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More drugs seized in Plungington and Ashton police raids

A significant amount of class A drugs were seized by the neighbourhood police team. Police seized knuckle dusters, cash and Class A drugs during the morning raids in Preston. The raid was executed as a misuse of drugs act warrant at an address in […]

4 years ago
‘Concern’ as lack of public toilets in Preston city centre affects disabled people, families and more

An accessible toilet Pic: Chris Keller from Pixabay As Preston city centre slowly comes back to life after lockdown, one key facility is missing – the public toilet. While toilets are available at Preston Market Hall and the […]

4 years ago
Learning technologist from Preston university receives education industry accolade

chris melia winner of national impact award A Senior Learning Technologist from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised with an industry award for his influence on supporting the use of technology within the education […]

4 years ago
Tribute paid to Lostock Hall woman who died in M61 crash

Toni Sheppard from Lostock Hall The family of a woman who died following a crash on the M61 on Sunday (June 28) have paid her a tribute. Toni Sheppard, 38, from Lostock Hall died at […]

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Advertisement Advertisement UCLan Masterplan development reaches important milestone in construction

Graham Baldwin, Neil Brook, Michael Ahern and Suntosh Kaur celebrating the topping out of the Student Centre The University of Central Lancashire’s (UCLan) flagship Masterplan development arrived at a major milestone this week as construction of the £60 million Student Centre and Civic Square reached its highest point. […]

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The Preston entrepreneur helping brides-to-be say ‘yes to the dress’ during lockdown

Brides-to-be A bridal boutique owner from Preston has been helping brides-to-be say “yes to the dress” with virtual appointments. Lottie Derham, who owns Lottie’s Bridal Boutique on the Fylde coast, wanted […]

4 years ago
Live online event to ask: ‘Is Preston a racist city?’

Glenda Andrew Pic: Garry Cook A live online event is set to ask the question: Is Preston a racist city? Fourteen years ago, official figures showed Preston was England’s worst trouble spot for racist incidents, […]

4 years ago
Chief Fire Officer’s ultra marathon raises over £2,000 for Preston hospital’s charity

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity is set to benefit from a donation of £2,400 thanks to the fundraising efforts of the county’s Chief Fire Officer. Justin Johnson, an avid runner and […]

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