00:00 Simon Nash, the man behind Preston North End's Deepdale Duck, has retired after 27 years.
00:07 Simon was an ever-present fixture on home matchdays, providing entertainment and the odd moment of mischief for supporters as the club's official mascot.
00:15 He was also a hugely important figure in the local community, regularly paying visits to local schools and community events within the Preston area,
00:23 to help inspire the next generation to get themselves down to Deepdale, as well as bringing smiles to people of all ages.
00:31 Police detained a man seen carrying a knife and wearing blood-stained clothes in Fleetwood yesterday.
00:37 Police were called and officers found the man near Tesco Express in Hatfield Avenue, where he was detained and his knife was seized.
00:44 A new upmarket fashion store where a pair of Gucci socks could set you back £205 is coming to Burnley.
00:52 Flannels, which sells luxury designer brands like Gucci, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, will open in the town centre on Friday.
01:02 Wigan residents have been speaking of their shock after a police murder investigation was launched into the death of a 20-year-old man.
01:10 Three men have been arrested in connection with the death at an address in Ince on the evening of Monday, September 11.
01:16 Police and paramedics were called to the home at around 6.30pm, but sadly the young man could not be saved.
01:23 A Lancaster-based firm which specialises in mining technology solutions has added four new members to its team.
01:30 The appointments underline the commitment of Mine Tech Services to delivering cutting-edge consultancy, training and software solutions
01:38 that help mines boost productivity, reduce emissions and minimise operating costs.
01:44 And finally the weather. The region looks set for some fresher and damper conditions in the coming days after our late summer hot spell last week.
01:54 Thanks for watching!
