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What’s planned for Christmas in Preston city centre

Crowds at the Flag Market for last year's Christmas Lights Switch On Preston City Centre is set to bring all the Christmas cheer you need, no matter what you’re up to. Supporting the high street, Preston City Council has commissioned a series […]

3 years ago
Penwortham families invited to in-person Galloway’s Santa Dash next month

Sight loss charity Galloway’s has invited Penwortham families to join the annual Santa Dash next month. The popular event, sponsored by Penwortham Town Council, will take place on Sunday 12 December […]

3 years ago
A hero’s return? World War I and soldiers with disabilities

Injured soldiers and nurses at Moor Park During World War I, Britain lost one million service personnel. An incredible 40,000 soldiers lost a limb. Other injuries included facial scarring and blindness. Psychological damage from the horrors of […]

3 years ago
In pictures: Preston marks Remembrance Sunday 2021

Remembrance Sunday 2021 01 Pic: Michael Porter Photography Preston city centre fell quiet under blue skies today (14 November) for this year’s Remembrance Sunday event. Following a short parade from Earl Street to the Flag Market, a large crowd gathered […]

3 years ago
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Precautionary measures after bird flu outbreak in Salwick

Bird flu control zone around Salwick Pic: APHA Precautionary measures are being put in place following a confirmed case of bird flu at a premises in Salwick near Preston. The response is being led locally by Lancashire County […]

3 years ago
Penwortham Scouts send wreath on 2,000-mile train journey to mark Remembrance Day

A Penwortham Scout group have sent a Remembrance wreath on a 2,000-mile train journey to honour the global struggle during WWI. To mark the day, the 5th Pen Chinook Beaver […]

3 years ago
Latest Preston planning applications for October 29 to November 5

Preston City Council town hall. Pic: Tony Worrall Below are the latest Preston planning applications registered with Preston City Council for October 29 to November 5. Erection of site wall to the North of the site, adjacent to […]

3 years ago
Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning November 8

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning November 8. Discharge of condition 2 (demolition nuisance plan) pursuant to planning permission 07/2021/00799/DEM for […]

3 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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