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

From phone boxes to churches: How Preston’s rural heritage may be getting more protection

Lea cross in Cottam and the Lea Methodist Church spire Pics; Tony Worrall Parts of Preston’s rural heritage could get extra protection under a new planning law. Preston City Council is seeking to create a Local Heritage List with residents nominating churches, shops, […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh roadworks to see temporary traffic lights in Longridge Road

Part of Longridge Road will have temporary traffic lights during the February half-term Pic: Google New electricity cables being laid in Grimsargh are going to lead to a number of weeks of roadworks. RCD Utility Services Limited are running the 1.2km HV cables from the […]

8 years ago
Listed: Broughton Bypass roadworks on surrounding roads

Expect to see plenty of temporary traffic lights during roadworks A number of roadworks have been put in place for the next year while the Broughton Bypass is constructed. Motorists are being warned of disruption to the north of the […]

8 years ago
Symphony at the Tower: Joe Bonamassa headlines Saturday night

American blues and rock legend Joe Bonamassa headlines a charity concert this summer. He joins Will Young in headlining the Symphony at the Tower events in aid of St Catherine’s […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement A Celebration of the tricentenary of St Michael’s Church, Grimsargh – 1716 to 2016

A new book, ‘A Celebration of the Tricentenary of St Michael’s Church, Grimsargh – 1716 to 2016’ by David Hindle will be formally launched at Grimsargh St Michael’s Church on […]

8 years ago
Watch Red Rocks bridge at Hoghton being swept away by River Darwen

What remains of the Red Rocks Bridge Pic: Mick Gardner A bridge over the River Darwen near Preston has been swept away in the floods. The river turned into a raging torrent during Boxing Day and just after lunchtime the […]

8 years ago
Petition calls for Beacon Fell Visitor Centre to be saved

Beacon Fell is visited by tens of thousands of people each year Pic: Dan Talbot A country park on the outskirts of Preston could have its visitor centre shut down. Lancashire County Council is proposing to discontinue its countrywide service by 2018 as it struggles […]

8 years ago
Watch rising River Ribble water levels near Tickled Trout

The Ribble is rising steadily near the Tickled Trout hotel Pic: Iain Moore Water levels on the River Ribble continue to rise steadily as Storm Desmond continues to lash Preston and Lancashire. A flood warning is in place for the Ribble at Samlesbury […]

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