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Preston high street boost as Bonmarché confirms return with new Friargate store
A fashion retailer has confirmed it is returning to Preston.
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Former Bernard Watson Painters & Decorators offices in Preston could become supported living accomodation
A former historic office building in Preston city centre could become a supported living home if plans are approved.
Lancashire Police slams club for 'females fighting, drugs, lock-ins and underage drinking'
Bosses of a Rossendale club face a second licensing review, over after-hours drinking and suspected under-age drinkers, and reports of women or girls fighting on the street, drugs and anti-social behaviour.
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Two Preston restaurants named among UK's best as 2026 Italian Awards final looms
Two Preston restaurants have been recognised among the best in the UK, making the final of the 2026 Italian Awards.
Big-name thriller authors revealed for first Preston Crime Fiction Festival
A slew of bestselling and award-winning thriller writers has been secured for the inaugural Preston Crime Fiction Festival.
'Significant' moment for Preston as Lumo opens major new rail hub, creating 100 jobs
A ‘major’ new rail base has opened in Preston, creating around 100 jobs.
'Nothing can bring Chris back' - emotional tributes to kind and empathetic student killed in friend's Audi
Christopher Tromp died in a collision after leaving the pub with his childhood friend
Horrifying scenes at school in Florida as two students and adult stabbed
Two students and an adult have been taken to hospital following a stabbing
How the £10m prize could be spent if Blackpool is named City of Culture 2029
Blackpool is up against eight other areas
Meet the Hutton teenager melting hearts across Lancashire one ice cream at a time
Seventeen-year-old Annie Pickup has a dream that’s a little different from most teenagers - and it involves ice cream!
Popularity surge sees Wokman Preston Buffet shut for refurb less than year after opening
An Indo-Chinese buffet near Preston has shut for a refurb less than 12 months after opening.
Just hours to go before crucial decision is made over Blackpool Airport expansion plans
The huge development site covers an area of 67,166 square metres
Trains cancelled as railway line in Lancashire is closed due to flooding
All lines are blocked between Morecambe and Lancaster
Lancashire primary school in lockdown as 'suspicious individual' is arrested
The man ran away when challenged
Met Office maps show exact time heavy snow will hit Lancashire tomorrow
Widespread snow showers are forecast
Horror as Oldham building collapses with major police scene in place
A large cordon is in place on King Street, Oldham
Blackpool MP Chris Webb reveals his toddler's favourite places to visit in his hometown
Chris is dad to two-year-old Cillian
Coleen Nolan hits back at 'cruel bully' claims amid feud with son's ex
The Loose Women star has responded strongly to the claims
Thousands of pensioners could get HMRC letter saying ‘how much you owe’
Many may not even realise they are now liable to pay tax in retirement
Freddie Flintoff's £2m comeback as Preston star builds huge empire after cheating death
Freddie continues to recover from his appalling Top Gear injuries