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Man appears in court after burglary at Fulwood library

Preston Police have arrested a man for a burglary at Fulwood Library. Simon Allonby, 29, was arrested following a significant number of commercial burglaries in and around Preston. Read more: […]

3 years ago
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity to buy presents for all patients this Christmas

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity fundraising manager Roya Armstrong is counting the cash to start Christmas shopping, and with 764 to buy, she’s hoping locals will help her to get a […]

3 years ago
Two Preston martial arts clubs putting on women’s self defence courses

Sukata Preston is running self defence classes for visually impaired women Two Preston martial arts clubs are putting on women’s self defence courses during November. Redkite Plus is holding a one-off event on Saturday 20 November at Everybody Fit, while Sukata […]

3 years ago
Top Cafe in Deepdale appealing for information after break in

Stolen till from Top Cafe abandoned on wasteland Top Cafe in Deepdale has been broken into and the owner is appealing for the help of residents. While the owner is unsure when the break in took place, they […]

3 years ago
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Excitement as extremely rare Belted Kingfisher spotted on River Ribble

Stock image of a Belted Kingfisher in California Pic: Kevin Cole An extremely rare Belted Kingfisher has been spotted on the River Ribble today (Monday 8 November). Originating from Florida, the bird is only the fourth one to ever be spotted […]

3 years ago
Keyworkers set to enjoy night of entertainment at Preston’s Riva Showbar

Riva Showbar stage On Saturday, 13 November an event is being held for key workers at Riva Showbar in Preston. This is the third attempt to host this event, but now everything is […]

3 years ago
Urgent gas works at Deepdale Road junction to be completed by Friday

Junction of Deepdale Road, Ribbleton Lane and Church Street Pic: Google The junction of Deepdale Road, Ribbleton Lane and Church Street is closed. Preston Bus tweeted about the gas works diversion on Friday 5 November. Read more: Preston Bus diversions as […]

3 years ago
Festive concert in Penwortham to raise funds for Preston South Rotary Club and Galloway’s

Families across Preston and South Ribble are invited to attend a festive concert in Penwortham in December. The Friends of All Hallows Community Choir will host its Christmas Concert at […]

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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