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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.

Chorley alt-rockers Hauspoints to launch debut album on Preston label

Hauspoints Pic: John Middleham Likened to an improbable hybrid of LCD Soundsystem and Squid by 6 Music’s Tom Robinson, Chorley alt-rockers Hauspoints are getting set to release their debut album Eel Feeling on Preston’s […]

7 months ago
Two weeks of activities, workshops and events planned for Preston Arts Festival 2024

Preston Opera performing in a church Preston Arts Festival returns for its 23rd annual outing this month with a variety of arts activities, workshops and events. Taking place from Sunday 15 to Sunday 29 September, events […]

7 months ago
Drivers who blocked emergency vehicles during M6 crash to appear in court

The scene on the M6 on 30 August Pic: Ben Smith Drivers who delayed emergency services trying to deal with a crash on the M6 on Friday are to receive court summons. Lancashire Police say ten vehicles were seen using the […]

7 months ago
Met Office thunderstorm warning for Preston and Lancashire extended

A thunderstorm warning covering Preston and Lancashire has been extended into Monday. The yellow weather warning, the lowest level, is in place from the Met Office warning of potential flooding […]

7 months ago
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Motorcyclist in his 60s left with serious injuries after Hoghton crash

The scene on the crash in Hoghton on 30 August. Credit: Blog Preston A man in his 60s was left with serious injuries after a crash in Hoghton. Police were called at 4.35pm on Friday (30 August) to reports a a KTM 1290 […]

7 months ago
Thunderstorm warning issued to now include Preston and all of Lancashire

Storm clouds over the Docks Pic: Ian Lambert A thunderstorm warning has been issued covering Preston and Lancashire throughout Sunday (1 September). The month could be set for a stormy start as the Met Office warn to thunderstorms […]

7 months ago
Lancashire Mind’s first candlelight walk to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

Lancashire Mind delivering suicide prevention training. Pic: Lancashire Mind A mental health charity based in Chorley is hosting its first-ever candlelight walk to mark World Suicide Prevention Day. Lancashire Mind, which has an office in Chorley, has organised the […]

7 months ago
M6 Junction 27 to Junction 28 partially re-opens as barrier repairs continue

Traffic on the M6 during Saturday morning Pic: Traffic England Lane closures remain on the M6 between Leyland and Standish after nearly 12-hours of full closure of the motorway. The M6 was closed around 2.45pm on Friday (30 August) when […]

7 months ago
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