A lane closure on the M6 following a crash near Preston us causing traffic delays

The directors of one of Blackpool's famous piers - who have admitted health and safety offences linked to asbestos - must wait six months to find out their fate.

We say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so it follows that windows may well be the soul of the home. We look at how these over-looked features can pull the style of your household together.

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It only opened officially yesterday, but locals are already having a hard time getting to grips with the new bypass in Penwortham.

Preston North End manager Alex Neil said defeat against West Bromwich Albion and the manner in which the Baggies' late winner came was tough to take.

The FA Cup third round draw has thrown up a wealth of intriguing fixtures, including a Merseyside derby between Liverpool and Everton, and a potential giant-killing in Manchester City's match against Port Vale.

Alex Neil gave a pat on the back to his much-changed Preston North End defence which came so close to shutting-out West Bromwich Albion's attack in last night's defeat at Deepdale.