Preston, Leyland & Chorley News
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Changes to buses in central Lancashire on the way
Lancashire County Council has unveiled plans for new bus links in Preston, Chorley and South Ribble as part of a shake-up of services from Spring 2025.
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Office for Students approves University of Lancashire name change
The University of Central Lancashire can begin dropping the word ‘central’
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Nine-year prison sentence for Preston man who committed child sex offences
A Preston man is starting a nine-year prison sentence for sex offences.
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Work on Tram Bridge to finish for winter
Eric Wright Civil Engineering, the principal contractor for the new Tram Bridge project, will be scaling back the construction site during the winter months and resuming work in Spring 2025.
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Sixth form strike set to continue
The headteacher of a Preston sixth form college hit by strike action says he can understand why staff have resorted to walking out.
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Large cannabis grow discovered in Chorley Town Centre
Police are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Chorley.
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Proposed new Royal Preston site criticised by local MP
The Royal Preston Hospital should be refurbished where it stands rather than a new one being built eight miles away in South Ribble.
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Neil Atherton, the ‘Bus Walker,’ Takes on a 50-Mile Challenge for Food Banks
Neil Atherton, affectionately known as the “Bus Walker,” is gearing up for his first challenge of 2025.
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Appeal after man dies in collision in Preston
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist died following a collision in Preston.
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Harris Institute revamp approved
A building described as one of Preston’s ‘crown jewels’ is set to be brought back to life after plans for its refurbishment were given the go-ahead.
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Chief NHS nurse visits Royal Preston Hospital
The most senior nurse in England says staff at the Royal Preston Hospital want to “take some pressure out of the system” to ensure patients receive the consistent care they deserve.
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Bungalow boost for new estate
The number of bungalows to be built as part of an older persons’ village on the outskirts of Preston has more than doubled after plans to redesign the development were given the go-ahead.
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Appeal after man dies during Storm Darragh
An investigation is underway after a man died when a tree fell onto his van during Storm Darragh.
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Former Lancashire Police officer jailed
A former Lancashire Constabulary police officer has been jailed following a proactive investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit.
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£126k worth of cannabis found after car stopped at M6 near Preston
£126,000 worth of cannabis was found after car stopped at M6 near Preston this week.
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Refurbished swimming pool reopens at Park Hall Hotel and Spa following major investment
Park Hall Hotel and Spa, situated near Chorley in the heart of Lancashire, is celebrating the reopening of its fully refurbished swimming pool.
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Council leader says city should be expanded to a ‘Greater Preston’ area
Preston should be expanded to include parts of South Ribble, Wyre and Ribble Valley – creating a new ‘Greater Preston’ council area.
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Campaigners criticise prison decision
Controversial plans for a new prison on the border of Chorley and Leyland have been given the go-ahead by the government.
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Call for health services to remain in the city
Preston’s council leader says some form of hospital should remain within the city itself – even if plans to open a new one in neighbouring South Ribble get the go ahead.
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Chorley quarry housing plans approved
Plans to build a housing estate on a former quarry in Chorley have been given final go-ahead – more than a decade after they were first mooted.
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Lancashire Police launch Christmas drink and drug driving crackdown
Lancashire Police has launched its seasonal drug and drink driving crackdown.
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Firefighters urge you to stop using some appliances whilst you're asleep
Fire bosses say 'You could be putting your life at risk' if you run your dryer whilst you sleep
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Knives sold to children in more than a third of shops during sting
Teens were illegally sold knives by more than one in three shops in the latest undercover tests by Lancashire County Council's Trading Standards and Lancashire Police.
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Potential new hospital sites unveiled
The NHS has revealed where it is provisionally planning to build the new hospitals promised for Preston and Lancaster.
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Council merger plan revealed
The leaders of South Ribble and Chorley councils have suggested joining up with West Lancashire to form a single local authority for the entire area.
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Christmas events in Lancashire you won’t want to miss!
We've got a full list of Christmas events and activities in Lancashire
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New campaign launched to protect Preston’s Cenotaph
A new local campaign has been launched to safeguard Preston's Cenotaph and reinforce its role as a space of respect, remembrance, and community reverence.
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Major milestone reached for Lancashire Cricket's new second home
A major milestone in the development of a new second home for Lancashire Cricket has been reached, one year on from construction of the new Farington cricket facility commencing.
