A legend of BBC local radio is making a return this Christmas. John Gillmore, best known as ‘Gilly’ is set to host a one-off show on Red Rose Radio. He […]
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Guild Way concern for safety incident safely resolved on Friday evening
An incident that closed a key route out of Preston was safely resolved. The Guild Way flyover was closed on Friday (20 December) evening from around 7.30pm until around 10.30pm […]
‘Taxpayers should not foot bill for securing empty buildings’ as Preston City Council vows to get tough
A crackdown on developers who do not secure empty buildings and those who trespass in them has been launched by Preston City Council. Following two major fires at the former […]
Preston director on ‘long slog’ to get Ribble Valley-based film shown in cinemas across UK
A Preston director has spoken about the ‘long slog’ to get his film shown in more cinemas across the UK. Martin Law is behind low-budget feature film Reputation, which premiered at […]
Business units plan for Longridge sparks 29 letters of objection
A plan for business units on a Longridge farm site in the Ribble Valley has been described as over-development, not needed, visually unattractive and being ‘fanciful’ in claiming similarities with a previous […]
Preston eight-year-old on track to be youngest person to visit 197 countries through ‘world schooling’
An eight-year-old boy from Preston has just become one of the youngest British people to visit Antarctica and all seven continents in the world. James Meconi is on track to […]
Neighbours claim Ribbleton garden playroom used for partying and karaoke
A garden playroom that neighbours claim is being used as a party venue for adults can stay put, councillors have decided. Preston City Council’s planning committee heard that the outbuilding […]
Preston six-year-old aims to climb Helvellyn for Children In Need
A six-year-old from Preston is taking on a challenge this month to raise money for Children In Need. Maddie Ockden plans to climb to the top of Helvellyn, one of […]
In pictures: Preston Bonfire Night 2024 firework displays light city skies
Preston’s skies were lit with fireworks as Bonfire Night displays took place. Crowds flocked to Preston Grasshoppers in Fulwood for the city’s largest display with other displays at Grimsargh and […]
Preston’s High Street Heroes honoured at Guild Lounge ceremony after huge public vote
Preston’s High Street Heroes have been crowned at a city centre awards ceremony. The competition, organised by Preston Business Improvement District (BID) in partnership with Visit Preston, saw 17 awards […]