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Preston health shop joining Organic September celebration

The Soil Association’s Organic September campaign raises awareness of the benefits of organic food and farming. The Jan de Vries health food store in Guildhall Street is a huge advocate of […]

4 years ago
In pictures: Sea of pink for Preston’s Race for Life 2021 at Moor Park

Attendees at Race for Life 2021 Pic: Michael Porter Photography Moor Park was a sea of pink this weekend as hundreds turned out for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Various events took place ensuring people of all ages and […]

4 years ago
Preston man wanted in connection with series of burglaries

Thomas Green Police are appealing for help to trace Preston man Thomas Green. Green, 35, is wanted in connection with a number burglaries in the city. He is described as 6ft and […]

4 years ago
Preston College’s construction department to undergo major refurbishment

A major refurbishment of Preston College’s construction department is set to get underway, heralding the start of an exciting new chapter for its staff and learners. Leading architecture, design and […]

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Preston’s lost leper hospital and friary

A typical leper hospital and chapel (in Winchester) Pic: Historic England Once lepers were shunned as cursed by God, often the only help they received came from the Church! Religion dominated the lives of medieval people in Preston. For example, the […]

4 years ago
Installation of Wallace and Gromit bench begins at Preston Markets

Wallace and Gromit bench installation Pic: @pr1markettrader Local sculptor Peter Hodgkinson has been at Preston Markets to oversee the installation of the new Wallace and Gromit bench. Market trader Sheridan’s Bags and Bags took to social media to […]

4 years ago
Police say ‘even supercars need to comply’ after Lamborghini driver stopped and fined near Garstang

Lamborghini Huracán Pic: Lancs Road Police Lancashire Road Police have issued a warning that ‘even super cars need to comply with road traffic regulations’. It came after officers pulled over a Lamborghini Huracán yesterday (Saturday 28 […]

4 years ago
Latest Preston planning applications for August 13 to 20

Preston City Council town hall. Pic: Tony Worrall Below are the latest Preston planning applications registered with Preston City Council for August 13 to 20. Replacement ground floor rear sash window at 3 Avenham Colonnade, Preston. Validated 19 August. […]

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