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Good morning,

Did you make the most of the warm weather this weekend?

The glorious sunshine certainly gave us a taste of what summer might be able to offer, and I know I'm already looking to the bank holiday weekend with hope.

If you are already wondering what the May bank holiday will offer, you can find out more here.

Local elections 2021

As well as a long weekend, next week will also see the local council elections take place.

Paul Faulkner has been speaking to the parties across Lancashire, including Preston and Chorley to find out what the parties are proposing.

Pub owner set to open beer garden after 'hardest year' of her life

Finally, James Holt has spoken to a Leyland pub owner who has made the brave decision to re-open the beer garden only months after she lost her husband during the pandemic.

You can keep up the rest of the day's news below.

Take care

Colin
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