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 pitchNew 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 […]
4 months ago Preston woman runs fundraiser to donate toys and food over ChristmasA 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 […]
4 months ago Armed robbery reported in night incident near Newman College in PrestonA 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 […]
4 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Free activities and meals for children across Preston during Christmas holidaysPreston 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 […]
4 months ago Woman overcame debilitating scoliosis that left her struggling to walk to set up own businessA 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, […]
4 months ago Senior Lancashire Police officer Peter Lawson dead aged 50A 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 […]
4 months ago Preston in 1929 a pivotal year, depression and contractionThe 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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