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Lancashire Evening Post
Preston firm are gearing up for another tilt at success in the TT
Former motorbike champion Alan Jackson Jnr has a reflective chuckle to himself ahead of the prospect of another hair-raising campaign at the iconic TT Races.
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May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Lilywhites told to make decision over Osmajic
Former PNE man Kelly questions striker’s future
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Did you know that pet rabbits are ‘crepuscular’?
If you own rabbits, you’ve probably noticed they spend a surprising amount of time asleep during the day.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
McGuinness not sure if finishing line is in sight
Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness admits he “can’t carry on forever” as he prepares to mark the 30th anniversary of his debut this year, writes MARTIN WRIGHT.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Urgent clean up of city's parks ordered as bins overflowing
Preston's Avenham and Miller Park were left resembling a waste tip as overflowing bins line the colonnade along the Ribble.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Whalley’s attack is destroyed by red-hot De Villiers
Matt De Villiers struck an incredible double century as Longridge thrashed Whalley by 335 runs in the NPCL’s 40-Over Cup on Bank Holiday Monday.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Young trapped in welfare state
One of the worst failures of this government has been the failure to reform the welfare system.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
‘We’ve got more we want to do’ says Labour, as Lib Dems issue warning
Speaking to the Post shortly after his re-election, council leader Coun Matthew Brown insisted that Preston Labour had the answer to the city’s problems - notwithstanding the verdict of voters at the ballot box on May 7, when the party lost six of the 10 seats it was defending from the last comparable election in 2022.
3 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Horrible Histories illustrator opens his exhibition at the Harris Museum
A new exhibition chronicling the career of best-selling children’s book illustrator Martin Brown has opened and will run until August, with everything from Horrible Histories to Lesser Spotted Animals featured
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
French Open exit for Samuel after impressive run
Toby Samuel’s French Open adventure ended with a first-round loss to eighth seed Alex De Minaur.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Undercover op exposes shops willing to sell knives to teens
An undercover operation across Lancashire has found shops willing to sell knives to teenage customers.
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May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Boulter claims a rare win at Roland Garros
Katie Boulter battled to just her second career win at the French Open.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Still aiming for the skies as old father time looks on...
There can be no escaping the fact that we inhabit a society which is obsessed by age.
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Tips on how gardeners can help conservation
When you visit a garden centre, do you ever consider that the plant you have chosen to buy may not be available in generations to come?
2 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Welcome our new hosts, says head judge Shirley
Strictly Come Dancing’s head judge Shirley Ballas is looking forward to stepping out with the BBC’s hit show’s three new hosts.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
MP chairs public meeting amid anger over ‘royal’ tree-felling
An MP is to chair a public meeting into the fate of a number of landmark ‘royal’ trees.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Heatwave set to continue ‘til tomorrow
Lancashire remains under a heat health alert through until tomorrow tea time.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Takeaway owners fined for misleading rating on menus
The owners of a Chinese takeaway in Eccleston have been fined after misleading customers about their food hygiene rating.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Roof-top stand-off ends with 10 charges
A 42-year-old man has been charged following a rooftop stand-off with police in Chorley over the bank holiday weekend.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Recycling firm fined over bids to export contaminated waste
A recycling company has been fined £30,000 after repeatedly trying to export contaminated waste.
1 min |
May 27, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Wathnan boost their ranks with The Prettiest Star
HORSE RACING
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Lara gives birth in passenger seat of her car outside hospital
A Chorley mum has spoken of her shock at giving birth in her car as her little man could not wait to enter the world.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Tributes are paid to champion biker Alan killed in road race
A motorbike rider from Bolton-le-Sands has died during an incident at the Pre-TT Classic Road Races in the Isle of Man.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Campaigners welcome start of pot hole repairs
Fylde MP Andrew Snowden and Kirkham Town Councillor Adam Brierley have welcomed the start of resurfacing works on pot-hole-ridden roads.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Walton leaves Deepdale after one year to rejoin former club
Goalkeeper Jack Walton has joined Dundee United permanently.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
91-year-old Tony Newton starts his epic 500 mile cycle challenge
The sun shone, the sky was blue, horns blew and the crowd cheered and waved as 91-year-old Tony Newton started his epic 500 mile plus North of England cycle challenge from Heskin on Sunday May 10 2026.
2 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Villans and Blues eyeing £35m winger, as Red Devils track full-back
Gossip and transfer stories from around the top flight, involving Chelsea, Aston Villa and Manchester United
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Another reason to be hopeful at Hamilton
Or Another ran the very definition of green on his debut but should be wiser for that experience in the Wyvis Roofing EBF Maiden Stakes at Hamilton.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Properties evacuated during stand-off with man on roof
A 42-year-old man from Adlington is currently in custody after causing a disturbance on a roof in Chorley on Sunday morning.
1 min |
May 26, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Skip the pleasantries I’m here looking for some fashion tips
One thing women are generally better at than men is giving compliments to strangers.
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