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River Darwen near Preston the second most sewage spilled river in England

River Darwen looking towards Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A section of river near Preston was one of the most polluted in England last year. New figures on sewage spills released by the Environment Agency and analysed by The […]

3 weeks ago
‘Serious health hazard’ of persistent fly-tipping off New Hall Lane

The mountain of rubbish in Dundonald Street Pic: Karen Greaves/Blog Preston Mattresses, rotting fruit and vegetables and rubbish have been left on a side street off New Hall Lane for the last two weeks. Preston City Council says it is taking […]

3 weeks ago
In pictures: Preston egg rolling 2024 in Avenham Park

Chasing the eggs down the steep slopes of Avenham Park Pic: Gerard Hopkinson Preston didn’t let the rain dampen spirits for the annual Easter Egg rolling. Both hard-boiled eggs and the chocolate variety went flying down Avenham Park’s slopes. Chased by children and […]

3 weeks ago
Smashed Burger on the move in Preston city centre

Smashed being packed up at the Miller Arcade on Monday (1 April) Pic: Blog Preston One of the highest-rated places for a burger in Preston is on the move. Smashed Preston has begun moving from its current home in the Miller Arcade facing into Lancaster […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston egg rolling 2024 hour-by-hour weather forecast

Children throw eggs down a hill for a previous egg rolling event Pic: Michael Porter Photography As the city has baked in sunshine for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend how does the weather look for the egg rolling? Taking place on Bank Holiday Monday (1 April) […]

3 weeks ago
Urgent appeal to trace missing 84-year-old man from Wheelton

James Bennett Pic: Chorley Police An urgent appeal to trace a pensioner who has not been seen since Saturday lunchtime has been issued. Chorley Police are asking people to look out for James Bennett. Update: […]

3 weeks ago
Preston to Fleetwood bus service 74 and 75 future in doubt

The 75 bus leaving Preston Bus Station Pic: Colin Ward A bus service linking Preston and Fleetwood could stop operating this summer. Blackpool Transport has announced it intends to hand back the 74 and 75 route. The service goes through […]

3 weeks ago
Preston egg rolling won’t have a funfair this year

Egg rolling in the rain Pic: Michael Porter Photography Soggy ground conditions in Avenham and Miller Park mean there will be no funfair at the annual egg rolling. Preston’s tradition dates back more than 150 years and sees Easter […]

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