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Ashton Park campaigner seeks place on Preston City Council

Ann Cowell, Independent candidate for Lea and Larches ward at Preston City Council elections 2024 A campaigner who has been battling against a controversial revamp of her local park is seeking a seat on the council behind the plans – claiming the community has not […]

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Shut down toy centre in rural Preston set for office conversion

The road leading to Lewth Farm in Woodplumpton An agricultural building in the Preston countryside is set to be converted into offices – in spite of never having been used for the purpose that helped secure planning permission […]

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New Preston food, drink and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard sets opening date

Chew's Yard garden courtyard New venue Chew’s Yard will launch next month. From Thursday 2 May, the food and drink hall will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The full opening follows a […]

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Preston man takes on 200-mile ultra-marathon for St Catherine’s Hospice

Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the run in 60 hours. Pic: Ben Hardman A man from Preston is running a 200-mile ultra-marathon to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice. Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the challenge in under 60 hours, starting on […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Man’s terror after car unexpectedly burst into flames on commute home

The damage to the car after the fire. Pic: Kevin Brockbank A car burst into flames on a busy road near Preston yesterday afternoon. Sean Pilling, 56, who lives near Cleveleys, was the owner of the Honda Accord that was significantly […]

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Volunteer organisations in Lancashire pushed to crisis by NHS referrals

One of many activities and sources of support offered under social prescribing Volunteer organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been pushed to “crisis point” by the number of people being referred to them for support by the NHS. That was the […]

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Plans to demolish Croston pub for new Co-op on hold

The Crown, Station Road, Croston Plans to demolish a disused pub in Croston and build a new Co-op in its place have been put on hold amid a warning from residents that it would make […]

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Leyland couple raise funds for two Preston charities by going the ‘Full Monty’

Jason (left) and Stephen (right) enjoying the charity night. A couple from Leyland, who have been raising money for local charities for 20 years, have gone the “Full Monty” this time, raising £3,443,97 for Rosemere Cancer Charity and The […]

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