Local News
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UCLan Creates A Prestigious Veterinary School
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is joining an elite list of UK universities by creating a prestigious Veterinary School in Preston. UCLan is opening...
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Special Armed Forces Day Flag To Fly Over County Hall
A special flag is flying at County Hall to mark Armed Forces Day. County Councillor Barrie Yates, Chairman of Lancashire County Council invited Lord Shuttleworth...
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Hondas and Toyotas Being Targeted By Thieves For Their Catalytic Converters
Chorley Police are rolling out a new scheme to fight the rise in thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in the area. Thanks to funding...
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Preston Man Arrested For In Connection With Baseball Bat Attack In Preston
Police have arrested a man from Preston following a baseball bat attack in Cambridge Street. Kingsley Cairns was wanted by police after a woman’s car...
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South Ribble’s COVID Response Celebrated At National Awards Ceremony
South Ribble Borough Council is delighted to have earned national recognition for the way it has supported local businesses through COVID-19. The Council’s response to...
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Sight Loss Charity Will Take Over South Ribble Banger Festival
Galloway’s will be taking over the popular Walmer Bridge Beer and Banger Festival, as it returns this year, taking place from Friday August 27th to...
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Volunteers Thanked For Anti-Rave Presence In Rivington
Chorley Police thanked volunteers for their assistance in patrolling Rivington this weekend, following reports that a rave was expected to go ahead. On Friday (18th...
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Appeal To Find Iraq Veteran’s Medals After Burglary
South Ribble Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Penwortham on Sunday 13th June. Offender(s) have entered the victim’s property during daylight hours...
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Weapons Seized & Three Arrests Made In Preston Over The Weekend
Jordan Bailey, who police wanted to speak to following a disturbance on Grafton Street in Preston at about 3.30pm on June 5th during which a...
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Preston teenager robbed at knifepoint and ‘much-loved’ motorbike stolen
A Preston teenager was attacked at knifepoint and had their belongings stolen by two people. The teenager, a 16-year-old boy, also later had their “much...
