Unpicking and examining the setbacks that delayed Harris Museum renovation
The reopening of Preston’s Harris Museum has been delayed by a series of setbacks encountered during the ongoing renovation of…
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Underpass at Preston Western Distributor Road regularly closed by flooding
An underpass built to allow pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders to get from one side of the new Preston Western…
CAMRA names its favourite pubs in and around Preston for new Good Beer Guide
The Good Beer Guide publishes a list of the best pubs in the area each year. It is the UK’s…
Preston parks tennis courts officially reopened after £243,000 renovation
Moor Park, Haslam Park and Ashton Park have all now seen major investment in their tennis courts with a pay-to-play scheme now in place.
Preston flood warnings withdrawn as mini heatwave arrives
Friday saw flood alerts and warnings issued for the River Ribble across Preston but the river levels have dropped considerably as the Environment Agency withdraw the warnings.
Car body repair workshop planned for outside Preston Morrisons supermarket
A car body repair workshop could be set to spring up outside a Preston supermarket. Morrisons has applied for permission…
Preston flood warnings remain in force as city endures deluge of rain and flooded roads
The River Ribble burst its banks at Ribchester, Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale as nearly 50mm of rain recorded in the last 24-hours. Lancashire County Council has numerous road closures in place due to roads becoming impassable. But a heatwave is still on the way from Saturday!
Lostock Hall fitness coach follows calling in life to launch DoTheWorkHQ
Lostock Hall fitness coach Dale Wallace has struck out alone to launch his DoTheWorkHQ. 32-year-old Dale has worked in the…
Police want to trace man after teenager kidnapped in Preston city centre
A picture of a man has been released in connection with a kidnapping in Preston city centre. Preston Police say…
Preston North End confirm forward in hospital after crash
Preston North End have confirmed one of their young players is in hospital after a crash last night (October 5)….
Trapped driver rescued from vehicle stuck in flood water
Fire crews and rescue technicians were forced to deploy an inflatable raft this afternoon after a vehicle became stuck in…
Chorley Live returns this weekend with 35 venues taking part
A wristband, costing just £5, gets you access to every venue that’s part of Chorley Live and it’s free for under-12s too.
Preston 44 and 46 bus services diverted due to six-week road closure
Two bus services will continue to be diverted in the Cottam area due to ongoing roadworks that have seen a…
Heavy rain warning issued as River Ribble bursts banks at Ribchester
A weather warning has been issued for further heavy rainfall in and around Preston. The Met Office has issued the…
River Ribble flood warnings issued covering Ribchester, Samlesbury and Walton-le-Dale
The flood warning – the second-highest alert level – covers three sections of the River Ribble close to and at Preston as the Environment Agency monitor river levels very closely and expect flooding.
