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Police continue search for missing Longton woman

Police are continuing to search for a woman from Longton. Alice Roocroft went missing from her parent’s home on Thursday 23 May. Update: Police say Alice was found safe and […]

5 years ago Brockholes Brow killer driver is refused appeal against his sentence

The man who killed two young women on Brockholes Brow has been refused his appeal against his sentence. Mohmed Salman Patel was found guilty of causing the deaths of Shelby […]

5 years ago Giant hogweed to be tackled as it grows into Deepdale side street

A toxic plant growing through railings on a Deepdale side-street looks set to be removed. Giant hogweed, or Heracleum mantegazzaianum, can cause skin to blister if it comes into contact […]

5 years ago Preston boys’ school forms eco group to help save the planet

Pupils at a Preston boys’ school have formed an eco group to raise awareness of issues affecting the planet. The Year 7 pupils at Eden Boys’ School want to help […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Medieval Day is coming to Winckley Square

Winckley Square is going to be transported back to a time before it existed this summer. Preston Medieval Fun Day takes place on Sunday 30 June. With free entry the […]

5 years ago Teenage boy arrested in Haslam Park after large knife found

Police have arrested a teenager who was carrying a knife in a city park. The 15-year-old boy has spent the night in the cells after being found with a ‘very […]

5 years ago Preston Council’s financial position is improving

The financial position at Preston City Council is showing healthy signs. Councillors are to be told in the latest outturn report the city council is able to put additional funds […]

5 years ago Man charged for using threatening behaviour outside a Preston mosque

A man has been charged with threatening behaviour outside a Preston mosque. Preston Police were in attendance during the incident in North Road around 10pm on Friday 24 May. The […]

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