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National Autistic Society to unveil new Preston branch

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:50:00 +0100

The National Autistic Society (NAS), the UK’s leading charity for people affected by autism, is launching a new branch in Preston next week.

Lancashire sexual health pioneer's final meeting

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:00:00 +0100

ONE of Lancashire’s first members of the Family Planning Nurse Association has ended her career this week.

Flu jab for new NHS Central Lancashire boss

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:40:00 +0100

NHS Central Lancashire’s new chief executive will start his new job having protected himself against flu.

Lancashire choirs to sing for disadvantaged students

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:20:00 +0100

Local choirs are aiming to hit high notes for disadvantaged students.

Will service launched at Preston law firm

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 08:00:00 +0100

A Preston law firm is launching a campaign to highlight the importance of making a will after a poll on its website found 92 per cent of respondents do not have one.

Tributes paid to Preston cycle death student

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:46:21 +0100

Tributes have been paid to a University of Central Lancashire student who was killed after being hit by a bus in Preston on Thursday.

Preston nursing home given green light to extend

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:50:00 +0100

A Preston nursing home has been granted permission to extend.

Preston opticians help raise cash for Zambian eye clinic

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 10:10:00 +0100

Opticians across Lancashire raised £1,700 last weekend towards the construction of an eye care clinic in Zambia.

Relief for Lancashire commuters as rail strike suspended

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:50:00 +0100

UPDATE A 24-hour strike by around 100 Northern Rail drivers scheduled for Monday has been suspended following talks.

Preston centre beats Liverpool One and O2 Arena to top award

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:57:09 +0100

A popular Preston shopping centre has fought off tough competition from top retail centres in Liverpool and central London to win a prestigious commercial award.

12 quizzed in Lancashire cannabis probe bailed

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 11:57:35 +0100

Twelve people who were arrested as part of an investigation into businesses suspected of encouraging cannabis production have been bailed.

Fulwood Asda shoppers join staff for breast cancer fundraiser

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:09:46 +0100

Staff and shoppers at Asda in Fulwood threw their weight behind the Tickled Pink campaign this week.

Cyclist dies after bus accident in Preston

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 15:12:47 +0100

A cyclist has been killed after being hit by a bus in Preston.

Fulwood train death man's funeral

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:27:45 +0100

The funeral of a man who died after being struck by a train takes place today.

Preston subway attacker caught on CCTV

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:36:19 +0100

A teenager who was kicked unconscious in a vicious attack in Preston city centre has spoken of his ordeal.

12 people quizzed following Lancashire drug raids

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:06:16 +0100

Police have today arrested 12 people suspected of being involved in the unlawful production of cannabis.

Catholic churches in Preston under threat

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:10:48 +0100

Only two of Preston’s six inner-city Catholic churches could still be open for worship in ten years’ time, according to the head of the Lancaster Diocese.

Preston special school gets Tithebarn makeover

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:20:38 +0100

A sensory garden at a Preston school has received a makeover courtesy of developers behind Preston’s £700million Tithebarn regeneration project.

Murder trial of Preston man restarts

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:45:55 +0100

A new trial into the murder of a Preston man has started this week.

Bishop urges Preston charity to rethink gay adoption idea

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:45:14 +0100

Lancashire’s most senior Catholic has said that the church will continue to support a Preston-based charity, even if it allows same sex couples to adopt.

Work to start to repair Preston flood defence wall

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 21:30:00 +0100

Work to repair a flood defence wall in Preston is due to begin this week.

Preston-born Jack the Ripper killer jailed for life

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:04:27 +0100

A Preston-born sex killer who tried to emulate Jack the Ripper is set to die behind bars after being jailed for at least 30 years today for the murders of two young mothers.

Preston engines steam ahead

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:23:30 +0100

The rain came down but an engine event steamed ahead at a Diesel Gala weekend in Preston.

Fulwood pub to toast local ales

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:20:00 +0100

A popular Fulwood pub is giving punters the chance to sample more beers than ever.

Top ten recruitment poll for Preston agency

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 10:40:00 +0100

One of Preston’s leading recruitment agencies, gap personnel, has appeared for the first time in the top ten of a recent nationwide recruitment agency poll.

Preston fundraiser urges cycling support

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:30:00 +0100

Preston fundraiser Sarah Berry is urging budding bikers to join her on a cycling challenge as part of the Life Cycle event for Breast Cancer Campaign.

Business backing call for Preston BID

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:10:00 +0100

Preston businesses are being urged to work together and get behind proposals for a Business Improvement District (BID) in the city centre.

Police hunt men following Tesco Fulwood armed raid

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 15:50:00 +0100

UPDATE: Detectives are appealing for witnesses after two armed men robbed security guards delivering cash to a Tesco Express in Fulwood this morning.