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United Utilities announce compensation details for those affected by boil water warning

Any water from the tap needs to be boiled before being drunk Pic: Dominik Morbitzer United Utilities have announced compensation details for those affected by the boil water warning. The sum will be between £50-60 for each of the 300,000 households affected by the cryptosporidium outbreak. These terms […]

9 years ago
Fishergate roadworks to see Cannon Street closed for a month

Cannon Street is to see work at its junction with Fishergate Pic: Tony Worrall A city centre road is to close for a month while major roadworks continue along Fishergate. The second phase of introducing new pavements to the city’s main shopping street is […]

9 years ago
Mark Mullen missing: Police appeal to find Bamber Bridge man

Mark Mullen Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man last seen on his way to a gym in Preston. Mark Mullen, 21, was last seen in Gough Lane […]

9 years ago
Contraband booze and cigarettes seized by Preston Police in raid

Loading up the police van with the recovered alcohol Police have seized hundreds of cans and bottles of contraband alcohol and packs of cigarettes in a raid. A premises in New Hall Lane, Fishwick, was targeted and 2,500 packets […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston welcomes weekly classes of top tips for photographers

Weekly photography masterclasses are to be held from September until May to learn the basics of a camera and to sharpen skills to capture that perfect picture. The Preston Photographic […]

9 years ago
Yekta kebab takeaway closes in Church Street

Yekta kebab house has been fuelling late night drinkers for years Pic: Matt Eastham A staple of a night out in Preston has closed its doors. Yekta’s kebab house in Church Street was a favourite late night spot for clubbers out in the city […]

9 years ago
Valpack recycling plant due for 24-hour plastics permission

A plastics recycling bale Pic: recycleharmony A waste processing plant looks set to be granted permission to recycling plastics 24-hours a day on weekdays. The Rough Hey Road processing plant at Red Scar, Grimsargh is currently […]

9 years ago
Three men arrested as armed police raid homes in Preston city centre

Officers close off the junction of Crown Street and Atkinson Close Pic: givemetruth Three men have been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after police stopped a vehicle in Deepdale. Armed officers flagged down the vehicle in Argyll Road and two men from […]

9 years ago
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