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Lancashire Evening Post
Burning off the festive calories
Scores of runners and walkers descended on Avenham Park in Preston on Saturday to take part in the post-Christmas Parkrun. The three-lap 5k course was seen by many as the ideal chance to make up for some of the festive excesses. Pictures: Daniel Martino
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Avove joins Brothers of Charity for a day of creativity and community connection
Leading infrastructure and engineering company, Avove, has continued its support of important community initiatives after colleagues swapped pens for paint brushes and joined Brothers of Charity to support their fundraising activities.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
From medicine to memorials: Meet the Lancashire woman who left world of pharmaceuticals for a career in funeralcare
It's been nearly 13 years since Lisa Buchanan from Leyland chose to leave behind a career in pharmaceuticals for funeralcare.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
County police do more December breath tests than any other force
Lancashire Police carried out more roadside drink-driving breath tests during December than any other force in the country in the last three years, new figures show.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
and places making headlines
Reform UK swept to victory in the Lancashire County Council elections, in a result one of their number described as \"an earthquake\".
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Inpatient beds to move site amid fire safety fears
Inpatient services at Longridge Hospital are set to be temporarily relocated following safety concerns at the site.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Don't use too much: grit bin advice amid row over filling
Lancashire's highways boss has denied claims the county's grit bins will no longer be filled more than once a year - but has urged residents to use their contents sparingly and only in the places for which it is intended.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Film adpatation goes off the rails when tackling a tough ending
Denis Johnson's Train Dreams was first published in 2002 as a short story in the Paris Review, writes Dominic Davies, reader in English at City St George's, University of London.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
WTC points are only focus, says McDonald
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has suggested this week’s New Year Test in Sydney feels a diminished occasion, stating: \"The Ashes were done at 3-0\".
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Farewell to 'angel for animals'
French actress Brigitte Bardot has been remembered as “an angel for animals” by the founder of animal rights organisation Peta following her death at the age of 91.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Looking after pets during scary New Year fireworks
As New Year's Eve approaches, many households will be celebrating with fireworks in the garden, or attending neighbourhood fireworks displays, but for millions of pets across the UK, it can be a night of fear.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Former bookie's to be turned into shops after bar is rejected
A former bookies in suburban Preston is to be converted and extended - creating both new retail and residential space.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Honours for proud Lancastrians
A transport boss, the recently-retired chief executive of a Preston youth charity, a university lecturer and a parish council chairman are among those from Lancashire recognised with awards in the King's New Year Honours list.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Facelift for city games court blighted by brick-throwing
A games area on an estate in Preston, which has become so damaged that parts of it are being used as \"missiles\" by the young people it was designed to benefit, is to be refurbished.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Sea backed to regain his crown at Lingfield
Tyrrhenian Sea is backed to regain his title in the Midnite Quebec Stakes at Lingfield.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Last knees-up of the year for TV's imaginary party-goers
With the party season gearing up for one final hurrah the supermarket chillers are stacked with food for a New Year's Eve knees-up.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Shoplifter and troublemaker slapped with town ban
A 28-year-old man has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) banning him from parts of Bamber Bridge and two shops following a series of offences.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Magpies draw the positives from derby-day defeat
Boss Andy Preece believes his Chorley players can take huge positives from their performance against derby rivals AFC Fylde on Boxing Day.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Crucial month coming up for Hecky says ex-PNE forward
Former Preston North End striker Brett Ormerod views the next month or so as a crucial period for the Lilywhites.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Atkinson is ruled out of final Test in Sydney
Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test, leaving England three bowlers down as they close the series in Sydney.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Managing New Year anxiety
People often feel anxious before the start of a new year due to a combination of societal pressure, self-reflection and the fear of the unknown. As the year draws to a close, many of us naturally take time to reflect on the months gone by.
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
What's in a name? EV plans spelled out
Honda's sleek vehicle is a greener option, writes Julie Marshall
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December 30, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
'Something special' in the plans for festival
The organisers of a music festival in Preston say they have “something very special” planned for the 2026 edition.
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Around the world
International Cello Day thrills music enthusiasts around the world.
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
PNE were worthy of a point - McCall
Preston assistant manager Stuart McCall said his side 'stood up' to Stoke City's threats during their 0-0 draw on Boxing Day.
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Battling draw keeps North End in play-off positions
PNE earn well-deserved point on Boxing Day
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Centre's new funding to tackle increase in food bank demand
A community centre in Preston has been chosen as a part of a campaign to help deal with a recent increase of food bank usage in the UK.
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Why do I have every useless key and never the one I really need?
BBC broadcaster takes a sideways view of life
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Johnson's next club mooted as Liverpool eye Semenyo alternative
A look at some of the latest Premier League transfer stories as we approach the end of 2025
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December 29, 2025
Lancashire Evening Post
Go-ahead for controversial new homes plan
Plans to build 80 new homes in a Lancashire village have been approved by city councillors despite numerous objections.
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