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M55 overnight closures for Preston Western Distributor works

M55 slip road Pic: Google Overnight closures have been announced on the M55 as part of the Preston Western Distributor works. The motorway will be closed between Junction 1 (Broughton) and Junction 3 (Wesham Interchange) […]

2 years ago
Religious education centre plans lodged in Ribbleton

180 Ribbleton Avenue was previously used as an ice-cream cafe retail unit on the ground floor and residential flats to the rear and on the upper floors Pic: Google Maps Plans have been submitted for a new religious educational centre in Ribbleton where after-school classes will take place for the local Muslim community. The proposed building is situated on 180 […]

2 years ago
Preston man dies weeks after Garstang crash

Castle Lane Pic: Google A man has died weeks after being injured in a crash in Garstang. The 44-year-old man from Preston suffered serious head and neck injuries in the collision on Friday 8 […]

2 years ago
Investigation after fire at commercial building in Walton-le-Dale

Chorley Road Pic: Google An investigation has been launched after a fire at a commercial building in Walton-le-Dale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to the blaze in Chorley Road in the early […]

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Tributes as Ashton ‘Iron Man’ passes away

Andrew Cutler Tributes have been paid to Ashton man Andy Cutler who has passed away. Andy was dubbed ‘Iron Man’ after he was diagnosed with heart failure in 2017 and became the […]

2 years ago
Cost of living support being offered by Preston City Council

Preston Council Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall As the cost of living continues to rise, many residents are feeling the effects and are concerned about how they will manage, especially during the winter months. Preston City Council is […]

2 years ago
NHS health chiefs unveil future plans for Royal Preston Hospital

Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Pic: Blog Preston The NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria has stated its preference for a new hospital in a new location for Royal Preston Hospital (RPH). This comes as part of the […]

2 years ago
Armed police respond after people carrying weapons intercepted in Leyland street

Haig Avenue Pic: Google A woman has been arrested after police were called to a report of people carrying weapons in a Leyland street. Armed officers, the police helicopter and police dogs attended Haig […]

2 years ago
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