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Cost of living: Preston, Wyre and South Ribble residents to receive £324 payments from today

Nearly 34,000 residents eligible for means-tested benefits across Preston, Wyre and South Ribble will receive a £324 cost of living payment from today. From 8 November, the payments will start […]

1 year ago
Study shows Preston has some of the least sunlight hours in winter in the UK

Sunrise over the city as the government brings in tough new quarantine rules for international travel from 33 countries Pic: Tony Worrall A study analysed over 425 weather stations across the UK has found Preston to be one of the most naturally unhappy places, with some of the lowest predicted hours of […]

2 years ago
Prestonians urged to sign up to become an ‘NHS Volunteer Responder’ over the winter months to help those in need

People across Preston are being asked whether they can support the NHS by volunteering as an NHS Volunteer Responder over the winter months. Details of the volunteer roles and a […]

3 years ago
Months of snow and icy conditions expected in Preston this winter

Moor Park pictured with a dusting of snow in December 2010 An early weather warning has been put in place for the UK as months of heavy snow and arctic conditions are forecast. While it may be feeling cold already, temperatures are […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bonfire Night 2015: Firework displays in and around Preston

The fireworks on the Saturday evening of the Riversway Festival are always a highlight, lighting up the Docks It’s never too early to make Bonfire Night plans. As the longer nights and colder days start heading our way, much like last year we have put together a list, […]

9 years ago
Snow disruption in Lancashire

Heavy snowfall is caused huge disruption to some of Lancashire’s motorways overnight. The M65, M58 and in particular M6 motorways were affected with drivers being stuck for hours on the […]

11 years ago
Pets in danger from rock salt scattered by gritters in big freeze

  Although Preston has not yet been hit with the worst of the snowfall covering much of the country here is some timely advice for pet owners from the RSPCA. […]

11 years ago
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