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Big ‘getaway’ begins today
Thousands of people were set to take to Lancashire’s roads and railways today, as the big Christmas ‘getaway’ begins.
Hospital launches quiz books
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has introduced children’s activity books to help young patients pass their time enjoyably.
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Helpline open for holidays
A dedicated helpline is offering a listening ear to people who need someone to talk to over Christmas.
Police page for local residents
Residents in part of Lancashire can now ‘like’ a new Facebook page that will keep them updated on local policing issues.
Future of Lancashire pub uncertain
The future of a former pub in a Lancashire market town is uncertain once again.
Flood alerts on county rivers
Eight rivers in Lancashire have been placed on flood alert as heavy rains hit the county.
Sport
Plenty of options for PNE
Preston North End’s strength in depth will be tested once more this weekend for the trip to Coventry City.
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Mario wants to stay at Man City
A round up of sporting headlines with news from Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle and Chelsea.
Fresh inquests for Hillsborough fans
Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge said each of the 96 football fans who died in the Hillsborough tragedy was a “helpless victim of this terrible event”.
Medal-winning trio make perfect start
Super proud was how Ben Constable described his emotions after members of his martial arts club performed brilliantly on their competitive debut.
Five-star sixths in promotion form
Preston Hockey Club’s men’s 6ths signed off 2012 in style with a 5-1 win at home to Urmston 3rds.
Striker set for Liverpool move
A round up of sporting headlines from national newspapers including news from Chelsea, Liverpool, Leeds United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Manchester United.
Video
Scooter clubs’ charity ride video
Scores of scooters descended upon Preston to present selection boxes to Royal Preston Hospital for youngsters spending christmas on the wards.
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Lifestyle
WOW247
Johnston Press, publishers of the Lancashire Evening Post has launched a national online entertainments platform, WOW247.co.uk
Farewell Violet
Violet Brown, the last surviving member of the country’s largest family, has died.
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Guild DVD is a sell out
AN official DVD launched to mark the 2012 Guild year has sold out just weeks after it was released.
Book review: If Wet In Church Hall by Terry Hamilton
Clouds of cigarette smoke, battered old typewriters hammering away, piles of old newspapers and phones constantly ringing for attention...
Community
Group to look at toilets
A new group is to be set up to examine how Town Hall bosses can help residents spend a penny.
Ambulance bosses get 20% pay rise
An MP today demanded a top-level investigation over claims that ambulance chiefs have been given pay rises of up to 20 per cent while front-line staff are subjected to a pay freeze.
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Competition: Where’s Usain Bolt?
The city of Preston was visited by an Olympic gold medal winning legend last week as Usain Bolt was spotted touring the sights of the area...well, almost!
Farewell Violet
Violet Brown, the last surviving member of the country’s largest family, has died.
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Guild DVD is a sell out
AN official DVD launched to mark the 2012 Guild year has sold out just weeks after it was released.
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Weather for Preston
Thursday 20 December 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 6 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Cloudy
Temperature: 5 C to 8 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: West
