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Mary Brown, a Preston children's author and teaching assistant at Moor Nook Community Primary School, poses with her two books.

Preston teaching assistant prepares for release of second book

Karaca launches half-price offers this Black Friday

Ad Feature TikTok viral cookware brand launches early Black Friday sale

Pendle Hill in Lancashire was voted in the top three most searched-for haunted places in the UK.

Lancs spot one of the most searched for haunted places

Francesca McCaigue was 'always determined'

'She would practice her coffin pose. She wasn't scared of dying'

Dan Openshaw, who regularly visits places across the UK and gives his thoughts on video, recently visited Chorley - and had quite a bit to say.

TikToker visits Lancs happiest place and wins views with response

Shae Spice and Jake Davis

Couple in their 20s have ditched day jobs and taken on side hustles

Celebrity chef Naem Rafiq is pictured in the middle of this promotional picture for the Nelson Food & Drink Festiva

Celebrity chefs announced for popular Lancashire food festival

Sorry is this real life - woman slams Trafford Centre restaurant in TikTok rant after being refused entry

Woman slams Trafford Centre restaurant in TikTok video after refusal

A child using an Apple iPhone smartphone. PIC: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

'Does your child really need a smartphone?' LCC contact Y6 parents

Tegan Hood was electrocuted while working in her part-time job and suffered significant trauma but the new journalism graduate was determined to battle on and continue her final year of study.

Coming back to uni after being electrocuted was so hard

Purito Seoul is currently strengthening its position on global e-commerce platform Amazon

Ad Feature Purito Seoul expands sales through global multi-channel growth

The Ship’s Cat by Alex Howard

The Ship’s Cat by Alex Howard: book review

Oceann Dann, 10 from Preston, with singer Skye Newman at her Manchester Academy Concert on Saturday, April 18.

Preston schoolgirl performs on stage with Skye Newman

The name Matalan was created by combining the names of founder John Hargreaves' two sons, Matt and Alan.

Sneak peek inside the new-look Bamber Bridge Matalan

Matalan - Preston, really situated in Bamber Bridge, is reopening this weekend with a new look.

Preston Matalan to reopen this weekend following major revamp

The Bevan water-resistant trainer and the Alessia cool clogs.

Spring and summer collection launched by Heavenly Feet
Women's footwear retailer, Heavenly Feet, has just launched its new SS26 range, ideal for transitional dressing and any upcoming spring fashion or new-season refresh pieces you’re planning.
Stephanie Bateman

I used to enjoy boozy nights out. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: Gen Z don’t deserve criticism – just to enjoy a proper night out

Aldi is giving shoppers 40,000 free mini eggs - here’s everything you need to know

Aldi is giving away 40,000 free Easter eggs

TikTok Shop's Spring Sale Pop-up is coming to one of the UK's best loved shopping centres - and bringing with it discounts of up to 70% off viral beauty, fashion, homeware and tech products. Photo by TikTok/Ready 10 PR.

TikTok Shop's spring pop-up offers up to 70% off viral beauty and tech

Ellis Matthews, 32, from Bamber Bridge, Lancashire has returned to the UK, but her 4-year-old son Cairo remains in Thailand

Breaking Notorious TikToker 'Mum on the Run' jailed for 26 months in Preston

Jacob and Harley Nelson became a viral social media sensation after they began sharing clips from their baked potato stall on Preston’s Flag Market in 2023.
They have gained worldwide popularity on TikTok for their high-energy videos and creative spud toppings, where they now boast nearly five million followers and more than eight million across all social platforms

Preston brothers named finalists at National Influencer Awards 2026

I tried Lancashire's most expensive sandwich

I try the UK’s most expensive TikTok viral wagyu beef pastrami toastie

The 'Female Police Officer'

'Female Police Officer' speaks about fame after THAT video

Two flavours will be turned into limited edition products and the winning flavour will be added as a permanent addition to the line-up and sold nationwide.

