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Empty house in Plungington one of 36 renovated and brought back into use

The empty property was reported to housing standards in 2021 but had been empty since 2013 Pic: Preston City Council More than £4million has been ploughed into bringing 36 empty properties back into use in the city. Preston City Council has shown how its Making Homes from Houses scheme has […]

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Police release new pictures as search for missing Wrea Green man continues

Police say Richard was seen on his bike on Monday afternoon Pic: Preston Police New pictures have been released of a man who has gone missing from Wrea Green. Preston Police have shared the appeal of Richard Parker, 62, who has been missing since […]

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Major delays between Lane Ends and Tulketh Brow due to signal works

Temporary traffic lights near Lane Ends are causing delays Pic: Google Temporary traffic lights are continuing to cause significant delays at a major Ashton-on-Ribble junction. Upgrades to traffic lights between Tulketh Brown and Lane Ends mean motorists are seeing delays of […]

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Two people given first aid at scene after Aqueduct Street junction crash

The crash took place just near to the junction between Aqueduct Street and Garstang Road Pic: Google A key route in Preston saw major traffic disruption during Thursday afternoon. Two cars crashed close to the Aqueduct Street and Garstang Road (A6) crossroads outside the Moor Park pub […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Measles outbreak confirmed in Preston

Dr Sakthi Karunanithi is urging vaccination to stop the spread of measles Pic: Lancashire County Council Health officials have confirmed a measles outbreak has reached Preston. Lancashire’s director of public health has issued a statement following a rise of measles cases in England and the North […]

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Grimsargh Village Store re-opens after major refit

The new look Grimsargh Village Store Pic: Blog Preston A popular village store has opened after an extensive refurbishment. Grimsargh Village Store in Preston Road between Preston and Longridge has been closed for more than two weeks while work […]

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Fulwood traffic disruption as police at scene of Andertons Way crash

Andertons Way in Fulwood Pic: Google There’s disruption in and around Eastway in Fulwood due to a crash. Preston Police are on the scene of a crash in Andertons Way. A police spokesperson said: “We are […]

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Man who taught thousands of people in Preston and Penwortham to drive has died

Bill Carroll worked as a driving instructor for four decades Pic: Janette Ashby/Blog Preston Tributes are to be paid following the death of a popular driving instructor from Penwortham. William Henry Carroll, known as Bill, passed away on February 29 aged 85. He ran […]

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