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Preston

Silas Nicholls will arrive as Lancashire Teaching Hospitals' new chief executive early next year

Chief executive of Wigan's hospitals steps down to join neighbouring NHS trust Paul Faulkner

Oli France cycled 1,636 miles through Africa

Wigan adventurer completes first step in global challenge Gaynor Clarke

The M6

M6 officially rated as the worst motorway in the country Catherine Musgrove

Delays on M65 between Preston and Blackburn Matthew Calderbank

Morrisons is closing several stores after reportedly failing to meet targets - here’s where

Morrisons to close several stores within weeks - list of locations Chelsie Sewell

Rob Kelly has rejoined Preston after two years with Latics

Coach secures Championship move after leaving Wigan Athletic Paul Kendrick

Carol Vorderman with her private plane 'Mildred' after passing her pilot's licence (PPL) test in 2013. (Photo by Tim Ireland/PA Images via Getty Images)

Carol Vorderman's private plane spotted over Preston, Blackpool and Wigan

Peter Murphy

Preston North End snap up young coach following Wigan Athletic departure Paul Kendrick

The overturned lorry that has caused the closure of the M6 near Preston on Sunday

M6 and M55 reopen 12 hours after overturned milk tanker caused spillage Richard Hunt

Roberts & Co Estate Agents

Four-bed Preston home with five reception rooms hits the market Jack Marshall

An accident on the M6 has caused delays throughout the afternoon

Long M6 delays after bank holiday Monday incident sees two lanes closed Richard Hunt

The now closed Wickes store at Robin Park

Giant DIY store closes after years at retail park Charles Graham

STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - APRIL 29: The Sky Bet Championship match ball is seen in the goal prior to the Sky Bet Championship between Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers at Bet365 Stadium on April 29, 2023 in Stoke on Trent, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)

Where do Burnley, PNE and Blackpool rank in the list of over and underachievers? Dan Black

Laura Nuttall visited the Wigan factory where Uncle Joe's mint balls are made

'Fierce and tenacious' woman dies five years after brain cancer diagnosis Gaynor Clarke

Derek Walsh on Derek's Books stall, Preston Market

Derek’s Books: legendary Preston Market trader on 45 years’ trading Jack Marshall

The NHS Recovery College's Grow Your Own Project

Recovery College: Lancashire hub helping to change lives

Friends and family gathered for Rachel Jackson's funeral at Lytham Cemetery and Crematorium.

Rachel Jackson funeral: Friends and family pay tribute at colourful send-off Lucinda Herbert

There are delays of around 1 hour after two separate incidents on the 12-mile stretch of motorway between junctions 27 and 23 this morning this morning (Wednesday, April 19) this morning (Wednesday, April 19)

One hour delays on M6 between Preston and Wigan Matthew Calderbank

Gemma Bradley and the Cirque class at Premier Drama Academy

Lancashire's Premier Drama Academy: “Kids call the studio their happy place” Jack Marshall

Nicola Bulley

Police work continues into death of Nicola Bulley at coroner’s request Sam Johnson

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws

Buckshaw Village Rickshaws: unique project bringing old & young together Jack Marshall

Nine fire engines along with two aerial ladder platforms attended a commercial building fire in Bluebell Way at around 1am on Friday (April 7).

Huge fire engulfs UK Jaguar Land Rover showroom Rahmah Ghazali

Jonathan Worsfold of the British Liver Trust

British Liver Trust: 'I went from running a business to being told I’d die...’ Jack Marshall

Avanti West Coast has launched a cheap train ticket scheme for ‘flexible’ customers

Avanti launches cheap train ticket scheme for ‘flexible’ customers Chelsie Sewell

Josh Patterson (credit Run for 1 Million)

Made in Chelsea star Josh Patterson on depression and his 76-marathon challenge Jack Marshall

Thelo Aasgaard is hoping Latics can complete a league double over Birmingamn this weekend

Thelo Aasgaard: DNA is Wigan Athletic's secret weapon for run-in Paul Kendrick

Shaun Maloney can't wait for the Birmingham game - to exorcise the demons of the Preston defeat

Wigan Athletic boss on Birmingham 'wait', the league table - and injury boost! Paul Kendrick

Latics must bounce back from their defeat at Preston, when this early goal proved to be a false dawn

‘We've come too far to lose faith. Strap yourself in...13 cup finals to go’ Paul Kendrick

Shaun Maloney has called for a reaction from his side to Saturday's defeat at Preston

Wigan Athletic players challenged to respond to 'first setback' Paul Kendrick

Councillor Daniel Duckwoth with his partner Emma Watkis outside Preston Town Hall are hosting an event to raise awareness of autism. Photo: Kelvin Stuttard

New Autism Connects social group helping locals be their best

Josh Magennis and Omar Rekik are close to a return, but the news is less positive regarding Charlie Wyke and Jordan Cousins

Wigan Athletic chief reports mixed news on injury front Paul Kendrick

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GALLERY: Wigan Athletic fans at Preston North End Paul Kendrick

Scores on the doors!

Wigan Athletic: Player ratings - Preston North End (a) Paul Kendrick

Ryan Nyambe couldn't prevent Latics slipping to defeat at Preston

Preston defeat was 'difficult to take', admits Wigan Athletic star Paul Kendrick

Shaun Maloney saw Latics lose for the first time on his watch at Preston on Saturday

Wigan Athletic boss refuses to point the finger after Preston setback

Tendayi Darikwa (Credit: Bernard Platt)

Darikwa discusses what the mood is like in the Latics camp under Maloney Amos Wynn

Shaun Maloney (Credit: Bernard Platt)

Maloney provides injury update and looks ahead Latics' game away to PNE Amos Wynn

Latics face Preston North End this weekend (Credit: Bernard Platt)

Here are the seven most recent meetings between Latics and PNE Amos Wynn

Donna Edwards, Programme Director at Made Smarter North West Adoption

Pioneering Made Smarter tech programme adding £71.6m to the North West’s economy Jack Marshall

Three games in August were postponed at the CBS Arena

Championship counterparts hit with suspended points deduction Matt Scrafton

An artist’s impressions of how the aircraft could look

Jobs available at BAE Systems in Preston, Samlesbury and Warton Jon Peake

Hancocks Preston staff

Treat local with Hancocks: the confectionery kings on every UK sweet shelf Jack Marshall

Miriam Margolyes with A Christmas Carol book by Charles Dickens at Gunnersbury Park Museum

Charles Dickens' relative Lucinda Hawksley talks Xmas and Miriam Margolyes Jack Marshall

Farrell Heyworth

Family home hits the market for £100,000 less than UK average price Jack Marshall

Love Homes

Clean-cut and modern three-bed family home up for sale with enticing price tag Jack Marshall

Traffic is delayed due to a broken down van on the M6 near Wigan this morning (Wednesday, November 30)

M6 traffic delays between Preston and Wigan Matthew Calderbank

Experts reveal worst day and time to drive in the UK Beth Franklin

The draw for the third round of the FA Cup will take place next week

When the draw for the third round of the FA Cup will be made Matt Scrafton

Pro-Fit gym members

The fitness lifestyle: the £500k gym helping members change their lives Jack Marshall

The crash involved three vehicles on the M6 northbound near Warrington at around 12.30am on Tuesday, November 15

Preston pair involved in M6 crash which left man with life changing injuries Matthew Calderbank