4 Feb, 2019

Extreme congestion causing nearly 30 miles of slow moving traffic on M6 in Lancashire

Exceptionally heavy traffic on the M6 is causing commuter headaches this morning.

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Full scale of the damage revealed at 17th-century coaching inn devastated by blaze

The historic Sirloin pub in Hoghton, near Chorley, suffered a major fire last night.

Teenage boy airlifted to hospital after serious collision in Penwortham

A 13-year-old boy has been airlifted to hospital after a serious collision in Penwortham.

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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Debenhams could be set to bring forward store closure programme to this year

Department store chain Debenhams could bring forward a closure programme of its stores at risk this year, according to reports.

A bigger slice of the market

There are few things hotter in business right now than direct to consumer brands - or DTCs as they are known for short - which typically specialise in making one thing really well, and then selling it directly from their own website.

Sport Update

Preston trio pick up medals at prestigious Golden Girl boxing tournament in Sweden

Three Preston girls have come away with medals from a major boxing event in Sweden.

Alex Neil says Preston North End are in best shape of the season

Prestonâs good form of late has seen Alex Neil cast his mind back to last summer in terms of the strength of the squad.

Striker Graham Burke can still have a future with Preston North End

Alex Neil has not shut the door on Graham Burke playing his way back into contention at Preston North End.

And finally...

The Escape by Clare Harvey â book review: An enthralling and thought-provoking read for winter days.

As the Berlin Wall falls amid chaotic scenes in 1989, a young English woman flees through the rubble and into the East.

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