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Lancashire Evening Post
Ben becomes first Briton to join Enhanced Games
Olympic swimming medallist Ben Proud has become the first British athlete to join the Enhanced Games, an event which allows athletes to take performance-enhancing drugs.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Alien encounters of a familiar but still perfectly enjoyable kind
My parents were usually fairly conservative types when it came to monitoring my TV viewing as a youngster. As a parent I now appreciate why Robocop wasn't suitable for their nine-year-old son, no matter how much I nagged them about renting it from our local video store.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Data is king' in major overhaul at County Hall
The efficiency review launched over the summer is considering “systematic and structural” alterations to the way Lancashire County Council works, according to the man in charge of the purse strings at the authority.
2 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Overspending and undersaving
Lancashire County Council will have to wrestle with the dual challenge of overspending departments and undelivered savings in the months ahead.
3 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Double financial dilemma over children with SEND
Lancashire County may need to stump up double the extra cash it is already investing to clear a backlog of assessments of children who may have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) - depending on how many of them are ultimately judged to need ongoing support.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Festival of words bringing top performers to town
The big story of the weekend
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Youngster Luke will miss final weekend
Talented teenage all-rounder Luke Hands has been a huge miss for Leyland over the past month.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bold efforts to reset EU relations are welcome
Letter of the day
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Helping to deal with the impact of loss
Grief affects us all at one time or another in our lives — whether it be due to the death of a loved one or some other form of loss.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Grandmother is world's number one tennis player
A grandmother-of-seven said she was 'overawed' after becoming the world's number one tennis player in her age group.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Victory over champions-elect could seal Preston's promotion
It’s the battle of the top two in the Moore & Smalley Palace Shield Premier Division this weekend, writes CRAIG SALMON.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Fearless Brig looking to cause an FA Cup shock
Bamber Bridge boss Jamie Milligan believes his men can play without fear tomorrow when they face the might of AFC Fylde.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Al's frustrated at missing chance to play in top flight
Alan Browne has expressed disappointment at missing out on Premier League football with Sunderland this season.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Case reawakened traumatic memories of a dark period of life
Last week, I sat in Preston Crown Court for the sentencing of Paul Schofield, a former wealth manager, found guilty of assaulting his wife of 20 years.
1 min |
September 12, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sainsbury's to use facial recognition technology in shops
Sainsbury's has said it plans to introduce facial recognition across its UK shops as it launches the controversial technology in its first stores.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Godmother of man killed in crash creating lasting legacy
The godmother of a 20-year-old man who tragically died this summer after a motorbike accident in Leyland is turning her grief into a mission to help others.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Morecambe bring in former Accy winger to bolster attack
Morecambe boss Ashvir Singh Johal has added to his attacking options with the signing of Jack Nolan.
1 min |
September 11, 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 |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Street drinking concerns halts latest off-licence
A city councillor has hit out at growing issues with street drinking in one of Preston's main roads and the number of off-licences in his ward.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
United look at Palace star as City may make their move for Real winger
The latest Premier League transfer rumours feature both Manchester clubs, Crystal Palace and West Ham
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Where all of Lancashire's hospitals rank in new NHS league table
Two Lancashire hospital trusts have been judged to be among the 10 worst performing in England according to a new NHS league table.
2 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
A&E patient figures...
Less than three-quarters of patients who arrived at accident and emergency at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Trust last month were seen within four hours, new figures show.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Utility bill hikes are fuelling the rise in finance fears for families
Debt charity warns of the 'sheer weight' of everyday costs, and says central government must step in to ease money pressures and help households to build their financial reslience
2 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Former Countdown champion 'stabbed rival at tournament'
A man heard “growling” moments before he was allegedly stabbed by a Countdown champion at a fan club tournament, a jury has heard.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Plans unveiled for new traveller site in seaside town
Plans have been unveiled to site eight gypsy and traveller pitches on land to the rear of a Morecambe road.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Quizzing city's Spud Bros on opening store a hot potato
Preston’s Spud Bros have addressed why they won't be opening a shop in their hometown any time soon.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Police catch speeding drivers after residents voice traffic concerns
A police operation caught large numbers of drivers speeding near a popular Lancashire park.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Council taxpayers contributing more than ever to fund policing in county
Council taxpayers in Lancashire are contributing more than ever to fund local policing.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
AJ reignites Fury feud as he taunts British rival
Anthony Joshua hit out at \"dippy\" Tyson Fury and seemingly tried to goad his heavyweight rival into a long-awaited all-British showdown.
1 min |
September 11, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Frozen yogurt firm coming to city with 'countless' toppings
A frozen yogurt parlour that has taken Manchester by storm will soon be opening in Preston.
1 min |