With the blossom coming out across Preston, it can mean only one thing yolks – Easter is just around the corner. There’s plenty of eggciting activities going on across the […]
4 weeks ago Trapped driver rescued from vehicle stuck in flood waterFire crews and rescue technicians were forced to deploy an inflatable raft this afternoon after a vehicle became stuck in flood water. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service were called to […]
7 months ago Christmas lights vehicle convoy through Preston raises thousands for Marie CurieA tractor-led convoy featuring dozens of lorries, vans and diggers has raised over ÂŁ2,000 for end of life charity Marie Curie. Organised by Bryan Eccleston and now in its second year, the convoy lit up the […]
1 year ago Winckley Square relief charity seeks applications from local causesA historic Winckley Square charity with reserves of ÂŁ600,000 is searching for applications from local causes. The Daniel’s and Houghton’s Charity is an amalgamation of two charities created in 1649 […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police say body found in Catforth is missing Blackpool manOfficers searching for a missing man from Blackpool have sadly found a body. Police launched an urgent missing person appeal to locate 35-year-old Craig Daffern, who was last seen in […]
2 years ago How a Catforth school is using 100 teddy bears to keep children and staff connectedCatforth Primary School is using 100 teddy bears to help children and staff stay connected throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. The wellbeing initiative was suggested by a parent on the Friends […]
3 years ago Rural roads north of Preston closed due to ‘waist-high’ floodwaterRoad closures are in place in the Catforth and Bartle areas of Preston due to flooding from Storm Christoph. Many roads are affected by surface water flooding, while Catforth Road […]
3 years ago Catforth village pub The Running Pump is closing the doors for goodThe owners of a popular village pub in Catforth have announced they will not be reopening after being forced to close the doors due to coronavirus. The Running Pump has […]
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