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Spending boost to fix Preston and South Ribble damaged roads

An extra £5milion has been allocated for Lancashire’s roads and footpaths to bring them back into good condition and repair damage caused by storms earlier this year. Councillors prioritised improving […]

5 years ago
‘People think I am drunk’: Galloways volunteer tells of his experience living with nystagmus

Matt was diagnosed with Nystagmus from birth. When people notice Matt Bagot’s eyes moving quickly from side to side, they think he is drunk, but the 50-year-old has nystagmus. Nystagmus is a relatively unknown condition which causes […]

5 years ago
Derby Arms in Longridge closing doors for good

The Derby Arms in Longridge The Derby Arms in Longridge is closing its doors for good after the company has gone into administration. The SeaFood Company confirmed on Monday afternoon (June 15) that it had […]

5 years ago
More heavy rain warnings as Preston and South Ribble see huge thunderstorms

Lightning Strike in Penwortham during last nights (June 16) storm Preston was hit with a strong storm during Tuesday (16 June) with more bad weather expected during Wednesday. After weeks of glorious sunshine day in day out, Preston has been […]

5 years ago
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Driver taken to hospital after crash shuts Station Road in Bamber Bridge

The black Vauxhall Astra crashed this morning in Station Road near St Aidens Church Station Road in Bamber Bridge has been closed due to a crash this on Wednesday morning (June 17). The major road has been closed at the junction of School Lane […]

5 years ago
Police looking for Garstang sex offender after bail terms breach

Police searching for wanted man Kenneth Dickson. Pic: Lancashire Police Update 25 June 2020: Kenneth Dickson has now been found. Police are looking for a man after he breached his sex offender notification requirements. Kenneth Dickson, 27, from Garstang, has […]

5 years ago
Preston pub not calling last orders yet on vulnerable regulars

Elizabeth and Brian outside a house delivering a food basket to one of their regular customers In unprecedented times, The Wheatsheaf Pub in Ashton-on-Ribble has been keeping vulnerable regulars as happy customers. The pub has been giving free home cooked meals to their vulnerable regulars during […]

5 years ago
6th Fulwood Scouts, Beavers and Cubs set up their virtual campfire

6th Fulwood Scouts out and about 6th Fulwood Scout, Cub and Beavers groups are setting up a virtual campfire by moving to online Zoom groups for their weekly meetings. The groups are still meeting and doing […]

5 years ago
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