A community theatre group is bringing a swashbuckling comedy to a church in Ashton-on-Ribble. SATA Theatre Company is putting on a performance of Treasure Island during late April. Based on […]

A Preston councillor is stepping down to look after her elderly husband after four years in office. Elizabeth Atkins, who represents the Ashton ward, says she can no longer ‘juggle […]

A council owned building in Church Street is due to be sold off – but no longer by auction. What used to be Bargain’s Galore is to be put on […]

Preston scientists have helped to develop an early test for prostate cancer. Researchers at the University of Central Lancashire have worked with a medical research company on the breakthrough to […]

Another ‘scratcher’ tattoo artist working from his home illegally has been fined. Ribbleton man Stephen Vickers was found guilty of operating as an illegal tattooist. Environmental health officers raided his […]

A playing field in Ingol is to have an apartment block built on it. Community Gateway Association has lodged the plans to create 60 affordable extra-care apartments. The two to […]

A Preston care home has announced it is to close. The Little Sisters of the Poor in Garstang Road, Fulwood are to leave the city. Situated in the Jeanne Jugan Residence they […]

The Ferret have revealed dates of their indoor music festival for 2016. Glastonferret returns to the Fylde Road music venue from July 8-10 with a milestone event. This will be […]