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Lancashire Evening Post
Inquest hears of uncertainty over time of prisoner's death
A pathologist told an inquest it was impossible to determine the exact time a prisoner died in his cell at Garth Prison near Leyland.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Long reach of inquiry
The international gang run by Amanj Zada used social media to advertise their services to would-be migrants.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Work under way on Greggs outlet at city shopping park
Work is under way on a new Greggs branch set to open alongside one of the busiest routes in Preston.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Plans revealed to extend conservation areas of villages
Three historic villages near Lancaster could have their conservation areas extended to protect their character.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Dating dilemmas done as Anna Wolfe offers some healthy advice
Are you looking for podcasts that explore women's health? Then give this week's picks a listen.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
The Wheel is a gameshow that will have your brain in a spin
Jennifer Cartwright gives The Wheel a spin
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Fulwood Blue hit the front after big win at Broughton
The Preston and District Snooker League Division One has new leaders, with Fulwood Blue taking a one-point lead thanks to a 6-1 win at Broughton A.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Getting up to mischief on this fright night from days gone by
In the same way that the entire month of December used to be a celebration of Christmas (I say used to be as it now appears to begin in November), October is now dedicated to Hallowe'en.
2 min |
October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
27 drug dealing arrests in County Lines clampdown
A joint operation between British Transport Police's County Lines Taskforce and Lancashire Police led to 27 arrests, the closure of 12 drug lines, and the seizure of Class A drugs, weapons and large quantities of cash in Blackpool and Preston.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Neeson warns of funding cuts damage to kids in South Sudan
Actor Liam Neeson has warned that children should not have to \"fend for themselves\" after hundreds of \"lifesaving\" treatment centres closed in Sudan.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Illegal vapes and cigarettes worth £200k seized in raids
Police have seized almost £200,000 worth of illicit cigarettes and vapes, arrested six people and temporarily closed several businesses following a series of raids across Lancashire.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'It means we've got a local job guaranteed'
Jack, a 19-year-old apprentice from Preston who has been training at the Warton plant since he was just 16, told the Post that uncertainty over orders meant he and his colleagues had been mulling the possibility that they might have to leave the area and be “temporarily relocated” - perhaps to an RAF base - if work at Warton had dried up.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Honorary doctorate for a Champion rider
Bob Champion has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Institute of Cancer Research in recognition of his outstanding contribution in supporting research into male cancers.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Time for the RAF to back our defence industry too'
Fylde MP Andrew Snowden, who's constituency includes Warton, hailed the BAE fighter jets deal with Turkey, saying it was \"about protecting livelihoods\".
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Man jailed for aiding brother's migrant-smuggling network
A Preston man has been jailed after helping his brother run an international people-smuggling operation that moved migrants from Turkey to the UK.
1 min |
October 29, 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 ofloss.
3 min |
October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Carey happy in batting away Broad Ashes barb
Australian wicketkeeper Alex Carey said England will have to “wait and see” after Stuart Broad claimed the tourists will face the “worst” Australia team since 2010 in the upcoming Ashes.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Rushdie reflects on knife attack in New York
Sir Salman Rushdie has said he will never be \"reconciled\" with the life-changing injuries he suffered in a knife attack.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Our choices will shape the future of Great Britain
How divided this country is. How perceptions are utterly contradictory. A recent Banksy cartoon on the wall of the Royal Courts of Justice showed a judge using his gavel to pound a protester who holds up a placard to protect themselves.
2 min |
October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Lack of volunteers puts top soap box derby at risk, organisers say
Longridge Soap Box Derby may not run in 2026 unless more people are willing to step forward and volunteer, one of its main organisers has claimed.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Posh pay tribute to outgoing former PNE manager Fergie
Former PNE boss Darren Ferguson was paid a glowing tribute by Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony after he was relieved of his duties as Posh manager.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Technically gifted PNE stars cause nightmares
PNE have a 'fun, young, technically gifted starlet team', who are causing Championship opposition nightmares.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Mitchell tipping team-mate to handle any switch
Alex Mitchell is backing Tommy Freeman to make a seamless transition to outside centre if his Northampton teammate is repositioned in England's backline for Saturday's autumn opener against Australia.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Safe and picturesque' route joins station to Guild Wheel
A new footpath and cycleway connecting Preston railway station and South Ribble is \"the final piece of the jigsaw\" in creating a meaningful network of routes for pedestrians and cyclists across Preston city centre.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Bearman thrilled after finishing fourth in Mexico
Ollie Bearman was delighted with his result after claiming a career-best fourth for Haas at the Mexican Grand Prix.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Walk the Lights gets green light
This year's annual Rosemere Cancer Foundation Walk the Lights fundraiser along Blackpool Prom finally went ahead, two weeks after it was originally cancelled due to poor weather.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Mystery surrounded death of two sailors found drowned in river
Shortly after noon on the fourth Saturday of May 1857 Mr. William Paley, cotton manufacturer of Preston, along with James Cartmell, who he had employed in the management of his boat, and Ensign George H. Bowles stationed at Fulwood Barracks set sail upon the River Ribble.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Behaviour on review
Earlier, the inquest heard Aaron Taylor had left a note saying he was going through “mental torture\" and \"could not keep going”.
1 min |
October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
The Dapper runner can tidy up at Southwell
Dapper Guest can extend his perfect record on the all weather to three with victory in the Bet £10 Get £40 With BetMGM Handicap at Southwell.
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October 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Openreach bringing Full Fibre broadband to Ribbleton
Openreach has started work to build a new broadband network for Ribbleton-giving residents and businesses access to some of the fastest, most reliable broadband anywhere in Europe.
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