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Lancashire Evening Post
3 Apr, 2019
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‘Why wasn’t it a hate crime?’ – Transgender teen’s family outraged after attacker only prosecuted for common assault
A distraught mum whose transgender teenager was violently attacked at Preston Bus Station has demanded more support for victims of hate crime.
Latest News
Ringleaders in our sights, say police fighting South Ribble knife incidents

Police are targeting the ringleaders behind a recent outbreak of gang violence in and around the Preston area, a police chief told a meeting.

Preston transgender teen attack: Lancashire Police launch ‘review’ into case

Lancashire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service are to carry out a review into how an unprovoked assault against a teenager was dealt with after relatives raised concerns.

Window firm brings fresh style to Lancashire

We say the eyes are the windows to the soul, so it follows that windows may well be the soul of the home. We look at how these over-looked features can pull the style of your household together.

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“It was like the apocalypse” – M55 motorists caught up in freak micro-blizzard describe “carnage” that led to 24-car pile-up

A freak micro-blizzard over a 200-metre stretch of the M55 led to scenes of "absolute carnage" last night (Tuesday, April 2).

M55 reopens after sudden “microburst” of snow and hail causes 24-car pile-up on motorway

The M55 has reopened this morning after a sudden snowfall caused chaos on the carriageway overnight.

Sport Update
Preston North End duo Barkhuizen and Hughes ruled out for rest of season

Alex Neil thinks Preston’s high work-rate could be the reason for some of the injuries which his players have suffered this season.

Preston North End pair Josh Harrop and Billy Bodin won’t be rushed back from injury this season

Preston North End pair Josh Harrop and Billy Bodin will not be rushed back from cruciate ligament injuries this season.

Mark McDonnell quitting as Euxton Villa manager after 26 years but will remain at the club in off the field role

Mark McDonnell says he is quitting his role as Euxton Villa manager after 26 years but that he is not leaving the club as he shifts focus to off-the-field matters.

And finally...
VIDEO: More than 60 firefighters battle blaze to save 230-year-old church in Lancashire

​This dramatic video shows the moment a huge blaze tore through a historic 230-year-old church in Lancashire.

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