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There’s still time for young bookworms to take part in the Lancashire Reading Journey

The summer holidays may already feel like a distant memory, but there’s still time for children aged from four to 14 to take part in the Lancashire Reading Journey, known […]

5 years ago Preston InstaMeet goes down the Miley Tunnel

The latest Preston InstaMeet saw the group go underground to snap pictures of the Miley Tunnel. As work continues above the tunnel – which opened in 1847 – Instagrammers were […]

5 years ago ‘Give us our Bobbies back’: Clive Grunshaw meets with MPs to call for 750 more cops

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has met with Lancashire MPs to call for more officers for the cash-strapped constabulary. Since 2010, Lancashire Constabulary has lost 750 officers and has […]

5 years ago UCLan SU craft and food fair is back for freshers’ week – and it’s open to all

This year’s UCLan SU Freshers Craft and Food Fair is set to be a big one with over 30 stalls confirmed so far. Taking place on Thursday 19 September, the […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Image released in search for man who mugged an 82-year-old woman

Police have released an image of a man they want to speak to after an 82-year-old woman was mugged outside her home. The victim was walking to her car on […]

5 years ago Apartment plans for St Joseph’s Orphanage unveiled

The future of St Joseph’s Orphanage has finally been revealed after more than a decade of uncertainty. Plans have been submitted to Preston City Council for a scheme of homes […]

5 years ago Silence to be held to remember those lost to suicide

A series of 40 second silences will be held on the Flag Market on Tuesday to remember the lives of people who have died through suicide. In 2016 Preston was […]

5 years ago Travellers face uncertain future as council plans to sell of Leighton Street site

Leighton Street Traveller Site faces an uncertain future after Lancashire County Council said it will sell it site on. The site, which currently has 14 pitches, is one of three […]

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