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Lancashire Evening Post
Woman, 24, jailed for handling endurance walker's stolen £18
In October 1853 the well known pedestrian William Gale, aged 21, had become the talk of the town with his record-breaking feat of walking 2,000 miles in 1,000 hours.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Shops face uncertain futures as firms enters administration
The Original Factory Shop’s stores are facing an uncertain future after the discount retailer fell into administration, putting more than 1,000 jobs at risk nationwide.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Reported North End target has Salah-style ability, says expert
PNE have been given a glowing reference over reported transfer target Cathal O’Sullivan, writes
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Tractor Boys reap the goals against PNE youngsters
This season's Premier League Cup campaign for North End's Under-21s ended with a 3-0 defeat by Ipswich at Victory Park, writes JOHN SMITH.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
James Corden delves deep into the lives of a string of willing guests
Our homes and possessions say a lot about us, and can prove a great starting point for an in-depth chat as this week's selection shows.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Developer agrees deal to fund road upgrades
A land developer is to contribute more than half a million pounds to road improvements in Lancaster after a 130-home estate was given the green light.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Tests confirm three dogs found at Halloween 50 per cent wolf
DNA tests to ascertain what type of breed wolf-like dogs found roaming the streets of Preston on Halloween are have been confirmed.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
'Problem' property hit with new court order
Police have slapped a three-month partial closure order on a problem address in Preston.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hecky would welcome Everton loan ace back
Paul Heckingbottom feels Preston North End could still prove the best option for Harrison Armstrong this season.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Will steps out with hope in his heart
Will Smith flashed his trademark smile at the London premiere of his new travel show Pole to Pole, in his first public outing since being sued for sexual harassment.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
From Edwardian frolics to terminal decline in the 90s
Frontierland's site originally opened in 1906 as the West End Amusement Park, taking advantage of Morecambe's rapid growth in tourism during the early 20th century.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Are there lessons to be learned from Nuremberg trials?
Letter of the day
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
County mayors and a regional council could give us truly local government
As the end looms for Lancashire County Council, Preston's Andrew Harris FRICS FCIM - a former council chief officer, private sector chief executive and chair of charities in the north west- looks at the lessons we could learn from a previous county shake-up
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
United monitor £78m Juve star with Lecce centre-half a man in demand
The latest Premier League transfer rumours feature Manchester United, Chelsea, Spurs and Newcastle United
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Coben's latest crime adaptation is both mysterious and morbid
Jennifer Cartwright on Run Away
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ideas invited from developers
In 2024 more than 30 private developers interested in the Frontierland site were asked to submit proposals and tenders to the council.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
'Drunken idiot' committed string of offences on remand
A remand prisoner at Preston Prison was sent back there after a judge described him as a \"drunken idiot\".
1 min |
January 14, 2026
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 |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Zhao eases into quarter-finals at Alexandra Palace
World champion Zhao Xintong stepped up his quest to complete the 'triple crown' of snooker's major titles after breezing into the quarterfinals of the Masters.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Shrimps announce loan deal for Villa youngster McWilliams
Morecambe have made their first signing of the month with the loan arrival of Aston Villa youngster Ashton McWilliams.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Surgery team ready to join the Big PNE Sleep Out challenge
Kindhearted staff at a doctors surgery are going to be joining the Big PNE Sleep Out in support of their neighbours.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
MURDER TRIAL TO GO AHEAD
Date set for street death case
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
I knew my Alan was a winner
Britain's Got Talent judge Amanda Holden has revealed she knew her friend Alan Carr had done well on The Celebrity Traitors before he told her.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Runners to visit every one of hospice's charity shops
Four colleagues are gearing up for a 34 mile challenge for St Catherine's Hospice.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Eight minutes of terror at hands of a knifeman in probation office
The victims of knifeman Ryan Gee has spoken of the devastating impact the attack at Preston's Probabation Office has had on their lives.
3 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Mitch's squad includes 11 uncapped players
England head coach John Mitchell has named 11 uncapped players in a 47-strong squad for his side's first training camp since winning the Women's Rugby World Cup.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Eden will increase need to provide places to stay
According to the 2024 survey into Morecambe's tourism future, public opinion was split over one aim - to provide a new variety of visitor accommodation.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
City stop for rail exhibition
A family-friendly exhibition train marking 200 years of the modern railway has visited the Ribble Steam Railway in Preston as part of the national Railway 200 campaign.
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January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Koepka quits LIV Golf and returns to PGA Tour
Five-time major winner Brooks Koepka has returned to the PGA Tour after agreeing to stringent restrictions on his financial benefits and a charitable donation of five million US dollars.
1 min |
January 14, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Thousands raised for family hit by blaze
More than £25,000 has been raised by wellwishers after a fire at a home in Clayton-le-Woods left a mother and child fighting for their lives in hospital.
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