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Fair to say Preston is loving the Harris being back open - and it has been absolutely buzzing inside since the re-opening day in late September.
And just a month left to see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition. 🏛️
And just a month left to see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition. 🏛️
The Harris is booming since re-opening with more than 100,000 visits – Blog Preston
<p>The £19million restoration of the grade-I listed museum, art gallery and library sees Preston embrace and welcome back the building</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Fair to say Preston is loving the Harris being back open - and it has been absolutely buzzing inside since the re-opening day in late September.
And just a month left to see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition. 🏛️
And just a month left to see the Wallace and Gromit exhibition. 🏛️
One bit of kit, costing £2,000, can make a huge difference to how patients feel during cancer trials at Royal Preston Hospital 💙
Rosemere scanner donation to reduce discomfort for cancer patents in clinical trials – Blog Preston
<p>Senior research nurse, Allan Brown requested a scanner used for clinical cancer trials.</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 12:32 PM
One bit of kit, costing £2,000, can make a huge difference to how patients feel during cancer trials at Royal Preston Hospital 💙
A mobile police station was set up on the Flag Market during Wednesday and nine arrests were made for shoplifting, possession of a knife and theft of a motor vehicle.
Five men charged as police flood city streets with patrols – Blog Preston
<p>Three teenagers were also arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle while police held a ‘pop-up police station’ on the Flag Market</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A mobile police station was set up on the Flag Market during Wednesday and nine arrests were made for shoplifting, possession of a knife and theft of a motor vehicle.
The blazing spectacle in Avenham and Miller Parks had taken place for the last two years, but is not running this year.
Preston City Council say they've focused the funds they have on the city centre ice rink instead. 🔥⛸️
Preston City Council say they've focused the funds they have on the city centre ice rink instead. 🔥⛸️
Fire Garden festival won’t return due to funding cuts and ice rink focus – Blog Preston
<p>Organisers confirm two-day fire spectacle in city parks won’t return</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
The blazing spectacle in Avenham and Miller Parks had taken place for the last two years, but is not running this year.
Preston City Council say they've focused the funds they have on the city centre ice rink instead. 🔥⛸️
Preston City Council say they've focused the funds they have on the city centre ice rink instead. 🔥⛸️
It's been very slow going this Thursday morning heading towards Preston on the M6.
Major delays still remain after an earlier crash.
Major delays still remain after an earlier crash.
M6 delays continue after crash near Junction 31 – Blog Preston
<p>Motorists on the M6 northbound caught in major morning rush hour delays approaching Preston</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
It's been very slow going this Thursday morning heading towards Preston on the M6.
Major delays still remain after an earlier crash.
Major delays still remain after an earlier crash.
There have been 131 attacks on health staff reported so far this year, and 23 involve a weapon.
A shocking rise in what those who are trying to care for patients face.
A shocking rise in what those who are trying to care for patients face.
Attacks on NHS staff more than double in the last two years – Blog Preston
<p>Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust says ‘violence and aggression against staff’ is increasing and figures show for first-time attacks involving a weapon</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
There have been 131 attacks on health staff reported so far this year, and 23 involve a weapon.
A shocking rise in what those who are trying to care for patients face.
A shocking rise in what those who are trying to care for patients face.
Plans for a sports village and affordable housing estate in Longridge will have to factor in how to deal with potential odours emanating from a nearby pig farm.
Smells from pig farm could impact sports village and new estate in Longridge – Blog Preston
<p>The authority was considering a blueprint submitted in October.</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Plans for a sports village and affordable housing estate in Longridge will have to factor in how to deal with potential odours emanating from a nearby pig farm.
A bid to turn what was supposed to be a temporary car park near Preston city centre into a permanent parking facility has failed – 12 years after it opened.
Bid for temporary car park near courts to become permanent declined – Blog Preston
<p>The plans would fail to reduce the reliance of private vehicles, the council said.</p>
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December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
A bid to turn what was supposed to be a temporary car park near Preston city centre into a permanent parking facility has failed – 12 years after it opened.
