The flood alert covers the river from Samlesbury through to Penwortham and also includes the River Darwen at Walton-le-Dale. As there are reports of surface water flooding on numerous roads in the city.
Residents of a village on the outskirts of Preston are being urged to make their voices heard in a vote…
Sportsbikeshop is set to open in what was Evans Cycles at North Road Retail Park. The Lincolnshire-based firm began over…
Pupils have been left stranded and unable to attend off-site activities due to the theft. One pupil has produced their own poster to try and trace the stolen minibus.
The BBC Radio Lancashire legend is preparing to bow out with his final show during Thursday evening after decades on the airwaves. Farewell and good luck to Gilly!
Lancashire’s politicians are lining up with wishlists of the rail schemes that they would like to see funded with the…
A collaboration between the fast-growing and popular Lancashire brewery sees them take up residence in Plau’s basement Vaults area up until January.
A day of free family activities and fun is set to take place at Lancashire Archives in Preston. Fun Palaces…
Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff was badly injured in a crash during the filming of Top Gear. He was filmed speaking during the presentation of Tom Hartley’s first England cap.
The Animate Cinema is due to open in 2025 in the city centre and the top third of the building will feature the design from Bonnie which takes inspiration from the streets around the cinema.
Plans for over 90 new homes on land at Longridge have been approved by Ribble Valley Council, pending an agreement…
Penwortham businesses Fairham Distillery and Preston’s Secret Industries have teamed up to create a special gin release. Fairham Distillery’s Ellis…
Preston’s Flag Market is due to host a wellbeing event during Saturday. The focus will be on mental health as…
A former Preston City Councillor has launched a communications consultancy offering political advice to the private sector. Charlotte Leach will…
A local credit union is speaking out after new research showed Preston residents are being badly affected by illegal lenders…
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