News and information about the area of Woodplumpton near Preston, Lancashire
Driver tells of ‘snow and ice carnage’ on the M55 which left her BMW wreckedFootage shows the extent of the damage to vehicles caught in the M55 ‘freak hailstorm’. Conditions on the M55 between Junction 1 and 3 caused treacherous driving conditions late on […]
5 years ago Motorway closed for five hours after 24 vehicle pile upThe M55 was closed for five hours last night after 24 vehicles collided in the carriageway. A sudden snowstorm led to treacherous driving conditions with several motorists losing control of […]
5 years ago Preston city council interim boss hits back against rural criticismA Parish Council says it is ‘taking stock’ after a furious riposte from the interim chief executive of Preston City Council. Broughton Parish Council declared ‘no confidence’ in the city […]
5 years ago All the new homes due for approval in Preston this ThursdayAn illustration from one of the planning documents about new homes in Goosnargh Hundreds of new homes could be approved during Preston City Council’s latest planning committee. Councillors meet on […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police searching for missing Preston man and his carFrank Richardson Police are growing concerned for a man last seen in a rural area of Preston. Update: Police say Frank was found safe and well on Sunday (25 November) […]
5 years ago Preston chicken farm fire sees thousands of chicks deadA chick looks on Pic: onefox Thousands of chicks have died in a fire near Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has crews at a major fire in Salwick. Crews […]
5 years ago Preston Western Distributor decision won’t be made locallyRoute of the Preston Western Distributor The government is to be asked to decide whether a new multi-million pound road for Preston will go ahead. Construction firm Robertson Group has […]
5 years ago Road in Woodplumpton to be closed for roadworksTabley Lane needs resurfacing Pic: Google A rural road on the outskirts of Preston is to be closed for repair work. Surface dressing is to be done on a section […]
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