Nika set up the Me&I Apparel brand of clothing last year and has been supporting Derian House children's hospice and will now support St Catherine's Hospice too 👏🙌💙
Longton mum’s clothing brand sets out to support hospice cause – Blog Preston
<p>Nika said: “Every time someone chooses Me&I Apparel, they are helping us give back and support families who need it most.”</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Nika set up the Me&I Apparel brand of clothing last year and has been supporting Derian House children's hospice and will now support St Catherine's Hospice too 👏🙌💙
Jayne’s work has helped local artists access paid opportunities and reach new audiences
Preston art director putting local creatives on the national stage – Blog Preston
<p>Jayne is delighted to be connecting creatives and bringing them national exposure</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Jayne’s work has helped local artists access paid opportunities and reach new audiences
Firefighters spent two-and-a-half hours cutting the top deck off a bus which became wedged under a railway bridge near Coppull
Bus without top deck after bridge crash
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December 3, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Firefighters spent two-and-a-half hours cutting the top deck off a bus which became wedged under a railway bridge near Coppull
Preston City Council has formally signed a friendship agreement with the Palestinian city of Hebron.
Preston City Council says friendship agreement with Hebron is about ‘peace and justice’ for whole region – Blog Preston
<p>The friendship agreement commits Preston and Hebron to “work in cooperation for the benefit of the citizens of both cities” </p>
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December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Preston City Council has formally signed a friendship agreement with the Palestinian city of Hebron.
Work begins in January on the council-run leisure centre in Chorley.
But car park changes will begin this month. 🏊💪
But car park changes will begin this month. 🏊💪
All Seasons Leisure Centre works planned with car park closure warning – Blog Preston
<p>Plans from Chorley Council include larger workout areas, refurbished changing rooms and energy efficiency improvements</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Work begins in January on the council-run leisure centre in Chorley.
But car park changes will begin this month. 🏊💪
But car park changes will begin this month. 🏊💪
A number of children have suffered minor injuries after a school bus struck a bridge in Coppull.
Children injured after bus smashes into railway bridge in Coppull – Blog Preston
<p>A number of children have suffered minor injuries due to the crash.</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
A number of children have suffered minor injuries after a school bus struck a bridge in Coppull.
That's a lot of brews!
The coffee shop within the Rosemere Cancer Centre at the hospital is staffed entirely by volunteers. ☕👏
The coffee shop within the Rosemere Cancer Centre at the hospital is staffed entirely by volunteers. ☕👏
Royal Preston Hospital coffee shop raises £40,940 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation – Blog Preston
<p>Since it opened, the coffee shop had raised £406,056 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
That's a lot of brews!
The coffee shop within the Rosemere Cancer Centre at the hospital is staffed entirely by volunteers. ☕👏
The coffee shop within the Rosemere Cancer Centre at the hospital is staffed entirely by volunteers. ☕👏
Up in the sky on a crisp, clear, day for the second section of the replacement Old Tram Bridge going into place.
Thanks to Sonia Bashir and her drone for the footage. Plus the latest on when more bridge lifts take place. 🌉🏗️
Thanks to Sonia Bashir and her drone for the footage. Plus the latest on when more bridge lifts take place. 🌉🏗️
Watch as second section of new River Ribble bridge goes into place – Blog Preston
<p>Old Tram Bridge replacement now half-way in place</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Up in the sky on a crisp, clear, day for the second section of the replacement Old Tram Bridge going into place.
Thanks to Sonia Bashir and her drone for the footage. Plus the latest on when more bridge lifts take place. 🌉🏗️
Thanks to Sonia Bashir and her drone for the footage. Plus the latest on when more bridge lifts take place. 🌉🏗️
The trust that runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals is under threat of having one or more of its directors replaced if it fails to reduce its financial deficit, it has emerged.
