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Police patrols stepped up after spate of Longridge shed break-ins

Beech Drive in Longridge was on of the streets targeted Pic: Google Homeowners in Longridge and Ribchester are being urged to secure their properties. Ribble Valley Police were called out to a number of burglaries during Friday (19 January) into the early […]

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Preston man John Darwen competes on BBC’s Gladiators

John, who lives in Preston, has recently qualified as an occupational therapist after studying at UCLan Pic: BBC A Preston man has appeared on the rebooted Gladiators on BBC1. John Darwen, 32, graduated from the University of Central Lancashire last year. He’s now part of Blackpool Teaching Hospitals […]

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Preston and Lancashire sees fresh wind weather warning issued for Tuesday evening

Storm clouds over Ashton-on-Ribble Pic: Tony Worrall A new weather warning has been issued for strong winds throughout Tuesday (23 January) evening. The Met Office has put a yellow weather warning, their lowest level alert, in place […]

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Storm Isha sees National Highways Agency issue severe weather warning for motorists

Storm clouds over Preston Pic: Stephen Melling Motorists are being urged to avoid travelling during Sunday (21 January) evening and the early hours of Monday (22 January) as Storm Isha blows in. The National Highways Agency North […]

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Advertisement Advertisement 15-year-old Preston boy appears in court on drug charges

Officers patrolling Fishergate Pic: Lancashire Police A 15-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with dealing Class A drugs. The teenager was arrested following a police chase in Preston on Monday 15 January. Around 60 wraps […]

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Big PNE Sleep Out fund total presented to The Foxton Centre

The Big PNE Sleep Out team with the Mayor of Preston for the cheque being presented to The Foxton Centre Pic: PNE Community More than £40,000 has been donated to The Foxton Centre’s efforts at The Fox Street Day Centre. The Big PNE Sleep Out returned in November last year with more than […]

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Lancashire Devolution deal presented to Preston businesses as district councils fire warning shot

County council leader Philippa Williamson speaking at the Chamber event Pic: North & Wester Lancashire Chamber of Commerce Nearly 200 business leaders heard about the ‘devolution journey’ this week from Lancashire County Council. Organised by the North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce the breakfast event heard from […]

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Three men being sought in connection with Preston city centre disorder

The CCTV images of three men have been released Pic: Preston Police Police are seeking three men in connection with a large-scale fight in Preston city centre. Preston Police were called around 4am on Sunday 3 December last year. A man suffered […]

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