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Lancashire’s Scott McTominay pictured at a Scotland training session on November 10 2026 ahead of the UEFA Nations League 2026/27 group phase.

Lancashire’s Scott McTominay reveals major World Cup health scare

The fibre bottles are manufactured from sustainably sourced wood pulp, contain no hidden plastic and are recyclable

Ad Feature Pulpex opens first commercial fibre bottle manufacturing facility

Mphasis announced it will extend its work with Social Security Scotland

Ad Feature Mphasis strengthens partnership with Social Security Scotland

Avanti services from Milton Keynes are affected

'Rip-off prices' for Preston passengers, cheaper to travel to Scotland

The High Island by Lin Anderson

The High Island by Lin Anderson review

Carla Maloco, pictured with wife Maureen with dog Luna and tortoise Homer Simpson. Carla is organising a pet blessing ceremony in Much Hoole next month, to pay tribute to all the animals that help people with Alzheimer's disease.

Pet blessing ceremony planned for Much Hoole - here's what it's for

The interior of Lumo train’s Euston to Stirling service.

Train passengers forced to wait until Preston to spend a penny

Tootsies Ice Cream Parlour employee Lewis Tabarn shows off their fabulous Paw Patrol and Peppa Pig sundaes.

Little Hoole ice cream shop's special edition treats prove a big hit

Laura Collett

Ad Feature Plan your trip to Scotland's only international horse trials

Malcolm Denmark, CEO of Media Concierge Group

Media Concierge delivers £12.9m EBITDA since National World take over

Drambuteo combines World Cup football fever with a selection of miniature whiskies in a grown-up twist on Subbuteo

World Cup whisky game turns Subbuteo into a battle of football skill

Tommy Docherty, right, shakes hands before a Scotland match. The former Preston North End midfielder was part of Scotland’s 1958 World Cup squad

PNE’s Scotland World Cup links recalled after 2026 qualification

Terry Butcher and Gary McAllister launch Domino's 'Shirtiette' a stain-absorbing football shirt made to embrace messy matchday stains with pride

Pizza-friendly football tops made from serviette material

I’m not as excited by this World Cup because these days I need more sleep. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: Late-night kick-offs test the commitment of football fans

England fans celebrate at Wall Street, Preston, during Euro 96 after beating Spain

Remembering Euro 1996 in Preston

Scott McTominay with the new Bank of Scotland limited edition £20 banknote featuring an image inspired by McTominay's overhead-kick for his now-famous World Cup qualifying goal for Scotland against Denmark. Photo: Garry Torrance/Bank Of Scotland/PA Wire

Scott McTominay overhead kick featured on new £20 banknote
A limited edition £20 note featuring an image inspired by Lancaster-born footballer Scott McTominay’s famous overhead kick has been unveiled by the Bank of Scotland.
Gayle Rouncivell

Supersport rider Freddie Barnes on the grid with his dad & Sencar Racing team owner Chris

Preston motorbike racing brothers battle to hard-earned finishes

Preston North End's Liam Lindsay

PNE man not worrying about his future amid Aberdeen transfer links

Fish and chip shop owner helps raise £20,000 for industry charity

Winterbourne by Elisabeth Wolf

Winterbourne by Elisabeth Wolf: book review

Burnley's Bank of Dave film and TV star Dave Fishwick says he would consider running for role of Mayor of Lancashire

Dave Fishwick reveals near-death experience

Storm Goretti: UK braced for ‘weather bomb’ of snowfall and winds

CCTV from a home in Silverdale, Lancashire caught the moment a loud bang was heard when a 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit.

Over 300 UK earthquakes recorded in 2025, 3rd strongest in Lancashire

Paul Doyle had previous conviction for biting someone’s ear off

Former Blackpool and Burnley FC defender Clarke Carlisle has opened up about his past struggles

Clarke Carlisle opens up about alcoholism & suicide attempt

A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson

A Lively Midwinter Murder by Katy Watson: book review

Liam Lindsay

Liam Lindsay's honest view on World Cup chances with Scotland
Scotland are going to their first World Cup finals for 28 years
George Hodgson

Hotel Villa Angela

I visited Jim Kerr's Sicilian boutique hotel in the hills of Taormina

Andy Kille and Pavels Korcagins

Lancashire tradespeople shine with two wins at the Checkatrade Regional Awards

These were the startling images as Storm Amy hit Lancashire

'Our family's world was shattered:' HGV driver sentenced at Preston Crown Court

'Our world was shattered:' Watch as app-scrolling HGV driver is jailed

Neil Platt has been jailed for ten years after causing the death of Daniel Aitchison in a crash on the M58

HGV driver 'scrolled on phone' moments before fatal crash

A prolific vehicle thief who went on a 10-hour joyride in a stolen coach has been jailed by a judge in Preston

Vehicle thief jailed after 10-hour coach joyride and crime spree

Universities across England and Scotland made the Guardian's top 20 this year

The top 20 universities for 2026 – according to Guardian’s new guide

Above: Scott Hutchinson, Regional Director (North & Scotland) at Unity Trust Bank

Unity Trust Bank promotes Scott Hutchinson to Regional Director for the North & ...

Warning for Lancashire M6 motorists ahead of ‘abnormal load operation’

Mike Jones and Steve Kean at Kelmore

Kelmore expands flooring team with Northern area sales manager

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK.

When Northern Lights may be visible as aurora sightings possible in UK

Simon Williams, the NBF’s head of marketing and membership

North West consumers among UK’s greenest according says survey

Patrick Noubissie is Morecambe's new head of recruitment Photo: Pete Norton/Getty Images

Morecambe bolster backroom staff with a new head of recruitment

Torgi Squire shows off his girders by cold-water swimming

Modern bravery: standing up to your boss and going skinny dipping

Students have reportedly recevied record high A-level results this year.

A level top grades reach record high outside of Covid years

UK roadshow to champion impact of local small businesses

Keenan Recycling CNG trucks

Keenan Recycling dramatically reduces emissions with 10 IVECO Eurocargo CNG

Ryan Porteous

Defender signs for new club following Preston North End loan spell

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Motoring expert issues urgent warning to Lancashire drivers amid Storm Floris

Great green energy source, wind farms (photo: adobe)

Going green: Wind farms may fulfill urgent UK energy needs

School breakfast

Magic Breakfast’s annual research, supported by players of People’s Postcode Lot...

Son of Sardaar 2 is set to hit the big screen from Friday 1st August

Celebrate South Asian cinema with a selection of new releases at Vue Blackburn

Food hygiene ratings across the region have been revealed

Revealed: The best and worst places in the North West for food hygiene ratings a...

Tyrhys Dolan

Former PNE men heading for exit door at Blackburn Rovers and Watford

Richard Crabtree, Principal Lawyer at Slater and Gordon takes us through five key important things to remember if you are making a road collision claim, so you know the right steps to take to ensure you are supporting yourself and your claim as much as possible.

I’m a serious injury lawyer, here are five important things to remember if you a...

Pannelli Brothers Triple Storage Capacity With Move to Botany Bay

Fran Henshaw

Overdue invoices top 1.8 million in North West as pressure mounts, R3 research s...

Left to Right Max McFarlane and Phil Simpson, MD of Lancaster Spirits Co.

Lancaster Spirits Company announces partnership with leading single malt whisky ...

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