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The M6 northbound and southbound are both currently closed at J20 in Warrington due to a collision.

Breaking Emergency services shut motorway in both directions

Adrian Dean and Brian Woodburn, members of Friends of Cocker Lane

'Scrap affordable housing on new Leyland estate to make road safer', locals say

Paul and Leigh Hutchinson, from Leyland, and their guests braved Storm Boelo when they married in Blackpool on Saturday

'Magical day’ Leyland couple marries in Blackpool during Storm Boelo

Wowcher is offering a 4* Lancashire stay for two with breakfast, leisure access & late checkout, saving you up to 45% off Mercure Blackburn Dunkenhalgh Hotel & Spa's prices.

Grab a Lancashire spa stay for two for half price with Wowcher

Lancashire County Council members get the chance to bring forward proposals for debate at each full council meeting - but from now on, the opposition will have only one of the three debate slots

Lancashire Reform accused of ‘silencing opposition’ in county council debate row

Preston's famous red telephone boxes in storage

Preston's iconic red telephone boxes return to city centre is delayed

20-year-old Lucy Page from Coppull had a near miss yesterday while travelling to work in the grip of Storm Boelo when a tree fell on top of her car.

I had a lucky escape when a tree fell on my car

Paul Whitehouse and Bob Mortimer at The Milking Parlour.

Mortimer and Whitehouse's visit cut by BBC following Ted's death

Residents with the drag queens at Funny Girls

'Sandra bought a new outfit from M&S' Ribbleton care home residents dress up for...

Stacey Dooley outside the Acorn Recovery unit in Stockport

Stacey Dooley visits Preston as part of new documentary on ketamine

While the Met Office weather warning doesn't cover Lancashire, the county will experience strong gales.

Preston wind gust forecast: hour by hour

David Lean has written a new book detailing his childhood abuse at the hands of football coach Barry Bennell and his long fight for justice

David Lean's fight for justice: a survivor's story

Preston Magistrates' Court

Who's in Preston Magistrates - Monday's cases, names and offences

PNE

Preston North End players remonstrate with referee Elliot Bell

Ex-referee gives verdict on controversial decision in Preston draw
Several decisions went against Preston in the draw with West Brom.
Dan Murphy

Greg Docherty.

Breaking Transfer news: PNE reportedly identify possible free agent signing

Preston North End's Stanley Mills vies for possession with West Bromwich Albion's Chris Mepham.

The Stanley Mills dilemma facing Graham Alexander at Preston North End

Preston North End's Andrew Hughes (grounded) is mobbed by team-mates as he celebrates scoring the opening goal

Hughes says PNE have 'minimum requirement' they must do in every game

Paul McKenna celebrates scoring the winning penalty during the penalty shoot-out during the Preston North End v Birmingham City Nationwide division one play-off semi-final second leg at Deepdale

Preston North End legend Paul McKenna appointed Bamber Bridge manager

More Football

Morecambe have consecutive home games this week after victory last time out

Morecambe boss is looking to back up away victory with wins at home

Fleetwood boss Matt Lawlor

Matt Lawlor eyes upset against Arsenal

Shrimps boss Adam Lakeland

Morecambe have been handed an FA Trophy trip to Leek Town

Preston North End manager Graham Alexander

EFL pundit gives thoughts on Preston's free agent transfer stance

Top stories from 3addedminutes.com

Glasner's job is at risk but he isn't Nottingham Forest's only problem

The Wonderkid Power Rankings: New entries from Aston Villa & Chelsea

The wonderkid who dazzled his way onto Liverpool and Arsenal’s radar

What happens next as Man City 'guilty' of breaking financial rules

Crime

Police want to speak to the men in connection with a £3K theft from Tesco Towngate

Police appeal after £3K Leyland theft

Thirty five-year-old Christopher Wood attacked the woman in June 22 at her home in East Lancashire.

Clitheroe man jailed for eight years for raping woman as she slept

The police officer suffered extensive bruising but was back on duty the following day.

PC left bruised after being dragged along road by car

The collision took place yesterday around 1pm on Mill Lane between a motorist and a pedestrian.

Do the right thing - hit and run leaves man with multiple injuries

Drug dealer Sadakat Ali who was caught with crack cocaine hidden inside a false deodorant can has been jailed for more than five years. He was arrested after officers executed a warrant at his home address in College Court, Accrington, last month

Drug dealer jailed after hiding crack cocaine in false deodorant can

Michael McGuigan will be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court next month for arson, violence and other offences

Sentence awaits home-torching thug

Retro

The 1970s was a decade of considerable change for the Lancaster district

Plenty of memories in these photos as we showcase Lancaster in the 70s
Safer to say Lancaster looked a bit different in the 70s - but remains recognisable.
Louise Bryning

A historical photograph illustrating Victorian women's clothing. In 1857, Catherine Logan was sentenced to four years' penal servitude after money stolen from a Longridge solicitor was found concealed in her clothing

'Justice served' as prostitute sentenced to four years for £12 theft

Take a look at 14 famous brands that began life in Lancashire as we celebrate the Lancashire Post's 140th birthday.

