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Congratulations, it's Friday, and if you're lucky it's a Bank Holiday weekend,

Welcome to your daily round-up from the Lancashire Post.

Here are some of today's top stories.

• 🔵 A Lancashire pensioner has been charged following an investigation into allegations of historic sexual offences. The 82-year-old is due to appear at Preston Magistrates Court later this month.
• 🔵 Twenty five businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly-updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency - what rating did your favourite venue earn?
• 🔵 The highly-anticipated Preston Weekender takes place this weekend and with an estimated 60,000 people expected across the two-day event, it'll be worth planning-ahead - here's everything you need to know.

🎉 Get your Friday quiz fix here - this week’s questions are all about cultural phenomenon Star Wars, will you stay on the 'Light Side of the Force' and answer the questions correctly?

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