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Moor Park lake to be given new lease of life
Preston’s largest and oldest park is set for an overhaul that will see one of its historic features given a new lease of life.
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Harris Institute plans set for approval
Plans to bring a piece of Preston’s history back to life look set to get the go-ahead.
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Devolution inches closer
Lancashire has moved a step closer to being handed a raft of new powers after the county’s devolution deal reached a milestone moment in Parliament.
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Blackburn with Darwen Council name gritters after Rovers’ legends
Blackburn with Darwen’s two new gritters have been given champion names to celebrate Rovers’ Premier League winning double strike force.
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Preston Weekender confirmed for 2025
Organisers of this year’s ‘Preston Weekender’ have confirmed that the event will return across the Bank Holiday weekend of May 3rd and 4th, 2025.
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Preston cinema scheme local spending data revealed
Around £2m of the money so far spent on building Preston’s new cinema, restaurant and leisure complex has gone to companies within Central Lancashire, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Family tribute after fatal Bamber Bridge collision
The family of a woman who died following a collision in Bamber Bridge last month have paid tribute to her.
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More than 400 knives recovered across Lancashire’s South Division during Operation Sceptre
Over 400 knives have been taken off the streets across Lancashire’s South Division as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime which took place last week.
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Preston food store approved
A new food outlet is set to open on the site of a former car showroom in Preston – but mystery still surrounds the company that will be operating it.
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Man seriously injured after being hit by a bus in Preston
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Preston left a man with serious injuries.
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Moor Park restoration finally underway after Radio 2 concert
The restoration of Preston’s Moor Park did not begin in earnest until last week – more than two months after the Radio 2 In The Park gig that left parts of it a muddy wasteland.
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Big changes for Chorfest - Chorley’s live music festival
Some big changes are planned, a new date and a new venue.
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Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed
A burglar who targeted businesses and student accommodation buildings in Preston has been jailed.
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Chorley and South Ribble Police join partners for underage knife sales test
Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have teamed up with Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation.
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Real ice rink and big wheel is back in Lancaster this year
Lancaster on Ice is set to return to the picturesque Dalton Square in Lancaster, bringing festive cheer to the city.
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Man given 34 year sentence after attempting to murder man in his own home
A man has received a lengthy prison sentence after he attempted to murder a man in his own home last Christmas.
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Apartments approved amid conservation concerns
A new apartment block is to be built in Preston city centre in spite of concerns about its height.
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Investigation into fire in Preston continues
An investigation into a fire which caused significant damage to a building on Church Street, Preston, is continuing.
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Opening hours curbed for new Chorley McDonald’s
A new McDonald’s drive-thru is set to open on the site of a disused pub in Chorley – but councillors have stepped in to prevent it operating around the clock.
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Further stars bring extra Christmas sparkle to Chorley
As the excitement builds for Chorley’s Christmas Lights Switch On taking place on Sunday, Chorley Council and Chorley FC have made a further exciting announcement about the special guests.
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Taxi users needed for Lancashire safety survey
The University of Central Lancashire has teamed up with the Chorley Taxi Association to capture people’s views on taxi use in the county.
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Authority responds to legal threat from Thurrock Council
Preston City Council has said it will “vigorously” defend itself after it was threatened with being sued – potentially for more than £2m – by another local authority 240 miles away.
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Pedestrian dies following collision in Bamber Bridge
A woman has died in hospital following a collision in Bamber Bridge last month.
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Preston Christmas Lights Switch On 2024
Preston's Christmas Lights Switch On is set to be a Christmas cracker this year.
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Lighting Up Leyland stars revealed for 2024
Coronation Street and Benidorm star Tony Maudsley plus singer Nathan Moore have been revealed as the special guests doing the honours of turning Leyland’s Christmas Lights On for 2024.
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Boyband star to switch on Chorley Christmas Lights
Chorley’s Christmas Lights Switch On will return at the weekend, and this year are being switched on by a boyband star.
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Affordable housing estate in Preston approved
An estate made up entirely of affordable homes is to be built on the outskirts of Preston.
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Huge increase needed in electric vehicle charging points in Lancashire
Lancashire will need to see an eight-fold increase in the number of electric vehicle charging points by the end of the decade, it has been estimated.
