Lancashire Evening Post

The Lancashire Evening Post, often referred to as the LEP, is a daily newspaper located in Fulwood, a neighborhood in Preston, Lancashire, England. The British Library records that its inaugural issue was released on October 18, 1886.

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Plymouth Argyle boss plotting miracle finish to season ahead of huge games against Preston North End and Leeds United

1 day ago | lep.co.uk | Mark Mcmahon

Miron Muslic is a firm believer in miracles as he prepares his Plymouth Argyle side for Saturday’s huge game against Preston North End at Deepdale. And the Pilgrims boss - whose troops currently sit bottom of the Championship table, three points and a significant goal difference from safety - is planning to have something to play for whenever his team welcomes already-promoted Leeds United to Home Park on the final day of the season.
Changeable weather expected in Lancashire as rain returns - but temperatures set to rise next week

2 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowResidents in Lancashire are being advised to pack an umbrella, sunglasses and a warm coat this week as forecasters predict a mix of rain, sunshine and fluctuating temperatures. Following a dry spell, rain is expected to continue, with alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days. However, temperatures are set to rise to around 20C by the end of next week.
I had my hand amputated after a 1-inch dog scratch left me in agony

2 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA Lancashire woman chose to have her right hand amputated after a one-inch-long dog scratch left her with the ‘suicide disease’. Gill Haddington, 48, had her right leg amputated below the knee on May 11, 2017 after dropping a perfume bottle on her foot, triggering a severe flare-up of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) that wouldn’t go away.
Major fire at Blackburn factory now being treated as arson, police confirm

2 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowA major fire that broke out at a factory in Blackburn is now being treated as arson, police have confirmed. Emergency services were first called to the scene at Tensar Manufacturing Ltd on Shadsworth Business Park during the early hours of March 31. At its peak, ten fire engines, two aerial ladder platforms, a water tower, a firefighting robot, a high-volume pump and a drone attended to tackle the blaze.
Ex-England star to launch national tournament at Lancashire criccket club

2 days ago | lep.co.uk | David Sharman

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowFormer England international Lydia Greenway will visit a Lancashire cricket club with more than half a century of Voneus Village Cup heritage when she officially launches this year’s edition of the national tournament.
Chance sun may shine again this Easter bank holiday as Lancashire weather forecast revealed

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowIs it going to be warm and sunny for the Bank Holiday Easter weekend? Here's the full Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire. As many of us look forward to the bank holiday weekend, the weather looks set to be changeable, with rain at times but also some good sunny spells. Following a wet and windy night for some, that area of rain slowly moves northwards across the UK today.
Food hygiene ratings handed to 14 establishments in Lancashire - five businesses fail

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

14 businesses in Lancashire have been awarded newly updated hygiene ratings by the Food Standards Agency. When you eat out, you want to be assured that the café or restaurant you've chosen is clean and well maintained. That's why it's useful to know what the Food Standards Agency makes of businesses in Lancashire,The Food Standards Agency scores food serving businesses from zero to five.
Food hygiene fails and passes as 15 pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Lancashire given new ratings

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

15 businesses across Lancashire have received updated hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency (FSA). When dining out, it's essential to know that the café, restaurant or takeaway you're visiting maintains high cleanliness standards. That's where the FSA’s hygiene ratings come in, offering valuable insight into how well local businesses are keeping their premises safe and sanitary.
‘Almost blind’ Lancashire killer driver shows no understanding of responsibility, says coroner

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565Visit Shots! nowKiller motorist Neil Pemberton was a “prime example” of why eyesight self-certification for driving licences does not protect road users, a Lancashire coroner has said. Pemberton, 81, was jailed for 32 months for causing the death of Peter Westwell, 80, by dangerous driving in Langho, near Blackburn, on March 17, 2022.
The faces of 14 shoplifters, thieves, burglars and robbers jailed in Lancashire in 2025 so far

6 days ago | lep.co.uk | Sean Gleaves

Their stories serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of criminal behaviour in our community:1. Angela PrescottAngela Prescott was issued with a CBO in September 2024 which prohibited her from entering various stores in the town, including Asda and Co-op. The 45-year-old ignored the order five times and committed six shoplifting offences. She was sentenced to a total of seven months in prison on January 14. | Lancashire Police2.