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Preston firefighters use aerial ladder platform to rescue cat from tree

The cat had to be rescued by firefighters using the aerial ladder Pic: Preston Fire Station Firefighters spent some of their Sunday afternoon rescuing a stranded cat. The feline had become stuck 15 metres up a tree in Preston. An aerial platform was used by the […]

4 years ago
Union advise DWP workers of their rights at Preston office amid coronavirus fears

The Guild Tower in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Staff working at the DWP offices in the Guild Centre say they are concerned about health and safety during the Covid-19 crisis. One member of staff was sent home from […]

4 years ago
No new deaths from coronavirus recorded on Sunday May 17 in Preston and South Ribble

A sign stating coronavirus had suspended work Pic: Joseph Gudgeon No deaths from coronavirus have been reported from Royal Preston and Chorley Hospitals today (Sunday May 17). Figures released by the NHS show the total number of people to have […]

4 years ago
Leyland Road in Penwortham closed briefly due to crash

Police arriving at the scene in Leyland Road, Penwortham Pic: Blog Preston Police have attended a crash in Penwortham during Sunday evening. Residents in Leyland Road reported hearing a loud bang shortly after 6.30pm. One resident told Blog Preston the car, pictured, […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police appeal to trace teenage girl last seen on Friday in Deepdale

Brooke Nicholas Pic: Preston Police A 16-year-old girl has gone missing from Deepdale. Preston Police have launched an appeal to trace Brooke Nicholas. Update: Police say Brooke was found safe and well during Sunday evening, […]

4 years ago
UCLan turns over engineering buildings to produce PPE for the NHS

PPE and other equipment made by UCLan Pic: UCLan Preston’s university has given over its workshop facilities to helping the NHS. The University of Central Lancashire has produced more than 200 items of personal protective equipment and machine parts […]

4 years ago
Volunteer litter picking can be encouraged in Preston under lockdown

Janet Stocks has been a familiar face in Fulwood with her volunteer litter picking Pic: Janet Stocks/Blog Preston Litter picking has classed as a valid form of exercise or reason for being outside. Preston City Council’s green volunteers team say volunteer litter pickers can operate. They’ve issued guidance […]

4 years ago
Police uncover drugs and cash stashed in baby wipes bag in Bamber Bridge car

Drugs, cash and mobile phones were uncovered in the car Pic: LancsPoliceTacOps Police recovered drugs, cash and multiple mobile phones after stopping a car in Bamber Bridge. Lancashire Police’s Tactical Operations unit made the stop during Saturday (May 16) evening. Stuffe into […]

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