Preston Christmas lights switch on: Coronation Street star announced as special guest
The switch on takes place on the Flag Market on Saturday 18 November with a host of performances planned.
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Preston woman re-trains after losing job in pandemic and is one of North West’s top apprentices
A recruitment co-ordinator at a Preston firm has been named as one of the best apprentice in the North West….
Leyland’s Music in the Park announces 2024 line up
Billy Ocean, Jason Donovan and Heather Small will headline Music in the Park 2024 alongside a line up of 80s…
Stanley Arms aims to continue under new landlord but closing weekend party scrapped
A licensing hearing is set for Thursday next week and will play a pivotal role in deciding the fate of the pub – which had been due to hold a farewell party this weekend but this has now been canned. Outgoing landlord Paul Butcher said he was ‘gutted’ about what was happening.
Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes crowned at city centre awards ceremony
Preston’s 2023 High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business…
Storm Babet to bring strong winds to Preston
Storm Babet is set to bring strong winds to Preston and Lancashire. The Met Office has issued a yellow warning…
Longridge Conservative councillor defects to Labour and slams national party policy
A Ribble Valley Conservative councillor has defected to the borough’s Labour group, boosting the number of opposition councillors which rose…
Preston paramedic student saves man’s life after cricket match collapse
21-year-oild Ibrahim Akram was fielding on the boundary when an opposition player collapsed when running between the wickets. The paramedic student leapt into action and saved the man’s life.
Lancashire devolution deal could be made by end of November
The leaders of Lancashire’s three main councils have expressed their delight at an indication from the government that a long-awaited…
Storm Babet on the way as heavy rain warning in place for Preston and Lancashire
Weather warnings are in place across Preston, with Storm Babet on the way. A yellow rain weather warning is in…
University of Central Lancashire’s chair of the board David Taylor stands down
David Taylor CBE became chair of the board in 2014 and will stand aside to be succeeded by his deputy Dame Sue Ion.
Two people in hospital after serious crash in Leyland near Tesco Express
A Ford Fiesta and an MG ZS were involved in the crash on Tuesday evening which has left the driver of the Fiesta and the driver of the MG both in hospital.
Biker in hospital after Flensburg Way crash in Leyland
Flensburg Way was closed during Thursday morning due to the crash but has now re-opened.
Royal Preston Hospital policy on Covid testing for staff to be clarified
The trust that runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals has said that it will clarify its…
Luke Wright bringing smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe 2023 show to Preston
A smash-hit Edinburgh Fringe 2023 show is coming to Preston. Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee is on at The Ferret next…
