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Watch back Preston’s virtual Christmas lights switch on for 2020

Marcus and Justine, Pride of Preston winners, hit the big red button on Fishergate's lights Preston’s Christmas lights switch on was a very different affair for 2020. Usually thousands of people are packed onto the Flag Market, scoffing parched peas and trying to keep warm […]

4 years ago
Preston filmmaker documents athlete’s 24-hour bike ride for CALM

The film documents Benjamin's life and charity journey. Pic: Garth Dew/Ride for 24 Preston-based videographer and filmmaker, Garth Dew, has released a short film which documents why his long-time friend, endurance athlete Benjamin Anthony, undertook a gruelling 24-hour indoor bike ride. With coronavirus […]

5 years ago
New documentary about TransPennine Express features Preston Railway Station

Preston Railway Station is regularly featuring on a new TV series about the North West’s railways. The Railway 24/7 is airing on Channel 5 on Wednesday evenings. The show goes […]

5 years ago
Moment suspected drug driver crashes into parked cars in Deepdale

Parked cars are hit by the driver of the car as police arrive shortly afterwards Pic: Kelly-Marie Carberry Shocking footage shows the moment a driver lost control and hit parked cars in an early morning crash in Deepdale. St George’s Road was closed by police while they dealt […]

5 years ago
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Village tractor run near Preston lifts spirits as community claps for carers

The sound of horns and revving of engines filled the air above Inskip, Catforth and Treales on Thursday as tractors and farm vehicles drove through the country lanes. The NHS […]

5 years ago
Fulwood veteran gets surprise visit from the Prime Minister on the 75th anniversary of VE Day

A centenarian from Fulwood had a surprise visit from Boris Johnson on VE Day. Speaking on a live video link, the prime minister thanked Ernie Horsfall, 102, for his efforts […]

5 years ago
Fulwood girl using lockdown to become a crafty YouTuber

Lockdown has seen one Fulwood girl beginning to become a YouTube sensation. Six-year-old Kennedy has set up her own channel on the online video service to encourage other children to […]

5 years ago
Penwortham street’s socially distanced daily dance to classic song

Residents dancing to Sweet Caroline in Highgate, Penwortham Pic: Paul Caton A daily occurrence in Penwortham has been lifting spirits. Those living in Highgate have been assembling at their front gates at 4.30pm on the dot each day. To be treated […]

5 years ago
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