Preston Fire Service to donate equipment to Ukrainian frontline
Photo: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service A Lancashire Fire Service is donating a fire engine and four pallets of equipment to firefighters on the Ukrainian front line. … Read More
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Kind-hearted trader from Preston Market donates military items to Ukraine
John donated military uniforms and paraphernalia like these to the people of Ukraine Pic: Lisa Brown A kind-hearted man from Preston has donated 15 large boxes of military uniforms, helmets … Read More
Preston Masonic Hall to explore in the next InstaMeet
The Masonic Hall is full of history and tradition InstaMeet Preston returns with a visit to historic Masonic Hall on Saul Street. … Read More
Woman arrested after Leyland drug deal
A woman was arrested and a quantity of suspected drugs recovered after a warrant was executed in Leyland. Advertising Officers … Read More
Meet & Make in Preston with Zine making session this Saturday
Zine creator Ash Hardman As part of Preston’s new Market Street Social area, there is a courtyard surrounded by artisans and creative studios. … Read More
Historic legal documents featuring Preston families up for auction
Preston Law Library notebooks date back to the 19th century Photo: Alan Lutman A series of documents from Preston in the 19th and early 20th century are available for sale … Read More
Transformation plans for former The Lamb pub in Preston city center
The old Lamb pub in Preston Pic:Tony Worrall There are plans to transform the former pub The Lamb into affordable living spaces, an art gallery, a concert hall and a … Read More
Three men with Preston links named among Lancashire’s most wanted
From lr: Steven Bosanko, Paul Hope and Gareth Richards Lancashire Police have launched a new appeal to track down a number of most wanted criminals. … Read More
Setting up a Fulwood collection point for donations in Ukraine
MCR, Sharoe Green Park. Image: MCR Therapies A donation collection point for Ukrainian refugees has been set up in Fulwood. Advertising Donations for those fleeing … Read More
The Rosemère Cancer Foundation has places for the Great North Run 2022
Dan Hill participated in the Great North Run 2021 Prestonian runners who weren’t lucky enough to receive entry to the Great North Run 2022 can still secure a guaranteed place … Read More
Plans for an industrial park in the Whittingham countryside are ready for the green light
Photo of the Sandbank estate: Google Plans to create a countryside industrial park in Whittingham are set to receive the green light from Preston City Council. … Read More
Inquiry continues into fire at two homes in Penwortham
Scene of the fire in Penwortham Pic: @IanArmistead Dozens of firefighters attended a fire on the ground floor of two properties in Penwortham. Advertising Crews … Read More
The Spring Fair is coming to the Walled Garden at Ashton Park
The Walled Garden at Ashton Park A spring fair will welcome visitors in April for a day of events, shopping and volunteering. Advertising The … Read More
Preston train passengers are warned of further disruption from Storm Franklin
Engineers inspecting the roof of Preston station after storm Eunice Pic: Network Rail Rail passengers are being warned that the third major storm in just five days is expected to … Read More
Weather warning updated for Preston as Storm Franklin brings strong winds
Uprooted tree in Avenham Park after Storm Eunice Pic: @sallyartyfarty The Met Office has issued an updated yellow warning for further periods of very strong winds across Preston and the … Read More
‘Act now’ flood alert for the River Ribble in Samlesbury
Roads around Brockholes were cut off when the River Ribble overflowed in 2019 Pic: Babs Keighley People are being urged to ‘act now’ as land near Samlesbury is set to … Read More
Heavy rain warning for Preston
Rainy Preston Docks Photo: Tony Worrall The Met Office issued a heavy rain warning for Preston on Sunday February 20. Advertising The yellow warning, which … Read More
UCLan will see five days of teachers’ strike over wages
Classes may be interrupted from the end of this month UCLan students will see disruption to their classes this month as a university union prepares to strike over 2021/2022 staff … Read More
Police issue updated call for footage after M6 incident ‘the wrong way round’
The incident occurred on M6. Photo: Google Police are appealing for witnesses after an incident on the M6 in the early hours of the morning (Wednesday 9 February). … Read More
A lecture on sex and sin in the 17th century comes to Preston
The lecture will be based on documents from the Stuart period A lecture on sex and sin in 17th century Lancashire comes to Preston. Advertising Renowned historian Dr Alan Crosby … Read More
Preston Grasshoppers £50,000 bar renovation complete
The bar has a new glazed entrance, designed to make it more accessible and welcoming A £50,000 refurbishment of the Preston Grasshoppers clubhouse bar has been completed. Advertising The old … Read More
