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Delays on A59 between Preston and Southport due to Tarleton signals stuck on red

Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton. Pic: Google Maps Preston Police are advising people to avoid the area of Windgate at the junction with the A59 and Southport New Road in Tarleton. The four-way traffic lights are currently stuck […]

3 weeks ago
A582 dual-carriageway plans dropped – at least for now

Croston Road roundabout A decade-long vision to turn one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston into a dual carriageway appears to have run out of road – at least for […]

3 weeks ago
New Indian takeaway Desi Punjabi Cuisine opens in Leyland

A new Indian takeaway has opened in Leyland. Desi Punjabi Cuisine has opened its doors to the public in recent weeks in Towngate. A spokesperson for the restaurant said that […]

3 weeks ago
Celebrating Preston’s strong women for International Women’s Day

A photomontage of Pro-Fit's strong women Becca, Kate and Pat, and trainer Alanis To celebrate International Women’s Day we’re shining a light on some of Preston’s strong women with the help of personal training gym Pro-Fit. These inspirational members and trainer have transformed […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Final designs for Old Tram Bridge replacement unveiled to the public

The final design has been unveiled for the bridge that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble. The project faces challenges in terms of how far […]

3 weeks ago
Man who taught thousands of people in Preston and Penwortham to drive has died

Bill Carroll worked as a driving instructor for four decades Pic: Janette Ashby/Blog Preston Tributes are to be paid following the death of a popular driving instructor from Penwortham. William Henry Carroll, known as Bill, passed away on February 29 aged 85. He ran […]

3 weeks ago
M6 cannabis bust as police uncover stash in boot at Leyland

The M6 near Junction 28 for Leyland Pic: Google Two people have been charged following a substantial cannabis seizure on the M6. Police stopped a car on the M6 at Leyland in the early hours of Tuesday 5 March and […]

3 weeks ago
Crews battle fire at commercial premises in Bamber Bridge

Crews spent over 90 minutes dealing with a fire at an unnamed commercial premises. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service were called to Club Street, in Bamber Bridge, at around 2pm […]

4 weeks ago
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