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‘Pride of South Ribble’ for Lostock Hall football club as volunteers honoured for work in community

Last month South Ribble Borough Council celebrated 50 years of volunteering excellence. On Saturday 29 March, they hosted an anniversary awards celebration honouring the borough’s inspiring volunteers. Held at the […]

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Penwortham distillers’ delight as Fairham Gin selected for new ASK Italian in Preston city centre

Liam and Ellis from Fairham Gin outside ASK Italian Penwortham distillers Ellis McKeown and Liam Stemson are celebrating after their Fairham Signature Gin was chosen as the favoured tipple for the new ASK Italian at Preston’s entertainment and leisure […]

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Crash between car and van causing delays in Longridge

The scene on Dilworth Lane on 17 April A crash between a car and a van is causing delays close to the centre of Longridge. Lancashire Constabulary officers are at the scene of the crash on Dilworth Lane, […]

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Dismay as litter and scorched remains of a fire blight Longridge Fell

A scene of early morning destruction on Longridge Fell has prompted an angry response from lovers of the local beauty spot. Posting on the Longridge Facebook group on Sunday, 13 […]

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M6 tailbacks after earlier crash as Easter Bank Holiday traffic builds

Delays on the M6 near Forton Services Pic: Traffic England A lunchtime crash on the M6 southbound is continuing to cause delays back towards Forton services. National Highways North West is showing delays from Junction 32 for Broughton all the […]

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‘Lancashire Decides’ debate standing-room-only as senior politicians put on the spot

All five candidates at the Hustings event in Preston. Photo: Kelvin Lister-Stuttard Almost 100 people gathered to see senior politicians put on the spot ahead of next month’s Lancashire County Council elections. Leading figures from the five political parties currently represented on […]

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Former Friargate jewellery shop set for takeaway conversion

David Jones jewellers on Friargate A former jewellery shop in Preston whose owner traded in the city for almost half a century could be turned into a takeaway. Plans have been submitted for the conversion […]

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Much-loved father, uncle and brother who died in Chorley crash named in tributes

Scott Ashton The family of a man who died in a collision in Chorley have paid tribute to him. Scott Ashton, 52, died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling […]

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