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Sandown Court fire starter spared jail after early morning evacuation

A man who started a fire at his high rise flat in Avenham, causing more than 100 people to be evacuated has been spared jail. Emergency services were called to […]

5 years ago
Three Preston pals complete 26 mile hike to raise money for cancer charity

The three pals Three pals from Preston who completed a tough 26-mile hike across the Lake District have raised £1,600 for Macmillan. Kate Hutchinson was joined by friends Catherine Knott and Louise Mault – whose […]

5 years ago
North End players take on Chip and Bin challenge ahead of Big PNE Sleep Out

L-R Alan Browne and Sean Maguire A selection of Preston North End players have taken on Biffa’s Chip And Bin challenge, which is helping to raise awareness of homelessness ahead of The Big PNE Sleep Out […]

5 years ago
Upcoming road changes as UCLan Masterplan moves into next major phase

Aerial view of the Engineering Innovation Centre, Student Centre and highways Preston’s university has announced plans for the start of a key phase of its Masterplan highways scheme. UCLan, working in partnership with Lancashire County Council and contract partner Balfour Beatty, […]

5 years ago
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Ashton family appear on TV’s Rich Kids Go Skint

The Bennetts on Rich Kids Go Skint An Ashton family has appeared on the 5STAR programme, Rich Kids Go Skint. Daniel and Cheryl Bennett and their three children welcomed multimillionaire’s son Adil to their three-bedroom terraced house […]

5 years ago
New pizza and beer joint set to open in Penwortham

Work is underway at 1260 A new pizza and beer joint is set to open in what was Booths in Liverpool Road, Penwortham. 1260 Craft and Crust is being opened by friends Wayne Bretherton and […]

5 years ago
Three teens seriously injured in Watling Street Road collision

Three teenagers are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision in Watling Street Road last night (Thursday Oct 31). Emergency services were called to the collision involving three vehicles, […]

5 years ago
Penwortham bypass to open in December – earlier than planned

Cllr William Evans from South Ribble Borough Council, Grace Shields and Laura Gillett from Penwortham Girls High School, County Cllr Keith Iddon The new Penwortham bypass is set to open on Monday 2 December – a month earlier than expected. Lancashire County Council has announced the new opening date for the road, […]

5 years ago
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