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The beloved 56-year-old died suddenly at his home at Bryars Farm in Lea following a suspected heart attack on Friday, October 16. He was an immensely popular figure in Preston and beyond, and widely respected for his fundraising for local charities and good causes.

Pete Marquis funeral plans to include televised screening & wristbands

Police are appealing for help to find Jason Scott

Missing Preston-linked man found after two-day search

Station Road, Bamber Bridge

Your views wanted on new parking restrictions for Bamber Bridge

Redevelopment of historic Wesham fire station given the green light

The funeral for David Henry, 45, will be held at St Aidan's church, Station Road, Bamber Bridge on Monday 17th August at 13:00.

Funeral date announced for much loved and missed Bamber Bridge man

The funeral service for 33-year-old Kerry Coombes who was killed in a train crash at a crossing in Hoghton last month has taken place today at Parish Church of All Saints' Higher Walton

Loved ones say a final goodbye to tragic mum killed at level crossing

Dave Cocker, 42, was last seen at just after 6pm yesterday at Buckshaw train station, Station Road, Chorley.

Missing man, 42, last seen at Buckshaw train station yesterday

Longridge CC's Matt De Villiers struck 247 at Whalley on Bank Holiday Monday (photo: Longridge CC via Instagram)

De Villiers destroys Whalley attack as Longridge run riot

Plans revealed for historic Wesham fire station on Station Road

Rated 5 on July 2.

Toxic substance request by in-demand Bamber Bridge company

Lancashire Police report a busy night in Bamber Bridge last night

Police update on search for knifeman in Bamber Bridge street stabbing

The school said the child ‘acted appropriately’ and was safe, and the incident was reported to police

Parents alerted after 'unknown man' approaches child outside school

Former Lytham school bursar, Bert Bracegirdle of New Longton, has sadly passed away aged 78

Tributes paid to much-loved Lancashire school bursar

Preparations are under way in Clitheroe ahead of a visit by King Charles III

Road closures for King Charles III visit to Lancashire

How the revamped Leyland Market will look

Big changes for Leyland Market revelopment - & 8 other applications

Mark Capstick was last seen at around 9.20pm on December 23 in Wesham

999 appeal to find missing man, 65, who 'may appear confused'
Lancahsire Police are searching for a missing 65-year-old man amid growing concern for his welfare.
Sean Gleaves

Plan to turn the Railway pub in Huncoat into an office and community hub have been vetoed by councillors.

Decision reached on plans to convert Lancs railway pub into offices

Hastings road closures

Road closures to be aware of next month in Ribble Valley and why

Ashir Shahid pleaded guilty to death and injury by dangerous driving

Hit-and-run driver sang ‘It Wasn’t Me’ after killing unborn baby

Railway pub, Huncoat

Plan tabled for historic village pub - & it's not going to be a boozer

The Tipsy Turtle recently opened its doors at 8 Station Road, Hesketh Bank, Preston.

New microbar with a quirky name opens in Preston

The zebra crossing in Station Road, Bamber Bridge where a pregnant woman in her 30 was seriously injured in a hit and run on Sunday, September 29. Sadly, her baby later died after an emergency birth in hospital. Credit: Dave Nelson

Breaking Bamber Bridge hit and run suspects charged after death of baby boy

The grubby community plaques in Bamber Bridge

Calls to spruce up 'shabby' memorial to town's community heroes

Kirkham Pool is still seeking a new operator.

Search for a new Kirkham Pool operator is back on as party backs out

The Barlick Raj Balti team and their family with the accolade

Barnoldswick eatery crowned Best Indian Restaurant in the North West

Four men have been charged after a cannabis farm worth £2.3m was found in Fleetwood

Four men charged after £2.3m cannabis farm found in former bingo hall

Kirkham swimming pool was forced to close since its roof partially blew off during a storm in December 2021.

Council issues update on Kirkham pool closure
Fylde Council has issued an update on a pool that has been shut for nearly three years.
Emma Downey

A man has been arrested following a hit-and-run in Bamber Bridge

Update after woman left fighting for her life following hit-and-run

The woman was knocked down on a zebra crossing in Station Road, Bamber Bridge on Sunday evening

Breaking Boys arrested and woman 'critical' after zebra crossing hit and run

Ye Olde Original Withy Trees located a 157 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, has closed its doors for a refurb under new management.

Staff of Bamber Bridge pub thank customers for great send off

Police want to speak to him in connection with an investigation into a fraud where £650 was paid for a mobile phone which turned out to be fake

Facebook Marketplace warning as scam victim pays £650 for fake phone

Graffiti and vandalism in Bamber Bridge

"Feral kids" blamed for vandalism and graffiti on memorial and houses

Great value for money at the Bay Horse in Thornton

We tried a revamped pub that's fantastic value for family meals

A new pizzeria is set to open in Bamber Bridge two years on from the closure of Rico's

New pizza shop set to open at site of legendary takeaway

Catherine Musgrove visited Montogery Street and Kellet Lane, both in Bamber Bridge

I visited the most and least expensive streets in Bamber Bridge

The incident happened near to Morrison's in Bamber Bridge

Police officer attacked with 'metal bar' in centre of Bamber Bridge

The Grapes has closed for a refurb.

19th century pub announces reason for closure

The Crown pub in Croston pictured before its demise earlier in the pandemic (image: Google)

Village pub's conversion to Co-op convenience store delayed over traffic fears

The Crown in Croston fell silent earlier in the pandemic (image: Google)

Pub demolition bid delayed amid plans to build new Co-op convenience store

Two men have been charged after drugs and cash were found in a car

Two men charged after cannabis and £40k in cash found in Audi

Stephen Leyland

Daughter's heartbreaking tribute to dad found dead next to motorway

Breaking Station Road in Bamber Bridge closed following commercial building fire

YMCA Kirkham Rural Splash is set to permanently close.

YMCA Kirkham Rural Splash is set to permanently close

Taking a well earned rest!

Bamber Bridge goes back in time

There are changes coming to four existing bus stops on Station Road, including new wooden shelters (image: Google)

More bus stops for busy street where locals say there are 'already enough'

Ye Olde Original Withy Trees, Station Road, Bamber Bridge

Bamber Bridge pub to get facelift and new family focus under new owner

Cuerden Church School's headteacher Nicola Sherry with pupils; they are delighted to retain their good status on their recent Ofsted inspection.

"A happy and caring place to learn": primary school retains good inspection

Milbanke Care Home in Preston has been rated as requiring improvement

Preston care home goes from 'good' to 'requiring improvement'

You can visit nearby libraries during Kirkham Library's temporary closure, including Freckleton Library, Ingol Library or Lytham Library.

Kirkham Library temporarily shuts its doors for roof repairs

A collision between a boy and a car closed Station Road for number of hours in Kirkham (Credit: Google)

12-year-old boy hit in a collision which closed road for several hours

A collision closed Station Road for number of hours in Kirkham (Credit: Google)

Collision closes Station Road in both directions in Kirkham

The building was knocked back as a micro-bar four years ago due to concerns over noise.

Bistro seeks permission to be a micro-bar

Photo Neil Cross; New Longton turns into advent calendar as 24 houses are lighting up a window with a theme throughout December.

Lighting up New Longton: Village turns itself into an advent calendar

Bakes By Hope will remain open until December 24 and is set to offer plenty of Christmas treats.

Bamber Bridge cake shop to close after 6 months due to cost of living

This photograph of a previous Clitheroe bonfire was taken by David Bleazard.

Motorists advised of Clitheroe Castle bonfire road closures

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