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Date for when Preston to Manchester rail disruption ends

Damage to the railway bridge at Moses Gate Damage to the railway bridge at Moses Gate Those on replacement buses heading to Manchester from Preston have less than a week more to endure. Network Rail have announced the […]

8 years ago
Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines to tell her fascinating life story

The Preston Historical Society is delighted to announce that in September, they will be hosting a most fascinating talk which will be presented by Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines. This talk, with […]

8 years ago
Sports fixtures on Penwortham Holme to be cancelled due to travellers

Travellers on the Penwortham Recreation Ground Travellers on the Penwortham Recreation Ground in 2015 All sports fixtures set to be played on Penwortham Holme this weekend are expected to be cancelled due to the traveller encampment. […]

8 years ago
Preston firefighters will tackle a ladder climb for charity

Preston firefighters are to take part in a charity ladder climb that will take place on 15 September. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service‘s new whole-time recruits will be taking part […]

8 years ago
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Plungington Road reopens after emergency repairs

The junction near the Co-Op and former Plungington Tavern is shut Pic: Google The junction near the Co-Op and former Plungington Tavern is shut Pic: Google A section of one of Preston’s busiest roads is to be shut for a fortnight. Plungington Road […]

8 years ago
One of the Guild Wheel’s founding fathers has died

Peter Ward with his MBE Peter Ward with his MBE One of the founding fathers of Preston’s popular cycling route has died. Peter Ward co-designed the Guild Wheel which runs for 21-miles around the city. […]

8 years ago
Preston junction sees standing water after heavy rain

The junction of Greaves Town Lane and Blackpool Road Pic: Benny Mc'Nally/Preston Chatterbox The junction of Greaves Town Lane and Blackpool Road Pic: Benny Mc’Nally/Preston Chatterbox Preston awoke to an extremely soggy start on Thursday (31 August). The final day of August has […]

8 years ago
Memorial benches unveiled in Moor Park

The Halewood family with councillor Robert Boswell (right) The Halewood family with councillor Robert Boswell (right) Three families have chosen to mark their loved ones by having a bench dedicated to them in Moor Park. As part of […]

8 years ago
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