Preston Local News
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Purchase of site for new Preston hospital complete despite revised completion date
The facility isn't expected to open until the 2040s
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Retired teacher tragically found dead at New Longton home by his wife of 52 years
Nigel died on March 17
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'Boring Betty' resurfaces in major milestone for stormwater project
The drilling machine was named by local schoolgirl Anne-Marie
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Preston's Old Tram Bridge opening looms as major announcement expected 'in the next few weeks'
Despite setbacks the major route across the River Ribble is on track to reopen
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Storm Dave batters Lancashire as building collapses and fallen trees block train lines
Winds of 80mph battered coastal areas as the Met Office issued an amber warning
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Preston man died 53 years after suffering 'significant brain injury'
Kenneth Orton developed epilepsy as a result of his injury
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Barrow man died at Preston hospital after being detained under the Mental Health Act
Gary Baxter was a patient at a mental health unit at the time
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Preston based firm fined £127,000 after showing 'complete disregard' for waste regulations
A company director was also ordered to pay costs and carry out unpaid work
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Preston grassroots music venue set for major upgrade
The plans for The Ferret have been unveiled as the venue marks its 20th birthday
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Stop and search powers slapped on parts of Preston after 'youths with masks and weapons' reported
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of affray
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'Owd Nells Tavern at Guy's Thatched Hamlet reopens ahead of Easter bank holiday weekend
'Owd Nells Tavern is back open and serving food
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Heartbreak as 'beautiful' Preston barmaid, 37, suddenly dies on Benidorm holiday
Rachel Kay's family say their ‘whole world has been completely shattered’
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Chopstix announces new Preston location with freebies on opening day
The store will open next week
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The stunning Lancashire walk with a fantastic café and its own floating village
It has been hailed as 'one of the best in the North West'
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The Lancashire towns where residents are relying on DWP benefits the most
In some areas of the county, more than 40 per cent of people are claiming state support
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Woman, 27, wanted by police over theft, assault and court order breach
Ayesha Mervyn has links to Preston and Manchester
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Preston urged to ban 159-year-old Easter egg-rolling tradition and 'use potatoes' instead
Animal rights activits say the event needs to 'modernise' and become 'inclusive to all'
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NHS secures site for new Royal Preston Hospital - but doors won't open for 15 years
Construction work is not due to begin for more than a decade
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The disgusting Preston sex offender jailed after teen victim bravely took to the stand
'I knew I was strong enough'
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Security to be installed at Preston church to deter drug-users and homeless people
The original gates were removed in the 1960s
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Fishergate security guard jailed for drugs offences
Drugs and cash totalling around £65,000 were found at the flat
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Coroner to consider if 'hospital treatment delay' contributed to woman's death
A coroner is investigating whether delays in treating a Lytham woman who had a stroke contributed to her death
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Storage firm vows to address 'concerns' after Preston site rejected
Planners said it was “wholly at odds” with the surrounding area
