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Preston Crown Court. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard

Ex-solider in drug-fuelled 90mph chase through Preston

The late Daron Pinstock from Chorley.

Two companies could face prosecution over Chorley man's death

Some Lancashire schools will be closed today for the general election.

General Election school closures in Lancashire

The damage

BMXers blamed for "seriously damaging" Lancashire nature reserve

I'm glad it's not like that now... 31 abandoned & demolished buildings

Blackpool and Fylde planning applications validated between June 24-June 30

All the Blackpool and Fylde planning applications from last week

A man who was found sleeping in a car in Preston was more than four times over the drink-drive limit

Driver caught more than four times over the drink-drive limit

Talha Hussain (inset) pictured after a serious accident on a notorious zebra crossing on Manchester Road last year

Changes planned for crash site zebra crossing in Preston

The talking is nearly done - and the voting is about to begin

Election: voting guide for Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, Ribble Valley, Fylde

The body of a man in his 50s was found inside an outhouse at an address in Watling Street Road, Preston around 8.30pm on Tuesday

Man's body found in outhouse after Preston 999 call

Inn the Dog House bar has opened in Chorley.

INN the Dog House bar opens in Chorley

Several Beefeater and and Brewers Fayre restaurants in Lancashire are set to close (Credit: Google)

Full list of Lancashire Beefeater and Brewers Fayre pubs set to close

The owners of Hugo’s Ice Cream and Café in Forton are set to open a new bistro in Garstang

Team behind new Hugo's Bistro overwhelmed with messages of support

Video

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PNE

Alan Browne

Alan Browne exit marks end of a PNE era and leaves big questions
The PNE captain has left Deepdale after ten years - upon the expiry of his contract
George Hodgson

Sky Sports will take over all EFL coverage from next season

All 17 confirmed PNE fixtures Sky Sports will broadcast in 2024/25

Ched Evans

PNE striker's journey towards player-coach deal as season aim set out

Jamie Donley

Spurs transfer stance as Preston North End linked with striker

Tyrhys Dolan

Championship transfer news while Burnley step up manager talks

Euro 2024 news from NationalWorld.com

Birthplaces of all players in England squad for Euro 2024

England aren't much fun at Euro 2024 - but boy they can scrap

It is easy to take for granted just how good Shaw but England need him

Five things we learned from England’s extra-time victory

Jude Bellingham could be suspended at Euro 2024 for England.

What punishments could Jude Bellingham and England face?

Jude Bellingham is being investigated by UEFA

England's Jude Bellingham under investigation by UEFA after late goal

Retro

I'd love to go back: 48 exclusive archive pics of Preston in the 1970s
If you have fond memories of Preston in the 1970s, then why not join us for a wander down memory lane...
Jack Marshall

59 astounding and ancient retro archive pics of Preston Guild in 1952

Old school! 25 hilarious retro pictures of 1990s Preston high schools

31 long lost historic pics of Preston high street shops down the years

31 awesome retro pics of 1995 Preston, from Comic Relief to schools

Lifestyle

Danny's protein rice cakes - by the Fish and Rice Cakes guy Danny Andrews

I tried the Fish and Rice Cake Guy's new protein snack

Cross Green Road (Credit: Purplebricks)

Awe-inspiring modern 4 bed family home with dream garden on the market

Dog groomers near you

22 of the best dog groomers in and around Preston

Duke Street (Credit: Purplebricks)

Modern 3 bed home ideal for 1st time buyers for sale for bargain price

Recommended

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Amazon Prime Day: Get an extra £15 off a £30 purchase

Amazon's daily deals

We've spotted some big Amazon bargains today, so here's a round-up

Frozen Kids 2 in 1 Backpack & Suitcase from Dunelm

Mums in awe of Dunelm's themed kids suitcases all saying same thing

Cabin bags to fit under seats of easyJet and Ryanair flights have been popular on Amazon(Photo: Getty Images)

Easyjet and Ryanair cabin bag bestsellers rated as 'great'

More Football

Jaden Philogene in action

Championship transfer news as Norwich City reject '£4m' Celtic bid

PNE celebrate

PNE backed for transfer window success despite 'real shame'

Ben Osborn

All the 41 Championship signings made so far in the summer window

Lewis Leigh

Preston exit confirmed as 'significant' sell-on clause inserted

Crime

A man was arrested after "£50,000 worth" of cannabis was seized from a car on the M6 near Chorley (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man charged after 12kg of cannabis worth ‘£50,000’ seized from car

Michael Brennan, from Preston, was jailed after being caught with a large quantity of heroin and cocaine (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man caught with large quantity of heroin and cocaine jailed

Daniel Hardcastle, 30, from Blackpool, is charged with the murder of a two-year-old boy who was found unresponsive at a home in Central Drive on August 19, 2023

Dad accused of murdering toddler son quizzed over internet searches

Police at the scene at North Pier, Blackpool. Credit: Dave Nelson

North Pier incident sees man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A Qantas Airways Boeing 737-838 airplane. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Man charged over 'Evil Twin' WiFi attacks on planes

Police at the scene at North Pier, Blackpool. Credit: Dave Nelson

LIVE: Video shows ongoing police incident at North Pier

What's On

Megan Thee Stallion is still on track (as of writing) to arrive in the UK as part of her "Hot Summer Girl Tour," after cancelling the tour's first performance at the OVO Hydro, Glasgow (Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)

Are tickets still available to see Megan Thee Stallion on her UK tour?
All signs point to Megan Thee Stallion still performing in the UK next week
Benjamin Jackson

L: Peter Taylor, one half of Cuffe & Taylor, is pictured in April 2023 by James Watkins. R: Lytham Festival 2023.

