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Telegraph journalist has ‘drizzly time’ exploring ‘pleasant’ Fishergate

A damp Fishergate in Preston city centre during Saturday (19 December) Pic: Tony Worrall National newspaper The Telegraph have given a beaming review of Preston’s Fishergate high street, despite describing it as “drizzly”. Journalist Christopher Howse travelled from his usual home in the capital […]

4 months ago
Bamber Bridge Holiday Inn lighting left homeowners feeling like they lived on football pitch

Holiday Inn Express Preston (South) Lighting New lighting will be installed in the car park of a South Ribble hotel after residents complained that a recent upgrade left them feeling like they were living on a […]

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Preston woman runs fundraiser to donate toys and food over Christmas

Jodie Marie Rigby making toy donations at the Cotton Court appeal Pic: Justgiving A woman from Preston is raising money to help buy teddy bears for children and food for the homeless this Christmas. Jodie Marie Rigby, 32, started fundraising last week, and […]

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Armed robbery reported in night incident near Newman College in Preston

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A man carrying cash and jewellery was reportedly threatened with a gun in an incident on Friday evening (December 8). Officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to Manchester Road, near […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Free activities and meals for children across Preston during Christmas holidays

Children enjoying the HAF Programme. Preston North End Community and Education Trust are one of the nine organisations running clubs in Preston, as part of the Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. Free activities […]

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Woman overcame debilitating scoliosis that left her struggling to walk to set up own business

Nicole with fiancé Brad A business owner overcame her battle with debilitating scoliosis that left her spine 48 degrees off centre to set up her own business and become stronger than ever. Nicole Clowes, […]

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Senior Lancashire Police officer Peter Lawson dead aged 50

Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson Pic: Lancashire Police A senior police officer who began his career in Preston has died. Lancashire Constabulary confirmed assistant chief constable Peter Lawson had passed away aged 50. ACC Lawson died at his […]

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Preston in 1929 a pivotal year, depression and contraction

An aerial view of Preston in 1929 Pic: Preston Digital Archive The year 1929 was a pivotal year both locally and nationally. One of Preston’s Liberal MPs William Jowitt changed sides and caused a by-election to be held in July 1929. […]

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