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Stolen BMW and Mini recovered in Preston by police

The BMW was found in Fishwick Pic: LancsRoadPolice The BMW was found in Fishwick Pic: LancsRoadPolice A number of stolen cars have been recovered in Preston during a police operation. During the early hours of Sunday morning Lancashire […]

7 years ago
Student nurse at UCLan has been nominated for a national award

A student nurse studying at UCLan has made it into the final shortlist of the Royal College of Nursing Awards (RCNi), which celebrates excellence and innovation across the nursing profession. […]

7 years ago
Duathlon is coming to Preston – so you don’t need to get wet

For those looking for a fitness challenge there's one which doesn't involve getting wet. Tri Preston is putting on a duathlon at the University of Central Lancashire's Sports Arena. Four of the events take place which are a run and a cycle. Duathlons see a two mile run, an eight mile cycle and a two mile run - with no swimming. Ed Culshaw from the triathlon club said: "To those unfamiliar with multi-sport events a duathlon is a run followed by a bike ride followed by a run. It's a triathlon for those who don't like swimming! "Duathlons can be any distance over any terrain, from flat short distance events to brutal long distance ultra-races over mountains and fells." The duathlons take place on Sunday 7 May, Sunday 4 June and Sunday 9 July. The two hour events are £10 and is open to 16-year-olds an over. You need to bring running shoes, a cycling helmet and a bike in roadworthy condition. Some of the Tri Preston members For those looking for a fitness challenge there’s one which doesn’t involve getting wet. Tri Preston is putting on a duathlon at the University […]

7 years ago
Woman taken to hospital after Ribbleton incident

Section of Gamull Lane Pic: Google Section of Longridge Road in Ribbleton Lane Pic: Google Part of Longridge Road was closed off by police following a ‘serious incident’ on Saturday tea time. Update: Police confirm woman involved […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Here’s which stands buses now go from at Preston Bus Station

The county council is working on the Bus Station The county council is working on the Bus Station Major refurbishment work at Preston Bus Station has led to confusion about exactly where you can catch your bus. Preston Bus […]

7 years ago
Driver cut from car after crashing off M6 at Preston

The incident happened on the approach to Junction 32 of the M6 at Preston Pic: Google The incident happened on the approach to Junction 32 of the M6 at Preston Pic: Google A driver has been taken to hospital following a crash on the M6 near […]

7 years ago
Stonyhurst College to hold food festival celebrating all things British

Food festival at Stonyhurst College Pic: Tony Worrall Food festival at Stonyhurst College Pic: Tony Worrall A three day celebration of food is coming to a college on the outskirts of Preston. Stonyhurst College is the hosting for […]

7 years ago
Lostock Hall toddler death: Three people released on bail

Three people arrested in connection with the death of a 19-month-old girl from Lostock Hall have been released on bail. Preston Police have launched a murder investigation following the death […]

7 years ago
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