Exclusive chat with organiser of Lytham Festival ahead of its return

Tommy Cannon holds a photo of himself hugging Robbie Williams.

Tommy Cannon to tour Lancs later this year thanks to Robbie Williams

Life of Pi is a must-watch and is on at The Lowry until Saturday, July 6

How to survive on a boat with a two-tonne Royal Bengal tiger

These were the scenes as Lytham Festival 2024 geared up for its first night

These were the scenes as Lytham Festival geared up for its first night

Homes & Gardens

Daniel Cato

Awards for two Lancashire site managers
Kingswood Homes site managers Ryan Corlett and Daniel Cato are celebrating getting another Quality award under their belts.
Rachael Bruce

Reeds Rains

Million pound hillside mansion with pool, hot tub & garden up for sale

Hoardsall Farm, Lower Road, Longridge, Preston PR3 2YN (Credit: SHP Valuers)

Anyone fancy buying it for me? Historic ancient 65 acre farm for sale

Unique country family home with spacious design & huge garden for sale

Burscough’s Royal British Legion branch receives donation from homebuilder

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

People

Could you help give any of these gorgeous cats and dogs a loving home?

19 adorable RSPCA animals looking for their forever home
Not every animal is given the best start in life, but the RSPCA Preston and District Branch is hoping to fix that by finding them a loving home.
Emma Downey

I’m a scuba diver who's back diving thanks to life-changing treatments

Left: DJ Rusty Egan in 2022. Right: pictured with Steve Strange, of Visage, in the eighties.

I'm the resident DJ at Lytham Festival & I'll provide a nonstop party

19 pictures from Archbishop's prom

19 pics from Archbishop Temple Church of England High School's prom

Burnley farmer Neil Worswick (who is pictured third row from the back wearing a hat) with his fellow hikers after they conquered Snowdon in Wales in 2021 for the MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) Society. They plan to climb Helvellyn this weekend in aid of Motor Neurone Disease

Rugby legend's message to Burnley farmer ahead of mountain challenge

Best In Preston

The Bees Knees in Blackburn Road, Accrington has apologised after a 'disgusting' joke about missing teenager Jay Slater was posted on its Facebook page

Outrage over pub's 'disgusting joke' about Jay Slater and Euros 2024

Ribble Lodge, Ribbleton

Your chance to run popular Preston pub as tenancy put up for grabs

Costco Haydock

I went to Costo for the first time - don't make the same mistake as me

Opinion

Hugh Bonneville as Douglas and Karen Gillan as Madeline in the new Steven Moffat-penned comedy-drama Douglas Is Cancelled (Picture: Hartswood Films/ITV)

Douglas Is Cancelled review: Wake up sheeple! This is not so good

It was difficult to know what to make of ITV's new drama series Douglas Is Cancelled (ITV, Thurs, 9pm) after the first two episodes.Philip Cunnington
Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen visits a pirate-themed barn in his new Channel 4 series Outrageous Homes (Picture: Stuart Wood/Channel 4)

Outrageous Homes review: Llewelyn-Bowen has the time of his life... and so do we

For Father's Day I received a framed copy of the front cover of the book I wrote

Who's The Daddy: Perfect Father’s Day with a house full once again

Leader of Lancashire law firm calls on businesses to back devolution ahead of general election

Agatha Chapman-Poole

Kofi, a talented musician, model and actor

Lancashire Care providers urges government to prioritise learning disabilities

These days, personal devices mean we are less likely to strike up conversations with strangers. Photo: Adobe

Blaise Tapp: I can feel my tolerance levels dropping on a daily basis

Miroslav - known to friends as Milky - found himself in the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham in the new series of 24 Hours in A&E (Picture: Channel 4)

24 Hours in A&E review: Restores your faith in humanity

Business

More than 100 businesses in Lancashire have been shortlisted

Lancashire businesses shortlisted in English Independent Retail Awards

A WBD team led by Associate Nazmin Akthar supported on the securing of a new women's refuge.

Blackburn charity finds new home thanks to pro bono support from WBD

Burnley's Charter Walk shopping centre has won the gold International Corporate Responsibility Society Excellence Award in a ceremony held at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. Pictured here with the award are marketing agent Stephanie Potter (front) Jason Cothliffe who is Charter Walk marketing and retail liaison manager and centre manager Debbie Hernon

Pride for Burnley shopping centre as it wins coveted gold award

(Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

M&S 'not leaving' city centres behind - investing in Bath and Bristol

(Photo: TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Drivers urged to fill up 'soon' as decline in fuel prices ends

Drivers could be fined if they are caught using a mobile phone while behind the wheel

New 'spot' cameras could cost drivers £1,000 - here's how

UK Trending

New research reveals crushing impact of long working hours

Gordon Finnlayson, 39, filmed laughing as he stabbed a police officer.

Watch: Raging hulk-like thug laughs as he stabs two police officers

Fires burn outside London shops as police race to extinguish blazes.

Watch: Fires burn outside shops as police race to extinguish blazes

Lola Brisbane and her bravery award from EMAS.

Watch: Tot's 999 call saves mum's life during seizure (sound on)

A UFO-like vehicle has been spotted on Google maps. Photo: Google/Airbus/Maxar / SWNS

‘UFO’ spotted on Google Maps - but what actually was it?

Stephen Bergin (L), 35, splits his time between operating on brains and consulting Grey's Anatomy's writers and actors.

Watch: Grey's Anatomy inspired me to be a surgeon - now I work on set

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