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Blackpool Road collision: Cyclist taken to hospital

Blackpool Road where the collision has taken place Pic: Google Blackpool Road was closed near the junction with Ribbleton Lane in Preston due to a serious collision. A push bike rider was involved in an incident with a car at around 12.30pm on […]

8 years ago
New cafe planned for Moor Park bowls pavilion

The small bowls pavilion A cafe could be coming to Preston’s largest park. Bowling pavilions in the centre of Moor Park may see a new use if they are converted. Preston City Council has […]

8 years ago
Only a week to go before international piano recitalist Jean-Efflam Bavouzet performs at Preston Minster

On Friday, 22 January 2016, renowned international piano recitalist, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet will be performing at the Preston Minster for the first time ever. This is a not to be missed […]

8 years ago
Broughton Bypass: Work officially begins on new road

Edwin Booth gets the first spade as Broughton Bypass work begins Work on a congestion-busting road mooted for more than 25 years has begun. The Broughton Bypass, to the north of the city, has seen spades put in the ground during […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Moor Park licence could see boost in year-round events

Moor Park is due to host more events once restoration work is complete Pic: Gary Bond More events could be coming to Moor Park as the council applies for a permanent licence. Preston City Council has applied for entertainment to happen on the park all-year round […]

8 years ago
Preston Bus Station: Half of listed building remains inaccessible

Repair work is still ongoing at Preston Bus Station after the December storms Half of Preston Bus Station remains out of action a month after strong winds caused damage to the grade II listed building. Storm Desmond swirled in early December and shattered […]

8 years ago
Arson investigation after Moor Park motorhome fire

Moor Park is now a conservation area and a grade II listed park Police are investigating after a motorhome was set alight in Preston. Crews were called to Moor Park Avenue to reports of the vehicle on fire around 6.30pm on Monday. Firefighters […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Couple speak after ‘heartbreaking’ pictures from wedding venue Pavilion

A couple have spoken after their wedding venue was hit hard by the recent floods in Preston. Dan and Kat Miller, who now live in Bamber Bridge together, tied the knot […]

8 years ago
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