1+ day, 13+ hour ago  (237+ words) Canopy of Colour installation in Fishergate Pic: Preston BID Preston's Canopy of Colour will be unveiled on Thursday 30 April, with a host of special guests in attendance. Stretching 700 metres, the installation will see over 300 nature-themed decorative elements and lighting suspended…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (388+ words) With two books released and more in the pipeline, Peter Sharples is on a writing roll. A martial arts instructor from Preston has become a published author with the release of two gritty crime novels. Peter Sharples, owner and senior…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (314+ words) The former Kopper Kettle site is due to see housing built nearby Amended plans have been lodged for the construction of four bungalows by the side of the A6 at Barton. Submitted by Chorley-based Chambers Investments, the four properties would be…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (948+ words) Plus a big Conservative figure in the city bows out The will-they, won't-they go ahead local elections are now just under two weeks away. At Blog Preston we're looking forward to seeing the five-way clash of the five main parties…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (278+ words) Lancashire County Council say a fire at a waste transfer station means once skips are full they cannot be emptied A fire at a waste transfer station near Preston Docks looks set to cause disruption to tip runs. Lancashire County…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago  (491+ words) Organisers say they "cannot be confident" of raising the funds needed for the hay bale spectacular in Berry Lane A popular event in Longridge has been axed due to financial pressures. Longridge Soap Box Derby, which has taken place in…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago  (621+ words) Fairway Fusion in Chapel Brow is aiming to become a destination for golf fans A new sports bar in Leyland has opened with high-tech golf simulators. Fairway Fusion on Chapel Brow offers drinks, pool, darts and live music performances alongside…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago  (226+ words) Mad Giant Food Hall at Animate Pic: Blog Preston Preston's Mad Giant Food Hall has re-opened and two new food kiosks serving and two more on the way. Patty Shack burgers have expanded from Liverpool to open in Preston. And…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (249+ words) Andrew Leeming was last heard from in the early hours of Thursday morning and police say they are growing concerned Police are growing increasingly concerned for a man with links to Chorley, Leyland and Preston who has gone missing. Andrew…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (207+ words) Carlisle is wanted by Lancashire Constabulary. A man with a distinctive neck tattoo and links to Preston is wanted on prison recall. Jamie Carlisle, 33, is subject to an appeal by Lancashire Constabulary who want to return him to prison. Carlisle…...