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New Hall Lane grotty shopfronts to be tackled with new repair fund

The fund is open to empty shops as well as those who need a lick of paint Pic: Tony Worrall Efforts to spruce up and revive a section of New Hall Lane could see businesses being given a helping hand. The Friends of Fishwick and St Matthews group are planning […]

8 years ago
Welcome to the jungle! Grass cutting goes by the wayside on Preston road network

One section of longer grass in Fulwood Pic: Ben Jepson Swathes of grass verges across Preston have been left to sway in the breeze as the grass grows high and tall. Lancashire County Council – as of mid-June – have […]

8 years ago
Fulwood schoolboy wins national story competition

Well done Aidan! With his award-winning story A Preston schoolboy has been named as one of the most promising young authors in the UK. Aidan Lee who attends Queen’s Drive Primary School in Fulwood won the Mighty […]

8 years ago
Preston shopping centre launches search for Britain’s top vlogger

Tanya Burr and Tom Scott have launched lucrative careers thanks to their YouTube channels Is Preston home to the next top vlogging sensation? Stars of YouTube are now making serious money online and a city shopping centre wants to see if we’ve got the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement London Road crash: Police appeal for witnesses after motorcyclist died

An appeal has been launched to trace any witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a crash on a busy Preston road. Preston Police closed London Road for around four hours […]

8 years ago
Fishergate roadworks scheme wins national award

How Fishergate looked before, and how it looks now Preston’s controversial Fishergate scheme has won a national award. The Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) declared the changes to the city’s main high street the best at decluttering […]

8 years ago
London Road crash: Motorcyclist dies despite bystanders attempts to save him

A motorcyclist has died after a crash in London Road. Eyewitnesses reported seeing a black BMW and a black Kawasaki bike collide shortly before 8pm on Sunday (3 July). Peter […]

8 years ago
London Road closed due to serious collision

Part of London Road is closed by emergency services Pic: Google A major road in Preston has been closed following a serious collision. Reports of a number of vehicles involved in a crash on the A6, London Road, unconfirmed reports say […]

8 years ago
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