UCLan professor receives service award for astronomy
Professor Don Kurtz received an astronomy award A professor from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) has received an award for his lifelong commitment to public awareness and service to … Read More
Preston biker dies after St Michael accident
The collision happened at Garstang Road in St Michael’s on Wyre Pic: Google Police are appealing for witnesses after the tragic death of a motorcyclist following a collision in St … Read More
Cottam author’s first book raises £2,450 for children’s charity
Rachel at Cottam Primary School with pupils including her sons Fred and Ron either side The first book by a Cottam author has raised £2,450 for charity. Advertising Rachel Walmsley’s … Read More
Penwortham Dog Owners Group wags the tail
Meera and her rescue dog Theo A woman who started a community group for local dog owners and small dog-friendly businesses has seen the group grow in recent months and … Read More
Appeal after 50s Leyland woman hit by Corsa
The collision happened at Leyland Lane Pic: Google Police are appealing for information after a collision left a Leyland woman seriously injured. Advertising The incident happened at 6.15pm yesterday (Wednesday … Read More
Popular ideas for a vacant lot in Penwortham
Land between Havelock Road and Gaskell Road, next to Leyland Road in Middleforth. Image: Google Maps via Penwortham Community Hub Facebook A consultation has been launched regarding the land between … Read More
New industrial units planned for Ribbleton truck dealership
Image of MM acquisitions: Google Plans to build eight industrial units at a truck dealership at The Willows in Ribbleton have been submitted. Advertising MM Acquisitions’ proposals would see two … Read More
Wellness Coach Receives Preston Covid Mayor’s Hero Award
Feixia Yu receiving her award from the Mayor of Preston Feixia Yu received the Preston Covid Hero Mayor’s Award after helping people improve their well-being and mental health throughout the … Read More
Watch Fulwood students share his walks around Preston
A photo of A Foggy Walk by Ali Shahriar Photo: Ali Shahriar Ali Shahriar of Fulwood has started filming his walks around Preston to share the joy that a simple … Read More
Snow and ice warning in Preston and Lancashire this Friday
Sunrise over the snow capped rooftops of Preston Pic: Tony Worrall The Met Office warned of snow and ice in Preston and Lancashire on Friday January 7th. Advertising It will … Read More
51 new homes in Broughton set to be turned down
Plans for 51 new homes in Broughton should be turned down A planning application for 51 new homes in Broughton should be refused. Advertising The development of Garstang Road will … Read More
Spire night tours return to St Walburge
Drone photo of St Walburge at sunset Photo: Sky Eye Aerial Photography People with vertigo can climb to the top of St Walburge. Advertising Ashton-on-Ribble Church’s popular Spire at Night … Read More
Preston New Years weather overview
One of Tony’s many amazing photos of Preston It was thought that New Years in Preston was going to be greeted with rain and flooding. Advertising However, since the flood … Read More
Preston Bus to introduce Tap & Go payment system
Preston Bus at Preston Bus Station Tap & Go is introduced on Preston buses to make the use of public transport more efficient. Advertising The new system will make paying … Read More
Flood warning as heavy rains hit Preston and South Ribble
Flooded river Ribble near London Road in 2021 Photo: @vladivir A flood alert has been issued for Preston and South Ribble as heavy rains raise river levels. Advertising Areas at … Read More
Nightingale Omicron Hub opened at Royal Preston Hospital
Entrance to Royal Preston Hospital Photo: Preston Blog New Nightingale surge centers are being installed in hospitals across the country in preparation for a potential wave of Omicron admissions. Advertising … Read More
Preston seeks additional funding of £ 585,000 for Harris refurbishment
The Harris in Preston town center Photo: Tony Worrall A funding request of £ 585,000 is being made to the Arts Council to modernize the Harris Special Exhibition Galleries. Advertising … Read More
Nightingale nurse badge stolen in Fulwood break-in
Nightingale nurse badge stolen over Christmas time A Nightingale badge was stolen in a break-in at a house in Fulwood over Christmas time. Advertising Police are calling for help in … Read More
Best of Live Blogging 2021: UK’s steepest new climb; Olympic controversy; NEWS FROM THE AINE; Mr. Loophole is educated; Configuration of the cleats of hell; Jeremy Vine; Surrey traffic cops + all of our live blog favorites
It’s another year in the books, folks. And what a confusing, eerily brilliant year 2021 was on the road.cc live blog. We’ve got one final roundup of all the best … Read More
Eat Indian Deli opens in Fishergate
