Concerns raised at impact of 1,800 new homes plan

The planned hosepipe ban in the North West has been called off, water chiefs said today.

Council bosses say they will not pay out for vehicles damaged by the infamous Fishergate bollards, as a rail replacement bus became the latest victim.

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

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A charity has slammed fly-tippers illegally dumping furniture and other items outside their shop – which is costing them £600 a month to clear up.

Dave Seddon and Adam Lord will be previewing the new Championship season in their live PNE chat at 3pm.

Preston are getting used to life without Billy Bodin and Sean Maguire as they prepare for the opening game of the new season against QPR at Deepdale on Saturday.

Scott Fitzgerald would welcome a mouth-watering clash with former GB team-mate Anthony Fowler.