14 famous brands that began life in Lancashire as we celebrate LEP 140

A winter wonderland – but not for motorists! A car is pushed through the snow on Preston’s Flag Market in 1981, as our nostalgic photo series revisits the people, places and memorable moments of the Eighties

Preston in 1981: royal weddings and snow

An illustration of an editor's office in the 1890s, recalling the early days of the Lancashire Post and the journalists who helped shape its future

The editors who shaped Preston's newspaper

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I've used these five home spa gadgets to create a relaxing at-home spa experience for myself including an and LED face mask and a beauty mirror with a clever extra.

5 home spa gadgets to make your beauty routine feel luxe

Back to basics: The £59.99 Roberts wind-up radio offers a straightforward alternative to cheaper, feature-packed emergency gadgets as demand surges following new Government preparedness advice.

Why I'd pay £59.99 for this Roberts emergency radio

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

All the major roadworks starting across Chorley between Monday, October 26 and Sunday, November 1

3 week long road closure & other major roadworks starting in Chorley

Homes & Gardens

Stacey Solomon has called the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System the “vacuum of dreams”, praising its powerful suction and versatile design - and fans can get £160 off with an exclusive code.

Stacey Solomon loves this powerful Shark ‘vacuum of dreams’
Stacey Solomon has hailied this Shark vacuum as the “vacuum of dreams” thanks to multiple features that make tackling dust and dirt more satisfying - and she’s offering a £160 discount.
Rochelle Barrand

The front of the property

Two became one with this impressive 7 bed property for sale in Preston

The PROALLER heated throw has topped Amazon's Home & Kitchen best-seller chart as temperatures fall, with the electric blanket currently reduced to £25.49.

Amazon's £25 heated blanket tops best-seller chart

Lakeland's Barista Espresso Machine is reduced from £169.99 to £136 in the retailer's huge October sale.

Lakeland launches huge sale with savings of up to 20%

I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

Three beautiful autumn bouquets from Bunches

Food & Drink

The pumpkins are in store now - and the most you'll pay is 59p

Sainsbury’s cuts Halloween pumpkins to 50p each with Nectar deal
Families can pick up two British-grown medium pumpkins for just £1 with a Nectar card, making Halloween carving a little cheaper this year
Gareth Butterfield

The most popular restaurants in Lancashire this weekend

Take a look at some places where kids eat free or for £1 near you:

9 places where kids can eat for free or for £1 this October half term

The centuries-old Toll Bar Cottage has had a complete refurbishment - and the cafe and meeting space it houses have been a roaring success (image: Broughton Parish Council)

"Reopening it as soon as possible is a priority" - cafe closes doors

Ellis McKeown and Liam Stemson, who run Fairham's Bar in Liverpool Road, Penwortham, have announced they are opening Casa Brío - a Spanish-themed cafe/restaurant in Priory Lane

Opening date for new Penwortham tapas restaurant revealed

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Zara Howard was last seen on Thursday, in the Kemple View area of Clitheroe at around 4.30pm on October 22. Police have now released CCTV footage

We are growing increasingly concerned about Zara

Reverend Claire McEnery at Blackburn Diocese

From hypnotism, to murder investigator, to CofE priest

Lytham Jetty has broken in two, causing major disruption for Ribble Cruising Club. Pictured at high tide, with part of the debris floating in the sea. Photo: Lucinda Herbert

Lytham jetty is snapped in two by dangerous Storm Boelo winds

Engineers are now en-route to all affected areas

Engineers on the way to homes in Preston and Chorley without power

What's On

Rainbow Hub’s Zumbathon 2026 raises funds for the Mawdesley based charity which supports children and young people with neurological and physical disabilities.Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

23 energetic images from the Rainbow Hub's Zumbathon charity event
The event raised funds for Rainbow Hub, a charity that supports children and young people with neurological and physical disabilities in Mawdesley.
Colin Ainscough

19 Halloween books to keep children entertained over half term, including Escape from the Haunted House

The best Halloween books for children of all ages

My 3 things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week including Halloween events for all ages

My 3 things to do in Preston, Chorley & South Ribble next week

Preston Card Fest Summer Special

Preston Card Fest makes grand return

We Will Rock You, the award winning jukebox Queen Musical, is coming to Lancaster Grand Theatre in November

Award winning jukebox Queen Musical coming to theatre

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

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The Celebrity Traitors

Krispy Kreme launches £2.99 The Traitors doughnut

Willis will present Strictly alongside Johannes Radebe and Josh Widdecombe (Guy Levy/BBC)

Josh Widdicombe on Strictly’s ‘no ego’ new hosting team

These Bunches flowers are the easiest way to update my home for the new autumn season

I’ve found the easiest way to give my home an autumn update

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The e.l.f Soft Glam makeup products I’m tempted to add to my basket

People

A flood alert has been issued for the coast between Fleetwood and Blackpool, with high tides expected to bring a risk of flooding on Monday evening and again on Tuesday.

