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 decisionWetlands 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 burglaryA 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 servicingWorkers 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 showA 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 MondayA 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 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 approvalBuilding 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 energyA 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 […]
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