An event to discuss potential fracking in the countryside on the edge of Preston has been called. Campaign groups are holding a summit at Preston’s St John Minster called Fracking […]

In April 2008 Mrs Rita Finley, from Fulwood, wrote to the Lancashire Evening Post asking why there was no Memorial in Preston or in France to the memory of the […]

A Preston fireworks display has been cancelled due to safety fears. The annual Cottam community bonfire due to go ahead on Saturday 1 November has been stopped. Organisers at the […]

Police are appealing for information after a man died in an accident in Penwortham. The incident happened around 8.25pm on Friday 17 October when an MG ZT-T was heading towards […]

Martha Thompson was born of humble means in Preston in 1731. Unlike many young girls of that time she was educated with the skills of reading, writing and being trained […]

Blossoming businesses in Preston are being invited to apply for up to £49,000 to support their growth. The Rosebud Micro finance scheme from Lancashire County Council is targeting four key […]

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a serious crash on a rural road near Preston. Lancashire Police closed the A675, Blackburn Old Road, near Hoghton Tower, for seven […]

Fashion fans are in for a treat as Preston hosts its biggest ever catwalk event. Preston Fashion LIVE takes place in the St George’s Shopping Centre and will have four […]