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Two men caught on camera following Maplin theft at Capitol Centre

Two men police are looking for in connection with the theft Police are appealing for information after security cameras were stolen from a shop in Preston. Maplin Electronics at the Capitol Centre in Walton-le-Dale was targeted by two men and they […]

9 years ago
Call for more support of Armed Forces veterans in Preston

Veterans marching at Armed Forces Day 2014 Pic: Gill Lawson More needs to be done to support Armed Forces veterans in Preston according to a new study. Councillors are calling for Preston City Council’s cabinet to endorse their recommendations for […]

9 years ago
Bollywood night to celebrate St Catherine’s Hospice 30th anniversary

Bina Neesh has been running Bollywood-themed events for 10 years A Preston woman is bringing the glitzy world of Bollywood to St Catherine’s Hospice. Friday sees the first ever Bollywood night to raise funds for the hospice as part of […]

9 years ago
Grandfather of rap Jalal Nuriddin visits Preston

Jalal Nuriddin The man hailed as one of the founding fathers of rap music has paid a visit to Preston. Jalal Nuriddin of the Last Poets is dubbed the “Grandfather of Rap” […]

9 years ago
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Grimsargh power supply upgrade work to replace old substation equipment

Electricity North West engineers Power cuts could soon be a thing of the past in Grimsargh as a major upgrade gets underway. Electricity North West says it is spending £24,000 to upgrade the supply […]

9 years ago
How Preston school children have been learning of Winckley Square’s history

Pupils from six Preston schools are to be rewarded for their part in learning about the history of Winckley Square. They’ve been taking part in events during April and May […]

9 years ago
In pictures: Preston Caribbean Carnival 2015

Thousands of partygoers have made their way through Preston’s streets for the annual carnival. Preston Caribbean Carnival saw fantastic colours and costumes across the city. Preston carnival has been taking […]

9 years ago
Tim Maddams launches pop up cookery school in Fishergate Shopping Centre

Tim Maddams demonstrates his cooking Pic: Tony Worrall Celeb chef Tim Maddams has served up a treat for hungry shoppers in a pop up cookery school. The former River Cottage chef used the ESSE kitchen in the Fishergate […]

9 years ago
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