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Ad Feature How Preston Railway Station changed a life and inspired a novel

Carole Kimberley recording at 3507 recording studio in Penwortham

"I was the girl who didn't speak - well now I'm on stage and love it"

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KIKO Milano's Self Tan Water is designed to deliver a gradual, natural-looking glow with a lightweight, non-sticky finish.

KIKO’s self-tan water, ‘great for a subtle glow’, is half price

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Independent book shop with special Pendle Witch section to open soon

Moor Park Chapel, which stood facing Garstang Road before the streets behind were developed

BBC picks Lovat Road for Coronation Street

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Dozens of homes without power due to 'unexpected incident'

A new mural inspired by one of Preston’s most celebrated writers has brought a fresh splash of colour to the Harris Quarter

New mural celebrates Preston poet Phoebe Hesketh's legacy

41 pics of refurbished legendary literary café destroyed by fire

Tourist 'honoured' to visit legendary literary haunt after major fire

Pier restoration & Open Championship promise big year for seaside town

Kindle Scribe or reMarkable Paper Pro – which is best for students?

Take a look at the 15 best Lancashire primary schools for pupils reading, writing and maths

15 best Lancashire primary schools for reading, writing and maths

Take a look at the worst Lancashire primary schools for pupils reading, writing and maths

The worst Lancashire primary schools for reading, writing & maths

The Hozo Neoruler Go is such a clever tool for just £49.99 - if you can catch the Amazon deal

Hozo Neoruler Go review: laser ruler brings digital precision for £50

The 15 best-performing primary schools in Lancashire

The 15 best-performing primary schools based on KS2 scores
Discover the 15 best-performing primary schools in Lancashire according to the most recent Key Stage 2 (KS2) results in reading, writing and maths.
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The 15 worst-performing primary schools in Lancashire

The 15 worst-performing primary schools based on KS2 scores

9 Preston primary schools ranked by latest reading, writing and maths scores

9 primary schools ranked by latest reading, writing and maths scores

David Tutonda was red carded against Bromley (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

Bromley 1, Morecambe 0: Writing is on wall for relegation-threatened Shrimps af...

Comedian Kate-Lois Elliott was resigned to renting for life

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

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Westholme alum takes on producer role in Southwark Playhouse show

Ben Middleton

Westholme alum takes on producer role in Southwark Playhouse show

A study of 2,000 fans to celebrate the 30-year anniversary of the hit US comedy revealed some of the most iconic scenes from the show, featuring the antics of roommates and neighbours Ross, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Monica and Chandler

Top Friends moments revealed as show celebrates 30-year anniversary

SATs are often the first major exams many primary school students will take in their school career (Photo: Adobe Stock)

How England's regions compare when it comes to primary school skills

57 adorable pics of students at Longton Primary School in the 2010s

Primary schools from right across the country have made the list (Photo: National World/Google)

The 15 best-rated primary schools across England

Primary schools ranked: 20 best-performing schools in Lancashire area
These are 20 of the best-performing primary schools across this Lancashire borough according to official statistics.
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Primary schools ranked: 15 best-performing schools in Lancashire area

Primary schools ranked: 15 best-performing schools in Lancashire area

The National Lottery is urging Lancashire residents to check their tickets in a bid to find one lucky EuroMillions winner who is sitting on a ticket worth £196, 646.70.

Could you be sitting on a £196k EuroMillions winning ticket?

‘Insomnia’ author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough

Insomnia author and screenwriter Sarah Pinborough talks writing

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Meet author Danielle Owen-Jones on Booky Podcast

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'I was rejected by everybody' says author Dorothy Koomson

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Author Joanna Nadin

'I curtsied to the Prime Minister'

The identity of Love Island star's Blackpool based ex-girlfriend has been revealed. Credit: ITV/Getty

Messy Mitch from Love Island's secret Blackpool ex revealed

Preston born TV presenter Ranvir Singh offers her recent book recommendations. Credit: Getty and Blaz Photo on Unsplash

Preston born TV presenter Ranvir Singh offers her book recommendations

New data has revealed the Lancashire primary schools with the highest reading, writing and maths scores for 2022-23 (Credit: Google)

The 12 Lancashire schools rated best for reading, writing and maths

National Lottery’s hunt for unclaimed £1million prize

The Beatles in 1963. (image: Getty)

Beatles star's mum pens notes to fans talking of rehearsals in resort

National Lottery are on the hunt for an unclaimed millionaire

Is unclaimed £1million National Lottery ticket yours?

Tributes have been paid to Hazel Huggins

Tributes to Hazel Huggins as man in 20s charged with murder

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed set for life prize was bought

National Lottery are looking for the winner of a set for life prize

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed set for life prize was bought

Helen Skelton dons bikini as she ends holiday with a trip to lake

Chipotle Mayo and Creamy Ranch will land in McDonald’s stores this week.

McDonald’s launches 2 new dips - here’s when they land in stores

Ryanair has launched a flash sale to popular holiday destinations - but you need to be quick!

Ryanair launches flash sale with flights to Spain for £9.99

National lottery is on the hunt for an unclaimed millionaire

National Lottery reveal where unclaimed £1 million ticket was bought

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Breaking Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

The Duffer brothers at an event to promote Stranger Things season 4

Stranger Things season 5 on hold to support writers strike

Sam Neill attends the state memorial service for the late former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke

Breaking Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill opens up on blood cancer diagnosis

Instagram clean queen Mrs Hinch posts banned for advert rule breach

Succession season 4 starts later this month

Succession season 4: everything we know so far about the final season

James Bond books to be rewritten to remove ‘offensive’ references

A black and white image of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry walking down a flight of stairs together, hand in hand and smiling (Credit: Netflix)

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