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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.

Higher Walton Road crash leaves woman, 80s and man, 30s, in hospital

Higher Walton Road. Pic: Google Street View A man and a woman are in hospital with serious injuries after a collision on Higher Walton Road in Higher Walton on the weekend. Police were called at 4:55pm to […]

8 months ago
Lancashire residents offered no advice over paying for new Covid vaccine

Vaccines being issued in Preston Lancashire residents are being offered no public health advice about whether they should consider paying for a Covid vaccine if they are not amongst the few groups now eligible for […]

8 months ago
Preston Heritage Open Days dates set as 30th anniversary to be marked

Preston Markets lit up for Wear Red Day Pic: Paul Melling Heritage Open Days has announced that they will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year and the events will include Preston and surrounding areas. The events return this September 6th-15th […]

8 months ago
Physical and mental illness causing stubbornly high absence rate at Lancashire County Council

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston A raft of physical and mental illnesses are causing a stubbornly high sickness absence rate at Lancashire County Council, cabinet members have been told. The number of workers needing medical […]

8 months ago
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Instagram famous artist from Preston set to release book with UCLan Publishing

Kerri's first book, 'A Book to Brighten Your Day.' Pic: Kerri Cunningham An Instagram famous artist from Preston is set to release her second book this year in collaboration with UCLan Publishing. Kerri Cunningham, a 36-year-old mum of three, runs Murphy’s Sketches, […]

8 months ago
Saree-Speak event saw over 100 women coming together to celebrate traditional dress

There was a fashion show at the event in Chorley. Pic: Barkha Rani An event, held in Chorley, saw more than 100 Asian women coming together to celebrate the saree. The Saree-Speak is part of a worldwide movement started by Vini Tondon in […]

8 months ago
M61 crash involving overturned vehicle causing major delays

Congestion on both the M61 and M6 northbound Pic: Traffic England There are major delays on the M61 near Preston due to an overturned vehicle. Delays are expected until at least 7.30pm after the crash just north of Chorley and Junction […]

8 months ago
Some of Lancashire’s oldest traffic lights set to be replaced

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Some of Lancashire’s oldest traffic lights could be prevented from sudden failure after a successful bid for government cash. Lancashire County Council has been handed a £234,000 grant from the […]

8 months ago
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