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Garstang Road collision: Motorcyclist in hospital as police appeal for information

The junction of Moor Park Avenue and Garstang Road Pic: George D Thompson A motorcyclist remains in hospital after a serious collision in Preston on Wednesday afternoon. Richard Grindley, 27, was taken to Preston Royal Hospital with serious head injuries. His family say […]

10 years ago
In pictures: Vintage Preston vehicles on display at Mere Brow steam rally

Preston steam enthusiasts headed down the A59 to Mere Brow for the seventh annual steam rally in Riverside Holiday Park. Plenty of Preston vehicles were on display as well as […]

10 years ago
Miller Arcade plans to create new flats, restaurant and roof terrace due to be approved

The Miller Arcade includes Baluga Bar - who are objecting to the plans Pic: Tony Worrall One of Preston’s listed buildings and architectural gems is likely to see new flats and a restaurant built into its upper floors. The Miller Arcade which faces onto Lancaster Road […]

10 years ago
Fracking near Preston: Further delay to decision on Cuadrilla plans

Cuadrilla has been exploring shale gas options in Lancashire A decision on whether to allow fracking in the countryside to the West of Preston will not be made until the summer. Lancashire County Council has announced a further delay […]

10 years ago
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Watch: Military mortar detonated in controlled explosion in fields near River Ribble

Mortar is detonated in fields near Avenham Park pic.twitter.com/eJkMZ8TOgH — Preston City Police (@PrestonPolice) April 25, 2015 An old military mortar found by metal detecting enthusiasts in a field near the River Ribble has been detonated. Preston Police […]

10 years ago
Adventure pair prepare for microlight mission around Britain’s coastline

Tim and Neil brought their microlight into the hospice grounds Two fundraisers are preparing to complete a 2,200 mile journey in the skies above Britain to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice. Tim Burrow and Neil King’s microlight adventure takes […]

10 years ago
Unexploded mortar found near Avenham Park

Police have tweeted a picture of where the mortar has been discovered Police in Preston have cordoned off an area around the Old Tram Bridge in Avenham Park, due to what is understood to be an unexploded bomb. The military have been […]

10 years ago
New Series: Nostalgic 1960’s/70’s Preston revealed in pictures

In this new series of Preston pictures, we look at the old town during the 1960’s and the 1970’s. Many of the buildings have been long gone since then but […]

10 years ago
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