PNE back in action against Stoke City

Sep 28, 2021

Good afternoon,

As ever we've got the latest from across Lancashire for you today with all eyes on Deepdale tonight.

PNE are eight unbeaten ahead of hosting Stoke City but with four successive draws heading into this evening's meeting with the Potters, both Frankie McAvoy and the fans will be hoping one point can become three.

We've got all the build-up for you with Dave Seddon leading our coverage of tonight's Championship action.

First, let's take a look at some of the other headlines from around the county.


	This is how Lancashire's emergency services are coping with the fuel crisis

	Lancashire's police, fire and ambulance services urged motorists to stop buying more fuel than they need, after garages reported huge increases in sales of petrol and diesel over the weekend.

Preston boy 'missing almost an hour of school a week' after autistic brother is refused transport

A Preston dad says his autistic children have fallen victim to a “two-tier” education system in Lancashire after one of them was refused council transport to collect him from school – meaning his brother has to leave class 10 minutes early every day.

Teenage boy wanted after woman in her 60s is sexually assaulted in Bamber Bridge

A teenage boy is being hunted by police after he sexually assaulted a woman in Bamber Bridge.

Lancashire scout leader jailed for child sex abuse after applying for job as Father Christmas in local schools

A pervert who wanted to play Father Christmas in Lancashire schools has been jailed for abusing three boys when he was a cub scout leader in the 1980s.

UCLan's £60 million student centre and square opens

The grand opening of the University of Central Lancashire’s new student centre and square took place yesterday, which, it is hoped, will increase the university’s ties to Preston city centre

Come in chameleon! Preston man finds colourful lizard on his front door

Many of us have had a knock on the door, but how many of us can say we have had a reptile on the door?

Draw specialists Preston North End aim to break habit with win against Stoke City says boss

Frankie McAvoy has his eye on three points tonight as draw specialists Preston North End host Stoke at Deepdale.

Preston North End's three for two ticket offer for Championship games ahead of Liverpool clash

Preston North End are running a ticket offer for three Championship games next month which will allow fans a level of priority for the Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool.

Preston North End favourites from years gone by as you’ve never seen them before

It’s your Preston North End favourites of the past like you’ve never seen them before.

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