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'Kids should be able to buy something in a shop to open': Card Fest host returns to Preston - and says trading cards should be for everyone
As Preston Card Fest made its grand return, organiser Ben Wearden fears trading cards have become too expensive for genuine fans - including children.
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Preston cancer clinic helping chemotherapy patients gets £9,963 funding boost
A specialist Preston clinic helping cancer patients manage painful side-effects of chemotherapy has secured another year of funding after reporting significant improvements among those receiving treatment.
14 famous brands that began life in Lancashire as we celebrate the Lancashire Post turning 140
The Lancashire Post turned 140 this week but which other historic brands started right here in Lancashire?
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Storms LIVE updates as weather warnings in place for Austen and Boelo
A yellow weather warning for wind has been issued for parts of Lancashire
Debenhams warehouse returns to Burnley - six months after closure caused major job losses
More than 1,000 jobs were lost in February when the Debenhams Group moved to Sheffield to cut costs. Six months on, the group plans to return to their original warehouse.
Friends of murdered student Carla Georgescu remember 'the girl in the strawberry pyjamas' who will be 'forever 20'
Carla Georgescu was murdered by her depraved stepfather at her halls of residence in Preston
Lancashire's 'at risk' motorway routes during Storm Boelo
Drivers are urged to only make necessary journeys while Storm Boelo continues.
Do not travel warning for rail services north of Preston
Disruption is expected on the trains this weekend
Potential power cuts and 80mph winds as Storm Boelo worsens in Lancashire
The Met Office changed the local weather warning from yellow to amber this morning.
Astley Hall reopens West Wing after £400,000 renovation project
The West Wing of Astley Hall has reopened following a £400,000 renovation project, with visitors now able to explore more of the Grade I-listed landmark
Glow Ride takes back the roads for Preston's night time cyclists
The Glow Ride allowed dozens of cyclists to ride through areas they normally found unsafe.
Met Office upgrades wind weather warning to amber in parts of Lancashire
Yellow and amber weather warnings are in place today
'I've nicknamed my cancer Donald' Bamber Bridge rugby player's 'Assassin' mission at Preston Grasshoppers
’I’ve nicknamed my cancer Donald’
Award winning jukebox Queen Musical coming to Lancaster Grand
We Will Rock You, the award winning jukebox Queen Musical, is coming to Lancaster Grand Theatre in November.
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Who's been sentenced at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court
Here are some of the cases heard at Preston, Burnley and Lancaster Magistrates Court recently and the results.
We love Lancashire because... readers share why they love special place to mark the Post's 140th birthday
Happy birthday to us!!
Avoid train travel north of Preston, National Rail says
Many rail companies including Northern and TransPennine Express have announced timetable and route changes, with passengers urged to check before they travel.
'A fun shoot to commemorate': Preston's 'medieval archers' line up for Hundred Years War shoot
The Samlesbury Longbow Archers have been meeting since 2004, and this week kicked off a medieval competition inspired by the 1415 Battle of Agincourt.
Lancashire would 'probably quite like the idea of an elected mayor’ if asked, Preston debate hears
Is the county finally close to agreeing a mayoral deal - and what will be the benefits if and when it does?
New swimming pool coming to Preston suburb - offering lessons for 'every ability'
The facility will be for education and recreation.