This is Friday's news round-up from around Lancashire

	Jun 12, 2020


	WARNING: Brave Preston knife attack victim Eve shares graphic pictures of her stab wounds to deter youngsters from carrying knives - as her attacker avoids custody

	A teenager stabbed in a Preston park by a jealous 16-year-old girl has shared graphic photographs of her injuries as she urged young people in the city to think of the consequences of carrying blades.

Changes coming to Preston city centre roads to help people keep their distance

The closure of several city centre side roads at their junctions with Fishergate and the introduction of a new pop-up cycle lane are amongst the changes being implemented in Preston this weekend to prepare for the reopening of non-essential retailers from Monday.

Campaign to save historic Preston pub ends in "bitter disappointment"

A four-year fight to save an historic pub on the outskirts of Preston is over after planners gave permission for it to be converted into flats – and for other housing to be built on its car park.

Massive crash in UK economy shows effects of coronavirus lockdown

The UK economy contracted by more than a fifth in the first full month of lockdown, as shops and factories closed and workers were sent home.

These are the Black Lives Matter protests planned for towns in and around Lancashire

A number of anti-racism protests are planned to take place in towns around Lancashire this weekend and next week.

This is how shops will be helping to keep you safe when they reopen on Monday

Shops across the region will reopen their doors to customers once again on Monday, but there will be some noticeable differences.

Preston North End's big screen appearances down the years

Armchair viewing will be football's normality for the time being, with the season poised to resume behind closed doors.

Preston North End offer free iFollow service to season card and half season card holders for remaining nine games

Preston North End have confirmed they are to offer free access to iFollow for the remaining nine games of the campaign to season card and half-season card holders

Midfielder Brad Potts aims to be more involved in Preston North End’s run-in to the season

Brad Potts thinks Preston have got the depth of squad to cope with the Championship’s intense race to the finish.

Bristol City could challenge Preston North End for in-demand ruthless striker, West Brom ace tipped for Premier League move - Championship gossip

There's not long to go until the 2019/20 Championship campaign finally returns, in what is set to be an enthralling spectacle that will see the season reach a dramatic climax over the coming weeks.

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