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Preston city centre’s £125,000 boost for the high street is signed off

Fishergate on a sunny Thursday in June Pic: Tony Worrall Preston will see £125k fund to help safely re-open the high street after Preston City Council’s cabinet approved the fund on Wednesday evening (June 25). The money is part of […]

4 years ago
Virtual design helps granite firm stay on track for lockdown Alstom factory move

A digital replica of the new Granite House factory created by Digitalplus A Lancashire manufacturer has kept its move to Preston on track during lockdown with the help of digital technology and a replica virtual factory. Granite House, which makes granite and […]

4 years ago
The battle to restore pride in Plungington amid a crime wave

A faded Plungington Road sign Pic: Liam/Doktorb A grid pattern of streets, ginnels and a proud history for this most Preston of areas defines it. But Plungington has been in the spotlight in recent weeks with residents […]

4 years ago
Ingol mum to run marathon in Ashton Park to help in fight against knife crime

Kirsty Quigley running in a road race An Ingol mum is set to run a marathon in Ashton Park to raise funds and awareness in the fight against knife crime. Kirsty Quigley will be doing 20 laps […]

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Preston’s university epilepsy support services praised by national charity

UCLan has received Epilepsy Friendly status The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has been recognised by a national charity for its support for students living with epilepsy. Young Epilepsy has awarded the University ‘Epilepsy Friendly’ accreditation […]

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Police investigation after girl, 12, racially abused in a Preston street

A 12-year-old girl was racially abused as she walked in a street in Preston. At around 6.15pm on Saturday June 20, the girl was in Fyle Road, close to the […]

4 years ago
Leyland Trucks launch virtual fundraiser to replace cancelled event

The Factory to Festival event in 2019 A one-off charity initiative has been launched in Leyland to replace the fourth Factory to Festival charity bike ride, which is cancelled this year due to COVID-19. Leyland Trucks’ annual […]

4 years ago
Road re-opened and driver arrested after vehicle overturned causing M6 tailbacks

A driver has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after their vehicle overturned this morning. Traffic was stopped on the M6 between Junctions 29 and 30 northbound following the […]

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