Blackpool’s famous Ride the Lights returns for another magical evening this summer, offering families, cyclists and sightseers a rare chance to experience the Illuminations traffic free before the official switch-on.

https://www.lep.co.uk/whats-on/ride-the-lights-returns-to-blackpool-5167334

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Footage shows the moving moment Maurice Haynes walked his daughter Hannah down the aisle, after St Giles Hospice staff helped her to organise the ceremony.

https://www.lep.co.uk/watch-this/bride-planned-wedding-24-hours-dad-aisle-video-5023769

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Swansea City are on the search for a new manager after sacking Luke Williams in mid-February

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/swansea-city-next-manager-david-gray-preston-north-end-hibernian-wigan-athletic-ryan-lowe-5020037

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PNE take on the Canaries away from home on Tuesday night

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/norwich-city-boss-drops-hint-for-preston-north-end-clash-as-paul-heckingbottom-relishing-carrow-road-return-4984146

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A broken down lorry on the M6 is causing 60 minute delays and five miles of congestion.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/traffic-and-travel/m6-travel-chaos-after-broken-down-lorry-causes-60-minute-delays-and-tailbacks-4931962

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Specialist police officers stopped two vehicles on the M61 and discovered more than they bargained for.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/specialist-cops-from-lancashire-police-stopped-two-cars-on-m61-discovered-more-than-they-bargained-for-4850040

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All the action from today's Championship clash at Home Park

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/plymouth-vs-preston-live-score-updates-goal-teams-team-news-xis-lineups-argyle-north-end-pne-4841172

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Preston born filmmaker and animator Nick Park is to be honoured for his work at an international award ceremony.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/prestons-nick-park-to-be-honoured-for-his-work-at-an-international-award-ceremony-4797358

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Preston North End and three Championship rivals are reportedly interested in signing a Republic of Ireland international defender on a free transfer.

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/cyrus-christie-preston-north-end-rangers-millwall-coventry-plymouth-4773380

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A woman who fell approximately 30ft from Central Pier in Blackpool required surgery for her injuries, according to a friend.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/woman-who-fell-through-blackpools-central-pier-required-surgery-after-suffering-spinal-injuries-4736799

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This councillor has echoed the same concern for Jay Slater’s safety as many others from the local area.

https://www.lep.co.uk/news/oswaldtwistle-councillor-offers-comforting-message-to-jay-slater-and-those-looking-for-him-in-tenerife-4672278

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Ex-PNE man sacked by League One club with two games left to play

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/football/preston-north-end/breaking-barnsley-fc-next-manager-odds-neill-collins-sacked-preston-north-end-leeds-united-wolves-sheffield-united-4600493

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Having opened its doors in November 1964, St George's Shopping Centre has been the go-to shopping centre in Preston ever since.

https://www.lep.co.uk/heritage-and-retro/retro/21-mind-blowing-retro-pics-of-prestons-st-georges-shopping-centre-down-the-decades-from-1960-to-1990-4163310

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This home has it all.

https://www.lep.co.uk/lifestyle/homes-and-gardens/million-pound-5-bed-modern-fulwood-hillside-mansion-with-swimming-pool-hot-tub-and-huge-garden-up-for-sale-4182228

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For the second year in succession local swim team, Leyland Barracudas, have qualified for a national final.

https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/other-sport/leyland-barracudas-second-year-micro-finals-4445582

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