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Lancashire Evening Post
Is your area posh - or is it you who lowers the tone?
One of those 'fun' quizzes popped into my inbox the other day. It was from a national newspaper - well, the online version at any rate - inviting readers to find out how middle class their street is.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Insurance claims on the rise
Claims for weather-related damage to homes and possessions hit record £226m
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Green light for new estate of 45 affordable homes
[We] will deliver a desirable living environment within this part of Lancashire
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Government drive to sort 'unacceptable' test backlog
A Government target to clear the record high backlog of driving tests will be missed by up to eight months, according to Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Your Say
BIRD'S EYE VIEW Kate Wobschall
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Dad died from brain tumour after vision problems initially put down to stress
A dad died from a brain tumour after his vision problems were initially put down to stress.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Competition in memory of a much-loved father
In memory of Jason, his eldest son Danny organised a memorial fishing competition at Moss Farm Fisheries, in Irlam, a club Jason had belonged to for years.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Coming-of-age meets culture clash in superb Richard Burton bio-pic
The story of the wild school boy Rich Jenkins, son of a boozy miner and an English teacher who recognised his talent, Philip Burton, has been turned to a film.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Peters: Rovers not complacent against Giants
Willie Peters denied Hull KR took Huddersfield lightly after the Robins were made to work hard before returning to the top of Super League with a 34-0 victory.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Around the world
The concerns about bees being endangered have become widely noted among people all over the worl, but information on how to take action about it has become scarce in this age.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Second summer signing on cards for North End
North End's second signing of the summer has been agreed, the Lancashire Post understands.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Persistent shoplifter sent to prison
A shoplifter has been jailed for breaching an order preventing him from entering shops in Chorley.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Villa keeper believed to be on Preston's radar after loan stint
Preston have expressed an interest in Aston Villa goalkeeper Filip Marschall, the Lancashire Post understands.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Coroner calls for action on road deaths caused by drivers with poor eyesight
An inquest into the deaths of four people killed by drivers with failing eyesight has found enforcement of visual legal standards for motorists is “ineffective and unsafe”.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Charity finds a pot of gold thanks to walkers at the end of the Rainbow
A Lancashire village played host to a colourful spectacle as an annual charity event brought a whole spectrum of people out on to the streets.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Alison fulfils a dream by taking over café at former chip shop
A new café with a very special story will soon be opening in a Lancashire town.
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May 19, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Norris is not worried over Piastri's lead in title race
Lando Norris insists he is not thinking about his deficit to McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in the championship standings.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Confusion over future of Irish bar amid public anger
Mystery surrounds the future of a bar in Leyland after it was formally given the go-ahead to openhaving seemingly already closed.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
New Co-op store opens at Botany Bay Business Park
Co-op has opened the doors to its brand-new store at Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Prison slammed over ambulance call delay for inmate
A report into the death of an inmate at Preston Prison has criticised the care he received.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bethell to celebrate success at Ripon
Fluorescence can maintain her unbeaten record in the British EBF Premier Fillies’ Handicap at Ripon.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Buttler to return from IPL for England ODIs
Jos Buttler has confirmed he will be leaving the Indian Premier League before the play-offs, ensuring he is available for his first England series since standing down as captain.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
2,200 arrests and 616kg of drugs seized in 12 months
The big story of the last seven days
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Timeline of Preston's trailblazing women Mayors down the years
The prestigious role as Preston's first citizen has been carried out with great enthusiasm by She will be following in the footsteps of some notable females who have been the first citizen of Preston since Avice Margaret Pimblett became the first woman elected to the role in November 1933, having led the way for women after being elected to the Town Council in November 1920.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
What can fans expect from JT at Deepdale?
Preston have completed a deal for Jordan Thompson on a free transfer, following his release from Stoke City.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
New reality show is a 'unique experiment' with the ick factor
Philip Cunnington on Virgin Island
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Time for talking is now over as action awaits
Thursday sees the annual meeting of full council at County Hall when Reform will officially take over the reigns of the authority.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Also coming to streaming
Rematch (Disney+, from May 21) We tend to think of artificial intelligence (AI) as a new phenomenon, but it's been around in some form or other for decades.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Around the world
A Paris court on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, sentencing him to an 18-month suspended prison sentence.
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May 17, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Thompson can't wait for pre-season to start
Stoke stalwart will be joining North End on July 1
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