2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (104+ words) Lancashire Matalan store announces closure - everything you need to know'Lancashire Evening Post Matalan, based on the North Valley Retail Park in Colne, will close on Saturday, March 7 A Matalan spokesman said: "Our priority now is to support our colleagues We…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (161+ words) Lancashire coroner describes untimely death of 37-year-old Preston mum as "a tragic case'Lancashire Evening Post Following toxicology investigations, assistant Lancashire coroner Sara Sutherland concluded that the death of Natasha Hough was drug-related, after the Preston mother was sadly found unresponsive…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (184+ words) More than 400 sand lizards are thriving once again on sand dunes on the Fylde coast, thanks to ongoing habitat restoration. Once pushed to the brink by habitat loss, these remarkable reptiles were returned to the coastline several years ago and…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (254+ words) 'Buy local or bye bye' - Kirkham pet shop issues stark warning to customers'Lancashire Evening Post Kirkham Pet Centre, located on Market Square, is a family-run store offering a selection of items for pets - including toys and food for cats, dogs,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (324+ words) Anthony Alderton, aged 84, of Pilling, died following the crash in the village. The inquest into his death was told that Mr Alderton crashed his car into a building in an industrial yard close to Taylor's Lane and Lancaster Lane, Pilling,…...