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Lancashire Evening Post
900 motorists a week are being caught out by cameras at city's bus gate – with fines over a year of £655,000
Motorists were caught out more than 22,000 times by a controversial 'bus gate' in Preston in the last six months - in spite of it now having been in operation for more than a year.
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January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Magpies and Red Devils to target AFCON star, as Arsenal eye wing man
All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates on Newcastle, Manchester United & Arsenal
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Delay is revealed in return of city's nine iconic phone boxes
Preston's famous row of red phone boxes will not be lining up again in their longstanding home anytime soon.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
TV series that makes a mob offer you can't possibly refuse
One of the highest grossing movies in cinema history and winner of multiple academy awards, The Godfather was a revelation upon its release in the UK in August 1972.
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January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fylde are leaders of the pack following a high-five at Bury
AFC Fylde Women kicked off 2026 with a 5-1 win at Bury which sent them back top of the North West Regional League.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Gardening centre put on the market
Gardening and aquatic specialist World of Water is looking to offload its Lancashire branch.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Your choice of garden plants matters to bats
Gardeners are being encouraged to think about their outdoor space's \"second act\" at night with a garden focused on bats at next year's Chelsea Flower Show.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Simple steps to take that could add £30,000 to the asking price
Start of a new year is a good time to put your house on the market - before you do pay attention to detail: declutter, decorate, clean, colour and cultivate
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January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Junctions where drivers will be fined for breaking rules
New cameras designed to catch motorists making unlawful manouevres on Lancashire's roads are finally set to be switched on in the coming weeks - a year after they were first intended to go live.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Going back to nature for your final farewell
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
2 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Shrimps aiming to bolster squad as loanee exits
One of Morecambe’s key performers so far this season has departed, with Maldini Kacurri returning to Arsenal upon the conclusion of his loan spell at the Mazuma Mobile Stadium.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Bands celebrate music from across Europe for town gig
Scottish bands Constant Follower and Firelight Trio come to More Music in Morecambe in the spring.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Former Preston boss Grayson takes up advisory role at Cork
Former North End boss Simon Grayson has landed a new role with League of Ireland club Cork City.
1 min |
January 08, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
On the run sex offender caught after six months
A wanted sex offender has been arrested after spending nearly six months on the run.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Fry picks Clarence House test for Gidleigh Park
Gidleigh Park will return to Ascot for the BetMGM Clarence House Chase after connections elected to bypass this weekend’s Coral Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
'I said I was Reform and was called a fascist and almost pushed over'
A Preston councillor has revealed he was almost pushed to the floor by a resident whose door he had knocked on during campaigning for a by-election.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Champagne to flow once again at Chelmsford
Champagne Powder aims to continue the winning trend in the CCR Handicap at Chelmsford after breaking his duck at the eighth time of asking.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Si King - 'No Hairy Bikers without my friend Dave'
TV cook Si King has said the Hairy Bikers are done following the death of his costar and friend Dave Myers.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
What Government says
Speaking in Parliament, devolution minister Miatta Fahnbulleh (pictured below left) said: “Local elections will go ahead in 2026 - that has been and continues to be our position.”
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Surviving January with one warm finger at a time as the cold sets in
Unless you earn your living by saving lives or manning the tills then this is the week that most of us dread.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Midfielder Stef can talk to German club over exit
North End have given Stefan Thordarson permission to speak to Hannover 96 over a potential January move, writes PEPE LACEY.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Towers edge closer to demolition
Demolition work is continuing on three tower blocks near Preston city centre. As these new pictures taken by Lancashire Post photographer Neil Cross show, cranes now dwarf the once-landmark structures. Richmond House, Carlisle House and Lincoln House in Avenham are all set to disappear from the skyline - something the two archive photos show they have dominated for decades.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Prospect of cancellations condemned by watchdog
The prospect, and the very “principle”, of local election cancellations has been condemned by the Electoral Commission.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies: Our favourite fibbers return
There's no better way to welcome in the New Year than with a new series of The Traitors.
3 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Going back to nature for your final farewell
Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
City 'up their interest' in key Reds' target, as Villans join race for defender
The latest Premier League transfer rumours from Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa and Newcastle
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Hard-hitting news as anchor tells how grief has shaped his life
Hard-hitting subject matter is the meat and drink of many popodcasts and this week's selection is no different.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Operation Dark Night was a dark day for drivers
Letter of the day
2 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
North End lead tributes to stalwart of the football club
Preston North End has announced the death of a key member of staff, saying everyone at the club is 'distraught'.
1 min |
January 07, 2026
Lancashire Evening Post
Management at historic rural pub announces inn's closure
An historic pub known for its live music and views of a local beauty spot has announced its closure.
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