indian eating A new Indian family-run grocery store has opened in the city center in the former premises of Thorntons. Advertising Eat Indian on Fishergate offers chilled Indian food for … Read More
South Ribble Council promises progress after signing of UK100 climate pledge
Jennifer Mullin, Director of Communities, Councilor Mick Titherington, and Deputy Head and Councilor Paul Foster, Head of South Ribble Borough Council The South Ribble Borough Council has signed the UK100 … Read More
Man found unconscious on Ribbleton road after attack
Bowland Road, Ribbleton. Photo: Google Police arrested a Preston man after an assault in Ribbleton left a man in serious condition in hospital. Advertising Police attended a scene on Bowland … Read More
Police call for public comment on Operation Vanquish
Raids taking place as part of Operation Vanquish Police have asked residents of Preston to take a survey on Operation Vanquish to hear their thoughts on how they can better … Read More
Construction of a new 60-room care home in Fulwood
Neighbors of the new health center will include Hulton House Pic: Google A new care home is to be built on land near Lightfoot Green Lane in Fulwood. Advertising The … Read More
Baby Jesus disappeared from Preston’s manger
Jesus disappeared from Preston’s manger Photo: Tony Worrall Baby Jesus has disappeared from Preston’s manger. Advertising The popular regular Christmas feature in the Flag Market has unfortunately been vandalized. Preston … Read More
Leyland man jailed after killing electric scooter driver with van
Samuel Bretherton was sentenced to four years in prison Leyland man Samuel Bretherton was sentenced to four years in prison yesterday (Monday, December 20) after killing an electric scooter driver … Read More
Preston residents can create festive Christmas baskets at Larder
A last Christmas pantry basket The Larder invited residents to make festive baskets filled with local produce, goodies and handmade items. Advertising Those interested can head to the Cafe and … Read More
The future of the old Tithebarn pub “uncertain”
The Tithebarn has been closed since 2006 Photo: Tony Worrall The future of the old Tithebarn pub is uncertain after plans for a new Preston youth area were approved. Advertising … Read More
Penwortham Girls’ High School wins UNICEF Children’s Rights Award
Penwortham Girls’ High School Photo: Google A school in Penwortham has won a children’s rights award following an official UNICEF assessment. Advertising Penwortham Girls’ Secondary School received the Rights Respecting … Read More
Community Gateway urges residents to donate to The Spiers homelessness program
Mayor Councilor Javed Iqbal at the Small Spiers Ceremony A Preston Homelessness Program called on residents to donate to help those less fortunate on Christmas. Advertising The Spiers in Maudland … Read More
Festive parade in the streets of Cottam this Sunday
Santa and his friends watched Tippings’ Christmas lights come on Father Christmas and his friends are coming to Cottam this Sunday (December 19). Advertising Over £ 1,000 was raised by … Read More
Penwortham schoolchildren receive 100 young Christmas trees
Kingsfold Primary School. Photo: Google National Grid donated 12 mature trees and over 100 young Christmas trees to a school in Penwortham to mark the end of power line work … Read More
Photos show the aftermath of a fire near a mosque in Deepdale
The aftermath of the fire. Photo: Abdullah Valli On Wednesday, December 15, firefighters fought a fire in a hangar in Deepdale that spread to an adjacent building. Advertising At 2:41 … Read More
New apartment plan for downtown Preston
The drawings show what the two additional floors of the front on Orchard Street (left) and the back on Lowthian Street (right) could look like Photo: GA Associates Plans have … Read More
Preston Salon raises £ 270 for Rosemère Cancer Foundation
Photo: Tropicana Spa A Preston salon presented Rosemere with a check for £ 270 after donating a percentage of a range of treatments in October. Advertising Tropicana Spa staff donated … Read More
Man accused of murdering Higher Walton couple
Tricia Livesey and Anthony tip Police yesterday charged a 35-year-old man with the murder of a couple from Higher Walton. Advertising Lancashire Police received a call at 1:40 p.m. on … Read More
Preston Opera seeks singers for Carmen production in 2022
The 2017 performance of The Merry Widow by Preston Opera Preston Opera has invited local singers to rehearse for a 2022 production of Carmen. Advertising The venue will host a … Read More
Santa will be heading to Cotton Court this week for the 2021 Christmas appeal
The appeal of the Cotton Court has been very successful in previous years A Preston business center welcomes Santa Claus this week as part of an annual Christmas gift appeal. … Read More
Preston Bus announces Christmas 2021 timetables
Photo: Mike McNiven Preston Bus has now published its timetables for the holiday season. Advertising Christmas hours will run from Monday, December 20 to Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Read more: … Read More
