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One of Preston’s much loved characters has died – RIP Paul Swarbrick

Paul Swarbrick. 1950-2017. Paul Swarbrick. 1950-2017. We are saddened to confirm the passing of one of the city’s most colourful characters and one of our greatest contributors – Paul Swarbrick. Paul died on […]

6 years ago
Preston’s university retains its global ranking

The Media Factory building at the University of Central Lancashire Pic: Tony Worrall The Media Factory building at the University of Central Lancashire Pic: Tony Worrall A league table of universities across the globe has seen Preston hold its place. The University of […]

6 years ago
Staff robbed at gunpoint in Fulwood shop raid

The One Stop in Fulwood was targeted on Saturday night Pic: Google The One Stop in Fulwood was targeted on Saturday night Pic: Google A Preston shop has been targeted again in an armed robbery. Preston Police have appealed for witnesses after […]

6 years ago
These are the rules Preston councillors must stick to on social media

Inside the Preston City Council chamber at the Town Hall Pic: GuildMerchant Inside the Preston City Council chamber at the Town Hall Pic: GuildMerchant New social media rules have been agreed for councillors in Preston. Preston City Council’s meeting of full council […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement American students here because of Hurricane Irma give back to Preston

Lavanya Nese, Gabby Delapena, Sharon Emolot and Navina DeLight Lavanya Nese, Gabby Delapena, Sharon Emolot and Navina DeLight Medical students who are holed up in Preston following Hurricane Irma have been giving something back to the city. The American […]

6 years ago
Concern as 13-year-old goes missing after school

Police issued image of missing Amelia Delaney Police are growing concerned for the welfare of a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing. Update: Amelia was found safe and well at […]

6 years ago
Latest affordable homes scheme for Ribbleton goes in

More new affordable housing looks set to go ahead in the Ribbleton area of Preston. The brownfield land between Thompson Street and Shakespeare Road, in the St Matthews ward, is […]

6 years ago
Someone has ruined this Preston scouts group’s minibus

One of the wing mirrors taken Pic: Hayley Moon One of the wing mirrors taken Pic: Hayley Moon A scout group has been left fuming after its minibus was vandalised. Kept overnight at St Andrews Church in Ashton-on-Ribble the […]

6 years ago
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