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Cast members from the All Hallows RC High School production of "The Return of Miss Maple"

39 retro pics of Preston’s All Hallows RC High School in the 1990s

Back in 1960, this was the view of Manchester Road, Preston. We can see King Street Tavern on the right and St Saviour’s Church looming in the distance. Picture comes courtesy of Preston Digital Archive.

13 historic retro pics of 1960s Preston, from the prison to the infirmary

The fire broke out around 3pm on Monday (November 27) and sent smoke billowing across the North Road and Deepdale are of Preston. (Pictures and video by Ben Huxley)

Video: Watch moment blaze breaks out at Preston scrap yard

St Leonard’s Christmas Tree Festival sparkled once again this year, with 26 tree decorated in total. Picture is Hayley Hughes.

12 pictures as Christmas Tree Festival brought festive cheer to residents

A fire broke out at a commercial property at the junction of Egbert Street and Canute Street in Preston (Credit: Google)

Fire breaks out at commercial property in city

Leslie Eastham (left) has found friends at his local warm hub

How Lancashire's warm hubs are providing friendship as well as as sanctuary

Fire crews at the scene in Hough Lane, Leyland on Thursday night (November 23). (Picture by Mark Hewitson)

Electrical fault shuts pubs and bars

Water supply issues affected thousands of homes in South Ribble on Tuesday morning (Nov 21). Photo by Cooker King on Unsplash

United Utilities provides update on water supply issues

Katherine with Professor Nihal Gurusinghe and his wife Vicky

Penwortham consultant neurosurgeon given surprise tour of Parliament by Katherin...

Thousands of homes and businesses are without water in South Ribble due to a burst water main this morning (Tuesday, November 21). (Picture by Sasikan Ulevik)

Burst water pipe forces schools to close and leaves thousands without water

John Nuttall of Great Britain in action during the 5000 metres in the European Athletics Championships on August 11, 1994 at the Olympic Stadium, in Helsinki, Finland. (Photo by Gray Mortimore/Getty Images)

Preston Harriers pay tribute to club great, former Olympian John Nuttall

The Old Tram Bridge received a multi-coloured makeover in September 2021 when a light show was used to highlight growing calls for its reinstatement (image: CDS events)

This is when final designs for the new Preston Tram Bridge will be revealed

Some of the performers from the Walton Le Dale High School christmas production Snowzone. Singer Beccy Jones (back) with dancers Nicola Allan (left) and Loretta Robinson (right) and juggler Alexa Randell.

Old school: 17 retro pics to take you back to Walton-le-Dale in the '90s & '00s

1972: Golfers at Penwortham Golf Club, from left, Ted Dexter, Joe Mercer, Tom Finney, Bobby Charleton and Matt Busby

Birdie! 15 retro pictures of historic Preston golf clubs down the years

Ambergate, Valley Road, Preston, Lancashire (Credit: MIchael Bailey Estate Agent)

Mind blowing mansion with stunning open plan kitchen & gorgeous garden for sale

Jane and Janet Boyd, of Morecambe, are greeted by an Easter bunny - publicity for a special Easter Revels show being presented at Preston's Charter Theatre

33 stunning historic retro pictures of life in Preston in 1974
Take a step back in time to 1974

Golden Hill Lane in Leyland is closed from the junction with School Lane due to a fire on Saturday afternoon (November 11).

Road closed due to commercial building fire

A car went up in flames on the M55 westbound between Preston and Kirkham (Credit: Google)

Car goes up in flames on M55 westbound

The outdoor space

Gin bar owners win planning battle over outdoor seating areas

Sophia with the poppies

Sophia's poppy tribute inspired by much-missed Gran

Cromwell Road, Penwortham, Preston (Credit: Marie Holmes Estates)

Scandinavian style: open plan 3 bed home with gorgeous garden up for sale

Booths said its decision to axe self-service was in response to feedback from customers who expressed a preference for being served by staff when paying for their shopping

Booths axes self-service checkouts

The former Vinro restaurant

New Turkish Grill to open in heart of town - here's what's on the menu

The neighbouring establishments.

Neighbouring gin bars set for knock-back over outdoor seating plans

Blackpool Road, Preston 1960.

35 mind blowing retro pictures of Preston back in the 1960s

This bunch of lads are up in the air about a new gift for their club. The sports enthusiasts at 1st Preston St David's Boys' Brigade in Inkerman Street, Preston, received a gift of an agility mat from Preston North Rotary Club

29 classic retro pics of early 1980s Preston, from Star Wars to North End

There was a collision between a motorcyclist and a car on Pope Lane in Penwortham on Sunday, October 29.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital following crash with car in Penwortham
A motorcylist was taken to hospital over the weekend following a crash with a car in Penwortham.

