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First views from Shankly Hotel’s rooftop bar area as summer 2021 opening set

View from The Shankly Hotel rooftop Pic: Signature Living The owner of the company redeveloping Preston’s old Post Office into a luxury hotel says the project is progressing well, despite the impact of Covid-19. Lawrence Kenwright of Signature Living […]

4 years ago
Preston, Penwortham and Tarleton cafe owners warn over ‘refund conman’ reported to police

CCTV picture of Preston con-man. Pic: The Cow Shed A man has been reportedly targeting businesses in Preston and Penwortham trying to get refunds for items he has not purchased. Multiple businesses say they have been approached by the […]

4 years ago
Funeral guidance reissued by Preston City Council after report of gatherings breaching Covid rules

Preston Cemetery which borders Fishwick and Ribbleton Pic: spudfrawley Preston City Council have issued a reminder for Covid funeral guidance to funeral directors and the Preston Muslim Burial Society. The current restrictions means that up to 30 people can […]

4 years ago
Witness appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Chorley

Harpers Lane, Chorley where the incident took place. Pic: Google street view Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was subjected to a serious sexual assault in Chorley. The incident happened between 3am and 4am yesterday (Monday 25 January) at an […]

4 years ago
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Preston and South Ribble’s latest coronavirus infection rates as UK passes 100,000 Covid-19 related deaths

The sun breaks behind a cloud over Preston on Tuesday (26 January) Pic: Tony Worrall Preston and South Ribble’s coronavirus infection rates are continuing to fall. New cases confirmed for Tuesday (26 January) were 64 new cases in the city. South Ribble recorded 45 new […]

4 years ago
Reps Gym in Preston visited for sixth time over Covid rules breach

The gym is located within the Roman Way Industrial Estate Pic: Google Police have confirmed they have paid a sixth visit to a Preston gym which is breaching Covid rules. Reps Gym within the Roman Way Industrial Estate has now received at […]

4 years ago
Thoughtful Penwortham resident donated tables so chemotherapy patients can be more comfortable whilst undergoing treatment

Rosemere Cancer Centre have benefited from a donation made by a thoughtful Penwortham resident. Marian Penrose, 81, donated £1,600 to Rosemere CancerFoundation with the proviso that the charity spent the […]

4 years ago
Preston barber looking for love on Channel 4’s First Dates

Danny Andrews A Preston barbershop owner has been looking for love on Channel 4’s First Dates. Danny Andrews visited the First Dates restaurant, which opens its doors to single people looking for […]

4 years ago
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