One of Preston’s leisure centres has put in a new hoist for disabled swimmers after being criticised on a regional news programme. ITV Granada highlighted in February how the hoist […]

Police have clarified a knife was found following an incident of disorder in Penwortham. South Ribble Police described a ‘melee’ taking place involving 12 young people in Liverpool Road on […]

A drugs and rape gang from Preston and Cumbria are due to appear in court. Six men were arrested during dawn raids on Wednesday (27 March) in Longridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton, […]

There’s more Lego returning to the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Following the success of the Brick Dinos the museum is hosting some animal-themed Lego workshops. Little builders are invited […]

A new pre-loved fashion shop is opening in the Box Market within Preston Market. Dionne’s Little Wardrobe launches on Thursday 28 March. Selling affordable fashion, the shop is being opened by […]

Police in Preston have appealed for calm and said private messaging apps are fuelling ‘youth gang disputes’. Chief Inspector Gary Crowe gave an update via Facebook following the disorder in […]

Proposals for major new flood defences along the River Ribble have been showcased. Broadgate and Penwortham residents were given the opportunity to see the £40million plans from the Environment Agency. […]

Patrolling the streets has been swapped for picking up paintbrushes by this retired police officer. David Wiles spent nearly 30 years as a policeman with Lancashire Constabulary but is now […]