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Preston North End has acquired winger Stan Mills from Oxford United. The transfer was completed for an undisclosed fee, and Mills has signed a contract that will keep him at the club for three years.
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Preston North End has announced their seventh signing of the summer, bringing in Stanley Mills from Oxford United.
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Preston North End is reportedly working to finalize the signing of Stanley Mills before the weekend, instead of waiting until January. The negotiations appear to be expedited.
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Milutin Osmajic has bid farewell to the players, fans, and staff of Preston North End following his departure from the club earlier this week.
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Last week, several new planning applications were submitted in Preston, including a proposal for a 25-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and a private healthcare service.
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Preston North End has loaned a young midfielder to a Northern Irish club. The team is managed by a former striker from Preston North End. This marks another loan period for the player as he continues to gain experience.
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A former player from Preston North End participated in a nostalgic photoshoot wearing a retro shirt at a well-known cafe in the city center. He expressed positive memories from his time with the club.
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Top Gear is set to return after a four-year hiatus following a serious crash involving Preston-born Andrew “Freddie” Flintoff. The BBC has officially confirmed the show's revival.
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Preston North End manager Paul Heckingbottom has indicated that the team requires five new signings before the transfer window closes, following the latest injury setback to one of his players.
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Lancashire County Council has dispatched crews to Plungington Road in Preston in response to complaints from residents regarding excessive dust in the area.
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A new group in Preston is advocating for the local bus service to be publicly owned. Supported by Preston City Council and various organizations, the group seeks to empower users to have a direct influence on enhancements to bus services in the area.
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Repairs to the toilets at Preston Town Hall have been halted due to the discovery of asbestos. The presence of this hazardous material requires removal by a specialized contractor before work can continue.
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Six days until the window slams shut.
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It made my ‘skin crawl’ said victim of drunk man who tried to brush her hair and sexually assaulted her. Reporting from Preston Crown Court.
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A woman says she was left lying on the floor of Royal Preston Hospital for seven hours in 'excruciating' pain.
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of drug dealing after he made off from officers in a silver Mini in Preston.
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Controversial Montenegro forward Milutin Osmajic joins Genoa after three seasons with Preston North End.
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A Chorley man has been jailed after making almost £1 million through the sale of illegal IPTV services.
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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman reported being sexually assaulted inside a Lancashire town centre bar.
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A major UK restaurant chain has confirmed it will close all 106 of its sites next month, including its two branches in Lancashire.
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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“It took the fire brigade 14 minutes to reach us! Those minutes were the longest, most terrifying of my life...”
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Lancashire County Council has approved a revised Speed Limit Order setting a 50mph limit on Main Road (A6) at Galgate, due to come into force on August 31.
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Visitors from Lancashire are being warned as national park chiefs vow to crack down on fly-camping as thousands of day-trippers are set to head to the Lake District this Bank Holiday weekend.
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The Met Office has issued a warning for thunderstorms across Lancashire...
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Four dogs are stolen each day.
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A Lancashire man convicted of multiple historic sexual offences against two sisters has failed in a bid to overturn his convictions
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A Lancashire councillor's discrimination claim against an NHS trust has been delayed until 2027, prompting warnings that employment tribunal backlogs could undermine new workplace rights.
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An East Lancashire MP has said he is “demanding answers” from United Utilities after concerns about raw sewage spills in local waterways
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Rural Lancashire communities are set to benefit from faster broadband as Openreach expands its Full Fibre network
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Plans have been submitted to install a passenger lift inside one of Lancashire's best-known historic buildings to improve access for disabled visitors.
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Lancashire social worker Katy Cleece has been recognised for research aimed at improving mental health support for mothers and helping families receive earlier intervention
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Plans have been submitted to create a new electric vehicle charging hub at the Morrisons store in Lancashire.
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A temporary 40mph speed limit will be introduced on Harbour Lane in Wheelton while fibre installation work is carried out
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The Blaze secure their place in the One-Day Cup knockout phase in September as Somerset, Surrey and Lancashire also win.
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Lancashire County Council and Wyre Council are at loggerheads over who should cover the cost.
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Stand-in captain Josh Bohannon hopes that Lancashire's younger players can learn from the team's struggles in the County Championship this season.
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