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Preston Caribbean Carnival 2025 road closures and parade route

Awaiting the Preston Caribbean Carnival in Deepdale Road in 2024 Pic: Dave Bennion/Preston Photographic Society Preston’s Caribbean Carnival takes place during the Sunday of the May Bank Holiday weekend and the annual procession will see road closures throughout much of Deepdale. Now in its 51st […]

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Woman attacked and threatened with knife between Broadgate and Fishergate Hill

Police have a presence in the Broadgate Gardens area during Wednesday morning Police are stepping up patrols and activity around Fishergate Hill and Broadgate after reports a woman was assaulted and threatened with a knife. A police cordon is in place at […]

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I got brand new radiators, a heat pump and solar panels for my ageing home without paying a penny

John Gillmore with Mark Senior who has spoken about the help he received from Cosy Homes in Lancashire Pic: The Parched Pea Podcast While we might have been enjoying some balmy temperatures and the thermostats have been turned down – we’ll soon see energy bills back in the headlines. Ofgem will announce the […]

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Demolition imminent on three Avenham tower blocks

An aerial view of the Queen Street tower blocks due to come down Pic: OnwardHomes Three ageing tower blocks on the edge of Preston city centre are to be tumbled over the next year-and-a-half. Onward Homes say work is going to begin at the end […]

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Superstar DJ Andy Carroll returning to Preston

Andy Carroll DJing A popular venue in central Preston is getting set to welcome back superstar DJ Andy Carroll. The veteran of the dance music scene will be playing at Chew’s Yard on Saturday 31 […]

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Dedicated and committed councillor sworn in as new Mayor of Chorley

Alistair Morwood New Mayor of Chorley councillor Alistair Morwood was sworn in last week. Along with his wife Mayorness Jane Morwood, he will take over the role as Mayor from the retiring […]

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New Chew’s Yard trader bringing fresh take on Indian street food to Preston

Where's Wala food A new Indian street food offering is coming to Preston. Popular food and drink hall Chew’s Yard will welcome new trader Where’s Wala? this week. Where’s Wala? comes from the […]

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Police test shops in Brookfield, Plungington, Ashton-on-Ribble, New Hall Lane and Preston city centre on knife sales to children

Increased uniform officer patrols were stepped up in Preston city centre Pic: Preston Police Police have been continuing a crackdown on knife sales to children. Shops in Preston city centre, New Hall Lane, Brookfield, Plungington and Ashton-on-Ribble were visited during the course of Monday […]

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