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Ben went along and discovered an exciting new concept under the railway arches
Trying out the aprés ski Christmas party at ARTCH Studios in Preston – Blog Preston
<p>Ben went along and found an exciting new concept under the railway arches</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Ben went along and discovered an exciting new concept under the railway arches
After 16 years at The Wheatsheaf, Brian and Liz Luxton have fulfilled a long-held ambition and moved to Crossroads Bistro
From pub to plate: Couple taking on new challenge at Lane Ends bistro – Blog Preston
<p>Brian and Liz Luxton have moved to Crossroads Bistro after 16 years pulling pints at The Wheatsheaf</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 7:15 PM
After 16 years at The Wheatsheaf, Brian and Liz Luxton have fulfilled a long-held ambition and moved to Crossroads Bistro
A group of final year acting students will bring the Louisa May Alcott story to St Peter’s Arts Centre next week
Original stage adaptation of Little Women coming to Preston – Blog Preston
<p>University of Lancashire acting students will bring the beloved Louisa May Alcott story to life</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 7:10 PM
A group of final year acting students will bring the Louisa May Alcott story to St Peter’s Arts Centre next week
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead at Preston Railway Station.
Investigation launched after person found dead at Preston Railway Station – Blog Preston
<p>Police now want to speak with the member of the public who reported the incident to aid their investigation. </p>
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November 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
An investigation is underway after a person was found dead at Preston Railway Station.
Stalls and preparations well underway for the switch on of the Leyland town centre Christmas lights later 🎄
Pics: Thomas Down
Pics: Thomas Down
November 29, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Stalls and preparations well underway for the switch on of the Leyland town centre Christmas lights later 🎄
Pics: Thomas Down
Pics: Thomas Down
After what's expected to be a wet Saturday afternoon and evening skies will clear and temperatures rapidly drop - so a warning comes into force for some icy patches on roads and pavements 🧊❄️
Ice warning for Preston and Lancashire as temperatures drop after wet Saturday evening – Blog Preston
<p>Met Office alert in force from late on Saturday night through to mid-Sunday morning</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
After what's expected to be a wet Saturday afternoon and evening skies will clear and temperatures rapidly drop - so a warning comes into force for some icy patches on roads and pavements 🧊❄️
The woman in her 80s was struck by the driver of a Toyota Aygo in the crash which closed a busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction during Friday afternoon
Pensioner has head, chest and leg injuries after Blackpool Road crash – Blog Preston
<p>The elderly woman was hit by a Toyota Aygo driver </p>
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November 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The woman in her 80s was struck by the driver of a Toyota Aygo in the crash which closed a busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction during Friday afternoon
The woman in her 80s was struck by the driver of a Toyota Aygo in the crash which closed a busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction during Friday afternoon
Pensioner has head, chest and leg injuries after Blackpool Road crash – Blog Preston
<p>The elderly woman was hit by a Toyota Aygo driver </p>
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November 29, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The woman in her 80s was struck by the driver of a Toyota Aygo in the crash which closed a busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction during Friday afternoon
A period of heavy rain could bring disruption this week, according to a new warning from the Met Office.
Heavy rain likely to batter Preston on Monday, says Met Office weather warning – Blog Preston
<p>Preston and the wider Lancashire area is included in the weather warning, although unsurprisingly it adds that Cumbria will likely see heavier rainfall.</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A period of heavy rain could bring disruption this week, according to a new warning from the Met Office.
School bosses want to install an improved artificial football pitch and new fencing as part of plans to modernise the facility.
Improved 3G football pitch plan for Penwortham Priory Academy – Blog Preston
<p>Leaders say the change will provide “a modern, durable, and inclusive all-weather sports facility”</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
School bosses want to install an improved artificial football pitch and new fencing as part of plans to modernise the facility.
Preston, Lancaster and Ribble Valley are in agreement and want to work together. That doesn't mean it will happen, as we explore here:
What other fates could await Preston when Preston City Council is abolished? – Blog Preston
<p>Preston, Lancaster and the Ribble Valley are aligned on their desire to group together – that doesn’t mean it will happen</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Preston, Lancaster and Ribble Valley are in agreement and want to work together. That doesn't mean it will happen, as we explore here:
A cordon is in place at Preston Railway Station after a death was reported in the early hours of the morning.
Police tape off Preston Railway Station after death reported at 1am – Blog Preston
<p>A significant police presence is in place at Preston Railway Station. </p>
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November 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
A cordon is in place at Preston Railway Station after a death was reported in the early hours of the morning.
Efforts to improve flood prevention in Walton-le-Dale have moved forward as the Environment Agency (EA) officially submitted a planning application for its next project.
Plans submitted for Walton-le-Dale flood protection scheme to reduce risk to thousands – Blog Preston
<p>Efforts to improve flood prevention in Walton-le-Dale have moved forward as the Environment Agency (EA) officially submitted a planning application…</p>
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November 29, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Efforts to improve flood prevention in Walton-le-Dale have moved forward as the Environment Agency (EA) officially submitted a planning application for its next project.
