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Grimsargh

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

Curlew numbers rise at Grimsargh Wetlands as United Utilities to appeal council decision

Curlew in flight near Preston Pic: Joe Hayhurst Wetlands in Grimsargh have seen a record number of roosting curlew birds this Spring. The land, which is due to be given over by United Utilities to the village, includes […]

8 years ago
Fruit machine raided during Hoghton pub burglary

The Black Horse in Gregson Lane Pic: Google A Hoghton pub has been targeted during a burglary where cash was taken from a fruit machine. The Black Horse Hotel in Gregson Lane was broken into between midnight and […]

8 years ago
BAE Systems lands contract for Hawk plane servicing

Hawk operations at RAF Valley Workers at BAE Systems in Samlesbury and Warton will be toasting good news on their return to work on Tuesday. The firm has announced it has landed a £300m contract […]

8 years ago
Ribchester Roman dig features on BBC4 show

Students and volunteers digging at Ribchester A Roman settlement near Preston has been featured on a BBC4 programme. Ribchester’s archaeological dig has been ongoing by students at the University of Central Lancashire and they found themselves […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Huntley’s Country Fair and dog show on May Bank Holiday Monday

Huntleys stores on the edge of Preston A family fun day on the outskirts of Preston has been confirmed for the early May Bank Holiday. Huntley’s Country Fair is on the site of the country store. The […]

8 years ago
Have you got a cracking photo of Brockholes Nature Reserve?

Brockholes are looking for your best pictures Brockholes Nature Reserve has launched its March photography competition. The wildlife haven is a popular spot for photographers and they want to showcase the best. This month’s theme is ‘landscape’ […]

8 years ago
Pudding Pie homes resubmitted as bungalows could hold key to getting approval

Aerial view of the proposed homes and on the right the entrance from Whittingham Lane Pic: Google Building bungalows is the answer to getting a previously rejected mini housing estate past city planners, according to developers. Pudding Pie Nook Lane in Goosnargh has seen controversial plans for […]

8 years ago
BAE Systems solar farm on old runway generating major energy

The solar farm at the Samlesbury site A new solar farm near Preston has been leading to lower energy consumption at one of the area’s biggest employers. BAE Systems says it has saved £300,000 in the last […]

8 years ago
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