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Chorley sits to the south of Preston and while a borough and town in its own right then a lot of Prestonians go back and forth. Chorley Council is the council for the district.

Preston weather warning means heavy rain and could lead to flooding

Rain creating a risk of spray on a road in South Ribble. Pic: Blog Preston Heavy rain and the potential for flooding is forecast for Preston, according to a new warning from the Met Office. A yellow weather warning for rain is in place from […]

7 months ago
Man in his 70s dies in hospital after Clayton-le-Woods A6 crash

A general view of the A6 at Whittle-le-Woods A man was killed in a one-vehicle incident in Chorley yesterday morning (18 May). Police were called at around 10.48am to the A6 Preston Road at Clayton-le-Woods after reports of […]

7 months ago
Simple step you can take to help people battling with mental health as NHS struggles

Mary O'Gara. Pic: Sharon and Paul O'Gara High suicide rates in Lancashire are leaving experts afraid we ‘haven’t seen the peak of this yet’ – but a simple initiative from one charity can make a real difference. […]

7 months ago
Preston bus station information office to reopen and services to be given new timetables

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston A dozen Lancashire bus services are to be given a boost with new and expanded timetables introduced on routes across the county. Bus operators and Lancashire County Council have agreed […]

7 months ago
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Public warned not to approach Preston man as police investigate arson threat

A 27-year-old man is being hunted by police for threatening to commit arson. Ashley Vickers is described as 5’7″, stocky, with blue eyes and is bald. Preston Police say he […]

7 months ago
Penwortham choir to celebrate influential composers with concert in Ashton

Rawstorne Singers A Penwortham-based choir is set to celebrate the lives of two influential composers with a special performance. The Rawstorne Singers’ Choral Celebration will mark the 150th anniversary of the birth […]

7 months ago
Single fares on buses to be capped at £1 on Sundays

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston Tickets for adults on buses will be capped at £1 under a new scheme introduced in Lancashire. They make up a reported £8.5m of bus services improvements that also includes […]

7 months ago
In pictures: Northern Lights seen over Preston and Lancashire

Preston was treated to a dazzling display in the sky on Friday night. The Northern Lights were clearly visible as the city looked upwards. Starting just after 11pm the light […]

7 months ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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