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Painted stones taken from marathon runner Ben Ashworth’s memorial

Ben Ashworth's memorial. Pic: Louise Harlow Painted stones that were placed at Ben Ashworth’s memorial have been moved since. Ben’s widow Louise posted on Facebook asking for the public’s help if they knew who had taken […]

3 years ago
Preston Town Hall flag to be lowered in memory of Sarah Everard and 200 women murdered each year in the UK

A sunlit Preston Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall Preston City Council have lowered the flag to half mast today as a mark of respect for Sarah Everard and the 200 female murders each year in the UK. The […]

3 years ago
Police raid Reps Gym in Ribbleton and make arrest and issue fines for Covid rules breach

A man has been arrested after officers attended a gym in Preston following reports of a breach of Covid regulations. In February Preston Magistrates Court granted a three-month closure order […]

3 years ago
Tributes paid to former South Ribble councillor Colin Clark who has died aged 80

Councillors in South Ribble are paying tribute to a former Mayor and former Deputy Council Leader who has passed away aged 80. Councillor Colin Clark was rushed to hospital unexpectedly […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement West Strand was closed due to loose scaffolding

Preston police and Fire and Rescue Service dealt with an incident on West Strand today. The road was currently closed in both directions, from Guild Way to Watery Lane until […]

3 years ago
The Derby Arms in Longridge has been saved after buy-out

The Derby Arms in Longridge The Derby Arms in Longridge has been bought by The Oakman Group after closing last June. The gastropub and inn went into administration due to a large financial loss during […]

3 years ago
Shooting in Brierfield leads to armed police presence at Royal Preston Hospital

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston An armed police presence in Fulwood around Royal Preston Hospital during Wednesday night was triggered by a shooting in East Lancashire. Detectives are investigating an incident where a man was […]

3 years ago
Applications open for Lancashire Police apprenticeships

Lancashire Constabulary is welcoming applications for its Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship programme. To mark applications opening, Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw talked with an officer who joined the […]

3 years ago
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