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Man feted as “the best smuggler” jailed for organising Channel small boat crossings
A man who organised cross-Channel small boat crossings from his home in Preston has been jailed for 17 years after being found guilty of people smuggling charges, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency.
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WATCH: “Hope you get [cancer]” – the words of a charity canvasser
The horrible moment caught on a doorbell camera as a woman is told “I hope you get [cancer]”
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Preston park revamp proposal
A raft of new and refurbished sports facilities are set to be installed in a Preston park as part of a £3.2m revamp.
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Speed limit cuts proposed on Chorley roads
The speed limits on several roads in Chorley are set to be cut over safety concerns.
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Brinscall swimming pool changes blasted
The refurbishment of one of Lancashire’s oldest swimming baths has been branded a “waste of money” after it emerged the general public can now use the facility for just three hours a week.
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Work on plans for new hospitals to continue
Work will continue on plans to build brand new hospitals for Preston and Lancaster as Lancashire NHS bosses await the outcome of a government review of the schemes, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.
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Sky the sniffer dog hunts down thousands of illegal vapes and cigarettes during raids
A sniffer dog has hunted down thousands of hidden illegal vapes and cigarettes as part of a crackdown at shops across Preston.
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Increase in malnutrition hospital admissions in Central Lancashire ‘a worrying trend’
The number of patients admitted to hospital in Central Lancashire with malnutrition has leapt in the space of a year.
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Appeal after 12-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in collision
Police asking for your help after a 12-year-old boy suffered serious injuries following a collision.
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Man injured after explosion at house in Preston
A man is in hospital with burns after an explosion at a house in Preston.
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Business leaders give mixed reaction to Budget
Lancashire businesses may have to make staff cuts and put up prices as a result of some of the measures announced in the budget, a group representing many of them has warned.
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New public spaces order to be enforced in Preston city centre
Starting in December, Preston City Council will introduce a new Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) in partnership with Preston Police to address crime and anti-social behaviour in key areas of the city centre.
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Preston youth zone ‘to be built by next summer’
Preston’s long-awaited youth zone is expected to be built by next summer and open just months later, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) understands.
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Preston student accommodation operator applies for change of use
The operator of a student accommodation facility in Preston wants its tenants to be able to stay on once they have graduated and got a job.
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Funding boost for Chorley Women’s Centre
A women’s charity in Chorley in its 40th year has been given a £10,000 boost to improve its centre.
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Preston specialist school approved
A primary school that promises to offer its pupils “activity-based learning” is set to open in a Preston suburb.
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Microbar planned for former Preston betting shop
A former betting shop in a residential area of Preston could become a microbar.
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Harris Institute security fears
Concerns have been raised over the security of one of Preston’s most significant historical buildings after it was struck by vandals and fly-tippers.
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Brothers jailed for sexual offences against children
Two brothers have been given prison sentences totalling almost 30 years after raping and sexually assaulting a number of children.
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Appeal after collision leaves woman with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information and footage after a woman was left with serious injuries following a collision in Bamber Bridge.
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Figures suggest Preston Hospital repairs could be far higher
It would cost £100m more to carry out all of the maintenance work needed at the Royal Preston Hospital than official figures suggest.
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Council leader defends Ribble Valley private schools amid fees VAT debate, saying they are used by ‘normal people’
A Lancashire council leader has launched a defence of private school arrangements amid government plans to introduce VAT on their fees.
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Preston cinema and leisure development nears final stage
There is only one unit left to be filled within Preston’s new cinema and leisure complex as it nears the final stage of its development, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Get swept away by Astley Illuminated
The popular free family event, Astley Illuminated, returns next month with magnificent light displays, entertainment and more.
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Preston man jailed for rape and strangulation
A Preston man has been jailed for raping and strangling a woman following an investigation by Lancashire Police.
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Preston lighting scheme approved
Part of Preston city centre is to get a new night-time look with the installation of dozens of distinctive streetlights.
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Chorley sports pavilion approved
A run-down sports facility in Chorley is set to get a new pavilion which will mean football can once again be played on the site.
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Lancashire funeral home inspection findings revealed
More than 50 Lancashire funeral homes have so far been inspected after the government recommended local councils check up on the undertakers operating in their area.
