UPDATED: Armed officer drew weapon after stabbing at Chester’s takeaway in Chorley

Hate criminals will face tougher penalties if they abuse a position of trust, authority or influence under new sentencing proposals.

A deer was spotted on the M6 northbound near junction 31a last night.

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

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A first of its kind digital post-mortem service in Lancashire could help meet the national demand for heart valves.

Ben Davies says he had some ‘strong emotional feelings’ this season after nailing down a regular place in the centre of Preston’s defence.

Graham Onions and James Anderson combined to put Lancashire in a strong position on the opening day of their Specsavers County Championship match against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge.

If there was a ‘right’ way to fall short of the top six in the season’s finale last week, then Preston North End did so by beating Burton Albion.