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Lancashire Evening Post
Two councils face delays to
Two Lancashire councils have been granted significantly more time to start dedicated household food waste collections - while two others have been unable to confirm whether they will meet the deadline for doing so.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Roxie Nafousi's Rise aims to get your life on an upward curve
Whether it's via your diet or hearing other people's stories, these week's podcasts set out to help you improve your life.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Our own Paddington station
Visitors to Ribble Steam Railway in Preston had a shock when a very important bear paid a special visit.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ivane can prove to be a gift at Sedgefield
Ivane can shoulder a welter burden to victory in the Sign Lead Your Horse To Water Handicap Hurdle at Sedgefield.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
'Market is saturated'
If ultimately approved, the new rules would not come into force until Februaryv15, 2027 in order to give sufficient notice to property owners who may be affected.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ribbleton set for £2m a year investment under new fund
Government cash has started to flow into a Preston neighbourhood that is set to receive £20m of it over the next decade to improve life for locals.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
RUGBY UNION Irish RFU probes 'cowardly' racist abuse of Edogbo
The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) is investigating “cowardly” racist abuse directed at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
£4m refit for Chorley leisure centre gets the go-ahead
Chorley Council has given the green light to a £4m refurbishment of one of the borough's leisure centres.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Stolen tea towels were found buried as part of depot thefts
In late October 1953 eight Preston railwaymen employed in the railway goods depot appeared before the Preston magistrates accused of stealing goods in transit from the railway.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Revitalisation scheme to mark 25 years of iconic city bridge
Lancaster’s iconic Lune Millennium Bridge is turning 25-and the milestone is being marked with a series of community activities and revitalisation works to celebrate the bridge's heritage and its place as one of the city's most popular walking and cycling routes.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
CCTV clue in search for missing AJ
A missing Preston man's last known movements were captured on CCTV, with the 40-year-old seen running through city streets at night.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
City bin collections: key dates for major change coming soon
Food waste collections in Preston will be rolled out in two phases, the city council has announced.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Artists' group looks forward to a busy programme of events
The artist-led creative collective known as October Salon has a busy few weeks ahead.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Developer slams councillors after shop and flat bid rejected
Plans for a new block of shops and flats on a busy Preston street have been refused amid concerns they were more than the site could accommodate.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Never mind the football – it's time to pass me the ice skates
Blaise Tapp's view on life in the UK today
2 min |
February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Concern grows for missing hospital man
A police search was under way for a missing man last seen at Royal Preston Hospital.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Op won't put a stop to Matt's need for speed
Matt Weston believes he has the potential to go even faster despite delivering a string of dominant performances to secure two skeleton gold medals at the Winter Olympics.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Keeping memories of loved ones alive
After someone we love has passed away most of us try to find a way of keeping their memory alive.
2 min |
February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Three leaders making a mockery of democracy
The world today is in the grip of three powerful, militarily and economically, countries led by autocratic and unscrupulous men aided by their acolytes.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Police 'Winter of Action' sees reduction in crime, bosses say
Lancashire Police say a two-month crime crackdown has reduced offending in areas across the county by as much as five per cent.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Revival of this TV classic shoots for the stars but misses the mark
Jennifer Cartwright puts Star Search centre stage
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
National finalist Jack is a winner on two fronts
Preston's Jack Wilding was crowned northern section winner in the English Under-14s' Championship and will contest the national final in Birmingham in April.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Consultation on tougher rules for homes of multi-occupation
Preston residents and landlords are being invited to have their say on plans to tighten up local rules surrounding the conversion of properties into houses of multiple occupation (HMOs).
1 min |
February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
The time is NOW for players to step up and take play-off chance
It's about time I stopped saying I was part of the last Preston North End side to reach the Championship playoffs.
2 min |
February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Councillors approve new two-dome Eden Project vision for Morecambe
New plans for the Eden Project Morecambe with two main shell-shaped domes, themed gardens, sea walls and a causeway entrance have been approved by Lancaster City Council.
2 min |
February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
TENNIS Raducanu beaten by 'lucky loser' Ruzic in Dubai
Emma Raducanu lost the final six games to fall to a 6-1 5-7 6-2 defeat to 'lucky loser' Antonia Ruzic in the opening round at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fury says AJ car crash prompted his return
Tyson Fury has revealed the deaths of two of longtime rival Anthony Joshua's friends in a car crash in December was the catalyst for his return to boxing.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Man jailed after police find £2.5m drug stash in car boot
A man has been jailed after police officers in Lancashire discovered millions of pounds worth of drugs in his car boot.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Moment when marriage proposal made live on air – and she said yes!
A man from Lancashire popped the big question live on Jordan North's radio show on Capital FM last week.
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February 18, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
This is when weekly food waste collections will start for South Ribble residents and when your bin will arrive
The start date for weekly food collections in South Ribble has been announced.
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