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Preston artist Shawn Sharpe creates mural celebrating city’s Docks and textile heritage

The new mural celebrating Proud Preston along with the city's heritage Pic: Loom Loft A huge 33-metre mural celebrating the city’s Docks heritage and textile industry is to adorn the walls of a new home interiors shop and bistro. Shawn Sharpe, who is behind […]

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M6 delays at Preston Junction 31 due to crash

An empty M6 southbound at Junction 31 due to the motorway closure Pic: Highways England North West There are major delays on the M6 around Junction 31 in both directions due to a crash. Two lanes were shut on the M6 southbound from Junction 31 back up […]

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Strong winds warning as Preston and Lancashire experience stormy start to the week

Surface water in Preston after heavy rain Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is experiencing a wild start to the week weather wise. The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds throughout Monday (15 April). The yellow weather warning is […]

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Huge new factory to be built on edge of Preston with 100 jobs created

Kerakoll's new factory at Roman Way is due to be built by spring 2026 A new factory is being built as a city industrial estate expands. Kerakoll Group has announced it will build a 40,000 square metre production plant on land at the Roman […]

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Advertisement Advertisement M6 crash between Junction 32 and Junction 33 sees one person in hospital

An aerial view of one of the bridges just north of Junction 32 on the M6 Pic: Google One person is being treated in hospital after a crash on the M6 just north of Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Preston and Fulwood to the […]

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Garstang toilet block partially destroyed in crash

The scene of the crash just off the High Street in Garstang during Saturday evening Pic: Moscowasadog A toilet block in the centre of Garstang was driven into during Saturday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Fulwood and its urban search and rescue team […]

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Preston firefighters rescue cat trapped between walls

The cat appeared to be fuming at being asked to pose for a photo Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Preston firefighters were called out to rescue a cat which had become stuck. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said the curious cat had become trapped between two walls. A spokesperson […]

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Preston local elections 2024 digest: Labour release campaign video, Trade union candidates and Ashton Park battle

Preston Labour leader Matthew Brown opens their campaign video speaking from Winckley Square All the candidates standing for election to Preston City Council were confirmed this week, but that’s not the only local elections news out there. Here’s a digest of some stories […]

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