M55 lane closures to last until evening for grass cutting and drainage works as families head to Blackpool Illuminations switch-on

A crash on an M6 slip road has led to heavy congestion and delays this morning (August 30).

A second young boy has been injured in a collision with a tram in Blackpool.

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

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Police in Preston are appealing for information after a boy was robbed of his bicycle in the city.

Boss Alex Neil is hoping a big week for Preston will be capped by victory over Nottingham Forest at the City Ground tomorrow.

If you happened to see a Preston North End striker celebrating wildly on the streets of Fulwood last Sunday...yes, I hold my hand up – that was me!

This week Preston North End were rewarded for reaching the third round of the League Cup with a home tie against holders Manchester City.