Lancashire Evening Post

Graham Alexander's simple response to Preston North End Championship survival question

Dan Murphy — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:05:38 GMT

Preston North End are bottom of the table on five points after 13 games.

Chorley funeral directors 'devastated and disgusted' by 'appaling' actions of former employee

Matthew Calderbank — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:58:42 GMT

“Our trust was completely betrayed. We are disgusted and deeply saddened that someone employed by our company has abused their position in this way,” said the funeral directors.

Simba launches Black Friday early with savings of up to £990 (cloned)

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 13:17:16 GMT

Black Friday hasn’t arrived, but the mattress discounts have. Simba’s early sale includes savings of up to £990, plus reductions on pillows, duvets and more

"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts" - celebrating 35 years of the International Aid Trust

Catherine Musgrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:46:04 GMT

The Trust was founded in Chorley in 1991.

Preston student turns bill-splitting frustration into fast-growing fintech business

Simon Drury — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:21:16 GMT

Ever tried to book a group trip but struggled to get everyone organised? These two University of Lancashire friends may have the answer with their fast-growing startup business in Preston.

Preston Army veteran to honour Grandfather at the Cenotaph in London on Remembrance Sunday

Catherine Musgrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:14:39 GMT

John was an infantry soldier for 34 years, serving with the Devonshire and Dorset Infantry Regiment. He later enlisted in the Territorial Army, serving with the Princess of Wales’ Royal Regiment before joining the Royal Engineers bomb disposal squad.

Preston North End fan group calls for 'clear answers' and 'meaningful change' in open letter to the club

Dan Murphy — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:09:14 GMT

PNE Online have posed a number of questions to the club amid their struggles in the Championship.

Funeral details for much-loved Preston businessman and philanthropist Pete Marquis

Matthew Calderbank — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:02:13 GMT

Pete’s hearse will be transported on his low loader trailer for his final journey...

New opening date given for Tesco Express in Longton

Catherine Musgrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 12:00:27 GMT

The building was previously Blundells Hardware shop.

Ribble Valley Borough Council introduces mobile CCTV cameras to tackle 'disgusting' fly tippers

Zach Harrison — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:49:46 GMT

The council will deploy mobile CCTV cameras at locations identified from repeat offending locations

EG on The Move want to open petrol station and car wash in this Chorley location

Catherine Musgrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:36:03 GMT

Stewart Longton Caravans Ltd is now based in Friday Street.

Bloom becomes UK's first café chain to reward customers for walking.

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:15:34 GMT

Juice bar chain's own app turns daily steps into free açaí bowls, matcha and functional smoothies, alongside its usual points for purchases

These Christmas family holidays with Santa and skating start at £129

Gareth Butterfield — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 11:11:56 GMT

Fancy a Christmas getaway without spending a fortune? Four-night breaks start at £129, with Santa visits, skating and festive entertainment available at selected parks

Euxton Park Care Home told to improve by CQC inspectors - here's what they found

Catherine Musgrove — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:37:29 GMT

This was the first time the service had been rated by the CQC.

Preston Magistrates Court listings for Monday, November 2

Matthew Calderbank — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:36:12 GMT

A total of 23 cases are listed before magistrates today (Monday, November 2), including drugs, weapons and driving offences...

35 best Christmas gifts for 2026 from £2.99 for her, him and beauty lovers

Julie Bayley — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:22:55 GMT

From £2.99 stocking fillers and Secret Santa ideas to luxury beauty, cosy gifts and presents for hard-to-buy-for men and women, these are 35 Christmas gifts worth considering in 2026.

Derian House charity shop opens in Bamber Bridge with £650 in sales on first hour

Colin Ainscough — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:58:25 GMT

The new Derian House charity shop in Bamber Bridge has opened with a flying start, taking £650 in sales during its first hour. The shop will help raise vital funds for the Chorley-based charity, which provides specialist care and support for more than 400 babies, children, young people and their families from across the North West.

Support needed to help side hustles become sustainable businesses, report says

By The Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:56:50 GMT

A new report from eBay and Small Business Britain finds strong growth ambitions among side hustlers and calls for greater support to help them develop into long-term businesses.

Nathan Reardon leads Innovation Philosophie's UK launch

Ailsa Marshall — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:09:02 GMT

Nathan Reardon, co-founder of Innovation Philosophie, is leading the company's UK launch alongside founder Pat Villaceran, marking the beginning of an 'entrepreneurship revolution' in the UK.

Tributes paid to 'loving, kind and fabulously funny' Jack Jones, 23, who died in Burnley crash

Sue Plunkett — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:13:08 GMT

Jack Jones died after a grey Skoda Octavia estate collided with a dry-stone wall in Crown Point Road, Burnley. Police are continuing to appeal for information.

£100,000 reward still on offer in Charlene Downes case 23 years after her disappearance

Newsroom — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 08:07:33 GMT

Lancashire Police say the investigation remains open and are urging anyone with information to come forward as the case reaches another anniversary.

New town centre apartments approved for Chorley building that ‘could have been an HMO’

Paul Faulkner — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 07:33:52 GMT

The accommodation has been championed by local politicians as being just what the borough needs.

Kevin Kilbane shares his reaction to Preston North End hiring Graham Alexander

Dan Murphy — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 06:02:40 GMT

Graham Alexander was appointed Preston North End manager on September 28.

Identity of mystery new business opening on Fishergate revealed as window vinyls are removed

Aimee Seddon — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:21 GMT

The covers have come off a mystery shopfront on Fishergate, revealing what is set to become...

3 road closures, 1 lane closure & other major roadworks starting in Chorley & South Ribble this week

Aimee Seddon — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:16 GMT

This week, numerous roadworks are beginning across Chorley and South Ribble including three road closures.

'Local journalism matters' - Prime Minister lends support to campaign

Simon Drury — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:15 GMT

The Prime Minister has pledged to support local journalism, recognising its importance in holding power to account and giving communities a voice, as part of the Journalism Matters campaign

First look inside the new Derian House Children's Hospice charity shop in Bamber Bridge

Colin Ainscough — Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:30:01 GMT

“The people of Bridge have been very, very welcoming.”

13-year-old girl 'sexually assaulted on a bus out of Preston'

By The Newsroom — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:49:18 GMT

The victim is being supported - and a description of the suspect has been issued.

Almost 150 homes approved for Chorley farmland to prevent 'something far worse'

Paul Faulkner — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:43:54 GMT

The site was likely to be built upon sooner or later.

'It’s such a shame'- shocking image shows aftermath of Halloween motorbike fire in Leyland

Aimee Seddon — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:51:15 GMT

Halloween night brought an unwelcome suprise for some Leyland residents...

Graham Alexander shares what he told his Preston North End players after Stoke City defeat

Dan Murphy — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:48:29 GMT

Preston were defeated 2-0 by Stoke City on Saturday.