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'It's gone to the dogs' - Locals speak out as Accrington's Arndale is voted second worst in the UK
The centre opened in 1987
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How King Charles could protect Preston and Lancaster’s city status amid council shake-up
Action is needed ahead of a major change in how the two places are governed.
Preston shisha lounge 'must comply with smoking regulations'
The new venue will feature a sofa-style seating area, bar, event room and prayer room
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3 week temp lights & other major roadworks starting across South Ribble this week
This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across South Ribble including a road closure.
County Hall as you've never seen it before - take a behind-the-scenes look at Preston's political power house
Much more than just a building, we take a behind-the-scenes look at County Hall in Preston as part of the Post’s 140th anniversary celebration.
It was an extraordinary funeral - sister of late Preston businessman Pete Marquis speaks out
Hundreds of mourners turned out for the showstopping funeral.
Revised plans submitted for new village hub with café, shop and post office in Lancashire village
The scheme already has planning permission, but a fresh application has been submitted to Ribble Valley Borough Council seeking approval for design changes.
'Wonderful' The first wedding takes place at revamped Bilsborrow canal-side venue Thatched Hamlet
The first wedding has taken place since the Thatched Hamlet’s major transformation. Lancaster Canal runs alongside the venue at Bilsborrow, Preston - just off the A6 Garstang Road - which was taken over by James Places earlier this year.
Armistice Day road closures and diversions in Preston
Road closures and a diversions will be in place.
Russell Brand 'cowering in fear' at Wandsworth Prison as inmates give him a 'chilling welcome'
Russell Brand has reportedly been subjected to repeated taunts since his arrival at Wandsworth Prison on Thursday (November 5), following his conviction
Manchester Christmas Markets 2026: New stalls, food and drink prices and rides
The festive season has well and truly begun in Manchester city centre with the return of the Christmas Markets. With over 200 stalls spread out across ten different locations this year, there's plenty to see and do.
Chessington World of Adventures closed and evacuated after reported threat
Chessington World of Adventures has been evacuated after emergency services attended the Leatherhead Road resort following reports of a threat, causing significant disruption to guests and staff.
Remembrance Sunday: 44 pics as hundreds gather at Flag Market to honour the fallen
At 11am Preston fell silent to remember the fallen.
BBC Festival of Remembrance viewers split over Alfie Boe's Run
BBC viewers were left divided over Alfie Boe's performance of Snow Patrol's Run at the Festival of Remembrance at London's Royal Albert Hall, with some hailing it as 'beautiful' and others insisting only Snow Patrol can sing the song
New CCTV shows last known movements in search for missing Eren Wright
'We do want to remind you that Eren is a real person, who has been reported missing from home, and has people who love and care about her very much'
Six by Nico's A Christmas Carol menu is a festive feast to remember
Six by Nico has launched its A Christmas Carol festive tasting menu featuring stunning holiday decor, live carollers and six inventive courses inspired by Charles Dickens' Scrooge story — and it's well worth the trip from Lancashire.
Schools will be told to stop teaching GCSEs earlier in bid to tackle persistent absence
The new national curriculum for Years 7 to 9, when pupils are aged 11 to 14, will slim down “over-crowded” content and allow space for schoolchildren to develop skills they will need for the future, says the government. It’s hoped the overhaul will keep children engaged.
The McDonald's trip that turned into a high speed police chase for two frightened toddlers
Conor Eachus has been jailed for his 'disgusting' driving
Bird flu outbreak confirmed at Lancashire poultry farm near Garstang
A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone are now in place.
'Pops, you’ll always be a ‘cracker’' Comedian who made Lancashire his home honoured with blue plaque
Pops, you’ll always be a ‘cracker’: Comedian Frank Carson, who made Lancashire his home, has been honoured with a blue plaque in his Northern Irish home town.