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A mass ride out is planned with all cyclists in the city invited to take part - starting in Moor Park and heading to Avenham Park 🚲🚲🚲

Preston Pedals’ Glow Ride to light up city centre for safer cycling – Blog Preston

The glow ride begins at Moor Park and heads through the city centre to Avenham Park

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The show will feature hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Gimme Gimme

Planet ABBA tribute band coming to Ribble Valley venue – Blog Preston

Grab your flares and boogie to hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, and Gimme Gimme Gimme

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 16h

One man was arrested at the scene, with another man and a woman arrested later on Tuesday in connection with what was uncovered in the property off New Hall Lane

Fishwick drugs raid sees three people arrested as cash and cannabis found – Blog Preston

Three people are being questioned on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 17h

All the firework displays we've found so far in and around Preston to prepare to look skywards at.

From quiet fireworks at the fire service HQ to Longridge cricket club's display, we'll be keeping this regularly updated 🎆🎆🎆

Firework displays in and around Preston for Bonfire night 2025 – full list and map – Blog Preston

Details for the Hoppers, Worden Park, Astley Park and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service firework displays amongst others

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 17h

A number of police vehicles were spotted in Mariners Way near Morrisons during Monday evening.

Police presence at Preston Docks explained as van driver pulled over – Blog Preston

A police presence on the city’s Docks saw a van stopped. Preston Police had multiple vehicles on Mariners Way during…

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 18h

He is a Ukranian truck driver who has been living in Poland for the last five years and is a volunteer driver for the International Aid Trust.

See more about Alan and rotary club's efforts

Preston Rotary group fund ambulance to aid Ukraine civilians – Blog Preston

A Preston group has teamed up with the CEO of International Aid Trust to help civilians of Ukraine.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 18h

The keys to a refurbished ambulance being handed over on the Ukranian border.

Alan Atkinson of Preston South Rotary was part of the team who fundraised and drove the vehicle to Poland where he was met by Andri.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20h

'Strong words of advice' about taking the law into your own hands were given

Fireworks aimed at police officers on Callon estate before member of public lashes out on New Hall Lane – Blog Preston

A spokesperson for police said: “We know that incidents involving fireworks cause alarm and distress. Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and we will take action to keep communities safe.”...

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 20h

The new facility at the city's university includes a fully equipped rehabilitation centre with gym machines, examination rooms, and a studio for classes. 💙💙💙

Public wellness centre opens at University of Lancashire – Blog Preston

A fully equipped space opened last week within Preston’s university to offer health screenings to workforces in the region.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 21h

An urgent police search is underway after a man from Hoghton was reported missing.

Search underway after 82-year-old goes missing from Hoghton home – Blog Preston

Police said that they are concerned about his welfare and that he might appear confused. They said that if you see him you should call 999.

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Blog Preston @blogpreston.co.uk · 23h

Preston Railway Station's role in World War One has been recognised as it reaches the final stage of a competition to mark the most 'life-changing' rail site in the UK.

Preston Railway Station recognised for World War One impact as it reaches final stage of competition – Blog Preston

Voting is taking place between 13 and 17 October to try to find the UK’s most life-changing station.

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Lancashire County Council has insisted that the futures of 10 elderly care facilities have not yet been decided – after it was accused of making up its mind to close them before a public consultation has taken place.

Reform UK deny decision has been made on 10 Lancashire County Council elderly care facilities – Blog Preston

The closures of some or all of the sites – one of which is understood to be home to a 106-year-old woman – could be on the cards next year, once an eight-week consultation has been carried out.

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An empty office building in Preston city centre is to be converted into holiday flats.

Empty office building at Fishergate Court to be converted into holiday flats – Blog Preston

The planning application suggested the facilities could be used “for both work and leisure”.

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Toll Bar Cottage Community Café in Broughton received a cash boost to create a new veg garden on the premises 🪴🪴🪴

Charity café creates vegetable garden to educate Broughton children – Blog Preston

A charity-run café has recieved £1,650 from the Lancashire Environmental Fund to start a garden project.

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Taking place this Saturday, the event follows weeks of hard work by dedicated committee members and volunteers

Special ceremony to reveal phase one of Whitechapel Village Hall refurbishment – Blog Preston

The ribbon will be cut after weeks of hard work by dedicated committee members and volunteers

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That pirate ship looks ace! John Smith's Rec in Longridge gets major investment to the play area 🙌🛝

John Smith’s rec in Longridge one of 18 parks in Ribble Valley seeing major revamp – Blog Preston

A £6.7million upgrade to play areas and other leisure facilities is taking place over the next two years

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A former teacher has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting and murdering a baby boy.

Former teacher denies murder of baby he and partner planned to adopt – Blog Preston

Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley denied all charges

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A police incident was brought to a safe resolution in Preston on Monday afternoon.

Police incident safely resolved close to Guild Way and Port Way – Blog Preston

Lancashire Constabulary told Blog Preston the incident was relating to a concern for welfare and has since been safely resolved.

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On Friday, more than 60 people joined the teenager on his walk around the Docks as he continued to raise money for children's mental health charity Young Minds. 💙💙💙

Walk of colour and hope takes place at Preston Docks in memory of Fulwood schoolgirl – Blog Preston

Harry Davis, 13, has been walking a mile-a-day in memory of his friend Nina. Dozens of people joined him on Friday evening.

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We reported earlier this month on the efforts of 13-year-old Harry Davis. He has been walking a mile-a-day in memory of his friend, Nina Papierniok.

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Police made one arrest and ordered another to leave the Flag Market during demonstrations in Preston city centre at the weekend.

One arrested and another ordered to leave at protests on Flag Market – Blog Preston

Blog Preston understands both people dealt with by police were involved in the counter-protest.

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NHS bosses have confirmed that a community recovery unit will be retained and restored once improvements to Longridge Community Hospital have been completed.

Recovery unit at Longridge Community Hospital will be retained and restored – Blog Preston

Fears over the future of unit were sparked after fire safety concerns reduced capacity.

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A group of youths aimed around 25 fireworks at volunteer police officers responding to an incident in Preston at the weekend.

Youths aim 25 fireworks at volunteer police officers responding to incident in Preston – Blog Preston

Lancashire Constabulary Specials are volunteer police officers and their duties are likely to include things like supporting emergency incidents and providing a presence

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Problems with the cameras set up to monitor Preston’s newest bus lane are the reason that motorists are not yet being fined if they break the rules.

‘Problems’ with cameras at New Hall Lane bus lane delay enforcement – Blog Preston

The city’s ninth bus-only zone was installed on a stretch of New Hall Lane back in February.

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Paddy Shennan reflects on a time of the Sex Pistols, Buzzcocks, the Ramones, The Clash and many more as he grew up in Fulwood in the 70s and 80s.

And how John Peel changed his life one night. 🎧🎸

From seeing Joy Division headline Warehouse to loving The Fall at Preston Poly, music memories of growing up amid 70s and 80s Preston – Blog Preston

A new book recalls life in the city’s music scene through the 70s and 80s as Paddy grew up in Fulwood

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