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GB Energy Supply was building a new Preston headquarters

GB Energy Supply had been expanding Work on an energy firm’s new headquarters in Preston has been stalled. GB Energy Supply announced on Saturday (26 November) to its 160,000 customers across the UK it would no […]

7 years ago
This is Roxy and she is stuck in the RSPCA Preston

Roxy shows off her very long tongue! This American bulldog is needing a home as the RSPCA in Preston gears up for Christmas. The centre in Longridge Road, Ribbleton, has been looking after six-year-old Roxy. Roxy has […]

7 years ago
In pictures: Preston Christmas Lights switch on 2016

During Saturday night thousands of people braved the harsh cold of the night to watch the annual Christmas Lights switch on in Preston’s Flag Market. Hosted by Preston Business Improvement […]

7 years ago
Preston cold snap due to stay as temperatures fall to minus three

A frosty morning at Preston Docks Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s period of settled, clear and crisp weather is set to stay. Temperatures are continuing to fall though and Monday night is to see the mercury fall to MINUS THREE […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston couple retire after helping 241 children have better lives

George and Jos Hindle being presented with an award for their services to fostering from Chairman of the County Council, Cllr Janice Hanson and Cllr Tomlinson at a ceremony at County Hall This Preston couple have fostered hundreds of children from Lancashire since 1979. Now George and Jos Hindle are retiring from fostering having taken in 241 children to their home through […]

7 years ago
Preston energy firm GB Energy Supply stops trading

GB Energy Supply won't be piping gas to anymore hobs Pic: Jiva A Preston-based energy firm has gone out of business. GB Energy Supply, which has 160,000 customers across the UK, blames recent price increases for their downfall. A statement from managing […]

7 years ago
Ashtray warning after fire at Penwortham retirement home

Penwortham fire crew were called to one of the flats at Churchbrook House Pic: Google Pensioners had to be taken to safety due to a fire in a retirement home. Churchbrook House in Penwortham was evacuated after an ashtray had been emptied into a bin. […]

7 years ago
Preston Christmas Lights switch on: Recap updates as the city’s 2016 lights turn on

Crowds on Preston Flag Market Pic: Benjamin Wareing A chilly night awaits those on the Flag Market waiting for the Christmas Lights switch on. Thousands of Prestonians are there to see performances from The Real Thing, Mr Bloom […]

7 years ago
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