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M6 northbound closed between J29 and J30 due to overturned vehicle

The M6 is closed northbound between junctions 29 and 30, Bamber Bridge, due to an overturned vehicle. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes here possible as the motorway is […]

4 years ago
Drinkers moved on after ‘man with machete’ seen in Pear Tree Park

Police were called to Pear Tree Park in Penwortham after a man was seen with a machete following the Man City vs Chelsea match. A large number of drinkers had […]

4 years ago
‘Preserve a Victorian gem’ to ‘it will attract more visitors’ – how city responded to Harris Museum design concepts

The Harris exterior The Harris Museum and Art Gallery have announced plans for a major renovation but Preston’s initial reaction doesn’t seem particularly supportive. The museum is looking for public feedback on the […]

4 years ago
Preston schools to benefit from funding boost by Lancashire County Council

Lancashire County Council has welcomed news that schools in Preston and across the county will receive extra funding to help pupils catch up on teaching missed during the coronavirus lockdown. […]

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Broughton family forced to live in hotel after homes damaged by flood water

Fire crews at Garstang Road to help residents. Homeowners in Garstang Road are having to live in a hotel after their homes were devastated by flood water during last week’s storms. Patrica Carter has contacted Lancashire County Council […]

4 years ago
Farington resident donates doll to help raise funds for maternity units at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

nurse ragdoll created by Judy Quin A charity that supports babies and mothers in maternity units at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals has launched a new competition to help raise much-needed funds. Baby Beat are encouraging members of […]

4 years ago
Four new coronavirus deaths announced at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals on Thursday June 25

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has announced four new deaths from coronavirus. The deaths can sometimes take a little time to be recorded and are not all from the […]

4 years ago
Long-awaited proposal to rejuvenate Church Street becomes Preston City Council policy

An indicative 3D vision plan from the Supplementary Planning Document Plans for Stoneygate Regeneration Framework have been approved by Preston City Council’s cabinet. In a Wednesday (June 24) evening meeting, the city council’s cabinet approved the SPD document and are […]

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