12 May, 2018

UPDATED: Armed officer drew weapon after stabbing at Chesterâs takeaway in Chorley

Armed police were called to the scene of a stabbing in Chorley and one officer drew his gun as a man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Latest News

Tougher sentences for hate crimes proposed

Hate criminals will face tougher penalties if they abuse a position of trust, authority or influence under new sentencing proposals.

Deer spotted on M6 at junction 31a

A deer was spotted on the M6 northbound near junction 31a last night.

Slimmers shed their clothes for Cancer Research

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

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WATCH: Digital autopsies Lancashire set to help meet national organ donor demands

A first of its kind digital post-mortem service in Lancashire could help meet the national demand for heart valves.

New shops on way at Preston bus station

New shops will be coming to Prestonâs revamped bus station as part of its multi-million pound refurbishment.

Sport Update

Daviesâ delight after breakthrough PNE season

Ben Davies says he had some âstrong emotional feelingsâ this season after nailing down a regular place in the centre of Prestonâs defence.

Lancashire CCCâs attack dominates the opening day

Graham Onions and James Anderson combined to put Lancashire in a strong position on the opening day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

Dave Seddonâs PNE Press View: Prestonâs season of progress

If there was a ârightâ way to fall short of the top six in the seasonâs finale last week, then Preston North End did so by beating Burton Albion.

And finally...

Lancashireâs pioneers of photography

Keri Nicholson, archivist at Lancashire Archives, reveals some of the fascinating treasures held by the county ahead of a talk on the history of photography and the Red Rose pioneers of the printed image

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