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Mar 29, 2021

Good afternoon,

Before we get into the day's news, I just wanted to remind you that time is running out to take advantage of our digital subscription offer.

If you sign up before Wednesday this week (March 31), new subscribers can still get 50% off a digital subscription for the first 6 months.

To claim your discount simply use the SPRING6X5021 promo code when signing up here.

And don't forget you can cancel any time.

Lockdown restrictions eased

The big news today is the continued easing of restrictions, which sees the end of the government's first step in the 'roadmap' out of lockdown.

From today people can meet outdoors, play sport with friends outdoors and travel more freely.

Here is our coverage around the new rules today, and how you have been enjoying the changes across the county:

Here are all the changes that have come into force today - read more
This is what you can and can't do at Lancashire recycling centres when restrictions ease - full list
This is how far you can travel from Preston when restrictions ease on March 29 - details here
Two households or up to six people can now meet outdoors - what you can and can't do - the rules explained here
Eager Chorley tennis players take part in midnight match as lockdown restrictions are eased - in pictures

If you do get together with friends or relatives this week we'd love for you to share your pictures.

You can email me at [email protected]

Take care, follow the rules and have a great week.

Colin


	Three teenagers charged with murder of Scott Anderton

	Three teenagers have been charged with the murder of Scott Anderton, whose body was found covered in stab wounds in a canal in Leigh.

First look inside new B&M store at Preston Docks which opened at the weekend

Preston's new B&M store has opened at Preston Docks over the weekend with eager shoppers queuing around the car park to get a look inside.

"Not again!" Chorley street sign spells war legend's name wrong for the second time

A road in Chorley that recognises a leading figure in Britain’s wartime effort has been bedecked with a street sign that spells his name incorrectly - for a second time.

Preston's 'Rocking Church' gets ready to roll as a new HQ

Plans to convert Rock FM’s former studios in Preston into the headquarters of a local security firm have been given the go-ahead by the city council.

McDonald's branch makes Preston nursery children happy with free meals

A branch of popular fast-food chain McDonald's has given Preston nursery children an Easter treat.

These Lancashire events and festivals are all planning to go ahead this year

Lancashire plays host to many great festivals, gigs and concerts throughout the year, but boy, have we missed them.

Former captain Oshor Williams on flamboyant Frank Worthington and how John McGrath persuaded him to join Preston North End

Oshor Williams was the proud captain of PNE when Frank Worthington – who sadly passed away last week – helped lead them to promotion from the old Fourth Division. Williams, the Professional Footballers’ Association assistant director of education, recalls Worthington scoring one of the finest goals ever scored at Deepdale during that memorable 1986-87 campaign...

Ex-Marseille man favourite for Preston North End job, fresh twist in next Celtic manager race

Preston North End continue to use the international break to plot their recovery from a dismal run of form over the past few games, and look to finish the 2020/21 campaign on a high with a string of victories that would see them move closer to a top-half finish.

Peter Ridsdale paying no attention to bookies' odds for Preston North End manager's vacancy

Preston North End are taking little notice of the bookies over who will be their next manager.

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