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Lancashire Evening Post
Every war memorial to be spruced up for Remembrance
Lancashire County Council plans to tidy up the surroundings of the area's war memorials to ensure the commemorative locations are looking their best in time for this year's remembrance season.
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September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
What's in a name? From the Institution for the Diffusion of Knowledge to the University of Lancashire
As UCLan becomes the University of Lancashire, it will be the seventh name the institution has had since its origins almost 200 years ago, each change marking a new phase in its history, writes Keith Vernon.
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September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Olivia Colman cold shoulders firms 'implicated in genocide'
Actors Olivia Colman, Javier Bardem and Aimee Lou Wood are among more than 1,300 film workers who have signed a pledge to refuse to work with Israeli film institutions \"implicated in genocide and apartheid against the Palestinian people\".
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September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
University: Our new name makes it clear who we are
You might know us as UCLan - and that name is well recognised locally.
2 min |
September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Town is gearing up for its popular annual Derby day
The streets of Longridge are set to come alive this weekend as the town hosts its popular annual Soapbox Derby.
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September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Persistent shoplifter locked up again
A woman jailed for shoplifting is back behind bars after breaching an order banning her from Preston city centre shops.
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September 10, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Travelodge takes over hotel near motorway interchange
Travelodge has revealed is undertaking work on converting a former Ibis hotel near the Broughton roundabout.
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September 10, 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.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Senseless' parking plans put the brakes on proposed city school
...while expansion of another will be decided by government
3 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bradley's 100 miles puts him in premier league
Footie mad Bradley Campbell (11), of Walton-le-Dale, has achieved a goal that makes him premier league for determination and effort!
3 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Big change for Chorley fighter Jack as he splits from trainers
Chorley boxer Jack Catterall has split from with longstanding trainers Jamie Moore and Nigel Travis.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sheikh-ing up the kitchen for a sweet-toothed fundraising date
For the non-chocoholics, Dubai chocolate was the hot trend for a brief window back in spring as kids went racing around the shops trying to find an elusive bar to spend their life savings on.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
If You'd Do Anything for Them, Do This: Learn First Aid This September
St John Ambulance launches campaign to teach 300,000 people lifesaving first aid We go to great lengths for our loved ones — from squeezing our partner’s spots, to watching our child’s favourite film 74 times.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
F&B are on brink of relegation after crushing defeat at Settle
Fulwood & Broughton are staring down the barrel of relegation with just one game of the Northern Premier League Division One season to go.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
GB and Ireland slump to Walker Cup defeat
Great Britain and Ireland suffered a heavy 17-9 Walker Cup defeat to the USA as they picked up just 1.5 points from the closing afternoon singles.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Will's donated meals road trip
Pop idol Will Young, co-founder of Miraculous Meals, the dog food brand committed to supporting rescue centres by donating 50 per cent of its profits, has announced a new UK tour for this autumn, but with a twist.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Government to get final say over school's expansion
The government will have to agree to the extension of a school in Preston before it can go ahead.
2 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Hammers' star is set to stay while trio are lined up for a Serie A swoop
Today's Premier League rumours feature West Ham, Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Met office reveals its storm naming convention
The Met Office has released 12 new storm names for this winter with the first being Amy.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Pub facelift as investment in city Markets area accelerates
A Preston city centre pub dating back to the mid-1800s is getting a facelift.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Alcaraz put on 'perfect' display for sixth slam
Carlos Alcaraz felt he achieved tennis perfection with his US Open final victory over Jannik Sinner.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Veteran councillor stepping down for 'personal reasons'
A by-election will be held at Preston City Council next month after a long-serving member decided to call it a day - almost 40 years after he first took up his seat.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Preston care home kitchen manager's fundraising adventure to Cambodia for local hospital
Rad Tingle, kitchen manager at Ribble Court Care Home in Much Hoole, Preston, part of Sandstone Care Group, is set to take on a 10-day trek across Cambodia with Ribble Court manager Dawn Fawthrop tagging along for support!
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sweden stars as Yorkston unites First Aid Kit and Cardigans
If you travel from Fife across the North Sea, you can get straight to Sweden. Although this may not be the route James Yorkston took on the way to his latest collaboration.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Ex-Preston and Clarets ace 'set to sign £100k-per-week deal'
Former Preston North End midfielder Josh Brownhill is set to sign a mega deal with Al Shabab, according to reports, writes GEORGE HODGSON.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Pledge to manually control temporary bridge lights
Temporary traffic lights put in place on a key route between Preston and Longridge are to be manually controlled say highways chiefs.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Claims speed humps needed to slow down speeders on busy country road
20mph limit ignored residents say as they now demand action
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Josh's Joy to take centre stage in sole meeting
Josh’s Joy appears to have been found a good opportunity to open her account at the third time of asking as Cork stages the sole meeting scheduled to take place in Britain and Ireland on Wednesday.
1 min |
September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Country capers celebrated
The Lancashire Game Festival marked its 10th anniversary with a packed weekend at Scorton Showground.
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September 09, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Mouse infestation uncovered during eatery inspection
A Preston fried chicken takeaway was slapped with a zero food hygiene rating after an inspection uncovered a significant mouse infestation.
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