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Amber ‘extreme heat’ warning for Preston and Lancashire extended to Tuesday

A sunny day on Preston Marina Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office has updated its amber ‘extreme heat’ warning to include Tuesday, 19 July, with Preston expecting its first taste of 30-degree temperatures. The news follows an updated amber […]

2 years ago
Fire service tackles derelict building fire on Sidegreaves Lane

Sidgreaves Lane Pic: Google Fire crews and three fire engines last night attended a blaze in a building on Sidegreaves Lane. At 8.36pm on 12 July 2022, Lancashire Fire and Rescue engines from Preston […]

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Mayor unveils plaque twinning Sir Tom Finney Soccer Centre with WWI peace site

The Mayor of Preston has unveiled a plaque commemorating the Peace Field Project, twinning a local sports centre with a Belgian WWI truce site. On Saturday, 9 July at 10am, […]

2 years ago
Preston’s Riva Showbar to host ‘Ska, Reggae and Soul’ event this September

Riva Showbar currently sits empty in anticipation of the big reopening. A local bar will host a night of ska, reggae and soul music with two-tone legends Bad Manners this September. On September 9, Preston’s Riva Showbar will welcome music fans […]

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Raikes Road murder: Police release fourth Preston teenager on bail

Raikes Road Pic: Google Police investigating the Raikes Road murder have released a 17-year-old Preston teenager on bail until 5 August. A 16-year-old Preston boy appeared at Preston Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 11 July, charged with the […]

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Preston residents urged to get MMR jabs for children before September

The county council has urged parents to get their children vaccinated for measles, mumps and rubella before the new school year. Lancashire County Council said routine childhood immunisations are the […]

2 years ago
Greenpeace Preston collects residents’ thoughts on cost of living crisis

Greenpeace volunteers have spoken with residents to understand opinions on rising energy bills, Putin’s war, and the climate crisis. Last weekend, Greenpeace Preston volunteers spoke to people in Preston Flag Market, […]

2 years ago
Preston Fire Station to hold family open day this weekend

A local fire station has invited residents to a family open day event this weekend after a two-year hiatus. On Sunday, 17 July, from 10am to 4pm, Preston Fire Station […]

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