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Lancashire Evening Post
Power cut leaves 500 homes without electricity across South Ribble
More than 500 homes in South Ribble were left without electricity yesterday morning following an unexpected fault with an underground cable.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Second-half show was a shock, says boss Mahon
Head coach Craig Mahon “struggled to understand” the contrast between the two halves after watching AFC Fylde suffer their first home defeat of the season last weekend.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Tribute act celebrates the classic synth-pop of Erasure
Fans of synth-pop from the late-80s to the mid-90s are in for a rare treat with a tribute act that has 'A Little Respect' for the genre.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Class of '78 enjoy reunion gathering
Former students of Preston College travelled from as far away as the USA to share memories almost 50 years on.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Quest for truth leads to a desire for a change for the better...
Regular readers may remember the passing of my grandmother, Peggy, who died in 2022, from a stroke as a result of blood loss - after she was left in hospital bleeding for three days.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Morecambe manager aims to restore positivity after cup exit
Ashvir Singh Johal wants to see an instant reaction as Morecambe look to bounce back from FA Cup disappointment this weekend.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Council's comment
A statement from the city council confirmed the Outdoor Market is now moving to two locations instead of just one.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
It's an EastEnding and the start of something new for Natalie
It's six months since EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, who played Sonia Fowler in the hit soap, left Albert Square with trumpet in hand.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Why my son now looks like he's on a police wanted poster
Mary and Wilf (despite their names can I confirm they are my two children, not members of the over 80s friendship group my mum attends) went to stay at their grandparents at the weekend.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Town's annual punk festival given a welcome cash boost
Morecambe Town Council has awarded the town's Punk Festival £5,000 so it can increase its capacity and attract more bands.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Kilbane's 'extra interest' in PNE as he says fans deserve dream
Former North End man Kevin Kilbane has hailed the club's 'amazing start' to the 2025/26 campaign.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Judge's verdict: 'The wiring was at fault and the couple must shoulder the blame for what happened as they never had the extension lead professionally checked'
Judge Stephen Davies has ruled that the wiring was at fault and that the couple must shoulder the blame for what happened as they never had the extension lead checked.
4 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Fireworks aimed at police officers by gang of youths
Volunteer police officers were attacked by fireworks while on patrol on a Preston housing estate.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Couple handed £350,000 court bill after dodgy freezer burnt down their neighbour's house
A couple have been hit with a £350,000 court bill after dodgy DIY wiring to a freezer in their shed caused a fire which burned their neighbour's house down.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Jimmy's joy at unbeaten run as Dolly Blues maintain lead
League leaders Lancaster City now have a target on their back-but manager Jimmy Marshall is delighted that NPL Premier rivals cannot find a way to stop their progress.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Denied rights
The Labour Party's proposal to abandon the Aarhus Convention represents a serious setback for environmental protection, public consultation, and the right to protest.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Johal's struggling Shrimps suffer an early FA Cup exit
Morecambe bowed out of the FA Cup as two late goals earned Chester a 2-0 victory in Tuesday's replay and a round-one tie at Cambridge United, writes DEREK QUINN.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
YOBS ATTACK POLICE WITH FIREWORKS
Officers targeted while patrolling city estate
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Gunners and City chasing £52m man as Spurs join the race for Raskin
Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham & West Ham
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Hall enjoys record-breaking outdoor theatre season with six of best shows
Organisers have 125,000 reasons to celebrate as plays blessed with best of summer weather
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Kirsten and Channing scaling heights for film premiere
Actress Kirsten Dunst, dressed in her favourite Valentino, led the charge for the premiere of her latest film Roofman in London.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Expect an Avalanche as songwriter Fionn marks release of new album
Irish singer draws inspiration from Majorca to create music that is cinematic and poetic
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Cup derby defeat at the hands of rivals Rovers
North End's reserves suffered a narrow defeat at the hands of neighbours Blackburn Rovers in their second group game of the Central League Cup, writes JOHN SMITH.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Crossing borders to investigate serious serial crimes worldwide
Nigel Booth joins complex case investigators
3 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Just the ticket for one lucky shopper at store's reopening
A popular city store is back open after a 24-hour refit.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
For one weekend it was just like they had never left
The best thing about it was how normal it felt. Just the four of us around our dining table eating a roast dinner made by me - just like the old days.
2 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Olympic ace Carlin has decided to call it a day
Jack Carlin was in an Australian gym earlier this year when he began to realise a cycling career which has brought two silver and two bronze Olympic medals was at an end.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
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 |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sculpture saved and earmarked for relocation
A statue which was standing on the patch of land which is becoming the city's new Youth Zone has been saved.
1 min |
October 16, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
More deaths from suicide in county as level in England hits record high
A rise in deaths from suicide were recorded in Lancashire in the past few years.
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