Walkers is on the hunt for its next big crisp flavour

Sending parcels has never been cheaper - and you even get a £25 bonus credit

People are claiming £25 of free parcel credit with this tool

Charlotte Dawson attends the "Deep Cover" World Premiere on June 04, 2025 in London.

Fancy being a model for Charlotte Dawson... here's how!

Alastair Almond and his mum MarJ at East Lancashire Hospice

Your chance to run in event with TikTok fitness star Alastair Almond
Ever fancied running with TikTok star Alastair Almond?
Catherine Musgrove

About one in five parents admit they are unsure what “reasonable” screen time looks like for children

We asked Preston locals if the UK should ban social media for under16s

Bella Grilli on TikTok

'My Lancashire accent is driving American men wild'

A teenager has received “substantial damages” after Lancashire Constabulary admitted seriously defaming him in a TikTok post

Teen wins 'substantial damages' over Lancashire Police TikTok

Gary the gorilla at Barton Grange

Meet Gary...the garden centre recruit sending customers bananas

Tristyn Bailey

The ‘unspeakable’ true story behind TikTok: Murder Gone Viral tonight

The budding cook is famed for his TikTok channel, Cooking with Carter.

4-year-old chef Carter has launched a range of recipes for children

Why TikTok can’t get enough of the compression packing cubes perfect for fitting more in your suitcase

TikTok can’t get enough of the packing cubes

The 'Original Dubai Chocolate’ is coming to the UK - where you can buy

The 'original Dubai chocolate’ is coming to the UK - where you can buy

Dave Fishwick and Richard Hammond (inset)

Top Gear star offered business advice by Bank of Dave founder

TikTok: Murder Gone Viral episode one: Tessa, Charlie and Martin Cosser

TikTok: Murder Gone Viral: what happened to Charlie Cosser?

Inside Ridge Lea, Lancaster, with Tony Ferguson

'We went to the creepiest building in Lancs, so you don't have to'

Stars will be out in force for this year's Preston lights switch on

Stars line up for huge Christmas lights switch-on - this is what's on

Reports have emerged that MTV are set to close down five of their channels available on UK television by the end of 2025.

MTV to cull all five UK channels by the end of 2025

Alex Morris and Taylor Marin have gone viral on TikTok with their trip to Blackpool this week.

Preston TikTok star & his American wife go viral with Blackpool trip

SpudMan's book has never been cheaper

SpudMan’s baked potato cookbook crashes to £5.19 in Amazon deal

TikTok gets major ban update as huge development emerges

45 per cent of Brits believe they spend more time talking to people digitally than they do in person

Gen Z most often experience feelings of loneliness, study reveals

Jacob Nelson making the announcement

SpudBros start major new trial this afternoon

I was 'burned' so badly by my deodorant that I was left in agony

Over 8,000 people attended this year's Nelson Food and Drink Festival.

19 fab pics as crowds attend food and drink festival with TikTok star

Up to 25% of vapes confiscated in secondary schools in Lancashire have been found to contain the synthetic drug “spice"

Percentage of vapes laced with drug sold to schoolchildren revealed

‘I am an Autumn’: Popular early 2000s TV show makes comeback in stores

Wine expert shares the top 6 TikTok viral wines - are they worth the hype?

Wine expert reviews TikTok's top 6 viral wines

'Tradwife' influencer Nara Smith and her husband, Lucky Blue

The TikTok words your kids use are now in the dictionary - full list

(Photo: Pexels)

'I’m an expert physio - how to fix your dreaded ‘office butt’'

Vet warns of dogs heat stroke risks as owners unaware of danger signs

Has music gotten shorter in recent years, thanks to the advent of TikTok? One study shows it's the exact opposite.

Is music getting shorter and less complex in the era of TikTok?

Aldi launches five viral food items that everyone's talking about - including matcha lattes

Aldi unveils 'TikTok viral' food products

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