Local News
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Blackpool Zoo celebrates birth of endangered pileated gibbon
Keepers at Blackpool Zoo are celebrating the birth of an endangered species of gibbon. The arrival of a baby pileated gibbon is “hugely important news”...
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Bamber Bridge Library Will Reopen Next Week
More libraries are due to reopen across Lancashire next week, giving people access to a range of valuable services and information once again.Libraries at Bamber...
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REGIONAL: Blackpool Expected To Join Lancashire Lockdown After COVID Spike
Blackpool is expected to join Lancashire’s lockdown following the UK’s ‘second spike’ in Coronavirus cases. The local authority for Blackpool is expected to confirm that...
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Over 70 Blades, Including Machetes & Axes, Have Been Recovered By Police
Preston Police have reported that over 70 knives have been taken out of the hands of the public, thanks to a knife bin campaign. A...
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Conmen With Irish Accents Are Targeting Preston Residents
Two men with strong Irish accents have been conning residents in Avenham and Frenchwood with fake gardening and removal services. Preston Police have warned that...
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Preston Businesses Encouraged To Take Part In City Council Webinars
Preston City Council invites businesses, entrepreneurs and freelance workers to take part in two webinars. The online workshops will introduce virtual delegates to the concept...
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Cash4Clothes Is Supporting Baby Beat With The ‘Autumn Clear Out’ Campaign
Cash4Clothes in Preston has teamed up with local neonatal and maternity charity Baby Beat to help raise funds with an ‘Autumn Clear Out’ campaign which...
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A Leyland Lorry Driver Will Spend 3-Years In Prison For Causing Death By Dangerous Driving
A lorry driver, distracted by changing the heat levels and radio controls in his vehicle whilst at the wheel, has today been jailed for causing...
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Man Who Stabbed His Friend During Birthday Celebration Is Convicted Of Murder
A man has been convicted by Preston Crown Court of murdering his friend at a birthday celebration. Janis Mikitovs (pictured) was celebrating his 36th birthday...
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Preston Woman In Her 70’s Gets Ripped Off By Conmen Who Steal £200,000 From Her Bank Account
Two men have been arrested by police investigating a £200,000 courier fraud in Preston. Officers from Lancashire Police’s Economic Crime Unit executed two warrants at...
