Preston v Colchester (Sat)
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's game between Preston and Colchester in the FA Cup.

Ferguson in Preston frame - Shaw
Preston chairman Derek Shaw believes Darren Ferguson is the right type of candidate to replace Alan Irvine.

Brown saddened by Irvine sacking
Former Preston and Scotland manager Craig Brown 'surprised and disappointed' by Alan Irvine's sacking.

Manager Irvine sacked by Preston
Preston North End manager Alan Irvine is relieved of his duties at the Championship club.

Sheff Utd 1-0 Preston
Jamie Ward hits an 86th-minute winner to hand Sheffield United a hard-fought victory over Preston.

Preston P-P Barnsley
Preston's Boxing Day match with Barnsley is postponed because of safety reasons.

Irvine dismisses Lonergan rumour
Preston manager Alan Irvine says there has been no interest from Burnley for goalkeeper Andrew Lonergan.

Nottm Forest 3-0 Preston
Paul McKenna kick-starts a comfortable Nottingham Forest win over Preston as they move level on points with second placed West Bromwich Albion.

Preston 2-0 Plymouth
Richard Chaplow and Ross Wallace score as Preston end their winless streak to ruin Paul Mariner's debut as Plymouth boss.

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Fire plant 'had been broken into'
A Lancashire waste plant which was badly damaged by fire had been broken into twice in the days before, police confirm.

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Ringmaster 'thrilled' with honour
A circus ringmaster says he is "absolutely thrilled" and "humbled" to be appointed MBE in this year's New Year Honours list.

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Robber targets mother in street
A mother, who was walking with her two young children, is pushed to the ground and robbed in Lancashire.