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The village of Grimsargh sits to the North East edge of Preston, a short drive from the major motorway links

Symphony at the Tower concerts come to an end after 21 years

Katherine Jenkins headlined the second night of the 2014 Symphony concerts The final note has been played as a series of concerts on the edge of Preston comes to an end. St Catherine’s Hospice has announced the Symphony at the Tower […]

7 years ago
Pensioner airlifted to hospital as crash closes rural Preston road

Cumeragh Lane is closed due to the crash Pic: Google A pensioner has died following a crash on the outskirts of Preston. Cumeragh Lane between Whittingham and Longridge had been closed in both directions. Preston Police say one vehicle was involved […]

7 years ago
BAE Systems to recruit new apprentices for Samlesbury and Warton

Brad Smith, the 2016 apprentice of the year at BAE Systems More than 100 apprentices are being recruited by one of Preston’s biggest employer. BAE Systems has announced the recruitment drive for Samlesbury and Warton. The aerospace firm says it needs […]

7 years ago
Van driver charged following death of pensioner in Longridge crash

Police and fire crews in Preston Road Pic: Stephen Melling A Ribchester man has been charged in connection with the death of a pensioner near Preston. The incident which saw an 80-year-old man from Longridge suffer serious injuries and die […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Cyclist hurt after falling from bike in Longridge

Inglewhite Road where the incident happened Pic: Google Police are attempting to piece together how a cyclist fell from his bike in Longridge. They are seeking a woman who is understood to have come to the 47-year-old rider’s […]

7 years ago
Preston school and marketing agency try nailing the Mannequin Challenge

Freshfield take on the Mannequin Challenge as do the Goosnargh school Prestonians have been marking Christmas Jumper Day by attempting online craze the Mannequin Challenge. Oliverson’s Church of England Primary School in Goosnargh may have nailed one of the best yet. […]

7 years ago
Farm building fire in Ribchester is ‘suspected arson’ as police investigate

Fire crews work to contain the blaze during Saturday morning Pic: Preston Fire Station An arson investigation has been launched by police after a barn was set on fire near Preston. Fleet Street Lane in Ribchester was closed off from Saturday morning while crews […]

7 years ago
A history of the ghost railway line running through Preston

Remains of the railway line can be seen scattered around the city Pic: Geoff Whittaker During November the approval was given for a tram test track to be operated in Preston. The plan to operate trams on the former Preston to Longridge branch has prompted renewed […]

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