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Lancashire Evening Post
How builders shaped town and buried its monastic past for good
It was only in 1925 that Lawrence Rawstorne, then living in Dorset, sold the Penwortham Priory estate of about 100 acres in total to a syndicate of Preston builders led by Arthur Spencer, by which time the Penwortham Power Station adjacent to the land was about to be opened
4 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Eccleston fight ace almost quit the sport
Mark Jeffers admits there was a time when he seriously considered his future in boxing.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Gabriel contract extends his stay with the Gunners
Arsenal defender Gabriel has committed his future to the club by agreeing a new long-term contract.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bishop's hospital mass
A moment of spiritual significance and celebration took place at Royal Preston Hospital on Thursday afternoon, as the Bishop of Lancaster, the Right Reverend Paul Swarbrick, became the first bishop to celebrate mass at the hospital.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Family pay tribute to dad, 30, killed in M-way collision
A family have paid a loving tribute to a man with the “heart of a lion” who died following a collision on the M6 near Lancaster.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Increase in flu jabs take-up for pregnant women
More expectant mums are getting the jab
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
In my view, the late Pope Francis really was the people's pontiff
You couldn't help thinking that, in the end, it went exactly according to the script.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
So far, so good but PNE must add attacking flair
BBC Radio Lancashire pundit Steve Eyre believes North End must now look to add attacking power after making their first three signings of the summer.
2 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Magpies make 'approach' for £50m star as Whites target Mainz full-back
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Chelsea, Newcastle, Man Utd & Leeds
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Now is the time for boxer Jeffers to make his Mark
Mark Jeffers has decided that there is no use in him sulking despite being left frustrated on his path to potential boxing super stardom.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Who will finish where?
We asked Al to predict what the final 2025-26 Championship table would look like - and here's what the verdict is...
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Nursery for 230 children to open
A new mega nursery is due to open in June next year in Cottam.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Hit-and-run driver admits killing baby on road crossing
A man has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a baby by dangerous driving after hit-and-run when the car he was driving struck a pregnant mother in Bamber Bridge.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
All the fun of Red Rose's festival of cricket
Lancashire Cricket's family festival returns to Old Trafford tomorrow, as Lancashire Lightning take on Northants Steelbacks in the Vitality Blast, starting 1pm.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Wardley is targeting a Fab victory on home soil
Fabio Wardley will chase a “pot of gold” tonight when he faces Justis Huni for the interim WBA heavyweight title at Ipswich Town’s Portman Road.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Council go-ahead for takeaway at former jewellers
A long-established Preston jewellery store is to reopen as a takeaway.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Criminals' cash helps fuel community safety in county
The big story of the last seven days
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Kerridge's ultimate barbecuing recipe
Find out about the 'ultimate crowd-pleaser' from Tom Kerridge
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Front page in the long political tradition
This week, the new leadership of County Hall introduced its review into the authority's finance and procurement arrangements.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Balance, coordination... endurance and grace'
Ana de Armas unveils a new John Wick heroine in Ballerina. She tells us more alongside co-star Ian McShane, director Len Wiseman, and more - the film is in cinemas this weekend
4 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Speed limit to be cut on major Fylde road
The speed limit on a busy dual carriageway in Fylde is to be cut.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Boredom punctuated by moments of terror on 'crimebusting' shows
You can tell it's summer as, despite the downturn in the weather leaving us less likely to head outside, the main terrestrial broadcasters don't seem to have anything new for our viewing pleasure.
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Burscough – Rufford
Enjoy the wildlife on this easy walk that passes Martin Mere
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Walker might not Miss out at Goodwood
Miss Tonnerre is given another chance in the Weatherbys/ British EBF Agnes Keyser Fillies’ Stakes at Goodwood.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Wiggins thankful for Armstrong assistance
Sir Bradley Wiggins has thanked disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong for his support in the five-time Olympic champion's battle with drug addiction.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Around the world
Sicily’s Mount Etna has sent a cloud of smoke and ash several miles into the air, but officials said the activity posed no danger.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Ex-PNE boss Neil commits his future to 'special club' Millwall
Former Preston North End manager Alex Neil has signed a new contract with Millwall until the 'foreseeable' future.
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Echoes of austerity haunt NHS pay battle as tensions rise again
Threats of strike action have appeared on the horizon again.
3 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Feeling the love for new Bridgerton and series' top locations
Streaming now
1 min |
June 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Work begins on next phase of £800,000 revamp
Work has started to take shape on the next phase of an £800,000 revamp of Clitheroe town centre.
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