The unique specialist heavy lift boat Terra Marique returned to Preston today to deliver another weighty cargo. Tied up on the Preston Docks side of the River Ribble, the barge […]
10 years ago Firefighters put out chip pan blaze in Deepdale flatFire crews took a man to safety after a chip pan fire in Deepdale. A crew from Preston Fire Station were dispatched at 2.54pm on Friday to Osbourne Way. They […]
10 years ago Ben Ashworth ready for second marathon in cancer battleCancer battler Ben Ashworth is preparing for the second of six marathons in six months. Ben, 35, who is undergoing chemotherapy to stop his bowel cancer spreading, runs the Windermere […]
10 years ago Police appeal after “nasty” robbery and assault in IngolPolice are appealing for help to solve a robbery which happened in late April. A 21-year-old man was robbed of his mobile phone and cash as he walked home in […]
10 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police appeal for information about prisoner who could be in PrestonA Merseyside prisoner has gone on the run and could be in the Preston area. according to Lancashire Police. Robert Gavin, 36, absconded from HMP Kennet on March 23 and […]
10 years ago Nine ways you know summer has arrived in PrestonWe’ve been waiting for more than two days of unbroken sunshine to dust this post off and set it free. Preston is a pretty good place to be when the […]
10 years ago Sixth Preston man charged with firearms offence following dawn raidsPolice have charged a sixth Preston man following dawn raids across the city. Andrew Leigh, 25, of Old Lancaster Lane, Tulketh has been charged with conspiracy to commit violent disorder. He […]
10 years ago Bee colony housed on St George’s shopping centre roofA Preston shopping centre has been welcoming some unusual visitors – a colony of bees. More than 60,000 English honey bees have been housed on the rooftop of the St […]
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