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Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire gets ready to honour our apprenticeship leaders
The Lancashire Post is thrilled to reveal the finalists for the fourth annual Lancashire Apprenticeship Awards – a celebration of the outstanding individuals, training providers, and businesses shaping the region's thriving apprenticeship community.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
AFC Fylde begin a complete overhaul on and off the pitch
David Haythornthwaite has promised 'a complete overhaul' of AFC Fylde's backroom staff and playing squad as the club prepares for life back in National League North.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Push to build hospital 'bit by bit' as politicians clash over delay
The government is being lobbied to build the new Royal Preston Hospital “in stages” so that some of its key services can open sooner than they would under the current long-delayed timetable.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sky is the limit for new world snooker champ
Zhao Xintong was crowned China's first world snooker champion on a defining night for the sport in Sheffield and his vanquished opponent Mark Williams believes the sky is the limit for the new Crucible king.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Donald Trumps are popping up everywhere now
In the regional press we are sometimes in the morass of: \"My opinion is just as valid as facts explained by academics/experts.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
A glorious day for all - and the end of six years of pain
At the start of May 1945, the Second World War was all but over.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Chorley have missed out on a real chance of promotion
Chorley boss Andy Preece said his team missed a real opportunity to win promotion to non-league's top flight, after they were beaten in the play-off semi-final at Scunthorpe.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Historians take us on a fascinating journey through the past
Podcast pick
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
PNE defender Storey stands trial after denying charges
The jury has been sworn in for a Preston North End footballer who pleaded not guilty to assault and affray charges.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Reform says Red Rose flag WILL fly over County Hall
Lancashire County Council's new leaders Reform UK has said it will continue to fly the county standard from council buildings after previously saying “no other flags” than the Union and St George’s ones would be permitted.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Oh! What a circus, what a show
Dozens of visitors flocked to the small village of Wray, near Lancaster, for its annual scarecrow festival and fair.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Letting the people know
Principal town crier Jane Smith will lead more than 300 colleagues across the UK and the Commonwealth in a VE Day proclamation.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
5 THINGS TO KNOW AND TELL!
It's World Fair Trade Day on 10 May. Fair trade is all about supporting workers across the world, to make sure they're paid fairly for their products and treated well.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Think of loved ones and plan for the future
Being prepared for your own death is an essential part of life. Here are five simple steps to take
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
How our future Queen rewrote the rules
A teenage Princess Elizabeth danced in jubilation on VE Day after slipping into the crowds unnoticed outside Buckingham Palace, describing it as \"one of the most memorable nights of my life\".
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bingo-goer strikes it lucky with £50k win
A lucky Lancashire bingo-goer has won a huge cash prize worth thousands of pounds.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Rihanna's fashion statement as singer reveals baby bump
Pop icon Rihanna showed off her baby bump after her third pregnancy was announced on a star-studded Met Gala blue carpet.
1 min |
May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Chelsea ahead of Liverpool in £50m battle as Everton eye summer swoop
Today’s transfer rumour round-up features both Merseyside clubs, Chelsea and Manchester City
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Clampdown on greyhound race betting fraud results in jail time
Greyhound racing began in this country back in 1926 when the first track opened at Belle Vue in Manchester and the popularity of the sport spread to Preston in May 1932 when the Preston Greyhound Stadium opened on Acregate Lane.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Cyclist airlifted to hospital after fellside accident
A cyclist was airlifted to hospital after coming off his bike on a gravel trail in a rural area of Lancashire.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
North End may not have seen the last of loan stars
Boss Paul Heckingbottom has left the door ajar to the possibility of Preston's loan signings returning to the club next season.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Beacons will be lighting up the UK landscape
More than a thousand beacons and several hundred “lamp lights of peace” are expected to be lit across the UK to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Date for new leader
Reform UK will elect Lancashire County Council's new leader on Saturday.
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May 07, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Front-foot approach left Preece proud of his men
Andy Preece hailed his team's positivity after Chorley's promotion dream ended at Scunthorpe United on Saturday.
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May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Ruling bodies may have foot bill for care costs
Football organisations could be forced to pay towards the care costs of ex-players who have suffered brain conditions caused by heading balls under proposals to be tabled in Parliament.
1 min |
May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Champagne stats you can really sink your teeth into
According to statistics, you are four times more likely to be killed by a Champagne cork than you are a shark.
1 min |
May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Norris says battling Max means 'crash or don't pass'
Lando Norris took aim at Max Verstappen's \"crash or don't pass\" driving after he accused the Red Bull driver of deliberately pushing him off the road at the Miami Grand Prix.
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May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Leyland made it three victories on the spin with romp at F&B
Leyland made it three wins out of three in the 40-Over Cup as they romped to a nine-wicket victory at Fulwood & Broughton on Saturday.
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May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Firefighters attend hundreds of flooding incidents in county
Firefighters attended hundreds of flooding incidents in Lancashire last year, new figures show.
1 min |
May 06, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
What a weekender fun
Preston's party people were out in force for two days of live music and top dance DJs on the city's Flag Market for the return of the Preston Weekender.
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