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. […]

Police 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 […]

An 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 […]

A 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 […]

A 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 […]

A 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 […]

A 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 […]

A 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 […]