A road in Ashton-on-Ribble was sealed off by emergency services. Preston Police had negotiators on scene due to a man on a roof. Parker Street in Ashton was closed off. […]
5 years ago Broadgate dispersal order issued due to anti-social behaviour issuesPolice say the behaviour of youths in the Broadgate area of the city has meant there is need for a dispersal order. The Section 34 order gives police the power […]
5 years ago Italian kitchen and bathroom brand opening a Preston showroomAn Italian kitchen and bathroom brand is opening in Preston. Scavolini has taken a new unit in London Road. The national chain who sell Italian home furnishings has decided to […]
5 years ago The Withy Trees in Fulwood is being sold offA Fulwood pub is to close down. The Withy Trees at the corner of Lytham Road and Garstang Road has been sold off by pubco Greene King. The brewery, which […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Latest road closures begin around the Adelphi roundabout at UCLanA new set of road closures have begun as Preston’s university presses on with creating Adelphi Square. Motorists using the Adelphi roundabout are being advised Corporation Street is closed if […]
5 years ago Lostock Hall caravan makers Lunar go into administrationA caravan manufacturer in Lostock Hall has been placed into administration. Lunar Caravans employs 196 people and is headquartered in Sherdley Road. Partners David Acland and Lila Thomas from specialist […]
5 years ago Driver who caused death of Preston woman and left another seriously injured is jailedA man who caused the death of a Preston woman has been jailed. Leon Kay was sentenced to more than eight years in prison at Preston Crown Court. The 33-year-old […]
5 years ago New Poundland opens up at Deepdale Shopping ParkA second Poundland store has opened up in Preston. The discount retailer said the success of its Fishergate shop had triggered the search for larger premises. A new unit in […]
5 years ago Most Discussed