Preston City Council has officially backed a blueprint that would see it merge with Lancaster and Ribble Valley to create a single local authority serving all three areas.
Preston City Council backs merger with Ribble Valley and Lancaster – Blog Preston
<p>Cllr Brown told the meeting that he did not believe the current ‘two-tier’ system – under which responsibility for different services is split between Lancashire County Council and the 12 districts...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Preston City Council has officially backed a blueprint that would see it merge with Lancaster and Ribble Valley to create a single local authority serving all three areas.
Longridge Tractor Run 2025 - as tractors got their festive on heading around the town and out into surrounding villages
Longridge Tractor Run 2025
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November 28, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Longridge Tractor Run 2025 - as tractors got their festive on heading around the town and out into surrounding villages
Important crane based news! Standing at 75-metres it's going to tower over the River Ribble and be in place for the coming days as the bridge sections are hoisted into place. 🌉🌉🌉
Old Tram Bridge giant crane to be in position from Saturday – Blog Preston
<p>When and where to watch as major step takes place in the new bridge</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Important crane based news! Standing at 75-metres it's going to tower over the River Ribble and be in place for the coming days as the bridge sections are hoisted into place. 🌉🌉🌉
Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Odeon Preston seems to think so...
Screen spotlight: What’s on in Preston cinemas 28 November to 4 Decembera – Blog Preston
<p>As we move into December, the number of festive films is ever-increasing</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Is Die Hard a Christmas film? Odeon Preston seems to think so...
A well-deserved Switch On Star competition winner - Debbie founded Jade's Bags in 2022 following the devastating loss of her daughter
‘Truly exceptional’ charity founder Debbie switches on Preston’s Christmas lights – Blog Preston
<p>Debbie founded Jade’s Bags in 2022 following the devastating loss of her daughter</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A well-deserved Switch On Star competition winner - Debbie founded Jade's Bags in 2022 following the devastating loss of her daughter
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre has been named one of the few founder patrons for the new Vault Youth Zone in Preston.
Preston Youth Zone secures funding support from Barton Grange site The Flower Bowl – Blog Preston
<p>Managing director the Flower Bowl, Guy Topping and CEO of Vault Youth Zone, Tim Jacques sealed this agreement.</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre has been named one of the few founder patrons for the new Vault Youth Zone in Preston.
There were major delays at the Blackpool Road - Cottam Lane - Pedders Lane junction as emergency services worked at the scene
Woman in hospital after being hit by car at busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction – Blog Preston
<p>Police say the driver stopped at the scene during the Friday afternoon incident</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
There were major delays at the Blackpool Road - Cottam Lane - Pedders Lane junction as emergency services worked at the scene
It's a tough time for pubs, so good to hear from Yvonne about the return of a much-loved city centre pub 🍻🍻🍻
OId Black Bull in Friargate to re-open after extensive renovation works – Blog Preston
<p>Experienced landlady brought in by Inns and Leisure group as period features restored</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
It's a tough time for pubs, so good to hear from Yvonne about the return of a much-loved city centre pub 🍻🍻🍻
A man has been given a prison sentence of more than 20 years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl - but refused to appear as it was handed down.
Manipulative Preston rapist refuses to appear in court for sentencing – Blog Preston
<p>In his absence, he was given a 20-year sentence for the rape offences, comprising 18 years in prison and an extended two-year licence period.</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A man has been given a prison sentence of more than 20 years for raping and sexually assaulting a girl - but refused to appear as it was handed down.
Chorley is set to get a new Nando's restaurant if newly-unveiled plans go ahead.
Nando’s unveils plans for first Chorley restaurant at Market Walk – Blog Preston
<p>The chicken chain is planning to open its latest restaurant in the town centre</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Chorley is set to get a new Nando's restaurant if newly-unveiled plans go ahead.
Marks and Spencer has identified sites in Bamber Bridge, Garstang and Chorley as it plans an extensive expansion of its M&S Food portfolio.
Marks and Spencer eyes up food stores at Bamber Bridge, Garstang and Chorley – Blog Preston
<p>The locations in Lancashire M&S is looking at for new stores are: Lytham, Garstang, Bamber Bridge, Chorley, Lancaster, Burnley, Rawtenstall and Ormskirk.</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Marks and Spencer has identified sites in Bamber Bridge, Garstang and Chorley as it plans an extensive expansion of its M&S Food portfolio.
The first wave of fruit trees has been planted in Kirkham's Remembrance Way to mark the start of National Tree Week.
National Tree Week marked with planting first of thousands of new trees – Blog Preston
<p>National Tree Week is held on 22 November until 30 November.</p>
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November 28, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The first wave of fruit trees has been planted in Kirkham's Remembrance Way to mark the start of National Tree Week.