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Lancashire Evening Post
30 Aug, 2018
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Preston Tesco car blaze mum warns: ‘Don’t leave your children in the vehicle’
A mother whose Ford burst into flames as she popped into a shop for milk has issued a stark warning - never leave your children behind in the car.
Latest News
Thomas Cook was sued over illness at Egyptian hotel where Lancashire couple died

Thomas Cook was successfully sued last month after a family suffered gastric illness while staying at the Egyptian hotel where a British couple died, according to a law firm.

One child per classroom in the North of England has received nude or semi-nude image from an adult, survey finds

An average of one child per classroom in the North of England has received a naked or semi-naked image online from an adult, a new NSPCC survey has found.

Golf: great exercise and cheaper than the gym

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

Promoted by Chorley Golf Club

WATCH: Firefighters tackle car blaze outside Preston Tesco

This is the moment firefighters tackled a car blaze after a mother's car burst into flames as she popped into a Preston shop for milk.

Former Preston North MP Ron Atkins claims new parliamentary record at age of 102

Today ex-Preston North MP Ron Atkins becomes the oldest ever former Parliamentarian in the kingdom. The politician  told the Post about his long life, ongoing love of politics and why he is backing Jeremy Corbyn.

Sport Update
“Never say never”: Preston North End boss Alex Neil coy on transfers ahead of window closing

Alex Neil was coy when asked about the possibility of Preston adding to their squad ahead of the transfer window shutting on Friday.

Memory match: Preston North End v Bolton, October 2015

Fans this Saturday will be hoping that Preston North End and Bolton Wanderers do not play out their third straight Deepdale goalless draw.

Preston North End LIVE: Alex Neil’s press conference, Bolton build-up, transfer latest, Carabao Cup draw, Championship updates and more

Preston North End are back in Championship action when Bolton visit Deepdale on Saturday.

And finally...
Preston in 1973 saw a car bomb alert in the town centre, residents claim Lower Penwortham doesn’t exist and a pensioner loses his savings in the fire

Here's a look at some Lancashire stories and pictures from the year 1973

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