Six students from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) have won creative awards at the prestigious D&AD (Design and Art Direction) New Blood Awards 2020 . The awards, which are […]

A bridal boutique owner from Preston has been helping brides-to-be say “yes to the dress” with virtual appointments. Lottie Derham, who owns Lottie’s Bridal Boutique on the Fylde coast, wanted […]

A section of the A59 near Longton has been closed after a vehicle collided with a bridge. A statement from Preston Police said: “We are currently dealing with a road […]

A murder investigation is underway in Longton after the death of a man today (Friday 6 March). Police were called around 3.50am to a report of a serious assault at an address […]

A teenage cyclist suffered critical injuries in a hit and run collision in Longton last night. At 10.39pm on Saturday November 16 the 18-year-old was cycling along Gill Lane towards […]

A hedgehog has had to be put to sleep after it attached to a firework in Longton. The firework was attached to the hedgehog’s head and set off, causing serious […]

Fire crews from across Lancashire were called out on Sunday (24 March) after two women got into difficulty at Longton Marsh, close to the River Ribble. Crews from Penwortham, Tarleton […]

Autumnal months and the build up to Winter proved a popular time with our readers. Back to school, bonfire celebrations and the leading up to Christmas led to many stories […]