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Troops rappelling from helicopter onto County Hall in Preston was pre-planned exercise

A training exercise at County Hall Troops descending from a helicopter onto County Hall were taking part in a pre-planned training exercise, the council have confirmed. Residents close to County Hall on Fishergate, which is the […]

2 weeks ago
Preston flying the flag for Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day flag Lancashire County Council has raised a special Armed Forces Day flag in Preston. The flag shows support and appreciation for the contribution made by servicemen and women past and present, […]

1 year ago
Lancashire book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II opens at County Hall

Lancashire residents are invited to sign a book of condolence for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The book will be in the Chapel at County Hall in Preston, which will […]

2 years ago
Tree to be planted at County Hall to mark Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection

County Hall on Fishergate Hill in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall A memorial tree will be planted at County Hall at 4.15pm today (17 March) to mark the Social Care Day of Remembrance and Reflection. Staff from the county council will […]

3 years ago
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County Hall in Preston lit up to highlight ‘White Ribbon Campaign’ which combats violence against women and girls

Landmarks in Lancashire were lit up as part of an effort to highlight the White Ribbon Campaign’s 16 days of action, combating violence against women and girls. County Hall in […]

4 years ago
Ferret found inside Lancashire Archives in Preston

The ferret was spotted inside the Archives Pic: Lancashire County Council A ferret has been found wandering the archives of Lancashire. Lancashire County Council is trying to trace the owner of the pet. It was discovered during Thursday (25 April) at […]

6 years ago
Preston flies the flag to end gender based violence

County Hall Pic: Benjamin Wareing The White Ribbon flag above County Hall in 2017 Pic: Benjamin Wareing White Ribbons will be on show at County Hall and the Harris Library from Sunday 25 November to […]

6 years ago
Why County Hall in Preston has been turning purple

County Hall turned purple County Hall turned purple County Hall in Preston city centre was turned purple throughout the evenings this weekend. It joined landmarks across the world in marking World Inflammatory Bowel Disease […]

7 years ago
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