Friday Club St Mary’s Teenage Disco Reunion (credit: John Middleham)

31 fun filled pics of the Penwortham Friday Club St Mary’s Discos reunion

Here's some of the more interesting applications registered this week.

South Ribble planning applications: 5 proposals near you

Sam preparing for action for the Lions against Italy

Meet the Lancashire lad who captains Great Britain's American Football Team

Four firefighters from Lancashire have completed a tough ‘Longest Day’ golf challenge in memory of one of their colleagues - Alastair Cudworth who died from cancer in January 2020. The team, named 'Cuddyshack after their friend, played 72 holes in just one day to raise over £1,170 for Macmillan Cancer Support charity

Preston firefighters pay tribute to one of their own in a unique way

Sainsbury's Local in Birch Avenue, Penwortham

Town supermarket to close for 10 days - here's why

Preston Fire Station, Tithebarn St. 1896
Engine and crew in front of the old fire station which was demolished in the mid 1960's. The Station was built in 1852 and enlarged in 1905

27 mind blowing retro pics of Preston in the 1960s, from soldiers to students

Roebuck Primary School - Acorn class

School reception class photos - how to view, buy and get copies of the paper

A last look at the interior of the old Empire Theatre on Tithebarn Street in Preston. The stage boards have gone and the boxes and bingo site remain - but not for long. The Empire - which opened in 1911 - was Preston's oldest surviving theatre until it was converted into a bingo hall in 1964. It was torn down in 1976

31 retro pics of derelict and demolished buildings in Preston down the decades

Avenham Park

17 fascinating AI pictures of futuristic Preston, from Avenham Park to UCLan

53 pictures of Year 1 pupils from Preston, Garstang and Blackburn

The work when it was carried out in 2019

Council disputes billionaire's claim of a "great victory" in caravan site row

Alfie Best, who owns Penwortham Residential Park

Twist as 'Gypsy billionaire' claims "great victory" in caravan park row

Gemma Collinson and Scott Croly of Longridge High School, working on a CD at Preston College in 1998

25 retro pics of '90s high schools, from Tulketh and Broughton to Our Lady's

Exclusive 'Gypsy Billionaire' loses appeal over excavation work at Lancashire caravan park

All welcome to the autumn concert at St Leonard's church, Penwortham. Image: Preston Orpheus Choir

Preston Orpheus Choir - autumn concert

The A582 would become a dual carriageway for its full length under the plans

New South Ribble to Preston dual carriageway 'to be funded with former HS2 cash’

A crash closed Cop Lane in Penwortham (Credit: Google)

Collision set to close Cop Lane in Penwortham ‘for some time’

The Old Tram Bridge is to be replaced - but there are no visible signs of work yet

Progress report issued on replacement for Preston's Old Tram Bridge

Will the Bee Lane area remain rural?

Decision over plans for 1,100 homes in the countryside delayed for a third time

What started out as a Covid precaution is continuing as a business boost

‘Pavement cafés’ from Covid’s social distancing era to continue for another year

The Friday Club

15 retro pictures of Penwortham's Friday Club discos in the '70s and '80s

Ambergate, Valley Road, Preston, Lancashire (Credit: Michael Bailey Estate Agents)

Million-pound 5 bed mansion with modern design and landscaped garden up for sale

Michael Bailey (left) and Ben Hardwick with their most recent award

Independent local estate agency wins award at British Property Awards 2023

South Ribble Borough Council want to install a 8.9m tall Kompan Giant XL Tower Slide Unit at Withy Grove Park.
The proposed development involves replacing the existing tower unit, which was vandalised, with a new and improved play structure.

Planning applications: New 'XL' park slide and changes to a restaurant and bar

New signs up at the pub in Liverpool Road

Parking cameras installed at popular town pub - here's the new rules

The limited edition pink gin by Fairham Gin

Special edition Lancashire pink gin is unveiled - here's what we know

Veronica Merrifield makes merry with PC David Jackson on Emerson Road, as the Caribbean Carnival wended its way through the streets of Deepdale in Preston

25 amazing retro pictures of life in Preston in 1978

Princess Diana visits Preston in January 1993

41 amazing retro pictures of Preston in 1993, from Princess Diana to North End