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Work begins on 34 new homes in Longton

Longton Grange layout Pic: Story Homes Initial groundworks have started at a new development in Longton. Story Homes announced the news following the purchase of land at Reynard Close, and after receiving planning consent from South […]

4 months ago
Police recover 225 knives during week of searches in Preston and South Ribble

A PCSO carrying out a knife sweep in a Preston park Pic: Preston Police More than 200 knives have been recovered by police across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire. Lancashire Police’s Operation Sceptre saw police searching parks for weapons, knife arches put […]

4 months ago
Police search underway for man wanted on recall to prison

Dominic Battiniello Police in South Ribble have launched an appeal for a man wanted on recall to prison. Dominic Battiniello, 31, is 5ft 6, slim with short dark brown hair. Police said […]

4 months ago
Samlesbury Hall unlocks new rooms to the public for first time in 700 years

Autumnal Samlesbury Hall Samlesbuy Hall has unlocked new rooms to the public for the first time in 700 years. Dating back to 1325, the 14th century house is embracing the 21st century and […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Car overturns sparking Fulwood traffic delays

The car overturned in Hawkhurst Avenue at the junction with Garstang Road Pic: Blog Preston There was heavy traffic in Fulwood during Saturday afternoon as a car overturned. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and Preston Police were called to Hawkhurst Avenue off Garstang Road. A […]

4 months ago
Fishergate Hill still closed as United Utilities repairs continue

The road closure in Fishergate Hill Pic: Blog Preston A major road in and out of Preston is to remain closed throughout the weekend with no timeframe yet for reopening. United Utilities are continuing to repair the burst water […]

4 months ago
Disability-aware Warton chippy wins new national fish and chip award

Oliver's Chippy staff with inspiration, son Oliver A Warton chippy has won a new national fish and chip award. Oliver’s Chippy secured The Peter Hill Award, which was launched by food manufacturer Middleton Foods in memory of […]

4 months ago
Have your say on proposals to expand Broughton CE Primary School

Students in art class with teacher A consultation has begun for a proposed expansion at Broughton in Amounderness Church of England Primary School. The expansion would see the school admitting 25 additional pupils to each reception […]

4 months ago
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