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Armed police seen in Winckley Square

Armed officers near a vehicle which had been stopped Armed police were spotted in Winckley Square triggering worry for nearby businesses and residents. Around 4.30pm on Thursday (27 October) the SWAT teams were seen stopping a vehicle. A police […]

8 years ago
Watch as Blog Preston appears on TV

Murray and Ed The launch of the Blog Preston community newspaper was on your tellybox this evening. For anyone watching on Channel 7 – That’s Lancashire – you will have seen Ed and […]

8 years ago
M61 crash near Preston leaves van driver in hospital

The incident happened on the southbound side of the M61 just south of Preston Pic: Google A van driver is in a critical condition in hospital after his vehicle went off the motorway near Preston. The M61 was shut southbound on Friday (28 October) afternoon following […]

8 years ago
Shocking statistic that explains why County Hall is turning purple

County Hall has voted on whether to back a Combined Authority Pic: Paul Melling County Hall in Preston is to glow purple during November – and its not a new money making scheme from Lancashire County Council. National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month highlights how […]

8 years ago
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M61 two lanes closed near Preston due to ‘serious crash’

M61 snapshot at 2.15pm on Friday - don't go near it! A major motorway heading south from Preston has been closed causing major delays. The M61 southbound between Junction 9 (where it joins the M65) and Junction 8 (Chorley) had two lanes […]

8 years ago
Pictures show what firefighters faced tackling Penwortham house fire

Another view of the house on fire Pic: Gavin Seed Pictures show the fireball that emerged from a Penwortham home that has been left gutted by fire. The property in Bramble Court, off Kingswood Drive, faces demolition after a fire […]

8 years ago
Penwortham family home left fire-ravaged as neighbours tell of explosions

The family home in Bramble Court may need to be demolished Pic: Amanda Leadley A Penwortham family had a lucky escape when their smoke alarm got them out of bed while they conservatory was ablaze. Neighbours have told of how they were awoken by […]

8 years ago
Delayed Broughton Bypass sees new underpass put in place

Helms Farm Underpass being put into position The delayed Broughton Bypass has seen some major work take place during this month. Helms Farms Underpass is what engineers have been getting into place for the route which will […]

8 years ago
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