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A man has been jailed after breaching a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) preventing him from entering parts of Preston city centre.

Longridge man behind bars after breaching order banning him from parts of Preston city centre – Blog Preston

Moran, 47, of Derby Road, Longridge appeared before Preston Magistrates Court on Monday.

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A crunch meeting between traders and council chiefs is due to take place next week over the temporary relocation of the outdoor market stalls.

Traders were angered last week when it was confirmed an ice rink would be set up on where they currently trade

Preston Outdoor Market traders and Preston City Council due to meet over temporary move – Blog Preston

The announcement of a temporary ice rink operating on the space currently used by traders – while they move across the road – has prompted an outburst by stallholders

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The owner of a closing pub in Walton-le-Dale said he hopes someone will take the venue on and run a venue the community can be proud of.

Taps and Wine owner wants team with experience to buy or lease his closing pub and restaurant – Blog Preston

The owner says the pandemic, issues with finding the right chef and their own lack of experience means that it has been challenging for them to make it work.

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Hundreds of people are expected to join a walk in Mary O'Gara's memory from the city's university to Avenham Park and back. She took her own life in 2020 and her parents have been tirelessly campaigning ever since to help others

Mary O’Gara Foundation host second Hope Walk to highlight suicide prevention – Blog Preston

The Mary O’Gara Foundation have partnered up with the University of Lancashire and Papyrus, a suicide prevention charity, to organise…

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The Cuerdale Garden Village has been in the works since around 2022.

Story Homes have now submitted their plans for it. 🏠🏠🏠

Plans submitted for controversial 1,300-home garden village at Samlesbury – Blog Preston

If approved, more than 400 acres of farmland would be lost to create the Cuerdale Garden Village

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Paul’s Farm Pumpkin Patch will open its gates to the public each Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 26 October for lots of exciting seasonal activities 🎃🎃🎃

Pumpkins and poppies: Leyland farm joins with Royal British Legion to honour heroes – Blog Preston

Face painting, shopping, photo ops, and, of course, a free ride to the patch to choose your perfect pumpkin

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The PANDAS charity - which operates a support group in Ingol - is receiving help from Aldi 💙💙💙

Aldi supports Preston support group in national mental health campaign – Blog Preston

Aldi supermarket has supported a national charity in raising awareness of parents’ wellbeing during and after the birth of their children.

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George’s family have been informed of the tragic development and are being given support, police said.

Body of missing man George Norwell recovered from Southport Beach, police confirm – Blog Preston

“George’s family have been informed of the tragic development and are being given support.”

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Unsafe headstones in three South Ribble graveyards will be laid flat – unless the families responsible for the memorials make them safe.

Unsafe headstones in Penwortham, Walton-le-Dale and Bamber Bridge to be laid flat after death of four-year-old – Blog Preston

South Ribble Borough Council has carried out inspections at the churchyards of St Mary’s in Penwortham, St Leonard’s in Walton-Le-Dale and St. Saviour’s in Bamber Bridge.

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A man from Leyland has been arrested after police discovered a cannabis grow.

Man, 53, arrested after police raid Leyland home and discover cannabis factory – Blog Preston

A machete was also recovered from the home, police said.

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From breakfasts at Light Ash Farm to burgers at Iceburg, there's dozens of independent restaurants, pubs, cafes and takeaways featured in a new discount foodie app which says it wants to help fight back against the likes of JustEat and Deliveroo. 🍽️🍽️🍽

New eating out saver app launches for Preston and Lancashire to help independent eateries fight back against the likes of JustEat and Deliveroo – Blog Preston

A new app and saver scheme has launched offering hungry Prestonians deals and offers in hundreds of restaurants and cafes….

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An investigation is underway after a cyclist was left in hospital for days in the aftermath of a crash on the Guild Wheel.

Cyclist left in hospital for days after crash with off-road motorbike on Guild Wheel – Blog Preston

It happened on the Guild Wheel close to Savick Brook and west of Edith Rigby Way, police said.

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A full demolition plan for the former Tithebarn pub was put on hold in June - after pressure from heritage campaigners.

