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Two arrested following thefts from cash machines in Preston and Chorley

Power tools seized following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston Two men have been arrested and a large amount of cash and power tools seized following thefts from cash machines in Preston and Chorley. One ATM theft was reported to […]

1 year ago
Mechanics honour Preston’s potholes as biggest wealth generator in the industry

Potholes at Watling Street Road Pic: Daniel Burt Preston’s potholes have once again been named the biggest economic contributor to garages during a tough three years. At this year’s prestigious Mechanics of Lancashire award ceremony, Preston’s uneven roads took the top prize, being […]

1 year ago
Plans for former Sumners pub site up for debate

The Sumners was demolished last week Pic: Dave Tattersall Plans for new apartments at the former Sumners pub site on land off Watling Street Road and Sir Tom Finney Way are up for debate. A meeting will be held […]

2 years ago
Four fire engines put out blaze in Watling Street Road

Watling Street Road in Fulwood Pic: Google Four fire engines have put out a blaze in Watling Street Road in Fulwood. Crews from Preston, Bamber Bridge, Leyland and Penwortham attended the incident yesterday (Saturday 16 July) at […]

2 years ago
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Former Sumners pub site sees new apartments plan lodged

The heavy machinery at work at the Sumners site Pic: Chris66092274 Plans have been lodged for new apartments at the Sumners public house, associated beer garden and car park in 195 Watling Street Road, which was demolished in October 2018. It […]

2 years ago
Runaway drink driver arrested after crashing into Watling Street Road traffic lights

Watling Street Road crash Pic: Lancs Road Police A runaway drink driver has been arrested after crashing into traffic lights in Watling Street Road. The incident happened at the junction with Eastway in Brookfield on Wednesday (4 May). […]

2 years ago
Fulwood land sells for £575,000 to anonymous bidder

An auction bidding war has seen two parcels of land in Fulwood sell for £575,000. The sale price achieved for the land on the north side of Watling Street Road […]

3 years ago
Light Foundation offering guided tours of Fulwood’s Masjid e Salaam mosque

Paul Melling snapped the work ongoing at the mosque A Fulwood mosque is next week opening its doors to visitors to celebrate Inter Faith Week 2021. On Monday 15 November, from 6.45pm, Light Foundation will take guests on Covid-19-compliant […]

3 years ago
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