Breaking Lancashire flood alerts as high tides threaten coastal area
Lancashire flood alerts have been issues for Monday and Tuesday as high tides threaten coastal areas after Storm Boelo.
Jack Marshall

Train services between Preston, Blackpool North and Manchester Airport are being disrupted on Monday, October 26, following damage to overhead electric wires between Preston and Bolton.

Storm Boelo brings more travel chaos and cancellations

Several residential roads in Lancaster are to have new parking restrictions imposed on them

Parking restrictions set to be introduced on city streets

Lock and ref Bruce (centre standing in the white shirt) playing for Bruce’s Assassins in his fundraising match for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

'I was given 18 months to live'

Battle of Agincourt day hosted by the Samlesbury Longbow Archers

Preston's 'medieval archers' line up for Hundred Years War shoot

Best In Preston

Four car parks across the area will be subject to the change on the Saturdays running up to yuletide.

Free parking in Ribble Valley this Christmas

Jonny Yates with his High Street Heroes 2026 awards

'I didn't expect anything - and came back with two high street awards'

Meet Father Christmas at Worden Hall.

Worden Hall reveals Christmas programme

Business

Two thirds of workers in Lancashire do not feel they are fairly paid, a new report has revealed.

Lancashire workers unhappy with wages

Millions of UK households face another broadband bill increase in April 2027, even if they are locked into an existing contract, prompting fresh calls for a ban on mid-contract price rises.

Broadband customers face fresh £48 bill warning

The site of the approved new swimming pool, facing Abingdon Drive in Ashton

New swimming pool coming to Preston suburb - offering lessons for 'every ability...

Five new Preston plans you may want to know about featuring a new restaurant, beauty salon & car wash

Five new Preston plans you may want to know about ft a new restaurant

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

Combat Air Demonstrator

BAE demonstrator takes shape in Lancashire

Opinion

This is how the late William Chapman who sadly lost his life after entering a tiger enclosure should be remembered - and how his grieving parents want to remember him

This is how William Chapman should be remembered

When did humans become so inhumane?

Emma Downey

Lancashire Post editor Nicola Adam (left) with crime authors Gytha Lodge (bottom right), Jenny Blackhurst (top left) and Caz Frear (top right) at the Preston Crime Fiction Festival on Saturday

Why Preston's first Crime Fiction Festival was a hit

Vibes turn to jibes: Prime Minister Andy Burnham left his first Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons yesterday, after a score draw with leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch (photo, PA)

How new PM Andy Burnham got on in his first Prime Minister's Questions

Lancashire dad's powerful essay on his terminal cancer diagnosis

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Make the most of the sunshine on a day out in Lancashire

Reflecting on a Lancashire summer to remember

Overseas, mobile emergency alert systems can be used to let communities know about evacuations, or impending disasters like floods or fires (Photos: Adobe Stock)

Burnham's wildfire alert: crying wolf?

Our daughters still call us a couple of times a week – even when they don't need anything.

Who's the Daddy: Why our daughters still call us every week

Harry Kane #9 of England celebrates with Jude Bellingham #10 after converting a penalty for his team’s third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Mexico and England at Mexico City Stadium on July 05, 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Charlotte Wilson/Getty Images)

Who's The Daddy: How England aged me seven months in one night

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With more than 12,000 private jets taking off or landing in Scotland in 2024, Oxfam said there had been a “surge” in the number of these planes using Scottish Government-owned Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Oxfam demands sky-high tax on Scotland's private jets

British artist Matthew Cook created the specially commissioned artwork for the Remembrance stamp collection.

Royal Mail unveils six new Remembrance stamps

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

UK Trending

Research found more than four in 10 Brits are envious of Spain’s laid-back approach to mealtimes

Eating out in Britain has become an increasingly rushed affair

Original fireplaces, exposed beams and cornicing have been named the ultimate signs of good taste in the home, according to new research

Period features still deemed 'most stylish' property features

Jenny Ryan put teams through their paces as part of a special celebration for Skipton Building Society members

Quiz star Jenny Ryan stuns punters with surprise pub appearance

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Guests were matched with blooms tailored to their mood, leaving with a bouquet designed to uplift, calm or energise

UK’s first ‘Flower Pharmacy’ opens

Unsuspecting moviegoers surprised by Rylan were given free treats and cinema tickets

Rylan has disguised himself as a sofa to surprise filmgoers

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