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Chorley traveller saga ends after 15 years
A Chorley traveller community who moved onto greenbelt land in the borough 15 years ago and have been fighting for the right to stay there ever since have been granted their wish by councillors.
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Appeal after man dies in collision on M61 at Rivington
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man died in a collision on the M61 motorway.
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Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in Preston
A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Preston.
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Alternative city centre vision for Preston unveiled
A Preston architect says the city could stake its claim as an alternative shopping destination to Manchester and Liverpool by bringing big brands to the high street – but in miniature form.
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Road safety plans between Preston & Lancaster in the pipeline
Highways bosses are drawing up plans to improve the safety of a busy route between Preston and Lancaster.
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Preston shop demolition confirmed
A vacant Preston city centre shop that is feared close to collapse will be demolished, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Pothole repair method in Lancashire hailed as success
A new method of filling in potholes on Lancashire’s roads has proven so quick and successful that it has enabled a backlog of repairs to be reduced sooner than expected – and should help them last longer.
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Poaching investigation in Coppull
In the early hours of yesterday, officers from the South Rural Task Force responded to reports of poaching in the Coppull area.
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Design team appointed for Chorley town centre improvements
Following a successful bid for once in a generation funding of £20m from the UK Government, Chorley Council has appointed a design team to progress proposals to transform areas of Chorley town centre.
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Chorley based security firm acquires new business in Cumbria
Churchill Support Services, a leader in security solutions, has acquired Sonitech Systems Limited, boosting its capabilities with cutting-edge electronic security.
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Christmas parking plans revealed for Preston
Free parking will be on offer in several parts of Preston city centre in the run-up to Christmas, the Local Democracy Reporting Service can reveal.
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Plans to build two new schools in Preston take key step forward
Ambitious plans to create two new schools in Preston have taken a crucial step forward.
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Another arrest made in Bamber Bridge collision investigation
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as part of our ongoing investigation into a serious collision in Bamber Bridge.
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Multi-operator bus ticket plans for Lancashire
Lancashire bus passengers could eventually be able to buy a single ticket that can be used on all services in the county – regardless of the firm operating them.
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Could another prison be built near Chorley?
An announcement will be made before Christmas about whether a third prison is to be built in a Chorley village.
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Road changes planned in Preston
Highways bosses are planning to ban U-turns at a major Preston junction and introduce new parking restrictions on another busy city route.
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Appeal after serious collision in Bamber Bridge
Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was left with serious injuries after a collision in Bamber Bridge.
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Hundreds of new homes planned in Cottam
Plans have been revealed to build up to 430 new homes in Cottam.
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Ofsted: Chorley school is ‘outstanding’ - 24 years and counting!
Duke Street Nursery School in Chorley has once again been rated as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted, marking an impressive 24 years of maintaining this top rating.
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Preston Pride 2024 returns to celebrate diversity and inclusivity
Preston Pride returns this weekend, bringing together people from all walks of life to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and equality.
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Don’t miss out on Chorley Live 2024!
Chorley’s annual weekend of live music returns on 4 and 5 October, bringing a jam-packed weekend of music and entertainment to Chorley town centre.
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Encounter Festival lights up Preston with arts and music
The Encounter Festival transformed Preston into a vibrant hub of music and arts over the weekend.
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Preston primary school challenges “inadequate” rating
A Preston primary school has become so preoccupied dealing with complaints from parents – and even its own staff – that it has been “distracted” from ensuring pupils learn everything that they should.
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Astley Hall works confirmed
Urgent repair work is set to be carried out to fix damage caused by rotting timber in Chorley’s Astley Hall.
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Chorley refugee and temporary accommodation approved
Chorley Council is set to buy a group of properties to house refugees from Afghanistan and anyone who finds themselves homeless in the borough.
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Winter fuel concern in Chorley
Around 1,000 pensioners in Chorley are not claiming a benefit that would ensure they keep receiving their winter fuel allowance.
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Official completion of Preston's Peace Garden
Local dignitaries came together at the new-look Peace Garden this week to mark the official completion of a £14.7m scheme to transform Preston city centre.
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Special planning status for Samlesbury recommended for update but concerns over traffic and environment
New jobs and businesses in advanced engineering, manufacturing, science and technology are the focus of recommendations to update the special planning status of Samlesbury Enterprise Zone in Lancashire.
