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  Nov 12, 2021  
     
     
  Truth or Dare confession student sentenced to life in jail for murder of his step-grandmother in house fire  
     
  A student who admitted in a Truth or Dare game to murdering his step-grandmother in a house fire has been sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in custody.  
     
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'He has to get the help he needs': Eddie Hearn's message to Preston star Scott Fitzgerald
 
Boxing bigwig Eddie Hearn hopes Scott Fitzgerald listens to those around him and gets the help he needs to get his life - and in-ring career - back on track.
 
     
 
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Preston has jobs in store as supermarket group gets set to take on 44 staff
 
A discount supermarket has launched a recruitment drive in the Preston area as it prepares to open a new store next year.
 
     
 
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Preston nurse who made comment about "bloody women" and failed fundamental tests is sacked by hospital
 
A nurse who talked about "bloody women" and failed fundamental tests has been told his actions fell "seriously short of the standards expected of a nurse and amounted to lack of competence."
 
     
     
 
 
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Deacon Blue: Cities of Love UK tour in concert at the Blackpool Opera House
 
It's certainly good to be back watching live music again.
 
 
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The Preston areas where Covid rates have risen by more than 100% in the past week
 
Coronavirus infection rates have fallen by 15% in the past week across the UK, but remain high in certain areas.
 
 
     
     
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  Denmark national coach keeping a close eye on Preston star Emil's Riis' goalscoring prowess  
     
  Emil Riis hopes maintaining his good form with Preston North End can open the door to the Denmark squad.  
     
     
 
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Preston North End aiming to have a shorter injury list by the time the Championship resumes
 
Preston North End should have a reduced casualty list by the time they return to action a week on Saturday.
 
 
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"Robot Holly" taking a more relaxed approach to life at the moment: Pole vaulter Bradshaw taking an emotional break
 
Olympic bronze medalist Holly Bradshaw has spoken about how important it has been to take an “emotional break” following Tokyo 2020 after a 10-year cycle of being robot Holly.
 
 
 
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
   
   
 
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