Journalist. Editor. Audience development & editorial consultant. Director of @almaonlineuk. Founder & editor of @blogpreston.
Joined March 2008
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A man has been arrested and two dogs seized after a woman in her 80s was left in hospital with serious bite injuries. A cordon was established after the incident.
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A search is ongoing to trace two young males who were chased by police in the early hours.
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Jun 12
Thankfully no one was hurt after the crash outside the Bamboogy nightclub.
Debris is scattered across the street and the driver has fled the scene.
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Jun 12
Professor Graham Baldwin has been named in the King's Honours list for services to higher education. The @Uni_Lancashire chief will receive an OBE.
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Jun 13
An early start for many who wanted to get their hands on the new Preston North End home kit.
Our @LukeBeardsworth joined the crowds at Deepdale and ended up putting together a table football kit with The SpudFather too. As you do.
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Jun 12
The biggest event in the Penwortham calendar returns this weekend, with Hurst Grange Park set for two days of entertainment including live music on the Saturday night. 🎉
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Jun 12
Emma Pimley has been fighting lung cancer for four years. Sadly, she is now in her final months and a big fundraising effort is underway to support the 37-year-old and her family. 💙
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Jun 12
With England facing off against Croatia on Wednesday, the city’s biggest screens are turning their attention to the World Cup, but if that isn’t your cup of tea, there is also plenty of live music, comedy performances, and family days out
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Jun 12
The MP for Ribble Valley has called for better funding for outdoor spaces for young people to enjoy in hot weather following the tragic death of Junior Slater.
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Jun 12
A 55-year-old man has voluntarily attended an interview in relation to the attack and sexual assault.
In March, Kimberley bravely spoke out about her ordeal. The police investigation remains ongoing.
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Jun 10
Michael McGowan has been using a mobility scooter for the past four years.
He's told us about the issues he faced trying to get around in Ribbleton where he lives as he backs calls for a review of pavement conditions and issues by the county council.
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Jun 10
Dogs have been blamed by the city's parks department for damage to trees in Haslam Park, Ashton Park and Moor Park
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Jun 10
And the Battle of Tag Lane is in full swing as the 35 sees a day return discounted rate put in as Rotala strike back against Stagecoach's 111. 🚌
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Jun 10
EasiDay tickets for adults and children, along with a host of weekly and monthly passes are seeing significant reductions in price by Preston Bus.
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RT @blogpreston: Cash, a knife, three mobile phones and a quantity of cocaine and crack cocaine was found.
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Jun 11
Parents had raised concerns about 'strong chemical smells' and a 'sticky texture'.
Stores in Leyland and Longridge were among those to be visited as more than 200 of the unsafe toys were seized.
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Jun 9
The strength of feeling was shown over the plans to fell 18 of the 21 'Royal' lime trees along the banks of the River Ribble.
More than 100 people packed into The Yew Tree pub to hear the latest and make clear to the Environment Agency their views. 🌳
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Jun 9
Firefighters spent three hours at the former theme park near Chorley during Sunday afternoon to bring the fire, at a large timber building, under control 🔥
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Jun 9
The 58-year-old had pleaded guilty to animal cruelty after the cat became stuck in the trap and had serious injuries caused to its leg. Which has now been removed.
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Jun 9
Peter Tomlins always goes by public transport and notched up ground 738 with his visit to Grimsargh at the weekend. 🏏👣
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