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Meeting Shawn Sharpe, the artist behind Church Street’s striking Preston mural

Shawn Sharpe's mural Mother takes pride of place on Church Street. Pic Lisa Brown A striking mural based on Preston’s crest has become the talk of the city, with many people taking to social media to applaud it. The mural is called Mother and […]

2 years ago
Preston father and daughter complete 60-mile cycle for Rosemere

A Preston dad and daughter have raised nearly £1,000 for Rosemere during their cycle from Manchester to Blackpool. Gary and Beth Hibbert were joined on their ride by Dr Amin […]

2 years ago
Teen girl admits hiding boyfriend’s murder weapon after Raikes Road stabbing

Joshua Boardman The teenage former girlfriend of a murderer has admitted assisting her then boyfriend following the stabbing of a man to death in a case of mistaken identity. Joshua Boardman, now […]

2 years ago
Serious four-vehicle crash shuts M61 at Chorley

M61 northbound just after Junction 8 Pic: Google A four-vehicle crash is causing major delays on the M61 during Tuesday evening. Update: Man in hospital after M61 crash saw car hit motorway bridge The crash between Junction 8 […]

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Police seek man after Preston city centre pub attack

CCTV image released by Preston Police Police want to speak to a man following an attack outside a pub in Preston city centre following close time. The CCTV was released by Preston Police following enquiries into […]

2 years ago
Preston man gains history degree four decades after leaving school

Sean Livesey with his daughter Georgina who is also studying at UCLan Pic: UCLan Four decades after leaving school a Preston man has achieved his ambition of gaining a degree. Sean Livesey returned to study after years working as a gas contract supervisor for […]

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St Walburge’s Church spire climbs return for two weekends

St Walburge's from the air The ever popular chance to climb the tallest parish church spire in the UK is back again. St Walburge’s Church is throwing open its doors for people to take the […]

2 years ago
Croston told by Environment Agency ‘dam can’t operate faster’

The Environment Agency (EA) has told residents of a flood-prone Chorley village that the dam installed to protect their homes cannot operate any quicker – because it would actually put […]

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