8 May, 2018

Westbound M65 closed for emergency repairs

The westbound carriageway of the M65 has been fully closed to allow for emergency bridge repairs, says Highways England.

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Preston council under siege from cyber attacks

Prestonâs city council is thwarting dozens of attempts to breach its cyber-security every single day, lead officers have said.

Tree surgeon jailed for at least 26 years for gun murder he tried to pin on son

A man who pressured his 14-year-old son to take the blame for a murder he committed has been jailed for at least 26 years.

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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Pensioners who continue to work face paying national insurance to help fund the NHS

Pensioners who continue to work should pay national insurance to fund a Â£2.3 billion windfall for the NHS, an influential commission has recommended.

Organisation launched after Morecambe Bay cockling tragedy reveals modern day slavery horror

The extent of labour exploitation in modern-day Britain has been laid bare by a body set up in the wake of Lancashireâs 2004 cockle picking disaster.

Sport Update

Have your say in our big Preston North End survey on the 2017-18 season

We want your views on the campaign just gone as Preston finished seventh in the Championship.

Preston boss Alex Neil sends his best to Sir Alex Ferguson

Preston boss Alex Neil has wished fellow Scot Sir Alex Ferguson a speedy recovery after the former Manchester United manager underwent emergency surgery following a brain haemorrhage.

Former Preston boss Simon Grayson leaves Bradford after turning down new contract

Former Preston North End manager Simon Grayson has left Bradford after just three months in charge.

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Bank Holiday weekend party pictures from around Preston â May 4-7, 2018

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