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Marsden Building Society's Principal Office

Marsden Building Society reveals hidden costs of retirement

Retired police dog Zac and his super snout have raised £100 for Retired Lancashire Police K9s.

Dog with super snout raises funds for Lancashire Police K9s

Derek Walsh is preparing to pack up his books and retire after over 48 years running his book stall in markets across Lancashire.

I will miss the market life, because I have known nothing else

Derek Walsh of Derek’s Books, announced on social media that he is set to retire next month and that the stall will cease trading.

Book stall owner leaves customers gutted after announcing retirement

Tell Tale by Claire Parkin

Tell Tale by Claire Parkin: comedy murder mystery - book review -

BTP police dog Otto is putting his paws up and retiring after seven years of service

Round of a paws - BTP dog Otto retiring after incredible service

Left: Judith Fawbert, with Broughton High School. R: Judith with her commemorative plaque

Governor at Preston high school retires after 35 years

Rev Chris Nelson, who has retired after 25 years at St Mary's in Penwortham

Vicar who transformed 1,000 year old Penwortham church retires

Lee McLoughlin at the Dog Inn, Whalley

"Can’t wait to open the doors" - Whalley pub to undergo £250k refurb

Plum Plan helps users to narrow down their options from the range of financial products available and provides suggestions about how they might allocate their money tax-efficiently

Ad Feature Plum launches AI-powered money guidance

'Run free old friend' - Lancs Police issue sad update on furry colleague Zorro who helped locate a missing man

Rest easy Zorro - police announce sad death of furry friend

Retired Police dog RPD Zeus has sadly crossed over the rainbow bridge aged 15 and a half following a short illness.

Goodnight Zeus - police announce sad death of furry friend

Four retirement bungalows, with staff car parking too, are planned for the land next door to the former Kopper Kettle.

Changes requested to approved retirement village plans in Barton

A mounted favourite, PH Guild, is off to pastures of retirement after many years of incredible service.

Police horse hangs up his hooves

Ashton Community Science College headteacher Sharon Asquith and pupils.

'A truly remarkable legacy'- head of Preston secondary school retires

Noeleen Griggs (centre), with daughter Anneen and grandaughter Amelia

Nurse who inspired daughter & grandaughter retires after 50 years
A Preston nurse who inspired both her daughter and grandaughter to follow in her footsteps, has hung up her uniform after an extraordinary 50-year career.
Catherine Musgrove

Tap and Vent, Longridge

'Time for a new chapter' - town's first micropub goes on the market

Mrs Fenwick taught for most of her career at Priory High School

"Such a lovely teacher" - readers remember Penwortham Priory stalwart

The late Sylvia Fenwick, teacher at Penwortham Priory High School

Tributes to Penwortham teacher who inspired generations

Tyson Fury looks on ahead of the IBF, IBO, WBA, WBC and WBO Undisputed World Heavyweight titles' fight against Oleksandr Usyk on December 21, 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Tyson Fury announces his comeback fight after a year of retirement

Black Labrador Daisy who served as a Lancashire police dog for nearly a decade before retiring has went over the rainbow bridge.

Police dog who won the hearts of everyone sadly passes away

Barry and Jill Heeks are getting ready to stamp a final letter at Adlington Post Office at the end of this month

End of a 34-year era as post office couple announce retirement

27 per cent of Gen Z want to invest their pensions into experiences rather than possessions.

Gen Z dream of a retirement filled with travel and holiday homes

L-R: Peter and Stephen visiting the North West Ambulance Service museum in Liverpool. Stephen during his time in the service.

"He was and still is my hero" - special 99th gift for ambulance man

Grasmere Fish and Chips, Blackpool

'Delightfully old-fashioned' chippy goes on the market

Artisan Deli, Penwortham

Town centre deli known for graze boards & cocktails is put up for sale

The Elephant in Dawbers Lane, Euxton

'I'm exploring options' - Indian restaurant owner on housing plans
The owner of a popular Indian restaurant has spoken out after plans were submitted for nine houses on the site.
Catherine Musgrove

Blundells, Liverpool Road, Longton

Shop at heart of village for nearly 80 years announces shock closure

Irene Reid, 85, has helped kids safely cross the street outside Longridge Church of England Primary School in Longridge for 56 years.

UK's longest serving lollipop lady announces retirement

State Pension rises could push retirees over the tax-free threshold by 2027 (Photo: Pexels)

Your rising State Pension may bring a shock - avoid unexpected tax

29 per cent of Brits are actively considering taking extended time out from the daily grind

Nearly a third of workers are considering a sabbatical

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Free bus pass age to rise with State Pension change – eligibility

53 per cent of 1,000 Gen Z adults aged 18 – 28 are yet to start saving for their pensions

Gen Zs won’t start taking their pension seriously until they are 34

Chancellor Rachel Reeves during a speech at Siemens Healthineers in January 2025 in Eynsham, England (Photo: Peter Cziborra - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves may cut tax-free pension lump sums – what it could mean

Liz Kendall MP, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, leaves Downing Street after a weekly cabinet meeting on January 21, 2025 (Photo: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

Rising UK State Pension age could see retirement delayed to 70

Aldo Due, Burnley, for sale

Town's oldest Italian restaurant goes on the market

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Experts say State Pension age could rise to 80 – what that would mean

Talk of Tyson Fury saving Morecambe F.C. is doing the rounds...

Could Tyson Fury save Morecambe FC as his local team nears extinction

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60 of the best places in Britain for over-65s to retire

On average, Brits experience five unforgettable moments each year

Life’s most unmissable moments revealed - from babies to first homes

Basil Newby MBE has announced his retirement and confirmed Funny Girls is being put up for sale

Breaking Basil Newby makes life-changing decision over future of Funny Girls

Tyson Fury as Manager of England during Soccer Aid 2025 at Old Trafford on June 15, 2025 in Manchester, England.

Lancashire's Tyson Fury announces end of his retirement

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Uncertain future for over-60s as State Pension age may rise again

Land off Longsight Road Langho bounded by the railway Northcote Park and Wildmans Farm

Developer gets verdict on controversial plan for 300 homes near you

It comes as just 21 per cent feel very confident when it comes to planning for a comfortable post-work life

These behaviours help boost your confidence in investing and saving

British Transport Police dog Buddy, on one of his many important jobs, has now hung up his harness and is enjoying retirement.

Police dog who played vital role in King's Coronation retires

A petition has been launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

Petition launched to help Lancs working dogs receive a pension

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I'm a mindset coach - it’s never too late to start a business after 60

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

A lifelong renter became an estate agent to buy her first home

52 per cent of 18-24-year-olds chose to invest some cash in 2024

Gen Z investors have nearly doubled yearly, new research shows

Costcutter, School Lane, Leyland

Our family has owned this shop for 66 years - now it's time to sell up

John Cena is set to perform on both WWE Raw tapings in the UK in March, as part of his 2025 retirement tour.

John Cena to come to the UK as part of retirement tour

AI images show what the typical Gen Z and Millennial thinks their future retirement will look like

Gen Z imagines retirement

John Panayis at fish and chip shop Nick's Plaice in Northampton.

Watch: Britain's oldest chip shop worker, 91, still does 30 hour weeks

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