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Community comes together to start cleaning of St James Church in Leyland after hate crime

Work starts at St James Church. Credit: Paul Wharton-Hardman: A local councillor has spoken of his pride after a community came together to begin work to clean a defaced church. Police confirmed yesterday (18 April) that they received reports […]

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Reform UK claim Finney House to be used for asylum seekers branded ‘completely unfounded and misleading speculation’ by health chiefs

Finney House, Preston A claim from a Reform UK candidate that a closing care facility in Preston could be used to house asylum seekers is ‘completely unfounded and misleading speculation’, Blog Preston has […]

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Rivington police cordon lifted after two grenades found

Horrobin Lane and surrounding roads at Rivington have now been re-opened Pic: Google A police cordon has been lifted at a popular beauty spot near Chorley. Lancashire Police were called after the discovery of two grenade-type devices. The explosives were found near Rivington […]

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Community in Leyland celebrate Lancashire’s culture

A social housing provider has brought the community together in Leyland to celebrate the county’s culture. Progress Housing Group held a Community Celebration Event at Leyland Methodist Church Hall, inviting […]

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Police cordon in place at Rivington and explosive disposal teams on their way

A general review of Rivington The police are asking the public to stay away from Rivington after two explosive devices were found. Officers were called after two ‘grenade type devices’ were found at the side […]

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Leading politicians clash over elected mayor for Lancashire and idea of referendum

(l-r) Gina Dowding (Greens), Scott Smith (Conservative), John Potter (Liberal Democrats), Matthew Tomlinson (Labour) and Stephen Atkinson (Reform) before the Hustings in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Two leading Lancashire politicians have condemned the concept of a directly-elected mayor for the county – with one of them also promising a referendum on the issue if their party […]

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Preston Egg Rolling to see Shawn Sharpe paint new eco mural

A new eco-focused mural is to be created in a Preston park during the city’s annual Egg Rolling event. City artist and Preston mural maestro Shawn Sharpe is getting his […]

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Preston City Wrestling bring Who Dares Wins to city centre venue

Big T will be one of the wrestling stars performing at PCW Pic: PCW The city’s wrestling group is returning to Preston city centre for a special Easter show. Six hard-hitting matches are promised as Preston City Wrestling brings Who Dares Wins for an […]

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