Preston, Leyland & Chorley News from Saturday, November 22nd, 2025

Blackburn beat Preston in Lancashire derby

Blackburn have beaten Preston 2-1 in the Lancashire derby in the Championship.
Plan to split Lancashire along North-South divide to be put to the government

Lancashire County Council will tell the government that just two new local authorities should be created to replace the 15 that currently exist across Lancashire, as part of a radical shake-up being ordered by ministers.
Final decision on new Miller and Carter restaurant for Preston

Minor design changes to a long-delayed new pub-restaurant in suburban Preston have been given the go-ahead – paving the way for it to finally open next year.