20 Apr, 2020

Devastated dog owner's warning after beloved pet dies of Alabama Rot disease in Leyland

Bella, a 16-month-old Staffordshire bull terrier, died after contracting Alabama Rot near Leyland.

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Moorland fire near Burnley now under control, say fire service

A wildfire has been brought under control after scorching 200 metres of moorland near Burnley.

Lancashire-bred ex-SAS man Jay savouring new TV date

A former soldier raised in South Ribble is delighted to have the opportunity to play a key role in a popular prime-time TV series which returns to screens tonight (Monday).

Golf: great exercise and cheaper than the gym

Young people have the wrong idea about golf and itâs time to change their minds, say Chorley Golf Club.

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Search for 72-year-old man with dementia who disappeared on a Sunday walk

A search is underway for a missing pensioner with dementia who has disappeared on a routine Sunday walk.

Professor Brian Cox, Sergio Aguero, Jodie Whittaker and Sir David Attenborough set to join over 200 teachers to educate the nationâs kids as BBC launches Bitesize Daily

The BBC is opening the doors to its biggest ever education offer, Bitesize Daily, tomorrow (Monday April 20, 2020), and the teaching roll call looks mightily impressive with a register full of familiar names.

Sport Update

Preston North End Gentry Day ring around brings joy to senior PNE supporters

Preston North End players past and present took part in a Gentry Day ring around to bring cheer to fans during the lockdown.

Lockdown watch: Preston boss Alex Neil is keeping a close eye on squadâs well-being

Alex Neil says the mental health of his Preston players has been just as important as their physical fitness during footballâs suspension.

PNE classic game series: Victory at Wigan pushes PNE closer to promotion in 2000

Preston North End took 7,000 of their fans down the M6 to Wigan on April 4, 2000, and took a huge step towards promotion at the JJB Stadium.

And finally...

War veteran Ernest Horsfall will be 102-years-old on Tuesday and you can send him some birthday messages

One of the UKâs oldest surviving servicemen, and a former Blackpool pilot, will turn 102 on Tuesday and we want you to send him some birthday cheer!

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