Funeral of tragic teen Michael Brooks to take place in Preston

A disgraced “bullying” Lancashire police sergeant who physically and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed for six years.

“If I can stop people from killing themselves - and others - I have achieved my goal.”

A convicted sex offender who began communicating with a young boy in defiance of a court order to protect the public is facing a jail term.

Preston North End boss Alex Neil says Tuesday night's clash with Bristol City is important in the play-off race but not the 'be all and end all'.

Chorley boss Matt Jansen hopes the postponements caused by the Beast from the East can benefit his side, as he targets a momentous March to fire them into the play-offs.

Chorley pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw ended her indoor season early in a bid to be fit for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.