Saturday is train operator Northern's final day before its routes are brought under public control.

Flood barriers have been erected in a Lancashire village as more rain is expected this weekend.

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

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Leap Year Day only happens every four years. So February 29 is four times as special for those celebrating birthdays, weddings and other anniversaries.

Preston North End have proved to be a tough nut to crack for the teams towards the top and bottom of the Championship but not so difficult for clubs in the division’s middle ground.

Two years ago Preston North End fans were counting down the days for Sean Maguire’s return to first-team action.

Alex Neil has set his sights on Preston finishing February with a strong result at Fulham today ahead of a 10-match countdown to the end of the regular season.