Preston hero Kathleen Derbyshire given MBE for tireless service to the community

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From helping Kosovan refugees, sentencing Preston’s criminals and aiding the city homeless back on the right path it’s been a lifetime of voluntary service for a Preston angel. Now Kathleen Derbyshire […]

8 years ago Opinion: Reflecting on the legacy of councillor Tom Burns

I can’t believe it’s almost two years since the death of my good friend and fellow Councillor Tom Burns. I was sat in a Neighbourhood Planning meeting in the YMCA […]

8 years ago North Road crash: Two cars involved in Melling Street smash

A crash involving two cars on a busy Preston road has seen an ambulance called. Recovery vehicles have been called following the incident on the junction of Melling Street and […]

8 years ago Watch as Guild Wheel flood damage is revealed in headcam footage

Footage showing the damage caused to a section of the Guild Wheel has been released. Keen Preston cyclist Stephen Melling has been out on his bike during Saturday morning around […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement A6 death crash: Romanian student was spotted in Preston shortly before his death

A Romanian student who died on the A6 just before Christmas was last seen in Preston. Cosmin Cocora, who was living in St Annes, was injured in a collision with […]

8 years ago Fishwick dog attack: Family release tribute to Liam Hewitson

The family of a Preston man who died in a dog attack have paid tribute. Liam Hewitson, 22, suffered from an epileptic fit when he was attacked by his dog […]

8 years ago Ashton on Ribble house fire sees one person treated for smoke inhalation

Fire crews were called out to a fire at a home in Ashton-on-Ribble. In the early hours of Saturday morning four fire engines raced to Tulketh Road. Six firefighters donned […]

8 years ago Fishwick dog attack: Man who died is named as Liam Hewitson

The Fishwick man who died in a dog attack on New Year’s Day has been named. Liam Hewitson, 22, has been named locally as the victim He is thought to have […]

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