Police find body of missing Preston pensioner John Rayton
Police have announced that a body has been found in the search for pensioner John Rayton. 70-year-old John Rayton from Fulwood in Preston was last seen leaving his home on Sharoe Green Lane early in the morning on Thursday 15 November this year. Police organised a hunt for John after he failed to return home that night. At around 1.30pm on 17 November a man’s [...]
187 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston Christmas Lights Switch-on: in pictures
Preston Christmas Lights Celeb Switch-on 17 November The Christmas lights were officially lit by a line up of celebs last night. X-Factor winner Matt Cardle and opera singer Russell ‘the voice’ Watson took centre stage pushing the plunger to a count down by Real Radio. Also on stage for one of Preston’s biggest annual events were Preston North End football team manager Graham Westley and [...]
187 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston in the Picture: Autumn in the Park
For one reason or another it’s been a bit of a busy week and I wasn’t sure where this week’s Preston in the Picture shot was going to come from. In the end an opportunity presented itself last Sunday when I was in Avenham/Miller Park to take some family portraits. While I waited for the family to arrive I was scouting out a few potential [...]
187 days ago by Paul Melling Share
The Continental brings the Tundra Bar to Preston Flag Market
The Continental hits Preston Town Centre! A fascinating new idea to bring early Christmas cheer and raise your spirits while Xmas shopping for that last present. The fabulous Tundra Bar will grace Harris Street helping shoppers escape the hustle, bustle, and Arctic conditions of the Christmas high street and cosy up with a hot mulled wine or cider in our Pop-Up Arctic Tundra Bar, running [...]
188 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Electrical fire in Preston: services called
Emeregency services were called to a household fire in Preston due to a faulty tumble dryer. The fire occurred at 10:56 on 16 November. Two fire engines from Preston Fire Station were called to a fire in a garage on Cromwell Street, Preston. A tumble dryer had set on fire and when firefighters arrived at the scene, five firefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the property. It [...]
188 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Preston DJ Nona: Christmas Party Time
Up and coming Preston DJ, DJ Nona presents her new smash hit Euro pop single: Christmas Party Time. Full of fun and Christmas spirit Nona ‘Nona Nightmare’ Pinkie, the girl with the pinkest hair around, will be performing live at the Christmas Lights Switch on mixing with the stars, hopefully, at 3.55pm and believe me, she will be one of the main reasons for getting [...]
188 days ago by Tony Worrall Share