Brian Ellis Reporter
  • Preston
  • National World

Chief News Reporter at Lancashire Post.

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Lancashire Evening Post

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  • News

310 Articles
about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Plans to turn Preston ice cream parlour into mini Mosque get frosty reception from residents

A former ice cream parlour in Preston looks set to be turned into a Muslim prayer and education centre despite concer...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

The ‘hidden gem’ country pub near Preston which wants to build houses in its back garden

A "hidden gem" country pub wants to build four detached houses on a field directly behind it.

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Circus of Horrors’ ringmaster Doktor Haze from Preston dies after battle with cancer

Spooky ringmaster Doktor Haze, owner and frontman of the world famous Circus of Horrors, has died.

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

How to hide a four-storey apartment block behind a two-storey building in a leafy Preston suburb

New plans to "hide" a four storey apartment block in a leafy suburb of Preston have been given the green light by cou...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Crumbling nursery school in Longton to be rebuilt amid concerns about its use on evenings and wee...

A new village nursery school has been given the go-ahead by council bosses, despite concerns over noise.

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Train fare dodgers beware: cyber detectives in the North are tracking you down

Online train fare dodgers have been warned they could be leaving a trail of “digital breadcrumbs” for investigators t...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Preston wins cash handout to help hard-up families with cost of living crisis

An extra £1.2m of government cash is to be pumped into Preston to help desperate residents who are struggling with th...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Taxi rank shake-up in Preston city centre to serve traffic free Friargate

Preston Council is planning a taxi rank shake-up in the wake of a £14.7m scheme to transform Friargate and Ringway.

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Thousands without power across Lancashire and Cumbria after night of high winds and heavy rain – ...

Electricity engineers are still working to restore supplies in parts of Lancashire and Cumbria following damage to ov...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Digging deep as foundation work starts on Preston’s £45m Animate cinema and leisure complex

Preston's £45m Animate cinema and leisure complex has taken a major step forward with the start of foundation work at...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Fire investigators continue to probe huge blaze at Preston car dealership

Fire experts have still not established what caused a fierce blaze at a major car showroom in Preston in the early ho...

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about 1 year ago
lep.co.uk

Stunning plans for £9.7m sports hub with new football pitches unveiled for Preston park

The first plans for a £9.7m sports hub on one of Preston's public parks have been unveiled by the city council.

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