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Chorley residents urged to recycle their electricals via new project
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Retirement complex plans unveiled near Preston’s Moor Park
Plans have been unveiled to build dozens of retirement apartments on the border of Preston’s Moor Park.
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Leyland’s Music In The Park future plans unveiled
Acts who made it big in the noughties could be added to the line-up of Leyland’s annual Music In The Park festival.
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Motorcyclist left seriously injured following collision in Ribble Valley
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist was left seriously injured following a road traffic collision in Barrow.
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Two teenagers die after collision in Preston
Two teenagers have died after the car they were travelling in left the road and collided with some trees near Preston.
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Exciting Autumn Line-Up at Preston's Guild Lounge
The newly revitalised Guild Lounge, located within Preston’s iconic Guild Hall, is set to become a hub of entertainment this autumn.
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Chorley apartment block approved
An apartment block that will tower above Chorley town centre is set to be built on the site of the borough’s former magistrates’ court.
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Nursery to replace Preston retail development
A huge nursery could be built in a Preston suburb after plans for a retail and residential development were scrapped.
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Chorley cyclist injured in serious collision last month dies in hospital
A man injured in a serious collision in Chorley last month has died in hospital.
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Preston homeless shelter approved
A homeless shelter is to be created in the heart of Preston city centre.
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Preston pub’s demise confirmed
A Preston pub that was temporarily shut down after a mass brawl left a man with a suspected fractured skull will not reopen – and is set to be converted into bedsits.
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Work progressing quickly on Preston tram bridge
Preston’s Old Tram Bridge was in such poor condition that it took less than half the time to demolish it as had been expected, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Appeal after serious Houghton collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious collision in Hoghton.
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Preston social club clarifies future
A much-loved Preston social club has moved to reassure locals that it is not going to be bulldozed to make way for new houses.
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Former Preston Islamic centre to be converted into bedsits
An Islamic education facility in Preston is set to be turned into bedsits after the operation moves into a former pub nearby.
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Apply for a school place in Lancashire from now
Online applications for Lancashire school places are now live.
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More bus journeys to be launched across Lancashire this Autumn thanks to funding boost
People will be able to benefit from more frequent bus services in Lancashire from now thanks to increased funding.
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Preston office block conversion approved
An office block in Preston city centre is set to be turned into apartments.
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Urban planner makes canal regeneration pitch
A major part of Preston’s past could be uncovered to create a new wetland and green space in the heart of the city.
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Preston’s free festival of arts and culture is coming in September
Lots of fun and activities for children, families or anyone interested in arts and culture as Encounter Festival has launched its programme for 2024.
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Free arts and entertainment festival coming
Preston’s free festival of arts and culture, Encounter Festival has launched its programme for 2024.
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Preston shoplifter jailed
A shoplifter has been jailed for a high value theft from a store in Preston.
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Farm goes on market after conversion plans approved
A former farm in South Ribble has gone on the market after permission was granted to turn it into an estate of industrial units designed to house start-up businesses.
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Work starts on new supported living scheme in Preston
Building work has started on a new supported living scheme which will provide long-term affordable accommodation for people with a learning disability and autistic people in Preston.
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Golf course housing plans unveiled in Preston
Plans have been unveiled for the latest wave of new housing to be built on the former Ingol Golf Course in Preston – which would add more than 100 homes to the site than were originally envisaged for it.
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Demolition of Preston's Tram Bridge begins
The much-anticipated demolition of Preston's iconic Tram Bridge is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 20 August 2024.
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Man sentenced for rape near Preston
A man has been given a sentence of more than 18 years for raping and assaulting a woman near Preston.
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Preston Levelling Up Fund cash rethink
Twenty million pounds of ‘levelling up’ funding for Preston hangs in the balance as the city council considers asking the government for permission to change how the money is spent.
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Bedsit plan for Preston religious retreat centre
A property in suburban Preston which has been home to a religious community for more than 25 years could be converted into dozens of bedsits.
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PRESTON CITY COUNCIL: Challenge of reopening Guild Hall
It is impossible to estimate when Preston’s Guild Hall will be fully operational again – because the extent of the structural problems facing the venue is still unknown.
