17 Mar, 2018

Dyscalculia: the hidden classroom problem

It been described as dyslexia with numbers, but Lancashire teacher Kath Graves argues there is not enough understanding of a condition which affects thousands of schoolchildren

Latest News

Weather blamed for delays to railway upgrade work between Blackpool and Preston

Work to upgrade the railway line between Blackpool and Preston has been delayed by three weeks - meaning services will be hit over Easter.

PROJECT UPDATE: Craft beer boom continues with former salon set for pub transformation

Preston City Centre embraces the craft ale boom...

Britain First leader Paul Golding âBeaten up in prisonâ

Police are investigating reports the leader of far-right group Britain First was beaten up in prison - exactly a week after he was jailed for hate crimes.

Coming in your ears: A new radio career?

If I had a bucket list for life, Iâm pretty sure that I would be adding a great fat tick this week.

Sport Update

Big Interview: Lisa Whiteside

Craig Salmon talks to Preston boxer Lisa Whiteside who is competing at the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Australia next monthDressed proudly head to toe in her Team England kit, Lisa Whiteside cannot help but smile when she ponders what may lie in store.

PNE striker Connor Simpson joins Lancaster City on loan

Preston North End striker Connor Simpson has joined Lancaster City on loan.

Big match focus: Black Cats v North End

MEET THE BOSS: Chris ColemanThe former Wales manager was appointed as Sunderland boss in November, succeeding Simon Grayson who had been sacked after four months in the job.

And finally...

World famous Uncle Joeâs launches Mint Ball gin

The tipple of the moment combined with Wiganâs most famous confectionary is proving a massive hit.

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