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1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 3

NEWSFLASH: November 5  12 noon Jacobites enter Kendal. On 5 November the army marched for Kendal, “a town of very good trade.” About noon six quarter-masters arrived and about 2 o’clock […]

8 years ago
Longton vicar urges support for St Catherine’s Hospice Wills Week

Reverend Peter Taylor at the hospice A Longton man has been speaking of how his wife’s death was the trigger for him setting up a will. Reverend Peter Taylor, who is a trustee at St Catherine’s […]

8 years ago
Barton housing plans due to be thrown out over A6 junction safety fears

An artist impression giving an overview of the Barton homes Fireworks may fly at Preston’s planning committee this afternoon as councillors are being asked to reject a plan for 45 homes which has ruffled rural Prestonians. Wainhomes had applied to […]

8 years ago
Save the Guild Wheel: Petition triggers Lancashire County Council pledge to protect route

The Guild Wheel sees more than 100,000 journeys each year Pic: Tony Worrall Pedal power appears to have ensured Preston’s Guild Wheel is protected from development. The 21-mile circular cycle route around the city has become a popular attraction for cyclists in the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston Christmas Market 2015 opening times and when you can get a drink

Christmas Winter Wonderland in previous years on the Flag Market Pic: Keith Sergeant The Lancashire Christmas Market is preparing to set up on the Flag Market for another year. Chalets will go up in the shadow of the Harris Museum along with an […]

8 years ago
Mystery blonde could hold clues to Fishergate Halloween attack

A Halloween night assault has seen Preston Police launch a hunt for a gang in fancy dress. The victims, a 19-year-old woman and 21-year-old man, were waiting in Fishergate by […]

8 years ago
Five things we learned from Preston North End vs Nottingham Forest at Deepdale

PNE break their Deepdale duck to record their first home win of the season in the Championship. Plus four other things that were demonstrated against Nottingham Forest in the 1-0 […]

8 years ago
The Nile takeaway in Church Street faces licensing hearing for serving hot food past closing time

The Nile in Church Street faces questions over its late-night food licence Pic: Google A Preston late-night takeaway faces being shut down for ‘consistently breaching its hot food licence times’ according to Preston Police. Licensing officers have applied to Preston City Council alleging a […]

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