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Croston told by Environment Agency ‘dam can’t operate faster’

The Environment Agency (EA) has told residents of a flood-prone Chorley village that the dam installed to protect their homes cannot operate any quicker – because it would actually put […]

1 year ago
Music festival to help flood victims planned for Lancashire

A fundraising festival to help those affected by the flood crisis has been planned for Croston. Croston Fest will host over 50 acts across the village at the end of the month. […]

9 years ago
Croston flooding: Online fundraising campaign smashes target in five days

A fundraising campaign to help flood-hit residents in Croston has smashed its target in just five days. Sarah Pattison set up a crowdfunding page for wellwishers to donate to help […]

9 years ago
Croston flooding: Preston North End v Rotherham tickets auctioned for clean up fund

The tickets for the Deepdale game are worth around £300 Four corporate Preston North End tickets are being auctioned to raise money for Croston flood victims. Starting at £50 the chance to see PNE’s Championship clash with Rotherham with hospitality […]

9 years ago
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Preston weather warning: Storm Frank to see heavy rain in the city from Tuesday evening

Heavy rain as part of Storm Frank is due to arrive in Preston earlier than forecast. The Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning from the early hours of […]

9 years ago
Croston flooding: Preston woman’s fundraising campaign to help devastated community get back on its feet

Flooding scenes in Croston from Boxing Day onwards A flood-ravaged village to the south of Preston is seeing donations pour in to help it get back to normality. Croston remains on red alert for Environment Agency flood warnings […]

9 years ago
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