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How Preston textiles firm is helping Rwandan women start their own business

Agnes, Olive and Amina with the donated fabrics A Preston fabric firm has been helping women in Rwanda get started with their own small sewing business. Textiles business SMD Group, who operate from Pittman Way in Fulwood, have donated […]

8 years ago
Winckley Square cutting down of trees completed

Felling of trees in Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall A number of trees have come down in Winckley Square as the renovation of the grade-II Georgian area of Preston continues. Arboricultural experts have been sawing down the trees, which […]

8 years ago
Duddle Lane crash sees woman cut from car

Duddle Lane was closed for a number of hours Pic: Google A road in Bamber Bridge was closed for more than an hour after a crash on Good Friday afternoon. Duddle Lane saw Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service rushed to the […]

8 years ago
Banksy style graffiti appears on Moor Park toilet block

"Mummy, what's that doggy doing?" - the graffiti in Moor Park Pic: Andrew Hobbs An imitation Banksy has appeared in Moor Park. On the side of the toilet block wall two dogs have appeared in an interesting position. Andrew Hobbs sent in the picture […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood mosque to host two open days after official opening

Masjid-e-Salaam in Watling Street Road Pic: Paul Melling Preston residents have been invited for a look around a new mosque opening in Fulwood. Masjid-e-Salaam has been under construction in Watling Street Road for a number of years. The […]

8 years ago
Another unexploded bomb found near Avenham Park

Police officers at the Old Tram Bridge Pic: Siad Ugradar Police taped off a section of the Old Tram Road near Avenham Park for around three hours on Good Friday. An unexploded bomb was found in a field near the River Ribble. […]

8 years ago
Bamber Bridge card skimming: Man charged after suspicious activity

The NatWest cash point in Station Road was targeted A man has been charged on suspicion of fraud after a skimming device was found at a cash point. South Ribble Police said on Friday 18 March they received reports […]

8 years ago
Easter Bank Holiday weather: Preston high winds warning issued

Strong winds are expected Easter Saturday is due to be a bit gusty as a weather warning for gale force winds has been issued. Preston’s Lancashire Market in Friargate is going ahead but stallholders […]

8 years ago
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