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🔵 A 16-year-old boy and a man in his 20s have been arrested after a 16-year-old teenage girl was raped in Preston, according to Lancashire Police.
🔵 The Complete University Guide has released its university guide for next year, click on the link to find out the rankings, from worst to best, of all North West universities.
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	Man who distracted burglary victim by asking for a glass of water is arrested

	The man is from Preston and the arrest was made as part of Op Defender.

Man who distracted burglary victim by asking for a glass of water is arrested

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Better Lancashire buses: special fares and more frequent services on the way

A dozen Lancashire bus services are to be given a boost with new and expanded timetables introduced on routes across the county.

These are the North West's Universities rated from worst to best

There’s plenty to choose from in the North West, but which uni is best?

I lost my leg in service and now I have Hepatitis C after being given infected blood

Brendan West lost his leg in 1979 and was given a blood transfusion while at a British military hospital in Germany.

19 nicest areas in Lancashire to buy a home according to Lancastrians

These are the nicest places in Lancashire to buy a home according to the people who live here...

23 pictures of Ashley Cain's time in Preston as part of a world's first challenge

Former footballer Ashley Cain gets the motivation he needs from the people of Preston as he arrives in the city as part of a world first challenge.

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"I'm a warrior": John Fury, dad of Lancs star Tyson, headbuts one of Usyk's team

John Fury, the father of Lancashire sports star Tyson Fury, has ensured the build up to his son’s highly anticipated fight with Oleksandr Usyk continues to make all the headlines with a controversial move..

One key deal PNE must strike this summer - that isn't a new signing

The PNE man has been at Deepdale since October 2020

Former Preston North man lands top flight manager's job

A former Preston North End and Crewe Alexandra defender has been drafted in as manager of a Scottish Premiership club

Previous PNE and Blackburn Rovers transfer target has 'no future'

A player linked with a move to Preston North End in the January transfer window is likely to be available again.

Preston North End joined by Champions League chasing side for £300k Brighton star

Latest Preston North End transfer news as two more clubs rival the Lilywhites for a League One star’s signature.

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