Cocktails and canapes for those in Ribblesdale Ward
Christine with fruits Patients in the Ribblesdale neighborhood of the Rosemere Cancer Center will once again be able to enjoy a monthly round of cocktails and canapes after the charity … Read More
Preston Architects to Help Restore Historic Main Street in Kirkham
The DC and MG team in Kirkham Three Lancashire architects will help restore Kirkham’s main street as part of a new program led by Fylde Council. Advertising More than 35 … Read More
Christmas market in Fulwood this weekend
A Christmas market is held in Fulwood this weekend. Advertising Featuring Santa himself, the event will take place at the Millennium Hall Community Center. Children attending the cave will receive … Read More
Christmas season opening hours for Preston Markets
Preston Market Hall Photo: Tony Worrall If you need some last minute Christmas shopping, Preston Markets are ideal for shopping for something unique. Advertising We’ve compiled a list of Christmas … Read More
Childcare home planned for Sharoe Green
The care home would be located at 296 Sharoe Green Lane Pic: Ingleton Wood / Google A planning application has been submitted for a new child care home in Sharoe … Read More
Ashton-on-Ribble hedgehog and bird rescue call for supplies
A hedgehog An animal rescue from Preston running out of canned pet food has put out a public call for supplies. Advertising Nonprofits Preston Hedgehog Rescue Ltd and Preston Bird … Read More
Preston Guild Lodge donates £ 2,600 to worthy charities in town
Tim Horton (right) presents the lodge check to Maggie of the Pastors of Preston Street Preston Guild Lodge continues its long tradition of supporting local charities during the holiday season. … Read More
Preston Police say goodbye to Avenham’s retired support officer
PCSO Barbara Gornall Lancashire Constabulary honored an Avenham PCSO who retired after serving for 14 years. Advertising PCSO Barbara Gornall hung up her bike helmet for the last time yesterday … Read More
New restaurant planned for Ribbleton
45 Blackpool Road was occupied by Singers Outdoors Pic: Google A planning request has been submitted for a new restaurant in Ribbleton. Advertising The building at 45 Blackpool Road would … Read More
Warm A Heart 2021 Campaign to Help Preston’s Homeless
Frenchwood community primary school. Photo: Google Preston’s Promise is running its Warm A Heart 2021 campaign in December. Advertising The community of Preston will donate bags of essential toiletries, snacks, … Read More
New Motown and Soul bar opens in downtown Preston
Detroit is a new bar in Preston. Photo: @ detroitpr1 Preston hosted a new Motown and Soul bar, which was previously Bar One, Louis’ Long Bar, Revolution and Rift. Advertising … Read More
The Intact Center will host the Family Food Festival this weekend
There will be fun for the whole family at the event The intact center of Ingol is organizing a “Family Cooking Festival” this weekend (Saturday 4 December) and entry will … Read More
In pictures: Hoghton Tower Christmas market under the snow
Photo: Reanne Donkor Attendees at the Hoghton Tower Christmas market felt very festive after a snowfall at 16e mansion of the century. Advertising Handicrafts and festive gifts were offered at … Read More
Preston Council Leader Says New Mandatory Mask Rules a ‘Small Sacrifice’
Councilor Matthew Brown Preston City Council Chief Councilor Matthew Brown said the new mask-wearing rules are a “small sacrifice” needed to avoid further restrictions on Covid. Advertising Cllr Brown’s comments … Read More
Vue Preston at the Capitol Center shows these Christmas movies
View at Capitol Center Pic: Google Maps Residents of Preston will be able to enjoy Christmas classics on the big screen this year at Vue. Advertising For those looking to … Read More
Winckley Square Christmas tree knocked down as Storm Arwen hits Preston
Winckley Square Christmas tree fell victim to storm Arwen Pic: Stephen Riley The Winckley Square Christmas tree was knocked down on Friday evening (November 26), impacting the festivities planned today … Read More
Preston voted 20th in the UK for his pub scene
Plug and Taps in Lune Street Pic: Preston Blog Preston has been voted one of the UK’s top craft drink destinations. Advertising A new study of Bionic set out to … Read More
Community Gateway Association to Host Preston Docks Support Showcase
Sharon Cowan Stout The Preston-based Community Gateway Association is hosting a free event at its Preston Docks headquarters this Friday (November 26) to showcase the wide variety of supports available … Read More
Santa’s Cave will be held at Preston City Center Hotel
Santa meets excited kids No.10 Preston hosts magical Christmas events the kids will love. Advertising On Wednesday December 1, snow is expected to fall at 10 Preston and people are … Read More
No More Knives Tour Visits Fulwood High School
The No More Knives Tour As part of the No More Knives tour, The Message Trust and the Solbox artists were hosted at Archbishop Temple Church of England High School … Read More