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A tough window for Preston - Heckingbottom
Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom has described the club's January transfer dealings as chaotic during the window's final hours. The Deepdale side fa...
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Lancashire sign ex-Australia captain Lanning for T20 Blast
Lancashire Cricket Club have signed former Australian captain Meg Lanning for the upcoming T20 Blast season. The world record holder will make her county debut ...
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'Positive stuff', 'Question marks' - How the Preston North End faithful rated club's transfer window
Preston North End supporters have delivered mixed verdicts on the club's January transfer window activity, which saw three new arrivals at Deepdale. Fan reactio...
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Crews spend 2 hours tackling blaze as four fire engines called to this street
Firefighters spent two hours extinguishing a fire at a derelict building on Grane Road in Haslingden on 5 February. Crews from Ramsbottom, Bacup, and Rawtenstal...
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'I won't take disgraced names off Comedy Carpet'
Gordon Young has refused demands to remove Rolf Harris's name from Blackpool's Comedy Carpet. The artist maintains his stance following calls to erase the disgr...
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'Blow to lose Armstrong, but good signings made'
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator Andy Bayes has assessed Preston North End's January transfer dealings, noting the loss of Armstrong while acknowledging valuabl...
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Former Morecambe FC player exposed as head of massive drug ring after making ex-club his password
A former Morecambe FC player has been convicted as the leader of a major drug trafficking operation following a police investigation. The man was apprehended af...
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Preston North End predicted XI vs Portsmouth as Callum Lang in contention to face old club
Preston North End return to Deepdale this weekend to face Portsmouth in League One action. Forward Callum Lang could feature against his former club as manager ...
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Preston North End and Hull City fined for fracas
Preston North End has received a financial penalty from the Football Association following a touchline brawl during last month's match against Hull City. The in...
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Blackpool's new South Beach street food venue takes a major step forward
Construction is advancing on Blackpool's South Beach street food development, with shipping containers being converted to create a new outdoor dining destinatio...
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"I think they would have been better sticking with Ismael'
The BBC's 72+ EFL podcast has questioned
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Blackburn must get next appointment 'spot on'
BBC Radio Lancashire commentator Andy Bayes has warned that Blackburn Rovers risk serious repercussions if their next managerial appointment proves unsuccessful...
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Paul Heckingbottom: Portsmouth and Brighton deals, Armstrong blow and Preston North End's transfer window
Preston North End concluded the January transfer window with three new signings and four departures, including business with Portsmouth and Brighton. Manager Pa...
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Burnley's worrying contract situation as Premier League relegation looms large
Burnley Football Club faces uncertainty over player contracts as the team battles to avoid relegation from the Premier League. The outcome could significantly i...
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Burnley's Mike Tresor takes to social media to address failed deadline day move to Lille
Burnley winger Mike Tresor has publicly denied reports that a failed medical caused the collapse of his transfer to French club Lille on deadline day. The playe...
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2026 is the year that Britain turns a corner and people here in West Lancashire start to feel better off. My latest col...
The Member of Parliament for West Lancashire has published a column forecasting economic improvements for the constituency in 2026. Writing in the Ormskirk Adve...
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Homes demolition behind football ground approved
Plans to demolish terraced properties backing onto Blackpool's Bloomfield Road stadium have received approval. The decision affects housing situated directly be...
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How to watch the Premier League Darts 2026? TV channel, start time, and streaming details
Lancashire darts enthusiasts can tune into Sky Sports to catch all Premier League Darts action throughout the 2026 season, with broadcast times now confirmed. T...
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Marshall targets play-offs after 'sloppy' spell for Lancaster
Lancaster City manager Jimmy Marshall believes his team can challenge for the play-offs after securing four points from their last two home matches at the Giant...
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'On him now' - Paul Heckingbottom issues Milutin Osmajic stance as Preston North End man to return from ban
Preston North End striker Milutin Osmajic is set to return to the squad following his suspension, manager Paul Heckingbottom has confirmed. The forward will be ...
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Blackpool FC Community Trust column: Nobody should face cancer on their own
Blackpool FC Community Trust is marking World Cancer Day by raising awareness of support services available to residents across the Fylde coast affected by the ...
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Morecambe teen slapped with football banning order
A teenager from Morecambe has received a four-year football banning order following incidents related to match-day disorder. The restriction prevents him from a...
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Jim Bentley hopes Morecambe's supporters will get the Mazuma Mobile Stadium 'bouncing'
Returning manager Jim Bentley is calling on Morecambe fans to pack the Mazuma Mobile Stadium and generate vocal backing for his inaugural home fixture back at t...
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Residents to be consulted on proposed plans for 3G football pitch and BMX race track at Nelson's Hodge House playing fields
Nelson locals are being invited to share their opinions on plans to install a 3G football pitch and BMX track at Hodge House playing fields. The proposed develo...
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Preston North End boss highlights importance of £1.3m sale despite losing 'good character and personality'
Preston North End manager Ryan Lowe has emphasized the financial necessity of selling a key player for £1.3 million, despite acknowledging the loss of an influe...
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Portsmouth boss offers honest Callum Lang fitness verdict after Preston North End switch
Preston North End supporters will be monitoring Callum Lang's fitness closely after his former Portsmouth manager raised concerns about the club-record signing'...
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‘It was really clear’: Honest Portsmouth boss lifts lid on Callum Lang’s Preston North End club-record switch
Preston North End have completed a club-record signing of striker Callum Lang from Portsmouth. The Portsmouth manager has revealed details about the transfer, w...
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'Good investment' - Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers verdicts on Preston North End's new £1m signing
Rival managers from Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers have praised Preston North End's £1m signing as a "good investment" for the Lancashire club. The Irish inter...
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AFC Fylde players stuck to their plan well to pick up three points
AFC Fylde manager Craig Mahon praised his players' disciplined tactics following their return to winning ways this week. The Coasters secured three points throu...
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Bamber Bridge looking to leapfrog above Stockton into a play-off place
Bamber Bridge FC can secure a spot in the Northern Premier League play-offs by defeating Stockton Town at the Sir Tom Finney Stadium this weekend. A victory wou...