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Lancashire Evening Post
Motorists on alert over temporary traffic lights at bridge bottle-neck
Lights set to be in place for six weeks as widening continues
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fairham Gin Highly Commended at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026
On the evening of 11 February 2026, in the iconic surroundings of the Winter Gardens, Blackpool, Fairham Gin, founded by Ellis Mckeown and Liam, were proudly named Highly Commended in their category at the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2026.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Music store unveils new look flagship showroom in city
A music store dating back to the 1970s has moved to a modern new showroom in Preston.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hundreds of alcohol-specific deaths recorded across county
Hundreds of deaths from alcohol-specific conditions were recorded in Lancashire across 2024, new figures show, as their number across England decreased slightly after reaching a record high.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
New-look SpudBros tram revealed
SpudBros' new-look hot potato tram has been unveiled on Preston's Flag Market. The Nelson brothers revealed the revamped base, made from two shipping containers, during a free spuds giveaway that drew hundreds and saw queues stretch across the square. The event continues on Saturday (21 February), with visitors asked to \"pay what they can\" to support Jamie Marvill's stage-four cancer treatment and charity fundraising.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ford promises probe into Six Nations slump
George Ford insisted England would not pull any punches when they investigated why their Six Nations title hunt was over after just three rounds.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
What took you so long?
In October 2024-eight months after planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the site - the matter was back before Preston City Council's planning committee.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Cafe axes offers for emergency workers
A coffee shop has announced it is having to stop offering Blue Light Card discounts for emergency workers because it is costing too much money.
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February 24, 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.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ex-Premier League footballers and soap star line up for memorial match
A special football competition will be held next month to remember a much-missed Freckleton man - and it will feature former Premier League stars and an Emmerdale actor.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
LANDMARK'S NEW DAWN
One of the city's most glamourous addresses is finally to be brought back to life.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fraudsters demand £1,100 in online scam
Lancashire Police are warning residents about a blackmail scam targeting men who have attempted to arrange services through online classified adverts.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
New accessible dance sessions launching in Chorley
Dancers from Lancashire based charity DanceSyndrome are excited to be opening two new inclusive dance session for children and young people in Chorley
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Compromise reached after burger bar's blue plaque bust up
A row in had a happy ending after a burger bar made changes to its custom blue plaque which claimed the song Africa by Toto had been written on its premises.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
60,000 new food waste bins being delivered across the city
New food waste bins have started to land on doorsteps across Preston.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Taxi boss backs safety review on Uber licences
A Chorley taxi boss has backed Government plans to tighten up the way licences are issued to Uber drivers.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Favourite Jessie dedicates win to her daughter
Jessie Buckley was the favourite to win best actress and came through, accepting the award for her portrayal of Shakespeare's grieving wife Agnes in Hamnet.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Recalled Popoola's love affair with Chorley may not be over
Ang Popoola could make a return to Chorley this season - although boss Andy Preece will be happy if that does not happen.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Gunners and Reds 'pursue' international star as Whites eye midfielder
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates on Arsenal, Liverpool and Leeds United
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Changes on the way in the wake of derby woes
Preston have little time to dwell on their last-gasp Lancashire derby defeat to Blackburn Rovers.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Curry house site may soon give out doggie bags
The former home of one of Bamber Bridge's best-known restaurants could soon get a new lease of life - as a doggie day care centre.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Mansell's record with Williams in Alex's sights
Alex Albon's ambition to become Formula
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Police shut probe into devastating house fire
An investigation into a fire which left two people in a critical condition has determined there was no criminal element.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Ex-Deepdale man Gally's new coaching job days after sacking
North End legend and former midfielder Paul Gallagher has secured a new coaching role.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Just who is the UK's Eurovision entry Look Mum No Computer?
YouTuber and experimental singer-songwriter Look Mum No Computer will represent the UK at the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna in May.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
IOC president hails 'new kind of Winter Games'
International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry paid tribute to “a new kind of Winter Games’ as she declared the Milan and Cortina edition closed.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
There’s no masking Zorro’s credentials
Mask Of Zorro can make it five in a row when he lines up for the Legend, The Mogul, Chris Rowe Handicap Hurdle at Bangor.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Naked truth about customs and social etiquette in a foreign land
There was a sign on the door which read 'Unisex Sauna' and it certainly wasn't there the last time I visited.
1 min |
February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
County getting funding boost for roads and public transport
Lancashire will get almost £29m more in transport funding from the government in two years' time than it does today.
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February 24, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Magpies eye big response after 'losing the battle'
Chorley were second best in an abject game of football at Bedford Town on Saturday.
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