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Eldon Primary School will not become faith school after academisation

Eldon Primary School. Credit: Blog Preston An education charity set to take over a primary school in Preston has moved to quash any suggestion it will become a faith-based institution in the wake of the change. […]

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Death of Liverpool FC fan in Ribbleton ‘could not have been foreseen’, inquest hears

Emergency services in Watling Street Road on Tuesday evening Pic: Blog Preston The death of a delivery driver who ended his own life ā€œcould not have been foreseenā€, a coroner said. Area coroner Chris Long said there was ā€œnothing whatsoeverā€ to suggest […]

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Overnight closures on M6 this week as controversial ‘Smart Motorway’ close to completion

Work on the 'Smart motorway' should conclude in Spring 2025 Work to open an extra lane on the M6 between Wigan and Warrington will require overnight closures this week. The work, running from March 2021 until an estimated completion date […]

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Preston firm donates Ā£1,000 to TippyToes Baby Bank in Lostock Hall

Sue Wade, Founder of TippyToes Baby Bank receiving the cheque from Trent Donnelly, Store Manager of SPAR Lostock Hall. TippyToes Baby Bank, based in Lostock Hall, has received Ā£1,000 from SPAR through their Community Cashback initiative. The charity provides essentials for families in need and has the ambition to […]

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Vacant Preston shop on verge of collapse will be demolished

The property on Cannon Street A vacant Preston city centre shop that is feared close to collapse will be demolished, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal. The premises, on Cannon Street, is set […]

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Housebuilder eyes up more building on former golf course between Fulwood and Ingol

The plot of land being eyed up for development in Ingol and Fulwood Pic: Anwyl Homes A housebuilder has completed a deal to buy the rest of a former golf course in Preston. Anwyl Homes says it has taken on 27-acres of land at the old […]

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Harvest windfall for food banks in Garstang and Wyre

Food banks across Wyre have received an unexpected financial boost from the borough council. The council had bid for additional Government grant funding from round five of the Household Support […]

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Spooky season brings iconic classics and fresh hits to Vue PrestonĀ this Halloween Ā 

Still from Tim Burton's classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas To get into the spirit this Halloween season, some of the latest horror blockbusters – as well as creepy classics and enchanting family favourites – will be heading to the […]

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