In June 2021, author Steve Halliwell self-published a book titled “‘The Lancashire Bare-knuckle Fighter and Livery Stable Keeper’ The Life and Turbulent Times of ‘Touch’ Duckworth 1800 – 1848.” He […]
3 years ago In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week August 28 to September 3It’s been a busy week in Preston – we’ve seen temperatures drop (it feels autumnal already!) but some news that made us feel all warm inside is the fact the […]
3 years ago Cars towed away after crash outside hair and beauty salon in Ashton-on-RibbleA car crashed into the Westwood Lounge Hair and Beauty Salon in Fylde Road at around midday today (3 September). Pictures from the scene show the collision involved a black […]
3 years ago Over 100,000 hours of time given by volunteers to Preston and Lancashire’s vaccination programmeLocal volunteers have collectively donated over 100,000 hours of their time to support Lancashire and South Cumbria’s Covid-19 vaccination programme, which a huge milestone for the region which is helping […]
3 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Biggest month of spoken-word performance in Preston this SeptemberSeptember will see three of the UK’s best poets head to Preston for the biggest month of spoken-word performance in the city’s history. Acclaimed Manchester-based poet Tony Walsh will perform […]
3 years ago 50 Afghan refugees can expect a ‘warm arm of friendship’ as they settle in PrestonPreston has joined with cities and towns across the UK, and further afield, to open its doors to Afghan refugees as British and American troops withdraw from Afghanistan. In the […]
3 years ago Greener rail commuting headed to Preston and the North WestThe government have announced a £78m plan to electrify a section of the North West’s rail network, which will boost potential for green commuting across Preston and the North West. […]
3 years ago Police launch appeal to find missing 13-year-old boy last seen in PenworthamPolice have launched an appeal to find a missing boy from Preston who has links to Leyland and Bolton. Thomas Prescott is a 13 year old male, short brown hair […]
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