Andy Moffatt
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Cost of living: County Council-backed schemes delivering vital support in Lancashire
Residents are being urged to tap into a number of Lancashire schemes that have been bolstered by new funding to support the most vulnerable people this winter. → Read More
Preston Covid rates: two more deaths recorded in Preston
There were two more coronavirus deaths recorded over the latest weekly period in Preston. → Read More
UCLan strike: lecturers at Preston university among those going on strike today
University lecturers in Preston are walking out on strike on Thursday – joining academic colleagues across the country in a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. → Read More
Baluga Bar: two men arrested in Preston after people were threatened with knives outside city centre bar
Two men were arrested by police on Sunday (November 13) after reports people were being threatened with knives outside a Preston bar. → Read More
Blackpool: Rishi Sunak and Nicola Sturgeon will hold their first face-to-face talks today in the resort
The meeting between the Prime Minister and Scotland’s First Minister will take place in Blackpool on Thursday. → Read More
Manchester Arena bombing: survivor from Ribble Valley blames 'perfect storm of failures'
Survivors who were among the closest people to suicide bomber Salman Abedi when he detonated his device have said they felt they were “left to die” by emergency services. → Read More
Blackpool mum credits this incredible transformation to getting divorced
Emma Sheppard, 42, from Blackpool, split from her husband of 18 years in 2020. → Read More
Ben Wallace: Wyre and Preston North MP among bookies favourite to replace Liz Truss as Prime Minister
The Wyre and Preston North MP has long been seen by many within the Conservative party as a future leader. → Read More
Create Homes’ Chapel Mill development: new luxury homes released for sale in in Elswick
The three, four and five bed homes at the south of the development, are available for reservation now and will be ready to move into in Spring 2023. → Read More
Five Guys Preston: this is how readers reacted to the Post's review of the city's newest burger joint
Five Guys is famed for its monster-sized burgers (and pay-day prices!) but did readers agree with our reporter’s verdict on the newly-opened Preston restaurant. → Read More
GP near me: The surgeries with the most patients per doctor in Preston
Some doctor’s surgeries in Preston have far more patients per GP than others, NHS figures show. → Read More
Blackpool food hygiene ratings: Galley cafe handed one star rating over by inspectors
A Blackpool restaurant has been handed a new one-out-of-five food hygiene rating. → Read More
Hate crime: sharp increase in Lancashire in offence motivated by prejudice over the past 12 months
Reported hate crimes in Lancashire increased in the year to March, new figures show. → Read More
Lancashire police chief promoted to high ranking role just five years after first becoming a bobby!
A high-flyer has been promoted to one of the highest ranking roles within Lancashire Constabulary – after only five years in the police force! → Read More
Preston's week in court - who's been convicted of crimes by local magistrates on September 21 and 22
A round-up of people brought before Preston Magistrates Court. → Read More
Children in Lancashire at risk of avoidable serious illness due to missing vital routine vaccinations
Regional health chiefs are warning parents and guardians in Lancashire of the serious health risks from children missing routine immunisations as new data shows vaccination coverage for young children fell last year for virtually all programmes. → Read More
Vandalism: What are police in Preston and Blackpool doing about thefts from churches and graveyards?
Police in Lancashire are drawing up plans to get tough on thieves and vandals targeting churches, graveyards and other heritage sites in the county. → Read More
Football banning orders: Six Preston North End supporters subject to bans according to new figures
Fans of Preston North End faced six banning orders at the end of last season, new figures show. → Read More
Fracking: why is fracking controversial, why has Liz Truss lifted the ban and could fracking return to Lancashire soon
Prime Minister Liz Truss has lifted the ban on fracking in the UK – but what does it mean for Lancashire? → Read More
Fracking: UK Government lifts ban on extracting shale gas citing energy threat caused by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
The Government has confirmed it is lifting the moratorium on fracking in England, arguing it will help bolster energy security following Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. → Read More