After declaring the building as 'saved', the city council says new reports have declared it is beyond repair and the whole structure must come down. 🚧🚧🚧

‘Too dangerous to remain standing’ full demolition of former city pub back on the table – Blog Preston

The city’s cabinet members had decided on partial demolition in the summer but fresh surveys mean full demolition now the likely option for the Tithebarn pub

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Ten elderly care facilities run by Lancashire County Council could be closed as part of a wholesale review of the authority’s services for older people.

Ten elderly care facilities run by Lancashire County Council could be closed – Blog Preston

he facilities are described as being “among the oldest in the [council’s] estate, with outdated designs that fail to meet modern care standards”.

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A Preston secondary school has been told it can make a raft of changes to the listed building it occupies – but it will have to wait to learn whether a major extension will also be given the green light.

Archbishop Temple can make changes to listed building but will have to wait for decision on new block – Blog Preston

Preston City Council has given the green light to the revamp of the Grade II-listed premises on St. Vincent’s Road

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Thousands of pounds raised in memory of Gary Whittell during the event at Roger Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy in St Matthews 🤜🫷 💙

Preston jiu jitsu academy holds 24-hour Grapplethon for men’s mental health – Blog Preston

The academy’s campaign message is ‘donate the cost of one pint, the pint your mate might need to open up’.

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The band has even created a festival here in the city - Rock am River returns to The Continental for the fourth time later this month

Preston band The Empire Police on ten years of rocking the city as new EP released – Blog Preston

The band formed in 2015 while at Newman College and are still going strong

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“I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Those waters aren’t meant to be swam in. I want any individuals and especially youngsters to think twice before visiting these dangerous locations... regardless of social pressures or feeling the need to be included.”

Teenager died after jumping into River Wyre despite heroic efforts of rescuers – Blog Preston

Lotus Bowker, 15, was pulled from the river at Garstang by passers-by but sadly died later in hospital

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"A gambling levy would offer a credible, fair and immediate source of revenue to effectively tackle child poverty in Preston and the UK."

Lancashire MPs join campaign calling for online gambling levy to fund child poverty action – Blog Preston

The UK’s gambling industry is a £15.6bn sector that pays only £2.5bn in tax

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Reform UK has its first councillor at South Ribble Borough Council after the latest defection.

Reform UK gains first South Ribble Borough Council representative after latest defection – Blog Preston

Cllr Forshaw said he is convinced that with Reform UK he will have the proper platform to challenge the Labour administration in South Ribble.

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Council officers and police raided a property in Miller Road.

The occupants had been blighting the area with noise nuisance for many weeks.

Music equipment seized from house in Ribbleton after repeated noise nuisance warnings not heeded – Blog Preston

A stereo, speakers and TV were seized from house linked with noise nuisance in Ribbleton. Preston City Council say repeated…

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Harry, 13, is raising money for youth mental health charity following the death of his friend Nina Papierniok.

On Friday he will join her family and friends in a special walk around the Docks to mark World Mental Health Day. 💙💙💙

Friend of Fulwood schoolgirl takes on walking challenge in her memory – Blog Preston

Nina Papierniok was found dead in mid-September, her friend Harry is doing ten days of walking to raise funds for youth mental health charity

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A 14-year-old boy, a 31-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man have all been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

Three arrested after man in his 20s left with life-changing injuries in Leyland crash – Blog Preston

A 14-year-old boy, a 31-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man have all been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

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One driver told Blog Preston that there will be around 10,000 parcels in Preston that will not go out for delivery as a result of the action taken.

DPD drivers in Preston turn off their engines in protest at payment changes ‘without notice’ – Blog Preston

One driver told Blog Preston that there will be around 10,000 parcels in Preston that will not go out for delivery as a result of the action taken.

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Spades are in the ground to build the new police station for Chorley.

It will be on part of the former Runshaw College site in Euxton Lane. 🚧🚧🚧
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Chorley Police Station construction begins as contractor takes over site – Blog Preston

The new facility will replace the existing town centre police station

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