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AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Upskirting North West teacher used AI to 'nudify' images of girls

This is how the late William Chapman who sadly lost his life after entering a tiger enclosure should be remembered - and how his grieving parents want to remember him

This is how William Chapman should be remembered

Gen Z see a ‘checking in’ text or liking a post on social media as a big sign of care

Gen Z turn to digital signs of care

Julie Corrigan and Matthew Williams of All Hallows RC High School in Penwortham, Preston, learn more about the internet on BT's Tech Truck, when it visited the school

Remember these school days in 1990s Preston?

Gen Z send nearly 600 memes to friends a year

Gen Z have friends they now communicate with exclusively through memes

Eight in 10 people in the UK use their TV for streaming films and TV shows

Ad Feature North-South divide revealed in TV and social media habits

Smartphones can expose children to risks including cyberbullying, scams, inappropriate content and privacy issues.

7 risks to check before your child gets a phone

The survey found Brits have attempted an average of two different sleep methods seen online over the last year

Brits turn to social media hacks to improve their sleep

Preston Crown Court.

Judge warns man to expect prison for social media rape threat

RAF Chinook will be doing a flypast to kick off Scarborough Armed Forces Day 2026. Photo credit: Crown/ AS1 Josh Gorman RAF

Watch as huge Chinook helicopter flies through Lancashire countryside

Mollie King explores London street style

Street style inspires Brits more than celebrities, poll finds

Pistachio green was found to be the trendiest colour of the year

Pistachio green is the trendiest colour of 2026

John Whaite in 2021 when he won the Great British Bake-Off

Chorley's GBBO winner John Whaite teases opening of new bakery

Two cars seized by South Ribble Police today.

South Ribble Police warn of common misconception as they seize 2 cars

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
Over the years he has sold countless books to grateful readers.
Emma Downey

Have you seen missing teen Deago?

Preston Police are really concerned for missing 14-year-old boy

Alton Towers sign

Alton Towers Straight Face Challenge: win £299 Merlin Annual Pass

Jacob and Harley Nelson with SpudBros employees inside their new store

25 pictures from the opening of SpudBros Express in Colne

Video grab from this video shows the moment a schoolboy screams in frustration - after getting stuck in between a shopping centre handrail. He wasn’t injured.

Watch: Lancashire boy gets stuck in railings and is now Tik Tok famous

Gum busters from Preston City Council with their new EcoGum equipment.

Preston City Council secure new funding to tackle chewing gum

The average Brit now captures 1,040 photos and 312 videos per year

Brits take more than a THOUSAND photos every year

Spud Bros are due to open their new Express location in Colne next Tuesday and will be giving away 100 free potatoes

Spud Bros to open another site with 100 free potatoes giveaway

Tributes have been paid to comedy legend Jimmy Cricket.

Jimmy Cricket remembered as 'wonderful soul' as stars pay tribute

The shed which was built by Chris Otterburn from Croston and his friends and has become a weekly meeting place

Lancashire hobby shed built in memory of friend wins competition

Benji Wilkins has completed 42 marathons in 42 consecutive days in honour of his mum, Hannah, who lives with advanced Multiple Sclerosis.

Chorley son runs length of Britain for mum left wheelchair-bound by MS

L: Morgan McGlynn Carr. Top R: Matthew Hall, the fourth generation owner of Butlers Farmhouse Cheeses and his mother, Gillian Hall, the third generation owner. Bottom R: Trotter Hill

'That’s grate for us!'- Preston cheese makers delight as they go viral
"I didn't have ‘viral cheese video’ on my bingo card for 2026” says the owner of a Lancashire cheese firm at the centre of an unexpected social media hit.
Aimee Seddon

Spectrum Association, a carnival troupe based in Preston, during their weekly practice.

Preston carnival troupe on a mission to help children stay active

As kids break up for the summer holidays, cash-strapped parents in Lancashire are being offered six simple ways to cut down on food costs as household budgets come under increasing pressure.

