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Renowned Egyptian artist commissioned for new Harris Museum artwork

Pic: Fadi Kodzi A renowned Egyptian artist has been confirmed for a new piece of artwork set to feature in the Harris Museum when it reopens in 2025. Khaled Hafez will produce the […]

4 months ago
New cataract eye clinic opens in Bamber Bridge

Cllr Chris Lomax, Mayor of South Ribble Borough Council, cuts the ribbon with the local team, to officially open Optegra Eye Clinic Preston A new NHS cataract clinic has opened in Preston, aiming to give people more choice and convenience. Optegra Eye Clinic Preston, on Station Road, Bamber Bridge, opened on Monday (20 May). […]

4 months ago
BBC Radio 2 In The Park line up and tickets timeline confirmed

Richie Anderson at Deepdale during announcement of BBC Radio 2 In The Park Pic: BBC When the line-up and ticket details for BBC Radio 2 In The Park in Preston has been confirmed. Zoe Ball announced live on air during her breakfast show on Tuesday […]

4 months ago
Guy Flintham conned friends and family as part of heartbreaking £19m fraud

Guy Flintham A man originally from Preston has been sentenced to six years in jail after defrauding more than 240 investors, including friends and family, to the tune of around £19m. Guy […]

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Grimsargh Wetlands celebrates success as number of migrating birds soar

Aerial shot of the three decommissioned reservoirs at Grimsargh Wetlands. Pic: Mark Ashmore. Grimsargh Wetlands on Preston Road is celebrating success as the number of migrating birds has soared. According to data from an annual Whimbrel bird count across Lancashire, organised by the […]

4 months ago
Calder Vale club calls on the community to help shape its future

Calder Vale Community Hub wants to be more than just a place to have a drink. Pic credit: Calder Vale Community Hub. Supporters of a former working men’s club in Calder Vale, near Garstang, are calling on the local community for their help and support in shaping its future. Calder Vale Community […]

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Band bringing folk music from their Newfoundland home to Preston and Chorley

Rum Ragged Pic: Jeff Miller and Charlie Benoit A band from the eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland are set to play gigs in Preston and Chorley. Rum Ragged are said to take a bold approach to the distinct […]

4 months ago
Flensburg Way crash sees one person rescued from vehicle

Flensburg Way in Leyland Pic: Google One person was cut free from a car following a crash in Leyland. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Bamber Bridge and Leyland to the crash in Flensburg […]

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