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Preston plans and schemes, more lost railways and the original M6 plans

The M6 Samlesbury junction rebuild, 1993 Pic: Preston Digital Archive Studying old plans can lead to interesting discoveries. One such discovery reveals another of Preston’s lost railways. Also, the origin of the UK’s motorways goes back further than you might […]

7 months ago
Police seek witnesses after ‘distressed woman’ seen walking on A677 near Samlesbury Hall

Police are appealing for witnesses in connection with an assault and sexual assault. A 41-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested as part of the police investigation. He was arrested […]

10 months ago
Ashton-based home furnishers partner with Samlesbury agency to launch new website

Representatives from Plumbs and Stone Create Ashton-based home furnishings specialists Plumbs Ltd has given its website a facelift after seeing a huge uplift in curtain orders. The company, based in Brookhouse Mill in Old Lancaster Lane, […]

11 months ago
How this Samlesbury brewery could help Budweiser meet net zero targets

Aerial shot of Samlesbury Brewery A Samlesbury brewery has announced plans to cut its carbon emissions by developing a green hydrogen energy production facility at the site.  The Samlesbury Net Zero project, coupled with other […]

1 year ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police appeal after man dies in crash near BAE Systems at Samlesbury

The crash happened at the junction of the A59 and Myerscough Smithy Road Pic: Google A man has died in a crash near BAE Systems at Samlesbury. The incident happened at around 5.30am yesterday (Friday 3 February) at the junction of the A59 and Myerscough […]

1 year ago
Preston couple who helped each other through cancer use ruby anniversary to raise £4k for Rosemere

Phil and Elaine on their wedding day in 1982 A Preston couple have donated £4,000 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation after turning their ruby wedding anniversary party into a fundraiser for the charity. Phil and Elaine Etienne held their celebration […]

1 year ago
BAE Systems to hire 500 apprentices and graduates at Warton and Samlesbury in 2023

Two BAE Systems apprentices working in Samlesbury BAE Systems is set to hire 500 new apprentices and graduates at Warton and Samlesbury next year. A total of 2,600 roles are available nationwide, which represents a 43 per […]

1 year ago
A59 near BAE at Samlesbury closed after crash

A59 Whalley Road from the junction with Preston New Road Pic: Google The A59 Whalley Road near BAE Systems at Samlesbury is closed after a crash. The closure is in place from the junction with Preston New Road to Mellor Brook. At […]

1 year ago
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