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Police issue CCTV image of man they wish to speak to after serious assault in Preston
Police wish to speak with the man in connection with their investigation
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Police release image of man they want to speak to in connection with Bamboogy nightclub assault in Preston
The incident took place last month.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park reopens after tiger mauling death as big cat pictured
William Chapman was killed after entering the tiger enclosure at Yorkshire Wildlife Park
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Widow of Dave Myers exposes 'pain' after receiving unforeseen update about Hairy Biker
Dave Myers, of the Hairy Bikers, died in February 2024 after a valiant fight against cancer. His widow, Liliana Myers, has now opened up about her "pain" after she received an unforeseen update
Crime author Lee Child visits Preston prison to give away free books
‘Reading matters in prison’ Offenders at Preston Prison have been gifted free books and, somewhat unsurprisingly, crime and thriller writing is a top choice as author Lee Child visits.
House in residential Nelson street closed off over serious criminal reports
A closure order has been placed by police on an address in Nelson
All lines blocked between Preston and Wigan North Western
The problem is currently under investigation.
BBC Breakfast issues Yorkshire Wildlife Park announcement after fatal tiger attack
BBC Breakfast has shared an update on Yorkshire Wildlife Park following the death of 24-year-old William Chapman at the park's tiger enclosure
Dates announced for Penwortham Christmas Markets 2026
Put these dates in your diary.
Exciting new chapter for this cute chippy in the heart of Chorley village
The new owners have promised a fresh look and name.
Lancashire cat Felipe who needs a new home after being abandoned by his owner is beginning to lose his spark
Felipe is beginning to lose his spark as he has waited so long.
From coach to co-owner: Bamber Bridge gym marks 5 years with a new name, new partnership & free party
Transform Hub was founded by Penwortham personal trainer James Calderbank, and is the fastest-growing gym franchise of its kind, designed for busy adults aged 35 plus.
'The World's first deafblind James Bond': Clitheroe boy, 5, up for national award after Eastenders appearance
Earlier this year we shared the story of a deafblind boy from Clitheroe who’s progress was blowing his family away, well now he’s up for a national award...
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Preston Magistrates Court listings for Friday, October 16
A number of cases are listed today before Preston Magistrates Court including assault, drugs and driving offences.
More information released on fatal Burnley horror crash
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed a car parked in Burnley on Tuesday evening
'Ambition becoming reality": Leyland town centre regeneration scheme reaches major construction milestone
The transformation of Leyland Market is progressing well towards completion in autumn 2027.
Jailed: The upskirting North West teacher caught AI 'nudifying' images of schoolgirls alongside pornography
North West News: High school teacher jailed after he used AI to “nudify” schoolgirls’ profiles and took classroom up-skirting photo.
All the free parking available in Preston in the run-up to Christmas
It has become an annual offer to tempt festive shoppers into Preston.
Latest update on M6 after lorry crash causes overnight barrier repairs
It has reopened this morning.
Council responds to claim ‘it’s a matter of time’ before vehicle crashes off busy A59 bridge between Preston and Southport
A crash barrier ends before what is seemingly the most dangerous part of the structure.