First UCLan chancellor Sir Francis Kennedy dies

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One of the men who turned Preston Polytechnic into the University of Central Lancashire has died. A former chancellor of the university Sir Francis Kennedy has passed away aged 89. […]

8 years ago Man says he found a pubic hair in his fresh raspberry turnover at Riversway Morrisons

A man complained on Twitter after claiming to find a pubic hair in his food. Kurt Harrison, or @kurrrt13 on the social media site, posted a picture of what appears […]

8 years ago English Defence League demo: Preston councillor Drew Gale speaks about receiving online threats

A Preston councillor who has appeared on an EDL-poster ahead of proposed demonstration in the city centre has spoken of the threats and intimidation he’s received. Councillor Drew Gale, who […]

8 years ago Life’s Little Larks gift shop closes down in Preston city centre

A boutique craft and gift shop on a Preston city centre side street has closed its doors. Opened in Autumn 2014 Life’s Little Larks had built a cult following but its […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston Markets: Council to be asked to approve funding to enable new plans

The next step in the redevelopment of Preston’s Markets is due to be approved next week. Councillors are to be briefed on where the multi-million pound vision for the Indoor […]

8 years ago Preston flooding: Sections of Guild Wheel waist deep after brooks burst banks

A section of a popular Preston cycling and running route has flooded once more. Heavy rain overnight from Saturday into Sunday made sections of the Guild Wheel route impassable in […]

8 years ago Gafoor halal chicken factory to expand again in Deepdale

A chicken processing plant in Deepdale is due for further expansion. The Gafoor Pure Halal factory in Fletcher Road wants to add a two floor building to the site. Plans […]

8 years ago Firefighters pump floodwater from home in Garstang Road

Fire crews have kept a house in Fulwood dry after a risk of flash flooding. Crews from Fulwood raced to the property in Garstang Road, close to the Broughton roundabout, […]

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