Good afternoon,

The biggest topic on everyone's lips today is how did your MP vote in the humanitarian bid to get free school meals for the very poorest youngsters over the school holidays? Find out here

And it's all about the north today as the Great North Debate, partly organised by ourselves here at JPI Media, goes ahead and includes an appearance by the Prime Minister Boris Johnson. You can follow a live blog for updates.

If you were stuck in traffic on the M6 yesterday, you may have wondered what happened. You'll be glad to hear the occupants and dog escaped unharmed from a road traffic traffic accident which involved an overturned motorhome and the pictures show what a lucky escape it was.

Meanwhile, a pub boss continues his determined bid to remain open in Tier 3 by charging 1p for food.

And today we reveal Preston's very own Monopoly Board, including which city landmarks are represented on each square on the board.

We have 15 Preston Monopoly games to give away!

To be in with a chance of scooping one, all you have to do is pick up a copy of today's newspaper and answer the question included in the Monopoly article.

Good luck!

For all the latest news you can keep an eye on our live blog here and don't forget we are on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You may also be interested in our Facebook groups including Lancashire Nostalgia, Traffic and Travel and the Family Page plus Preston Now.

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Enjoy your Thursday and as always you can email me at [email protected]

Regards, Nicola

Deputy Editor Lancashire Post 

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