Grahame Brennand, 71, of Calder Avenue A former deputy head teacher has been sentenced to 19 years for historical sex offences. Grahame Brennand, 70, of Calder Avenue, Fulwood, was found […]
6 years ago Flooding alert issued for the River Ribble at PrestonThe River Ribble near Avenham Park during a previous storm surge Pic: Paul Melling A flooding alert has been issued for the River Ribble in Preston and Penwortham. Storm Callum […]
6 years ago Met Office updates yellow weather warning as Storm Callum approachesThe Met Office Persistent rainfall and potential flooding have been predicted in Preston this weekend. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for the North West on Saturday […]
6 years ago CCTV picture released after sex assault in Ingol on a 10-year-old girlPolice have released a CCTV picture in connection with a sexual assault on a 10-year-old girl. Police want to speak to a man after a girl was touched inappropriately in […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fracking to start near Preston after legal battle failsAn anti-fracking campaigner in Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Fracking for shale gas can now start in Lancashire after an ongoing legal battle has failed. Two wells have been drilled by […]
6 years ago Broughton roadworks have been extended for another weekA major road closure in Broughton will continue for another week. A section of Garstang Road near James Towers Way was originally closed at 6am on Monday 10 September for […]
6 years ago Owners of former BHS site ordered to board it upFormer BHS site Owners of the former BHS site have been ordered by the council to board it up. Preston City Council have instructed Freemont Ltd, owners of the Fishergate […]
6 years ago Roadworks shutting Black Bull Lane have begunMajor resurfacing work has shut part of Black Bull Lane. Motorists will follow diversions for two weeks while Lancashire County Council improve the pothole-ridden stretch of the Fulwood road. Roadworks […]
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