Top tips for parents in Lancashire struggling with summer food costs

Pleasure Beach Resort responds to Big Dipper 'derailment' rumours on social media

Breaking Pleasure Beach Resort responds to Big Dipper 'derailment' rumours

Chorley fugitive who fled to Tenerife captured after months on the run

The Float to Live Campaign in memory of Junior Slater to help save lives

Family of beautiful boy who drowned launch Float to Live video

The contents of the bin wagon had to be poured onto Greenway after a fire was spotted.

Preston City Council issues warning to residents after bin wagon fire

The inquiry, at the International Dispute Resolution Centre, began with a minute’s silence for the victims of the attack, in which Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine; Bebe King, six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were killed

'Hours in solitude, relentlessly, online' Southport attack inquiry

Northcoat has been based in Ripon Hall Farm, Catterall Lane.

'Busier than ever' wheel repair company announces sudden closure

Jonathan Hinder MP speaking in the House of Commons Chamber yesterday

'Of course it is wrong' - Lancs MP speaks out against puberty blockers

Josh Watson, Stinton Glover and Arry Todd

Masked gang members jailed after rampage targeting homes and cars

41 pictures from the Garstang Scarecrow Festival 2024

37 pics from previous Garstang Scarecrow Festival as 2026 event nears

The RSPCA are hopeful that the social media ban will deter those from copying animal abuse like nine-month-old Charlie who was rescued from appalling conditions but has been transformed in the care of the RSPCA and is now looking for a new home in Lancashire.

RSPCA release statement on social media ban for under-16s

Liam Wilkinson admitted a string of child porn offences at the city’s Crown Court and was sent to prison for more than two years after it was revealed he stored thousands of indecent images and films of children on his phone and laptop

'She was raped so you can look at it' Lancashire man jailed

L: Good Morning Britain presenters Kate Garraway and Ranvir Singh. R: Jermaine Jenas.

Jermaine Jenas criticises Preston's Ranvir Singh following interview

Jay Slater’s mum Debbie says the pain of losing her son is still unbearable two years on

The pain is unbearable - mum of Jay Slater on his death two years on

Meet brave 13-year-old Taylor Goode who has challenged Tyson Fury to a sing off

Meet the 13-year-old boy challenging Tyson Fury to a sing off

Guys Thatched Hamlet, next to Lancaster Canal near Garstang, suddenly closed after reportedly entering into administration.

Guy's Thatched Hamlet restoration update

A recent spate of scams have once again been doing the rounds on Facebook - one of which impersonates Stirk House hotel and wedding venue in Gisburn.

Lancs wedding venue targeted by scammers issues warning to customers

Jenna Madden presenting the petition at 10 Downing Street

Preston mum takes under-16 social media petition to Parliament

Puddleduck Glamping, Much Hoole

'Incredible' - Lancs glamping site named one of UK's best for families

African Village, 7 Priory Lane, Penwortham

Emotional announcement over future of unique Penwortham restaurant

Ex-South Shore Academy teacher Jamie Varley was visibly angry and annoyed as police officers challenged him with the facts little Preston Davey had been a happy and healthy little boy until he moved in with him and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley less than four months before he died.

Baby murder accused denies making up drowning story

The funeral for 22-year-old Bailey Lister will take place next month

Funeral date announced for tragic Dr Dolittle teen

Chorley and South Ribble Task Force had a busy Saturday.

Chorley Police investigating two active crimes after busy day

Spud Bros have announced they are to open 30 new SpudBros Express stores across the UK.

It's actually happening - Preston's Spud Bros make huge business news

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

Happy 23rd heavenly birthday Bailey - broken uncle pays tribute

Bailey Lister with Daisy the rabbit at Hugo's Small Animal Sanctuary.

Tributes paid to 'angel' animal lover after tragic death at just 22

In the past 48 hours Martin's Funeral Directors in Preston has been the subject of raids, arrests, vandalism and deleting all traces of social media

Martin's Funeral Directors delete Facebook pages after vandalism

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