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Preston has lost one of its most creative sons

Leo Baxendale, left, with one of his comic creations Pic: British Comic Book Awards Leo Baxendale, left, with one of his comic creations Pic: British Comic Book Awards One of Preston’s most creative sons has died aged 86. Leo Baxendale was one of the […]

7 years ago
How this man has helped make Preston a better place

Ron receives his medal Ron receives his medal A pillar of the community in Longton and Preston has been recognised for his work. Ron Farrington, the senior pastor at Longton Community Church, has grown his […]

7 years ago
Fulwood newsagents raided by knife-wielding man

Police have released a CCTV picture of a man following the incident Police have released a CCTV picture of a man following the incident A newsagents in Fulwood has been targeted by an armed raider for the second time in six months. […]

7 years ago
Bongo’s Bingo is returning to Preston for a second date

Scenes from Bongo’s Bingo. Credit: Mik Connor Photography Bongo’s Bingo is returning to Preston after a successful debut at Preston Guild Hall last week. The event mixes bingo with ‘general […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Teenager found during human trafficking arrests in Fishwick

New Hall Lane where the car was stopped Pic: Google New Hall Lane where the car was stopped Pic: Google A teenager is now in police protection following a human trafficking police operation during Thursday morning. Preston Police carried out […]

7 years ago
This woman is doing something very unusual on the morning of her wedding

Catherine will be doing the parkrun and then walking, not sprinting, down the aisle Catherine will be doing the parkrun and then walking, not sprinting, down the aisle A bride-to-be is doing an unusual form of last minute preparation for her wedding. Catherine Newton […]

7 years ago
The teenage boy who has been missing for two weeks

Joshua is missing from the Tarleton area A teenage boy from Tarleton has now been missing for two weeks. Joshua Oakey was last seen around 1.15pm on April 11 in […]

7 years ago
Military veterans garden opening doors to the public

The walled garden in Ashton Park The walled garden in Ashton Park A community garden helping military veterans is celebrating its fourth birthday. Dig In North West has two events running as it marks the occasion. […]

7 years ago
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