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Dragon boat racing returns to Preston Docks for business groups 100th year

Dragon boat racing at Preston Docks in previous years Pic: Tony Worrall Dragon boats will once more charge down Preston Docks as hundreds of people take on a charity challenge. Companies from across Lancashire descend on Preston to take up their paddles. […]

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Fishwick shopkeeper racially abused before car is vandalised

Police would like to speak to this man following the incident in Waldon Street Police have released an image of a man after a shopkeeper was racially abused and his car vandalised in Fishwick. The 37-year-old shopkeeper in Waldon Street said a man entered […]

9 years ago
Motorist rescued on M6 near Preston after becoming trapped

A man has been rescued on the M6 after getting his hand trapped while changing a tyre. The motorist was on the hard shoulder between Junction 32 (Preston) and Junction […]

9 years ago
The Floyd Band rock The Continental

The Floyd Band performing at the Conti Preston was transported back to the heady days of prog rock on Saturday and Sunday night. A Bank Holiday weekend meant the pints were flowing freely and the feet stomping […]

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Friargate Fish and Chips opens in what was Fusion Room

Russell Lee said he closed Fusion Room due to changing tastes in the area A new gourmet fish and chips takeaway has opened in Preston city centre. Friargate Fish and Chips is the brainchild of former Fusion Room owner Russell Lee. He’s converted half […]

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Showcase of Preston students work for UCLan Degree Shows 2016

From fashion shows to impressive architecture, there's an eclectic mix on display Budding designers, artists, fashion designers and architects are to showcase their work to the city. Preston’s university is opening its doors for the annual degree show and Prestonians are invited […]

9 years ago
Grimsargh Wetlands homes plan due for approval to avoid lengthy planning appeal battle

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Twelves new homes due to lead to the preservation of a ‘haven for wildlife’ in Grimsargh are set for approval. Previously rejected by Preston City Council the proposal from United […]

9 years ago
Max Neill to be remembered in St Catherine’s Hospice Moonlight and Memories Walk

Max Neill died in February after a battle with bowel cancer Colleagues of a Preston man who bravely blogged about his battle with bowel cancer are to walk in his memory. Max Neill, 49, died in February and wrote openly about […]

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