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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
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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.
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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.
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.
What a send off sir - 27 pics as hundreds said a final farewell to Pete Marquis
The funeral of self-made Preston businessman and philanthropist Pete Marquis brought tears, smiles – and a showstopping event.
Watch: Yellow fog warning put in place with visibility reduced to 50m in parts of Lancashire including M6
Heavy fog is impacting parts of Lancashire this morning as ‘polar vortex weakens’.
Six tragic unsolved murders and the families who are still waiting for justice
Despite extensive investigations the killers of these victims remain at large
'Something needs doing' about Lancashire mill where kids set bins on fire - but a brighter future awaits
It has been derelict for decades
The 52 criminals jailed in October 2026, including five killers, a rapist cop and an army of drug dealers
Each of these criminals has been given jail time - they will spend months, and in some cases years, behind bars
Preston restaurant's shisha lounge approved amid indoor smoking ban warning
Planning permission has been granted for the venue - but there is something else the operators will have to consider.
How Morecambe and Wise script signed by The Beatles and worth £6.5k was discovered in suitcase
A rare Morecambe and Wise script signed by The Beatles and left unread in a suitcase for six decades is tipped to sell for £6,500 at auction.
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12 day road closure & other major roadworks starting across Preston next week
Next week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Preston including a raod closure lasting nearly two weeks.
All the schools across Preston, Chorley & South Ribble with new Ofsteds in October
Find out what Ofsted made of schools across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble last month.
'Knife in my back': Councillor hits out after being removed from committee
County councillor David Whipp has accused fellow councillors of making a 'petty' and 'vindictive' decision after they voted to remove him and another county representative from the West Craven area committee.
Lancashire GP surgeries to close for half day next week - these are all the practices affected
The temporary closure will take place on Tuesday.
Lancashire councillor Matt Smith uses Apple AirTag to catch thief stealing historic coping stones worth £7,000
"This type of crime has a significant impact on rural communities, both financially and emotionally.”