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A Preston teenager has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps with a remarkable achievement at a national boxing competition.
Autistic Preston boy overcomes grief of losing grandfather to follow in his footsteps – Blog Preston
<p>Mark trains three times a week.</p>
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Climate Action Preston has launched Visions of Preston, an open art callout asking people of all ages to imagine how we could thrive in harmony with nature and each other
Preston residents invited to share their visions for a greener future through new art project – Blog Preston
<p>Climate Action Preston’s callout asks people of all ages to imagine how we could thrive in harmony with nature and each other</p>
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Trains using the line to the north of Preston were either heavily delayed or cancelled due to an object trapped in overhead wires.
Major disruption between Preston and Lancaster due to object caught in overhead wires in high winds – Blog Preston
<p>Delays to journeys from Preston Railway Station on Wednesday evening.</p>
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A running club has launched in Preston to encourage more people in the community to start exercising.
‘No pressure, no competition’: Uniquely-named run club launched in Preston – Blog Preston
<p>The group has clubs in other parts of the UK.</p>
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Lancashire Police had been searching for them both. The families of Stuart and William have paid emotional tributes to the pair.
Families pay tribute in memory of two missing men found dead in car near Preston – Blog Preston
<p>William Hutchinson and Stuart Tallis were found by specialist search officers during Saturday 4 July after appeals to trace the two missing men</p>
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Rosemere Cancer Centre at Royal Preston Hospital has been improved through a waiting area upgrade.
Rosemere Cancer Centre waiting area upgrade helping to reduce patient stress – Blog Preston
<p>This is set to help up to 200 patients who receive treatment per day.</p>
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Two people smashed windows to break into Bamber Bridge Football Club in a 3am raid that was described as 'unnecessary' due to the absence of any cash on the premises.
Thugs smash their way into Bamber Bridge Football Club in aimless 3am raid – Blog Preston
<p>Lancashire Constabulary praised for rapid response time. </p>
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Former world champion boxer Natasha Jonas popped by to open the new beauty salon
New beauty salon in New Hall Lane opens – Blog Preston
<p>Owner Shoaib Desai said they have been encouraged by the early response to the new business</p>
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Urgent repair work is planned to prevent Edith Rigby House from collapsing.
Urgent work planned at Edith Rigby House amid fears of potential collapse – Blog Preston
<p>The owners wants to install internal props to stop a wall from collapsing</p>
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As well as giving amazing views, the climbs will provide a chance to see the recently completed second phase of the church’s roof replacement project
Chance to climb St Walburge’s spire and see restoration work at Preston landmark – Blog Preston
<p>Visitors can also take part in guided tours and explore a new exhibition featuring memories from St Walburge’s archives</p>
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Well done to more than 300 people who marched across Morecambe Bay (safely) to raise more than £20,000 for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. Good walking all! 👏🏃🏃♀️💙
Cross bay walk raises over £20,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation – Blog Preston
<p>More than 300 people, and plenty of dogs too, took on the Morecambe Bay late afternoon walk</p>
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Paul Heaton will now play two shows in one day at 53 Degrees after tickets for the initially announced gig sold out in minutes.
Paul Heaton adds second show at 53 Degrees after first sells out in minutes – Blog Preston
<p>Demand for the first show was significant and tickets sold out rapidly.</p>
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A previously unused section of the leisure centre at Bamber Bridge will be home to a new place for young people
Work started on new youth centre at Bamber Bridge Leisure Centre – Blog Preston
<p>Young people are able to say what they’d like to see in the centre on an online survey,</p>
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Police want to speak to this man as they investigate the incidents which took place at the junction of Blackpool Road and Pedders Lane
Indecent exposure investigation after flashing at busy Ashton-on-Ribble junction – Blog Preston
<p>Police say a man was exposing himself to members of the public on a Sunday afternoon</p>
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A pub in Preston has won an award for most improved by Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) local branch.
Old Black Bull wins most improved pub of the year award after significant renovation – Blog Preston
<p>The pub has grown in popularity since major refurbishments last year.</p>
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These are the first ever Community Fellows at the city's university.
University of Lancashire appoints first group of Community Fellows – Blog Preston
<p>The scheme is to expand into next year and aims to help students plug into the North West’s expansive and crucial voluntary and community sector</p>
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Bus wars in the city continue, as the number 6 Preston Bus route is extended up against the 111 and the 1 Stagecoach operated services. 🚌
Preston Bus extend number 6 service to Penwortham and Longridge – Blog Preston
<p>City’s bus wars continue to heat up as Stagecoach to face competition on cross-city routes.</p>
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A local authority has issued a warning after harmful algae was found in the lake of a well-visited park.
Blue-green algae detected in lake at Yarrow Valley Country Park – Blog Preston
<p>The Environment Agency is monitoring the lake. </p>
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A person was taken to hospital after a car left the M6 and flipped upside down.
Person taken to hospital after car leaves the M6 and flips onto roof – Blog Preston
<p>Emergency services were called to the M6 on Monday evening.</p>
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MHA, based in Winckley Square, Preston, has reported higher revenue and profits in its first full year results since becoming a public company.
Preston-based MHA reports increased revenue and strong plans for growth – Blog Preston
<p>MHA expects to take on at least 170 graduates and apprentices in the 2027 financial year</p>
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Almost two dozen new council homes in Leyland will soon have their first tenants.
New council homes in Leyland ready for first tenants – Blog Preston
<p>South Ribble Borough Council said that priority will be given to those households with a “defined local connection to Leyland”.</p>
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Court cases could soon be heard in a city centre office building under Ministry of Justice plans.
Office block could become courthouse while essential repairs take place – Blog Preston
<p>Preston Magistrates’ Court is currently being held up with internal scaffolding</p>
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Police say the motorway is likely to be closed from Junction 32 northbound for 'an extended period of time' due to a serious crash
Emergency services on scene of M6 crash close to northbound junction – Blog Preston
<p>A full closure in place at Junction 32 due to a crash</p>
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On display will be artwork created by members of the church's Creative Connections group - who range from age two to 103
Community art group to showcase work at Penwortham exhibition – Blog Preston
<p>On display will be artwork created by members of the church’s Creative Connections group – who range from age two to 103</p>
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Route confirmed to include Longridge and Broughton, and the villages to the west of Preston in the Fylde, on Thursday 20 August 🚴🚴🚴
Women’s Tour of Britain cycling race heading for Longridge and Broughton this August – Blog Preston
<p>Longridge mayor Robert Walker said it was great to have the tour passing through.</p>
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Paul Heaton will play a show in the main room of 53 Degrees later this year, it has been confirmed.
Paul Heaton confirmed for show in 53 Degrees main room – Blog Preston
<p>A Caravan of Love is on its way to Preston this December</p>
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The McDonald’s at Friargate could soon operate 24 hours a day.
24 hour opening hours being considered for Friargate McDonald’s – Blog Preston
<p>No time limits were put in place when planning permission was first granted </p>
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Five trial sites around the city have been part of a plan to give small open spaces a colourful lift - by giving them over to nature and encouraging wildflowers.
Bursts of colour and wildflowers brought to crossroads and patches of land across Preston – Blog Preston
<p>Councillor Connor Dwyer said it is a longer term project, known as City Buzz, to help add some nature to small public spaces in the city</p>
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A 35-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate an allegation of sexual assault on the Stagecoach number 2 service
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Bomb squad were seen in Moor Park during Monday lunchtime as a 'controlled burn' took place.
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