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Three men jailed for role in cocaine supply network in Preston

(L-R) Daniel Eastham, Mark Watkins and Colin Pritchard Three men have been jailed for their part in the cocaine supply network in Preston. Cocaine was transported into Preston by Ormskirk man Colin Pritchard between the end of September […]

1 day ago
Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigation

Top row from left: Christopher Ormandy, Lee Ormandy, Daniel Eastham and Steven Smith Bottom row from left: Amin Patel, Saqub Hussain, George Heary and James Heary A drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]

3 days ago
Thousands of trees planted at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone

Thousands of trees have been planted at Samlesbury Enterprise Zone as part of landscaping and ecology work on the site. As well as the planting of around 3,000 plants and […]

6 days ago
Temporary traffic lights hell from Ingol to Ashton-on-Ribble set to ease

Lane Ends roadworks Pic: Blog Preston Three set of roadworks had been ongoing between Tag Lane and Tulketh Brow causing major disruption – but one has now been completed. Temporary traffic lights were causing significant delays […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Lancashire’s long-awaited and under fire devolution deal inches closer

County Hall in Preston. Pic: Blog Preston Lancashire’s long-awaited devolution deal has inched closer to becoming a reality after county councillors backed the final draft of an agreement with the government. However, longstanding divisions over the subject […]

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Preston’s buses to see new Public Transport Safety Officers on patrol

Public Transport Safety Officer Roman Karasz. Pic: Lancashire County Council A scheme has been set up, seeing new Public Transport Safety Officers patrolling Preston’s buses and bus stations. The officers are specifically trained, aiming to tackle anti-social behaviour on public […]

2 weeks ago
Major delays between Lane Ends and Tulketh Brow due to signal works

Temporary traffic lights near Lane Ends are causing delays Pic: Google Temporary traffic lights are continuing to cause significant delays at a major Ashton-on-Ribble junction. Upgrades to traffic lights between Tulketh Brown and Lane Ends mean motorists are seeing delays of […]

3 weeks ago
Two options in the running for name of new Preston Youth Zone

Preston Youth Zone CGI Two options are in the running for the name of Preston’s new Youth Zone – and potential future users of the facility are being given a chance to have their […]

3 weeks ago
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