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Steam engine pulls up on Blackpool Road

Another view of the steam train Commuters in Preston got a surprise on their Wednesday morning journey as a steam train pulled up alongside them. What appears to be an L&Y Aspinall was being transported along […]

10 years ago
Police uncover what could be a stolen car dumped near Broughton

Police investigate the vehicle on Tuesday night Forensic police officers are examining a car found abandoned in a road near Broughton. Police were called at 11.50pm on Tuesday to a motorway underpass. A member of the public […]

10 years ago
Cyclist knocked to the floor and kicked in Preston

A cyclist has been robbed of cash after two men pulled him from his bike and kicked him. The 55 year old man was cycling along St James Road near […]

10 years ago
The Italian Orchard restaurant applies for major function room extension

The Italian Orchard expansion would create a number of jobs A major expansion of an Italian restaurant on the outskirts of Preston has been proposed. The Italian Orchard, Broughton, has applied to build a large function room extension off its […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bacowka Polish Shop in city centre applies to sell alcohol

Church Street viewed from above Pic: Tony Worrall A Polish store in the city centre has applied for an alcohol licence. Bacowka Polish Shop on Church Street wants to be able to sell alcohol until 11pm every night. […]

10 years ago
Alive After Five Awards: Voting opens to pick favourite pub, restaurant and other city centre venues in nightlife awards

Those who make Preston’s nightlife great are to be honoured at a special awards ceremony. The Alive After Five Awards started last year and continue this year with 179 nominations […]

10 years ago
Symphony at the Tower: Dates confirmed for two shows in 2015

Katherine Jenkins headlined the second night of the 2014 Symphony concerts Dates have been confirmed for next year’s Symphony at the Tower concerts. The shows, which support St Catherine’s Hospice, see big name acts headlining Hoghton Tower. This summer’s shows saw […]

10 years ago
Lancashire Police open day Behind The Badge to return in 2015

Dog handlers put on a display Police in Preston will be holding a second Behind the Badge Day. Lancashire Police threw open the doors of their Hutton HQ, just outside the city. Nearly 10,000 people passed […]

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