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Corrie stars and Beverley Knight to turn on Preston Christmas Lights

beverley knight Preston’s Christmas Lights will be turned on next month by a host of star names. Soul singer Beverley Knight, Corrie stars Ryan Thomas (Jason) and Helen Flanagan (Rosie) and Sam […]

13 years ago
Police hunt escaped burglar from Ribbleton

James Lavelle Update 08/11: Mr Lavelle has since been arrested by Lancashire Police on two counts of burglary. A convicted robber and burglar with strong links to Ribbleton is on the run […]

13 years ago
Preston North End 1 AFC Bournemouth 3

deepdale Preston succumbed to their third league defeat of the season after losing 3-1 at home to AFC Bournemouth, despite taking the lead. A series of poor defensive errors cost Preston […]

13 years ago
Celebrate a year of Project Korova with a new comedy night

Project Korova are celebrating their first birthday by launching a new monthly comedy night at the Adelphi this weekend. Comedy Mike will launch on Sunday 30 October with Preston born […]

13 years ago
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Live: Preston North End v Bournemouth

deepdale Join Stefan Mackley for live up-to-the-minute coverage of Preston North End v Bournemouth as the Lilywhites look to secure their first league win in six. The Lilywhites have lost four […]

13 years ago
Crime roundup 28/10/11 – Police seize crack cocaine and hunt ‘Penwortham flasher’

Police have seized crack cocaine and hundreds of pounds in cash when they stopped a car in Penwortham. The vehicle was pulled over by police Wednesday evening on Liverpool Road. […]

13 years ago
Squires and Lava/Ignite under threat of closure – post your favourite memories

The company that runs Squires and Lava/Ignite has gone into administration, putting 3,000 jobs at risk. Luminar entertainment, which owns 75 venues across the UK, was unable to meet bank […]

13 years ago
BAE systems cuts: Parliament debate sees Preston MP describe “tragic” situation

  The loss of over 1,300 jobs at BAE Systems in Lancashire was discussed in the House of Commons today with a Preston MP describing the cuts as “tragic” for […]

13 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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