Concerns grow for missing girls aged four and 16 months + All the takeaways and sandwich shops in Preston that have been inspected this year

	Jul 22, 2020

	Good afternoon, We are already mid-way through the week and today we are asking for your help with two separate appeals for missing children - have you seen them? Meanwhile, we report from yesterday's drama on the M6 after police closed the carriageway, later revealing they were chasing an absconding offender who was safely located by the police dog unit Over in Blackpool, we have reports from the accident last night on the waltzers, which saw one woman taken to hospital. As always we bring you the latest from the Covid-19 crisis, including that evolving situation across in Blackburn and preparations for Friday, when face coverings become compulsory in shops. And finally, it's always nice to see a local lad made good - in this case a former Chorley schoolboy has launched a new cruise line! For all the latest news as it happens today make sure to follow our live blog, which includes updates throughout the day from our reporting teams across the county. Thanks for your support as always. If you would like to subscribe from £1 a week, please click HERE Have a great day. Nicola Adam, deputy editor. You can contact me at nicola.adam@jpimedia.co.uk


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