A new community centre in Hoghton is opening its doors on the weekend. Gregson Lane Community Centre, located off Gregson Lane will be opened by two residents, Phyl Barnes and […]
1 week ago Riley Green Marina given retrospective approval for archery, cycling and boot-camp expansionThe site of a summer wedding venue in Chorley will be used for outdoor sport and recreation activities in the months when marriages are not being conducted. Chorley Council’s planning […]
3 weeks ago Brindle Players to bring Knight Fever pantomime to Hoghton this half termBrindle Players will perform their 29th annual pantomime this February half term. This year they are sharpening their swords and polishing their armour for Knight Fever, a LazyBee Production courtesy […]
2 months ago Appeal after Hoghton collision leaves cyclist in critical conditionPolice are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a cyclist suffered critical injuries following a road traffic collision in Hoghton. The cyclist, a man in his 60s, was found […]
9 months ago Advertisement Advertisement Hoghton Tower’s Halloween ghost tours returnThe ‘UK’s third most haunted property’ Hoghton Tower has invited brave visitors to experience one of its annual Halloween ghost tours. Hoghton Tower, a 16th-century house near Preston, has offered visitors […]
1 year ago In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 2 to 8As dramatic scenes continue to unfold in Westminster, the summer months roll on, with the school holidays firmly on the horizon and promises of improved weather. This week, news of […]
2 years ago Fire-ravaged former pub in Hoghton to be redeveloped as officesA pub destroyed by a fire will be transformed into the new headquarters of Lancashire business Kingswood Homes. The plans to demolish the derelict former Grill and Grain at the […]
2 years ago Hoghton Tower, a place of rebellion, gambling and royaltyHoghton Tower has a long history stretching back to the 12th century. The building has seen attacks by Parliamentarian troops and visits from the King. Sir Henry Philip De Hoghton gambled […]
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