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Lancashire Evening Post
Expansion of the play-offs on table for next season
EFL clubs will next month vote on expanding the Championship playoffs to six teams instead of the current four, according to reports.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fear and Gibson miss out on Olympic medal
Great Britain's 32-year wait for an Olympic figure skating medal goes on after ice dancers Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson spectacularly crashed out of contention at Milan Cortina 2026.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Bentley's backing Jamal after two costly midweek mistakes
Jim Bentley has given Morecambe keeper Jamal Blackman his full backing as Morecambe look for a first win of the year at Southend United tomorrow.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
All aboard for the chance to meet Paddington Bear
Families are being invited to come and meet Paddington this weekend at Ribble Steam Railway in Ashton.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hoppers hoping home's where the art is, in spite of injury list
Preston Grasshoppers and Fylde are both seeking their first victories of 2026 tomorrow, hoping that home advantage will pay off, writes PAUL OUTHWAITE.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Woodlands boss wants players to be composed
Fylde must control their emotions and maintain composure to win more of this season's tight games, says team boss Alex Loney.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Chippy and café swap places in major renovation
There's a fresh look at Stonebridge roundabout in Longridge as two foodie establishments trade places.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hearn: No guarantees Joshua will fight again
Promoter Eddie Hearn feels there are no guarantees Anthony Joshua will decide to fight again, but expects the former two-time world heavyweight champion to get back in the ring when he is ready.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
More pain for Greg, more gain for Comic Relief
BBC Radio 1 DJ Greg James is preparing to cycle 630 miles across the UK-on a tandem - to raise money for Red Nose Day.
1 min |
February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Jonbon is well placed for Ascot honours
Jonbon should be too hot to handle as Nicky Henderson's star targets a 12th Grade One victory in the Betfair Ascot Chase.
1 min |
February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
That third brew of the day might do your brain a favour
What's the optimal number of cuppas to lower dementia risk?
2 min |
February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hornets' new boss starting his play-off challenge at Deepdale
Watford will pitch up at Deepdale tomorrow with a new man in the dugout.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Former North End hero Gally replaced by Maamria as boss
Ex-Preston North End star Paul Gallagher has been sacked by Barrow and replaced by Dino Maamria
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Brig target a response
Bamber Bridge will look to bounce back from the midweek defeat to Gainsborough Trinity when they travel to Rushall Olympic in the NPL Premier Division.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Mcllroy reverts back to his 'trusty irons'
Rory McIlroy feels reverting back to his 'trusty irons' can help build towards another successful campaign as he prepares to defend the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am title.
1 min |
February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Dad killed baby after frustration at crying erupted
A Preston man who \"persistently denied\" causing the death of his baby son has been jailed for nearly 10 years after he finally admitted killing the six-week-old.
1 min |
February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Cream of county's tourism industry celebrated
The county's finest tourism and hospitality businesses were celebrated at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.
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February 13, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Blakeman shines in derby win as Magpies hit the goal trail
Chorley ran riot in front of goal as Adam Blakeman starred in their win over Southport at Victory Park, writes PETE TSCHEREWIK.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Why is this happening?
The government wants to scrap the so-called 'two-tier' system that operates across most of Lancashire, under which responsibility for different services is split between Lancashire County Council and the dozen district authorities - Preston, South Ribble, Chorley, West Lancashire, Fylde, Wyre, Lancaster, Ribble Valley, Burnley, Hyndburn, Rossendale and Pendle.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Singer Emily will cast spell with folk songs about tales of old
Award-winning folk singer and songwriter Emily Portman returns to the road and arrives in Lancaster in March.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Wells' iconic science fiction tale being retold in a bold new way
One of the UK’s most original and innovative theatre companies is set to push their inventive storytelling to new heights when they stage a contemporary retelling of H.G Wells’ iconic science fiction tale The War of the Worlds.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Jesy Nelson: 'Little Mix was some of the best times of my life'
As the first and only girl group to win TV talent show The X Factor in 2011, Little Mix are one of the most successful British pop groups of all time, scoring 19 UK top 10 singles including five number ones, and seven top 10 albums, including a number one, until their hiatus in 2022.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Oscar hopefuls tuck into lunch in Beverly Hills
Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered for the Academy Award nominees’ luncheon.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ex-student tried to scam thousands off uni applicants
A former Lancaster University student attempted to scam international applicants out of tens of thousands of pounds.
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February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Morrisons viral chocolate half egg returns to shelves
Morrisons has unveiled an indulgent new chocolate treat just in time for Valentine's Day, following the success of its previous half-egg launches that sent social media into a frenzy with fans describing their Easter edition as a 'sweet tooth's dream'.
2 min |
February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
They Want Me is ready to strike at Kelso
They Want Me can boost his burgeoning hurdling career in the opening Johnston Smillie Novices’ Hurdle at Kelso.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Firms fined after racking collapse killed two workers
Two companies have been fined following an incident which resulted in the deaths of a man from Chorley and his workmate.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
From family fun to survival scenario in five minutes flat
I took the kids swimming at the weekend and ended up in a pool - because of the volume of people who'd also decided to go that day - that looked like a refugee camp for displaced war victims.
4 min |
February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Crackdown sees police seize dozens of e-bikes and scooters
Dozens of illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized by Lancashire Police in a three-month crackdown on antisocial behaviour.
1 min |
February 12, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Pupils revealing a Twist to their new production of top Broadway musical
School bringing Oliver to the stage until tomorrow after four months of tireless rehearsals
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