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School roof in Fulwood left trashed by attempted lead thieves

Some of the damage caused as tiles were stripped from the roof Pic: Kennington Primary School A Fulwood school needs thousands of pounds to help repair its roof. Kennington Primary School, in Kennington Road, was targeted during the Easter holidays. Would-be thieves tried to steal lead […]

5 years ago
Ferret found inside Lancashire Archives in Preston

The ferret was spotted inside the Archives Pic: Lancashire County Council A ferret has been found wandering the archives of Lancashire. Lancashire County Council is trying to trace the owner of the pet. It was discovered during Thursday (25 April) at […]

5 years ago
Creative Prestonians urged to join workshops to help city’s arts and events scene

A previous Social Action Lab workshop Throughout late April and May a series of creative workshops are being held in the city. The People’s Production Lab in Guildhall Street is the venue for the Social Action […]

5 years ago
Sniffer dogs help find illicit tobacco and cigarettes haul at Preston shop

One of the sniffer dogs with their haul Pic: Lancashire Trading Standards Illicit cigarettes and counterfeit handrolled tobacco was found during a raid on a Preston shop. Lancashire Police’s sniffer dog unit joined Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards officers in the investigation. […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ten of the best independent restaurants in Preston

Burger and fries at We Don't Give A Fork Nando’s winning Restaurant of the Year in the Preston Smiles Better Awards became a ‘national scandal’. Many London-based media outlets ate up the opportunity to put a sneering, negative spin […]

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Preston pub The Moorbrook named as CAMRA’s pub of the year

The Moorbrook in North Road A Preston pub which is a haven for ale drinkers has been named as the city’s Pub of the Year. Voted on by members of the Campaign for Real Ale […]

5 years ago
Fishergate bus lane to be closed overnight for resurfacing works

Fishergate needs resurfacing and repair works Pic: Tony Worrall Urgent repair work in Preston city centre is to see one of the city’s main streets closed. Fishergate is being closed to traffic overnight on Thursday (25 April) and on […]

5 years ago
Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham Park drew modern day record crowds

A sea of people in Avenham Park Pic: Jim Beattie Preston’s annual Easter Egg rolling drew record-breaking crowds for modern times. With temperatures of up to 26 degrees it was a case of chasing melting chocolate eggs down the hill […]

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