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Lancashire Evening Post
Hot Rod wears it well as the greatest Glastonbury showman
As with all things - from what you like with your chips to what colour to wear with pink - music is a matter of taste.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Coming to terms with despair and finding peace beyond pain
A folk star with Italian roots-who has spent much of the last decade living on a boat without electricity or heat - is sharing his songs with fans this Sunday
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Groceries are 4.7 per cent more expensive than a year ago
Grocery prices are now 4.7 per cent more expensive than a year ago as supermarket inflation hit its highest level since last March, figures show.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Twelve weeks dry and feeling superhuman
'm going to say something now and you're not going to like it. I haven't had a drink for 12 weeks and I feel superhuman. hat may well turn out to be my “never again” moment was one sunny Sunday in April, a beautiful spring day ruined by an appalling hangover caused by a laughably small number of drinks the night before.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Pupils step into future as school grows with new classrooms and play areas
\"It's so welcoming - and that's what it's all about.\" That's the verdict of children at Lea Community Primary School on the huge revamp of their school which will see the school's intake gradually double.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Son's special tribute
Legendary Welsh rock band The Alarm were originally scheduled to perform on the festival's closing night before headliners Simple Minds and Texas.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
By George! Staya set to star at Sandown
Staya is the form pick as she makes a swift return to action in the Listed Dragon Stakes at Sandown.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Families having to wait more than a year for care plan to support children
More requests for special educational needs assessments were made for children in Lancashire last year, new figures show.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Wart's going on for our Steve? He's got to get this off his chest
Nothing screams of middle-age quite like getting a wart.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Veterans cafe in city tackling loneliness and isolation
Sipping a brew and speaking to to those who served in the Armed Forces was the focus of the latest episode of the Parched Pea Podcast - a collaboration between the Lancashire Post and Blog Preston.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Frankie will be Sparky's No.2 at Carlisle, as Hodges steps down
Former North End boss Frankie McAvoy has been appointed as Mark Hughes' assistant manager at Carlisle United.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Fellowes' Storm is forecast to win at last
Believe The Storm has hit the bar on his last two starts but the second division of the Unibet More Extra Place Races Handicap gives him a perfect opportunity of victory at Kempton.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Women made up story of needy orphans as part of begging scam
On the first Friday of October 1872, Mr. Gibbons the Chief Constable received information that two women had been visiting homes in Preston begging for money.
2 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Couple build hedgehog hospital and themed bar for less than £100
A wildlife-loving DIY enthusiast from Lancashire built a themed bar using recycled materials, and then put his skills to a new challenge - constructing a hedgehog hospital. Reporter Lucinda Herbert finds out more...
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sam-tastic show helps Brownedge to a vital victory
Sam Worden of Brownedge was in unstoppable form in their victory over St Wilfrid's in the Preston and District Summer Snooker League.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Riis: It was right time to exit, as he joins Robins
Emil Riis admitted it was time to move on from Preston, after Bristol City snapped up the 'in demand' forward.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Fired up for vintage thrills
The Fylde Vintage, Steam & Farm Show was a piston-pumping success at The Show Field, Wharles, drawing large crowds over the weekend. Visitors delighted at the displays of vintage steam engines, tractors, and historic machinery, alongside traditional crafts, live music, and delicious local food.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
TV chefs go together like ... sunshine and outdoor dining
When it comes to cooking, there are many things that inspire celebrity chef John Torode and his wife, actress and TV chef Lisa Faulkner - but travelling around the world takes the number one spot.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Flintoff is not looking to succeed McCullum
Andrew Flintoff insists he has no interest in succeeding Brendon McCullum as England head coach.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Controversial plan for new town bar gets green light
Plans for a new bar in Garstang have been given a boost after councillors granted an application for a new premises licence.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
The new Youth Zone and Foxton take shape – what their leaders say
Tim Jacques, chief executive of Vault Youth Zone, said: “We are proud to have been involved in the development of Preston’s Youth Strategy especially through the involvement of our own Young Peoples Development Group. They help us make key decisions for the Youth Zone and we feel it is hugely important that young people generally have a voice and influence. This encourages them to feel more connected to and engaged in the city we call home. This can only be a positive for Preston’s future.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Animal charity warns of a cat crisis as stray population rises
An animal charity has warned they are experiencing a crisis in the city as the number of stray and un-neutered cats continues to rise year-on-year, writes MEGAN MILEY.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Meet the young people guiding the city to a brighter future
'Young people are the future, so we need a city that works for us too'. That's the message to Preston's rulers from the city's young people, following the publication of the city's first ever Youth Strategy.
3 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Nassau now looks set to be next for Cercene - Murphy
Joe Murphy is now favouring heading to Goodwood with his Coronation Stakes winner Cercene over the Irish Oaks.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Wilson commits his future in further boost for Magpies boss
Defender Scott Wilson has put pen to paper on a new contract to extend his stay with Chorley ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Aldi actively looking for three new sites across the county
Aldi is on the lookout for new store locations in Lancashire as part of its rapid UK expansion plans - and have identified three “priority” sites.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Time detectives delve deep into a world of crooks and conwomen
From female fraudsters to fun daily facts to relationships, there's something for everyone to listen to this week.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
With age comes wisdom... until someone takes your parking space
Blaise Tapp's view on life in the UK today
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Slide day brings big donations
Longton Primary School held a fundraiser for Ronald McDonald House, inspired by former pupil Bobby Morrison.
1 min |
July 02, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'We are creating a city where every young person can succeed'
Those at Preston City Council who have been involved in commissioning the Youth Strategy said having young people involved from the start means more robust plans for the future.
2 min |