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Latest news for the borough of South Ribble, which is to the south of Preston and includes areas such as Bamber Bridge, Penwortham and Lostock Hall

Four new born kittens found dumped in Penwortham litter bin

The newborn kittens. Credit: RSPCA An RSPCA fosterer is caring for four kittens who were dumped in a Tesco shopping bag in a litter bin in Penwortham with their umbilical cords still attached. They were […]

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A record 600 people take on Walk In The Dark for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

A record number of walkers took part in Rosemere Cancer Foundation’s Walk in the Dark on Saturday night (26 April) 600 children, adults and dogs – the highest number in […]

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Takeaway burger bar in Leyland pub car park told to stop trading because it’s too close to school

Smokies, Dunkirk Hall A takeaway burger bar that opened in a pub car park in Leyland has been told it can no longer continue trading from the site – because it is too […]

9 hours ago
Preston weather to see temperatures of 24C in glorious week but fall short of official heatwave

Avenham and Miller Park. Credit: John Wildman Preston has a week of glorious weather to look forward to, according to the latest forecast from the Met Office. Temperatures will begin to rise on Tuesday peaking at 22C […]

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“Why our party is different” from each group ahead of the Lancashire County Council local elections 2025

(l-r) Gina Dowding (Greens), Scott Smith (Conservative), John Potter (Liberal Democrats), Matthew Tomlinson (Labour) and Stephen Atkinson (Reform) before the Hustings in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Lancashire’s main political parties have attempted to woo voters by laying out what sets them apart from their rivals in the run-up to the local elections next month. Representatives of […]

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Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 25 April to 1 May

In Preston cinemas this week Coming to theatres this week, there are plenty of new releases and old classics for all fans of cinema. The Accountant 2 is a thrilling action sequel starring Ben Affleck […]

2 days ago
Walton-le-Dale gardeners raise record amount at seventh tulip festival

A tulip festival in Walton-le-Dale burst into bloom for its seventh year running, raising a record amount for charity. Gardeners from across Lancashire headed to Brighter Blooms in Gillibrand Street […]

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Reform UK and Green Party agree on at least one policy in Lancashire

All five candidates at the Hustings event in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Park maintenance, leisure centres and regular bin collections could be put at risk by the financial pressures created by a shake-up of Lancashire’s councils. That was the warning from two […]

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