Has the famous Fishergate Bollard finally reached the end of the road?
The celebrated concrete cornerstone, which even has its own Twitter account, could have claimed its last victim at Preston’s most troublesome crossroads.
John James Knox, 33, was found guilty of benefit fraud following a trial before Preston Crown Court.
The Department for Work and Penions said Knox was found to be claiming ESA as well as Disability Living Allowance for mobility, yet was overtly filmed partaking in demonstrations which ...
A man shot his own brother in the thigh with a pellet gun during a row at their family home.
Luke Gittins, 26, of Wigton Avenue, Leyland, admits causing actual bodily harm to his brother Jordan Gittins on March 11 last year after a man armed with a knife had visited their address claiming ...
Drivers of electric vehicles can now find a place to park and plug-in when visiting most of Lancashire's town centres thanks to a project to install 150 on-street charging points.
The partnership between Lancashire County Council and BP Chargemaster is nearing completion and reached a ...
Lancashire County Council is asking people to think about growing their family through adoption.
A special event for people considering adoption will be held at County Hall, on Fishergate in Preston, to help people find out about the process involved.
Suria Rehman said her parents were devastated after finding Maria, 25, and 17-year-old Nadia unconscious on the bathroom floor during a visit to relatives in the village of Daulat Nagar.
Both women died in hospital despite efforts by medics to save them. Police later confirmed the ...
It's fair to say a lot has changed across the world and in the city since the the millennium. From demolitions to new developments here are 9 ways Preston has changed in the last 20 years.
Boris Johnson has hailed crossing the "Brexit finish line" after Parliament approved his deal, paving the way for the UK to leave the EU with an agreement this month.
The Prime Minister called for the "rancour and division" to be left behind over the UK's departure from the EU after peers ...
The Bishop of Blackburn, Rt Rev. Julian Henderson, the Bishop of Burnley, Rt Rev. Philip North and the Bishop of Lancaster, Rt Rev. Dr Jill Duff, will be joined by other members of the clergy to stage the Mark Drama next month.
Drawing on the gospel of Mark, the play will be performed as ...
And by the age of 13 she stated drinking alcohol and taking drugs. Despite her mum seeking help through various services, she refused to see she had a problem and spiralled out of control.
But a letter about Breathe Therapies and its associated charity SEED (Support and Education for Eating ...
Astronomers in Preston have made an out of this world discovery which shows giant planets could form around small stars much faster than previously thought.
New research by academics at the University of Central Dr Anthony Mercer and Dr Dimitris Stamatellos’ challenges our ...
Amid reports of Leeds United's apparent interest in Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths, it has been claimed that the Hoops would require a bid in the region of £12m to sanction the Scotland international's sale. (Football Insider)
The refurbished supermarket in Lancaster Way has undergone an impressive transformation with new freezers, an expanded range of health and beauty, fresh bread, beers, wines and spirits and easier navigation.