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Revealed: Expert reports dispute the true cost of restoring Preston Bus Station
Estimates on how much it would cost to restore Preston’s iconic bus station could be “significantly lower” than previously thought. The argument for not restoring the building, estimated at a maximum cost of £23 million by consultants, and demolishing it to build a new one, has centred around the restoration costs. But alternative reports claim serious flaws in the Jacobs Engineering Group report, prepared for councillors [...]
9 hours ago by Ed Walker Share
Three arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as teenager in hospital after Deepdale stab attack
A teenager is in a serious condition in hospital after being stabbed numerous times. A 17-year-old boy was seriously assaulted by a group of men on St Stephens Road, Deepdale. The incident took place shortly before 9.30pm on Saturday when the boy was riding his bike. He was approach by the group of men who attacked him and he received a number of stab wounds. [...]
1 day ago by Ed Walker Share
Asian culture and sounds to be celebrated at 15th Preston Mela
A celebration of Asian dance, food and music will take place at the end of June on Preston’s Flag Market. The 15th Preston Mela moves from its traditional hme of Avenham Park to the Flag Market while the park continues to recover from the Guild. The Mela is a free one-day event with food stalls, bazaars and street performances. Workshops will take place throughout the [...]
2 days ago by Ed Walker Share
In pictures and tweets: Race for Life, Preston on Moor Park
Hundreds of women took part in a charity run to raise funds for Cancer Research UK. The Race for Life, which has become one of the largest mass participation charity runs in the country, took place in Moor Park. We’ve gathered together some of your photos and tweets on completion of the 5k run. [View the story "Race for Life: Preston" on Storify] Did you [...]
2 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Man injured in collision on the M6 southbound
A collision on the M6 southbound has left a man in his 60s in hospital. The incident between a Ford Fiesta and a van happened in the stretch from Junction 32 to 31. A crew from Lancashire Fire & Rescue service were called to the scene just before 2am on Sunday morning to cut the man from the vehicle. He was then taken to Royal [...]
3 days ago by Ed Walker Share
European Market to take over Preston Flag Market from Wednesday
Crepes, leather and chocolates will on sale as a European Market comes to the city. The Flag Market will be taken over by stalls offering products from across the continent from Wednesday 19 June until Saturday 22 June. Councillor Robert Boswell, cabinet member for environment, said: “Travelling markets have always been hugely successful at encouraging people into the city centre which has a positive effect [...]
3 days ago by Ed Walker Share