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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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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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Church Street short-stay parking set to move to nearby Church Row

Church Street, Preston A short-stay parking area in Preston city centre is to be relocated over road safety concerns. The well-used row of four free spaces – on Church Street, opposite Guild Row […]

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Classical music initiative Playground Proms coming to six Preston schools

A live interactive classical music initiative is coming to schools across Preston. Now in its fifth year, Playground Proms delivers workshops in school playgrounds. The workshops combine Graffiti Classics with […]

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Former Friargate jewellery shop set for takeaway conversion

David Jones jewellers on Friargate A former jewellery shop in Preston whose owner traded in the city for almost half a century could be turned into a takeaway. Plans have been submitted for the conversion […]

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Suspected drug dealer and man wanted for possessing a knife arrested in Preston ‘day of action’ by police

Increased uniform officer patrols were stepped up in Preston city centre Pic: Preston Police Stepped up police patrols in Preston city centre saw two arrests made last week. Preston Police say they were responding to community concerns with the increased patrols. An 18-year-old man […]

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Plans for new shisha lounge on Fylde Road given approval

Image: Studio John Bridge, via Preston City Council planning portal Preston is to get a new shisha lounge after plans for the venue were given the green light. It will open in a vacant retail unit on Fylde Road – […]

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Tackling illegal motorbike riding around Tanterton Village Green

Tanterton Village Green Plans are afoot to try to drive out illegal motorbike-riding in a Preston suburb. Security measures are set to be put in place around Tanterton Village Green, whose two football […]

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