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Three flood warnings issued on River Ribble at Preston

Three sections of the River Ribble at Preston are now covered by a flood warning as the heavy rain continues. Persistent rain throughout New Year’s Eve has swollen the river […]

2 weeks ago
Rain weather warning for Preston upgraded to amber by the Met Office

Rain creating a risk of spray on a road in South Ribble. Pic: Blog Preston The weather warning in place for Preston this evening has been upgraded to amber. A yellow weather warning was already in place valid from 3pm today (31 December) until 11am […]

2 weeks ago
Eat Indian on Fishergate closed with landlords accusing owner of rent arrears

A closed Eat Indian in the city centre. Credit: Blog Preston A Preston deli has closed over Christmas after landlords accused the owner of not paying rent due – leaving them no choice but to seize the site. Notices were placed […]

2 weeks ago
Rural Preston road shut due to flooding as New Year’s Eve heavy rain continues

Bilsborrow Lane is closed at the junction with Scotch Green Lane Pic: Google A rural Preston road has been closed due to flooding with police diverting traffic. Heavy and persistent rain is causing difficult driving conditions in and around Preston with no sign […]

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Preston Drama Club to present story of blackmail and murder at the Playhouse

A tense moment from Something to Hide Pic: Preston Drama Club / Facebook Preston Drama Club will present a story of blackmail and murder at the Playhouse next month. Something to Hide is a thriller from the prolific pen of stage and TV […]

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Delays around Garstang Road after three-car crash

Garstang Road at the junction with Brookside Road. Credit: Google A key road through Fulwood was closed due to a crash involving three cars. Police were at the scene of a crash on Garstang Road, close to the junction with […]

2 weeks ago
Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen as heavy rain persists

The River Ribble running high at Ribchester during Thursday Pic: Blog Preston A flood alert has been issued for around Preston after heavy rainfall throughout the afternoon. Preston has been under a yellow weather warning for rain, issued by the Met Office, […]

2 weeks ago
New Hall Lane bus lane work starting leaves people feeling ‘unheard and undervalued’

New Hall Lane heading towards Preston city centre will see a new bus lane Pic: Google A Preston councillor who has campaigned against a new bus lane running on part of a busy road in his ward says people feel ‘unheard and undervalued’ as the work […]

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