Police are hunting ‘despicable and shameful’ thieves after Second World War medals were stolen from a house in Leyland. South Ribble Police were called to reports of a burglary in […]
8 months ago The Harris looking for Preston’s Second World War storiesThe Harris is asking residents of Preston to share their Second World War stories with them. Working with the Imperial War Museum (IWM), support by funding from the Art Fund, […]
4 years ago Preston veterans mark VJ Day when WWII fighting endedThe veterans stand to attention during the service Pic: John Duckworth Military veterans and dignitaries joined together to mark the anniversary of the end of fighting in the Second World […]
7 years ago A sign of Preston pastTaking a stroll through the streets of Preston the visitor can sometimes stumble across surprising relics from the last war. Giant faded yellow letters spelling ‘EWS’ can be found on […]
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