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Broughton teenager Ava Jolliffe nominated for National Diversity Award

Ava at Avenham Park this weekend with daffodils in the background. A teenager from Broughton has been nominated for a National Diversity Award. Ava Jolliffe, 17, is deafblind and a wheelchair user and she has been nominated for the Positive Role […]

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Flood alert in place for River Ribble and Darwen as heavy rain forecast

The flood alert map A flood alert is in place for two rivers with heavy rain forecast overnight this evening. The River Ribble and River Darwen are included in the areas most at risk […]

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South Ribble general election candidate for Reform UK dropped over accusations

Jonathan Kay The Reform UK candidate for South Ribble at the next general election has been dropped by the party after accusations of racist comments made on social media. Tweets from Jonathan […]

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Robbery on one of Preston’s most-used bus routes triggers police appeal

Preston bus station A mobile phone was stolen on one of Preston’s most well-used bus routes, police have said. The phone was stolen at around 3.15pm on January 11. Police are now appealing […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Funding secures new degree apprenticeships covering health, cybersecurity and engineering at Preston’s university

National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding, meaning they will be able to provide new degree apprenticeships. The successful Office for Students funding bid means they will be able […]

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Withy Grove Park’s new £110,000 mega slide is now open

The new 110k slide at With Grove Park in Bamber Bridge. Pic: South Ribble Borough Council A new slide which cost £110,000 has opened in Bamber Bridge. South Ribble Borough Council have installed a new slide at Withy Grove Park, after the original centrepiece had to […]

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Covenant may prove curveball in battle to halt Ashton Park sports hub

Homeowners who face into a park where a new multi-million pound sports hub is due to be built are currently considering a legal challenge against the plans. Preston City Council […]

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Lamborghini driver ordered by police to remove excessive window tints at roadside

The Lamborghini stopped by police The driver of a Lamborghini was ordered to remove window tints in plain view of their fellow drivers after being stopped by police. The car was passing Preston on the […]

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