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Nathan Owens who was ‘sexually obsessed’ with his stepdaughter has been found guilty of murdering her at her halls of residence at the University of Lancashire

Man ‘sexually obsessed’ with stepdaughter found guilty of her murder

Flooding on Broadgate, Preston, where high water was a familiar sight before modern river defences were built

Historic Preston floods show why River Ribble defences matter

Wigan Warriors captain Georgia Wilson has been named in the England squad for the Women’s Rugby League World Cup.

Preston-educated Wigan Warriors skipper in England World Cup squad

23 celebratory photos from University of Lancashire's 2026 graduations

University of Lancashire in Preston has made the top 20 in the latest English Higher Education Social Mobility Index.

Uni of Lanc's one of the best for improving a student's social class

The University of Lancashire has issued an apology to David Haythornthwaite and offered to pay compensation after a staff member accused him of racism.

Exclusive Uni pays out millionaire businessman over 'unfounded' racism claims

The body of a woman in her late teens was sadly found inside Ribble Hall on the University of Lancashire campus (formerly UCLan) in Victoria Street at around 1.15pm on Thursday, February 5

Breaking Tragedy as teenage girl found dead in Preston student accommodation

Hundreds of people came together in Preston for the second annual Hope Walk to raise awareness of suicide prevention

Hundreds join Hope Walk to highlight suicide prevention

The University of Lancashire has increased its state-of-the-art dentistry teaching facilities

Uni of Lancashire increases dental teaching facilities for NW benefit

East Cliff Car Park, Preston

Rare opportunity to by city centre pay & display car park

A group of graduates posing for a photo

19 ecstatic images from UCLan's 2025 summer graduations

Clarke Carlisle holding his Honorary Fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire.

Former PNE, Blackpool & Burnley footballer receives honorary title

Meg the dog with students Emma Saxby and Hiya Shroff

19 pics as UCLan opens its new School of Veterinary Medicine

I built a speedboat and I'm trying to break the world record

Lancaster University has received a new 5 star QS rating.

Lancaster University "delighted" to be rated 5 star by global rankings

Rehearsals

That Face by Polly Stenham - A directorial debut by Reiss Tomlinson
Reiss Tomlinson presents That Face by Polly Stenham, performed by a collection of UCLan Acting students. Taking place in UCLan's Media Factory from 4th - 7th of June.
Edward Walker

Bailey Gaw, who is currently in Katmandu ahead of an expedition to Everest Base Camp

Engineer Bailey’s Everest Expedition

28-year-old PhD student, Alexia Lopez has been praised for her ground-breaking space research by Nobel-Prize winning scientist Sir Roger Penrose.

Nobel Prize winner backs UClan student's cosmic breakthrough

Team GB powerlifter Bobbie Butters ahead of her competition at SBD Sheffield.

'My first deadlift was 100kg and now I'm representing Team GB'

A Neuro-Moves session.

Preston's moving way of marking Parkinson's Awareness Month

MB Chicken

We're Canada's biggest chicken restaurant - why we're opening near you

If you haven't thought much of the weather of late, here's a reminder that it could be worse. It's Preston's Adelphi Hotel, in the late 1950s or early 60s, when the pub sold Cornbrook Ales. Shutt's corn mill, now demolished, is in the background. Our thanks to Mrs Joyce Dobson of Fulwood for this rather cold memory-jerker.

43 awesome pub pictures of The Adelphi through the year

From left to right: Brendan Rogers, Nathen Rizza, MD Jack Smith and Ross Gorman

JSJ UK empowers skilled tradespeople in crafting career success

University of Central Lancashire has risen 10 places in the People & Planet University League table.

"Thrilled": UCLan rises 10 places in national league table

The Univeristy of Central Lancashire is starring in Digging for Britain on BBC 2 tonight.

UCLan to feature on a primetime BBC show this evening

Smoke billows from a fire that has engulfed the 24-storey Grenfell Tower in west London in 2017.

UCLan prof shows Grenfell firefighters are suffering 9/11 illnesses

The Traitors season three starts on New Year's Day

Lancashire Traitors star amongst most influential ever as show returns
The Traitors is back with a new season on New Year’s Day but will any of the contestants be as influential as one of our Lancashire stars have been crowned to be?
Aimee Seddon

Preston planning applications submitted between December 16-December 22

Preston planning applications from last week involving Aldi & UCLan

The University of Central Lancashire will now be officially called the University of Lancashire.

UCLan to officially change its name to the University of Lancashire

Take a look at 29 pics from last week's UCLan graduations

37 celebratory pics of graduates at the UCLan winter graduations

The University of Central Lancashire is in the top 20 English universities for social mobility.

UCLan named one of the best unis for improving student's social class

Celebrities who have been granted honour awards from the University of Central Lancashire.

17 celebs honoured by UCLan including Steve Pemberton & Carl Fogarty

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

Lancs consultant helps support specialist stroke developments in Ghana

Shaz Malik and Prof Joanne Westwood of UCLan

Do you feel safe in taxis? New survey is underway to drive change

Preston Partnership board

New strategic partners revealed for Preston Partnership

The University of Central Lancashire is looking at closing down nine subjects from next year.

We’re devastated that UCLan is planning to get rid of nine subjects

43 pics of The Adelphi in Preston showing how the pub has changed

20 memorable pictures of 2010, from Miss Preston contests to North End

Take a look at 25 pictures of students arriving at UCLan for Welcome Week

25 pics of freshers arriving for UCLan's Welcome Week

Fulwood woman Mary O'Gara who sadly died in 2020 aged 27

UCLan hosting event to build legacy for student who took her own life

Dr Emily Cooper

Family lose "fearless" toddler daughter - 3 years after death of son

Promising rugby star Gabriel Holt has died aged 21. (GoFundMe)

Rugby star, 21, & 'friend to everyone' died after big city night out

Lancaster University has once again topped the charts for the North West, coming in at 12 in the national rankings - two places up from last year.

The Times Good University Guide names Lancs uni as North West's best

Princess Diana, North End, and Miss UK... 39 retro pics of 90s Preston

51 glamorous retro pics of 2010s Preston students, graduations & proms

Students and their Principle Nicola Craven, celebrate their A Levels.

Success for Blackpool Sixth Form students on A Level Results Day

A University of Central Lancashire-led multi-million pound project aims to improve health and social care in the region.

UCLan-led project to improve health & social care across NorthWest

Rainbow (right) alongside popular YouTuber Chunkz during a video shoot.

I’m a UCLAN student and I play for the England blind football team

Preston's Ranvir Singh has spoken about how the ritos have been affecting her and her family.

Ranvir Singh shares heartbreaking family story amidst pleas about riot

Preston witch Gideon Allen (left) stars in 'Date me at my worst', hosted by Max Balegde (right). Credit: submit & BBC Studios.

A Lancs witch stars in new BBC dating show & collabs with the Harris

I joined BAE Systems at the Farnborough Air Show and it was amazing!

David Gate is facing parking problems on Wellington Street after the removal of the residents' permit zone

'The council stopped my parking permit and now I can't get a space by my house'

Lancashire cricket star Alex Hartley has become a UCLan Honorary Fellow

Watch as Lancs cricket legend says she’s ‘bowled over’ by UCLan honour

Out of 4000 UCLan graduates last week, we hear the stories of four of them...

“I’ve faced many hurdles": UCLan graduates share inspiring stories

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