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Alexander explains what Carlo Nash will bring to PNE as Mike Pollitt replacement
Preston North End has appointed former goalkeeper Carlo Nash as its new goalkeeper coach, replacing Mike Pollitt, who left the role after nearly six and a half years. Manager Graham Alexander praised Nash’s experience…
Meet the man who put Preston on the map with cotton
Keith Johnson traces how John Horrocks and his family helped transform Preston into a major cotton-manufacturing centre. The story follows Horrocks’s arrival in the town in the late 18th century, his early work…
Five deny manslaughter of man, 20, who died in Dubai after swallowing packages
Five defendants, including Jensen Westhead’s mother and stepfather, deny manslaughter and drug offences at Preston Crown Court. Westhead, 20, died in Dubai in December 2024 after a cocaine package he had swallowed…
Blackpool coroner probes tragic death of 2-week-old baby just hours after night feed
An inquest at Blackpool Town Hall heard that the cause of death of two-week-old Olivia Rose Smith could not be established after a post-mortem examination. Her parents called 999 after finding her unresponsive at their…
King to visit Preston for the first time as monarch
King Charles III will visit Preston on Monday for the first time since becoming monarch. He is expected to meet local charities, community groups and faith leaders at a reception at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and…
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New PNE Head of Performance Analysis releases statement after leaving Bradford City
Scott Dyer has joined Preston North End as Head of Performance Analysis after leaving Bradford City, where he worked for six years. In a LinkedIn statement, Dyer thanked colleagues at Bradford and said he wished the…
Free Fylde Ice Festival 2027 - everything you need to know including date & location
The free Fylde Ice Festival is set to return on Saturday, February 13, 2027, moving to Kirkham town centre following its previous success in Lytham. Organised by Fylde Council, the event will feature an ice sculpture…
Weather warning issued for Lancashire as temperature set to plummet
The UK Health Security Agency has issued a yellow cold health alert for North West England and the West Midlands from Thursday morning until Saturday midday. Temperatures are forecast to fall below average, with frost…
King Charles III to visit Preston next week
King Charles III will visit Preston next week, where he will be guest of honour at a reception at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library. He is expected to meet city council representatives, local charities…
Lancashire nursery provider wins first aid Platinum Award
Childcare provider Partou says all of its UK settings, including its nurseries in Lancashire, have received Tigerlily Training’s Platinum First Aid Accreditation. The award recognises standards in child safety and…
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Stress Awareness Week 2026: Spotting signs of stress
NICEIC is urging people in the electrical trade to notice changes that may signal a colleague is struggling with stress and to start a conversation. The campaign message comes during Stress Awareness Week 2026 and marks…
Music therapy launches to support Lancashire communities this winter
A new online music therapy programme has launched for people with Parkinson’s in Lancashire, through a partnership between Chiltern Music Therapy and Parkinson’s UK. Weekly sessions combine interactive music, singing…
This 'quietly flirtatious' shoe has sparked a new fetish for feet lovers
In a world full of sexual fantasies, few are as popular or widespread as podophilia. Or, as it’s more commonly known, the humble foot fetish. Surveys suggest that between one in four and one in seven adults have…
King Charles to visit Preston including tours of Harris Museum and Flag Market
King Charles III is due to make his first visit to Preston as sovereign on Monday, November 16. He will attend a reception at the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library with representatives of the city, local charities…
Heartbroken handler of late service dog donates £1,000 in his memory
Lindsay Sielski, handler of retired Lancashire Fire and Rescue search dog Davey, has donated £1,000 to a fundraiser in his memory. Davey died after a short illness despite specialist veterinary care. The GoFundMe had…
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'Don't approach' - Police renew appeal for info on prisoner at large from HMP Kirkham
Lancashire Police have renewed their appeal for help finding Bryan Thomas, 27, who failed to return to HMP Kirkham after temporary release on Aug. 21. Officers say enquiries are continuing and warn the public not to…
Land earmarked for electric car charging points 'could be put to better use'
Preston City Council has refused a proposal to build an electric-vehicle charging facility on Marsh Lane, near the city centre. The plan included five charging points—two ultra-rapid and three standard—on a site in the…
Arif Patel's ex-wife loses appeal staking claim to fraudster's assets
Sabina Patel has lost her appeal over a claim to £12 million of assets belonging to her former husband, fraudster Arif Patel. The court rejected her claim that she had partial ownership of property due to be sold to…
Lancashire businesses offered funded 3D printing training
Lancashire businesses can enrol staff in a government-funded bootcamp covering 3D printing, computer-aided design and Industry 4.0. Delivered by 3D 360 Skills Training with the Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub, the…
Smart meter engineer jobs in Lancashire: training and career routes
Energy suppliers and metering contractors across Preston and Lancashire are recruiting smart meter engineers, according to UK agency Bernoullis Group. Roles include installing electricity-only or dual-fuel meters, as…
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Tonight: The Preston professor who helped solve a decades-long murder
University of Lancashire forensic science professor Anna Williams will appear on the True Crime Channel’s UK Forensic Breakthroughs on 10 November, discussing her work on the murder of Natalia Doherty. Doherty…
Premature baby defies odds after being born half the weight of a bag of sugar
Arabella-Rae Carrol was born 14 weeks premature at Royal Preston Hospital in August, weighing just 800 grams. Her mother, Cassie Blount McKenna, said the baby also had a hole in her heart and a bleed on the brain, and…
One of Preston's best-known bars hits the market
Hartley’s Bar, a well-known wine bar on Mount Street in Preston, has been put up for sale for £475,000. Manchester-based property agent Fleurets is marketing the freehold, which includes the business and a two-bedroom…
Police warning after burglary in Carnforth village
Police are urging residents to lock doors after a burglary on Main Street in Warton, near Carnforth. The break-in took place between 10pm on November 4 and 6am the following morning. The suspect entered through an…
World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims to be held in Preston on Sunday
A multi-faith service for the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims will take place at County Hall in Preston on Sunday. Families and friends will be able to share tributes, light candles and hear names read…
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Jobs paying £80k on offer as major energy broker moves into Preston city centre
Energy broker Northern Gas and Power plans to open a new office in Preston city centre in January 2027, with 32 full-time positions currently advertised. Roles include sales consultants, lead generators, managers and…
We've run our Fylde coast MOT garage for 40 years, now it's time to say goodbye
Todd and Liz Tuer have retired after running LBT Motors for more than 40 years. The family-run MOT garage, located beside Garstang Sports Club, closed its doors on November 9. The owners said the decision was difficult…
What Alexander has said about 'unsung hero' Scott Dyer after Preston make appointment
Preston North End has appointed Scott Dyer as its new Head of Performance Analysis, replacing Charlie Ager as manager Graham Alexander reshapes his backroom team. Dyer worked closely with Alexander during his time at…
Ex-Derby star lands new role at Championship relegation rivals as statement made
Former Derby County defender Youl Mawene has joined Preston North End as the club’s Head of Performance and Fitness. The 47-year-old returns to a club where he made 197 appearances as a player and previously worked on…