Directors could be replaced at Royal Preston Hospital if financial issues persist – Blog Preston
<p>Information to be presented to an LTH board meeting on Thursday shows that the trust is still under significant financial pressure.</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
The trust that runs the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble hospitals is under threat of having one or more of its directors replaced if it fails to reduce its financial deficit, it has emerged.
Land close to the Broughton Bypass has been eyed up for more than 150 new homes and a community building.
But council planners are recommending it doesn't go ahead - despite those living nearby wanting to see it happen. 🏡
But council planners are recommending it doesn't go ahead - despite those living nearby wanting to see it happen. 🏡
Broughton homes plan set to be rejected despite pleas from villagers in support – Blog Preston
<p>More than 150 new properties and a community building could be built close to the Brougton Bypass</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Land close to the Broughton Bypass has been eyed up for more than 150 new homes and a community building.
But council planners are recommending it doesn't go ahead - despite those living nearby wanting to see it happen. 🏡
But council planners are recommending it doesn't go ahead - despite those living nearby wanting to see it happen. 🏡
“A new venue would send a clear ‘open for business’ message, raise our profile for conferences and culture, attract visitors year-round, boost local jobs and spending, and give a flagship home for regional and national events, live music and major shows."
‘We need to think wider than legacy events space’ – business leaders back new city venue call – Blog Preston
<p>A new economic strategy released by city’s Preston Partnership group includes urgent call for major venue in Preston</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
“A new venue would send a clear ‘open for business’ message, raise our profile for conferences and culture, attract visitors year-round, boost local jobs and spending, and give a flagship home for regional and national events, live music and major shows."
The one-time site of a car showroom in Preston – which has been derelict for almost a decade – could be turned into a self-storage facility.
Derelict car showroom site at Ribbleton could become self-storage facility – Blog Preston
<p>The business moved from its Blackpool Road base in June 2016 – and the land was cleared two years later.</p>
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December 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
The one-time site of a car showroom in Preston – which has been derelict for almost a decade – could be turned into a self-storage facility.
What a lovely thing to do by Laxmiben Mistry 💙👏
Woman, 85, donates £2,000 to help Preston’s cancer and diabetes patients – Blog Preston
<p>Laxmiben Mistry has lived in the city since 1986 and wanted to help the hospital’s charity</p>
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December 2, 2025 at 9:11 PM
What a lovely thing to do by Laxmiben Mistry 💙👏
Shiryn Wynter is brightening local healthcare spaces with uplifting artwork designed to improve wellbeing and bring a sense of calm to patients and staff alike
Preston artist bringing colour and calm to local GP surgeries – Blog Preston
<p>Shiryn Wynter is transforming ordinary clinical environments into creative, welcoming spaces</p>
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December 2, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Shiryn Wynter is brightening local healthcare spaces with uplifting artwork designed to improve wellbeing and bring a sense of calm to patients and staff alike
Preston came out to see history being made as a section of the new Tram Bridge was lifted into place.
Preston comes out for history as Tram Bridge starts to be lifted into place – Blog Preston
<p>The bridge is expected to open in Spring 2026.</p>
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December 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Preston came out to see history being made as a section of the new Tram Bridge was lifted into place.
A suggestion that Garstang could eventually be merged into a local authority area that includes Preston has been greeted with horror by a councillor representing the town.
Former MP can’t imagine anything worse than Preston and Garstang authority merger – Blog Preston
<p>Sir Robert, who, as a Conservative MP, represented the constituency then known as Preston North between 1979 and 1983, balked at the idea of Garstang becoming tethered to the city.</p>
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December 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
A suggestion that Garstang could eventually be merged into a local authority area that includes Preston has been greeted with horror by a councillor representing the town.
We are live from the riverbank for the latest bridge lift
A section of the new tram bridge is lifted into place. | Blog Preston
A section of the new tram bridge is lifted into place.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:41 PM
We are live from the riverbank for the latest bridge lift