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Acclaimed musician Ken Nicol returning to Preston with band Lockstep

Ken Nicol's Lockstep Ken Nicol is making a return to Preston with his band Lockstep. The show at The Continental in Broadgate on Friday 3 May follows a sold-out performance last year. A […]

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Not being able to afford food main reason people receive help from Household Support Fund

A selection of food Being unable to afford food is the main reason Lancashire residents have received help from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) since it was introduced more than two years ago. […]

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‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s Books

Hazel Gardner A Fulwood resident has secured a four-book deal with one of the ‘Big Five’ publishers. Hazel Gardner’s Penguin and Pup has been snapped up by Macmillan Children’s Books. Hazel said […]

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Preston set to see icy overnight temperatures as gritters sent out

A bitterly cold morning in Preston on Thursday 11 February Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is set to see a sharp drop in temperatures for the next 48 hours. Lancashire County Council is sending out the gritter fleet. Priority routes are gritted which is […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Support network for solo parents across Preston and Lancashire expands

Ste Walker, founder of Solo Parents United Northwest. A support network for solo parents across the North West are planning to hold more events in Preston. Solo Parents United Northwest Group has over 1,800 members and aims to […]

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Four months of intermittent closures expected for Grimsargh bridge widening work

Grimsargh bridge A main road on the outskirts of Preston is likely to be shut – on and off – for around four months as part of work to widen a bridge. […]

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Plans for 15 new children’s homes triggered by ‘broken’ care market

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Plans by Lancashire County Council to create 15 new children’s homes were prompted by the emergence of a “voracious” market for private placements that does not best serve the interests […]

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Preston’s first motorway service station could be bigger than first planned

The site of the planned M55 service station A proposed new motorway service area on the M55 near Preston could be 40 percent larger than first planned. It emerged last year that a site alongside junction 2 of […]

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