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Central Radio Donates Advertising Package as Raffle Prize for Galloways Charity Ball
Central Radio is proud to announce its donation of an exclusive advertising package as a raffle prize for the highly anticipated Galloways Charity Ball, set to take place on November 9, 2024.
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Preston City Wrestling returns for a tenth year
Preston City Wrestling’s annual spectacle returns to Preston Flag Market on 17 August 2024.
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Exciting New Children’s Play Centre and Café Opens in Penwortham
Penwortham is set to welcome an exciting addition to its community this summer with the opening of *Playspace*, a new children’s play centre and café located on Liverpool Road.
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Preston City Council announce the opening of The Guild Lounge, in The Guild Hall, Preston.
This revitalised venue aims to fill the void left by The Guild Hall's closure and will enhance the local entertainment scene with a diverse events programme running from October 2024 through March 2025.
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Apartment block plans unveiled for Preston city centre shop
Plans have been unveiled for a new apartment block on the site of a closed-down shop in Preston city centre.
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A new local's podcast to explore 'what makes Preston tick'
Local city life will be discussed in a series of new podcasts.
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‘Violent thug’ jailed for Chorley pub assault
A man described by the Judge as a "violent thug" has been jailed for 15 years and a half years.
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UPDATE: Man dies after collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston
A 33-year-old man has died following a collision on the M6 between Lancaster and Preston this week.
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Plans for former Preston car showroom
Mystery surrounds the identity of a food retailer that is eyeing up a vacant car showroom in Preston for a new outlet.
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Traffic calming plans unveiled for Preston and South Ribble
Dozens of road changes are being planned between South Ribble and Preston which highway bosses hope will encourage more people to cycle, walk and use public transport.
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Man in critical condition after M6 collision near Preston
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a collision on the M6 which left five people with serious injuries.
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New sports and community hub planned for Preston sports club
Two Preston villages are to get new sports grounds and a new community venue – replacing a facility that has been standing for more than 70 years.
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Work to start on safety improvements at Manchester Road zebra crossing in Preston
Plans to make major safety improvements at a zebra crossing near Cardinal Newman College in Preston have been approved, with work due to take place over the summer holidays.
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Homeless shelter plans unveiled in Preston
A new all-year-round homeless shelter could be set to open in Preston city centre.
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New South Ribble leader elected amid tributes for predecessor
South Ribble Borough Council has a new leader after the man who led the district for the past five years became the area’s MP.
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Former mill apartments in Preston approved
More than a hundred flats are set to spring up on the one-time site of a Preston mill which burned down in the 1960s.
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More evening buses launched in Lancashire thanks to funding boost
People will enjoy more frequent and later bus services thanks to improvements taking effect from this week.
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Preston City Council and Red Rose Recovery transform lives with 'Changing Futures' programme
Preston City Council, in collaboration with the local charity Red Rose Recovery, has successfully supported over 160 people in Preston through the transformative 'Changing Futures' programme.
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100,000 journeys a week made on Preston’s newest road
More than 100,000 journeys a week are being made on Preston’s newest road, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) can reveal.
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Lancashire Police launch summer drink and drug drive campaign
In the last 12 months, more than 2,600 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Lancashire.
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Penwortham takeaway bus stop row
A bus stop is to be moved from outside a popular Penwortham takeaway, because it is so often blocked by vehicles whose owners have stopped off for something to eat.
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Budget pressures revealed at Lancashire County Council
The cost of transporting pupils with special needs to school and providing financial support to the families of vulnerable children were amongst the biggest pressures on Lancashire County Council’s budget last year.
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Chorley housing bid delayed
A bid to finalise controversial plans to build hundreds of new homes in Chorley has been delayed.
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Preston pedestrianisation plans tweaked
The operation of a recently pedestrianised route on the edge of Preston city centre has been rethought – over concerns that it could damage the very businesses it was designed to help support.
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Delight over GP surgery decision
A Chorley GP whose patients launched a campaign to keep her as their doctor has been told by NHS bosses that she can remain at the helm of the surgery she has run for more than a decade.
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Second arrest made in Preston in investigation into small boat crime network
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Arrest made following cannabis farm discovery in Chorley
Police have arrested a man following the discovery of a large cannabis farm in Chorley.
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Preston padel courts approved
Preston is to get its second set of courts on which residents can play the increasingly popular sport of padel.
