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  Feb 12, 2021  
     
 

It's Friday!

 
I hope I find you well as we head towards the end of another busy week?
 
The days are whizzing by, so it's sometimes hard to keep tabs on everything that's been happening across Lancashire.
 
Here's a look back at some of the week's most read stories:
 
Almost 70 Lancashire killers are set to be released onto the streets in the next decade - here are 12 of the cases that shocked the county - read more
 
A UCLan student has been hailed a “superhero” after saving a drowning man from the icy waters of the River Ribble - full story
 
With Chinese New Year approaching, we asked readers to nominate their favourite Chinese takeaways in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble - these were your choices
 
A Lancashire builders’ merchants with a history stretching back over 80 years has been bought by a fast-growing independent building supplies firm - Full story
 
Have a great weekend!
 
Colin Ainscough
Digital editor
 
In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a digital subscription or by buying a paper. 
 
     
  Lancashire County Council leader to step down at local elections  
     
  Lancashire County Council leader Geoff Driver will not be standing at the forthcoming local elections in May, he has confirmed.  
     
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Leyland man remains in custody after 20-year-old is killed in fatal Bamber Bridge collision
 
A man from Leyland remains in police custody this morning after a van struck and killed a 20-year-old in Bamber Bridge yesterday (February 11).
 
     
 
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Drug dealing crackdown sees four Lancashire men jailed as cocaine and heroin seized
 
Four men have been jailed following a series of investigations into drug dealing in Lancashire.
 
     
 
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School staff's dance lesson in keeping pupils' spirits high
 
Staff at a Fylde school have stepped out and joined the latest dance craze to help keep up pupils' spirits during lockdown.
 
     
     
 
 
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Valentine’s Day 2021 dinner deals in Preston: 5 best takeaway and delivery restaurant meals for a romantic night in
 
Have a romantic meal at home with a menu from one of these special Preston takeaways
 
 
Dave Lewis
 
Sunday Roast? Here's where you can get a takeaway or delivered weekend feast with all the trimmings
 
We could argue what should be included in a great British Sunday roast dinner, but we can agree that it's one of our favourite dishes of all time.
 
 
     
     
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  Ched Evans hoping to win the hearts of Preston supporters with his all-action performances  
     
  New boy Ched Evans hopes his goal and performance last weekend against Rotherham United will go some way to helping him win over the Preston faithful.  
     
     
 
Dave Lewis
 
Memory match: Last-gasp strike gave Preston North End point at Blackburn Rovers
 
Aiden McGeady struck in the 93rd minute to earn North End a draw in their derby clash with relegation-haunted Rovers at Ewood Park in March 2017.
 
 
Dave Lewis
 
Exclusive Ryan Ledson Preston North End column: The quality of Mersey at Deepdale!
 
Being a Scouser, it was good to see signings from both Everton and Liverpool in the transfer window.
 
 
Dave Lewis
 
Morecambe boss is as prepared as he can be for Scunthorpe United's visit
 
Derek Adams admits it may be a case of facing the unknown when Morecambe host Scunthorpe United tomorrow.
 
 
     
     
   
     
   
     
     
 

     
   
   
   
 
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