In pictures: Cheeky Santa Dash with Ben Ashworth in Avenham Park

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Avenham Park was a sea of Santa hats and cheeky bottoms on Saturday morning. Ben Ashworth organised the second Cheeky Santa Dash to raise money for a number of charities. […]

8 years ago Children in Royal Preston Hospital this Christmas given free books by UCLan campaign

Youngsters stuck in Royal Preston Hospital this Christmas had a smile on their faces thanks to a Preston-based university. University of Central Lancashire students and staff have donated a wide variety […]

8 years ago Nimes Street murder: Preston Muslim community express shock at stabbing round the corner from mosque

Preston’s Muslim community expressed their sadness at a suspected murder round the corner from their mosque. Mosque leaders called for silence as the procession, to mark Prophet Mohammed’s birthday, passed […]

8 years ago Preston Muslim community procession marks birthday of Prophet Mohammed

More than a thousand members of Preston’s Muslim community came out to celebrate the Prophet Mohammed’s birthday. A parade route saw them march from the Madjid-E-Aqsa mosque in Fishwick View […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Nimes Street murder: Police question Scottish man after suspected stabbing

A 63-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a suspected stabbing in Fishwick. Preston Police were called to an address in Nimes Street, off Fishwick Parade, at […]

8 years ago Watch Willow Coppice Christmas lights display and Kidz4Kidz performance

Willow Coppice in Lea was turned into a winter wonderland on Saturday night. Ben and Gemma Martin put on a Christmas lights show for their neighbours and those from further […]

8 years ago Fulwood Leisure Centre small swimming pool closing for maintenance

A Preston swimming pool is to be closed during Christmas week for maintenance. Preston City Council has announced the small pool at Fulwood Leisure Centre has to shut. It closes […]

8 years ago Fishergate bomb: Preston man bailed in connection with device found in shopping centre

A Preston man has been bailed in connection with the Fishergate Shopping Centre ‘bomb’. The 27-year-old man was arrested on Friday morning and has been now been released by Preston […]

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