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Preston service station complete
A long-awaited new service station in the suburbs of Preston is fully operational after Greggs became the last of the site’s outlets to begin trading.
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Homes bid for proposed Preston parkland
An executive housing estate could be built on land that was originally intended to form part of a new park in suburban Preston.
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Preston zebra crossing rethink
A zebra crossing in Preston is to be redesigned and relocated – a year after a young schoolboy was launched into the air while cycling over it.
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New MP for South Ribble
The newly-elected MP for South Ribble says he never aspired to end up in Parliament when he first entered the political fray as a borough councillor 17 years ago.
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Central Radio to host Adlington Carnival this July
Lancashire's local radio station is gearing up to host the Adlington Carnival this 13th & 14th of July with a host of family fun and entertainment planned.
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£50,000 worth of cannabis seized in M6 vehicle stop near Chorley
Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences following a proactive vehicle stop on the M6 near Chorley.
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Task Force officers carry out plain-clothed operation in Preston's pubs and clubs
As thousands of people were enjoying their night out across Preston City Centre this weekend, officers from Preston Task Force were carrying out a plain-clothed operation in the pubs and clubs.
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Appeal for witnesses after death of a man in Chorley
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the death of a 57-year-old man in Chorley.
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Astley Hall wins heritage award
An extensive renovation project at Astley Hall, Chorley, has scooped a prestigious Heritage award.
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Savings target revealed at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
The trust that runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals has brought in what it describes as “specialist support” in order to achieve a £58m savings target.
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Preston’s next potential new bus lane revealed
Highways bosses are considering the creation of another new bus lane in Preston – a move that would bring the total number of bus-only zones in the city to 10.
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Preston's iconic red phone boxes given the green light for refurbishment
Preston City Council has given the green light for the refurbishment of the nine iconic red phone boxes on Market Street.
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Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day
Lancashire County Council and other local authorities across Lancashire will raise a special Armed Forces Day flag on Monday 24 June.
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UPDATE: Appeal after grenade-type devices found in Fulwood
Police are continuing to investigate the incident where two grenade-type devices were found in Fulwood, and are appealing for help in the enquiries.
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Windrush 76 Festival returns to Preston
With a jammed packed schedule, Windrush 76 promises to be bigger and better than ever, when it returns this weekend.
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Lancashire Fire’s Bridgerton parody in latest drink-drive message
Lancashire fire service latest anti drink-driving message parody’s the latest series of Netflix hit, Bridgerton.
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Bomb squad called to suspicious objects in Fulwood
Two controlled explosions have been carried out after bomb disposal experts were called out to a street in Fulwood.
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Dodgy vapes cost Preston shop £23,000 after series of stings
A Preston man has been ordered to pay almost £23,000 after being caught selling illegal vapes.
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Four arrested after high-value theft in Preston
Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage following an assault in Preston yesterday.
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Appeal following aggravated burglary in Leyland
Police are appealing for witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage following an aggravated burglary in Leyland.
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Appeal launched to find loving adopters for sibling groups in Lancashire
A new campaign has been launched to recruit adopters willing to give brothers and sisters a loving home and keep them together.
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UPDATE: Teen charged after lollipop man suffers fractured ribs after in Fulwood assault
Police are appealing for information after a lollipop man was assaulted by youths riding antisocially on e-bikes in Fulwood.
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Locals from Preston, Leyland & Chorley recognised with MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
A number of local people have been awarded the MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
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Chorley Library closed for essential repair works
Book lovers in Chorley are being notified that one of their local libraries is temporarily closed for essential repair works.
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Man who terrorised neighbours while dressed in Spiderman mask jailed
A man from Longton who terrorised his neighbours while dressed in Spiderman mask over a number of years has been jailed.
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Arrest made following theft of 33 knives from store in Preston
Police have arrested a man following a theft from a shop in Preston City Centre.
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Late night bus services will be saved
Vital late night bus services linking Preston, Brookfield and Red Scar have been saved following a decision by Lancashire County Council to fund them.
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Witness appeal after serious collision in Longton
Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious collision in Longton.
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Man charged following spate of burglaries in Leyland
Police have charged a man following a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries across Leyland.
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Underage test purchasing operations across Preston and South Ribble
Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards have recently conducted a test purchasing operation.