancashire Day

Claim your free chicken nuggs on Friday, November 29 via the Wendy's mobile app

Free Wendy's chicken nuggets this Black Friday - here’s how to claim

John Tinniswood being presented with a certificate when he became the world’s oldest living man in April, then aged 111

World's oldest man dies in Southport care home

Teacher at Priory High School, Penwortham Mike Lazareth gets his own back for 22 years of torture by bringing his horsebox to school on his last day... in truth he brought the horsebox along to spare his car from dirty tricks

25 fantastic old pictures of Penwortham Priory High School - 90s

Matthew Newsham, right, Dr Das and Dr Dutta talking to delegates at the recent conference on rehabilitation technology in Nottingham

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals celebrate significant milestone for growing Functi...

51 rare historial pictures which reflect life in 1961

A poll of 2,000 meat-eaters found the youngest generation are most conscious about where their food originated from

Gen Z feel twice as guilty about eating meat than the over-65s

On the dancefloor at Squires

19 brilliant photos from lost nightclub Squires, 90s and 00s
These great picture memories show one of Preston’s best loved nightclubs
Claire Lark

Santander X UK Awards 2024 first prize winners Anushka Mahesh, Sarah Bailey, Aurusha Kharas and Tom Scrope

Entrepreneurs win award for tackling period poverty with £4 underwear

Horwich care home invites community to festive fitness and singing sessions

Thousands of people turned out for a spectacular festive celebration in Nelson

Christmas lights switch-on beats Storm Bert as thousands attend

The misspelt road sign in Knott End

Please tell me this is a joke? Misspelt road sign causes outrage

What does listening to indie music say about you? Here's what sociologists think - and explain the differences between hipsters and scenesters.

Explainer What listening to indie says about you as Britpop's revival continues

A poll of 2,000 adults found 61 per cent have pals giving them financial advice over a beer in their local

One in four adults have invested in stocks after a pint with a mate

So who is on the naughty list when it comes to the UK's most disliked Christmas songs, according to a recent study?

What are the ten most loathed Christmas songs as voted by the public?

40 distant memories through treasured pictures from 1957

39 treasured pictures of infant school children in Preston in the 2000

The charity is hoping that people will feel motivated to de-clutter their cupboards, toy boxes and wardrobes and donate all once-loved items to their local Sue Ryder shop.

Sue Ryder launches festive appeal for pre-loved items ahead of Christmas

Trussell ambassadors Levi Roots and Mark Hoyle (LadBaby) meet with Trussell Chief Executive Emma Revie outside Parliament

Celebrities are calling for more government action on hunger in the UK

Over two thirds of Brits say Christmas films are not just for December

When should you start watching Christmas films?

Chorley boss Andy Preece, right, with fans after the 2-1 win at Spennymoor (photo: David Airey/dia_images)

Remarkable milestone is one Chorley boss Andy Preece will cherish

Much-anticipated Kinder Bueno ice cream cones arrive in UK stores

Locals jumped into action in Nottingham

Watch as locals save National Express coach sliding down icy road

Preston Bus Station and the ubiquitous Vauxhall Viva

19 typical pictures of 1970 Preston capturing landscapes and people

Only one in three parents are confident in understanding their kids’ “toy jargon”, a study has found.

Top 'kid-speak' words that baffle parents

Clubbers go wild as DJ proposes to girlfriend during nightclub set

Lancashire PCC Clive Grunshaw with officers.

Crime Commissioner calls for action on anti social behaviour

James Martin to hit boiling point in 100th live show on new tour

US actor Danny DeVito attends the Los Angeles premiere of "Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band" at the Academy of Motion Pictures Museum in Los Angeles, October 21, 2024.

11 essential movies starring Danny DeVito as he turned 80 this week

Time's Person of the Year 2024 is still yet to be announced, but researchers believe they know who is set to be crowned with the cover issue this year.

Explainer Who is the favourite to scoop TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

Burnley FC fan Anthony Young celebrates his £2.38 million lottery win at Turf Moor in April 2011

13 celebratory pictures of the biggest National Lottery prize winners

A late night snowman in Weston Park. Photo: David Kessen, National World

Daredevils filmed sledging down alleys and hurling snowballs

Lytham Festival's co-founders Daniel Cuffe and Peter Taylor

Lytham Festival to answer residents' questions about future plans

26 absorbing old pictures of Preston in 1968 and 1969

The glass portico of the Public Hall can be seen down the street to the left, while on the right are the Electricity Showrooms at 40 & 41 Lune St. In the far distance is the Corporation Arms

30 historic retro pictures of Preston in 1930

The results of Strictly Come Dancing's Blackpool Week were leaked before the show aired. Credit: BBC/Guy Levy

Blackpool Week drama on Strictly Come Dancing as the magic is spoiled