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A city centre restaurant and bar had a near miss in the early hours of Sunday morning. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/near-m…

A county-wide sign cleaning programme has now seen almost 16,000 road signs cleaned across Lancashire. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/county…

Aerial views of the new tram bridge across the River Ribble. Due to open this Spring and replaces the Old Tram Bridge, declared unsafe and demolished in 2024. Mark Ashmore took a recent fly over. youtu.be/CC3gzMubCW8

Steaming into Spring! The annual Spring Steam Gala took place at @ribblesteam down at the Docks. @Curly__lou was there to capture the fun and steam engines youtube.com/shorts/WA8oAdd…

The new owners at Guy's Thatched Hamlet have moved onto the site ahead of a plan to rapidly reopen and begin a major refurbishment project. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/work-b…

A mum from Preston has called on action to be taken on influencers pushing harmful content at young men and boys. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/rise-i…

Although the overall redevelopment is to be known as Farington Square - the exact name for the current Park Hotel is yet to be revealed. But The Heaton Group has confirmed they will drop the current name as part of their plans. 🏨 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/the-pa…

Well done to the more than 200 hardy souls who bedded down for the night at Deepdale for the third Big PNE Sleep Out. The total is now over £54,000 - including gift aid - raised from the mass sleep out aimed at helping to tackle female homelessness. 💙📸 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/in-pic…

A rollercoaster of an experience, but Ben was glad he pushed through and sampled the Korean BBQ chicken wings - our latest foodie review puts the focus on Boo blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/review…

Huge congratulations to former Hopper Tyler Spence on finishing runner-up on Gladiators! 🏆 Tyler retired last summer after years of dedication on the wing. Great to see his hard work and determination shining during his time on the show. You’ve done us proud, Tyler! 💙

£50k raised for charity as hundreds join Big PNE Sleep Out at Deepdale trib.al/VxYNYgK

When David Came to Preston blends fact and fiction in telling the story of what might have happened a when full-size replica of Michelangelo's famous statue came to town blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/presto…

Last night at Deepdale was a reminder of the positive role football can play in bringing people together and supporting local communities. 🤝 200+ people joined the Big PNE Sleep Out and over £50,00+ has been raised inc. gift aid. 🔗 Donate: bit.ly/Big-PNE-Sleep-… #pnefc

Police were called to Cromwell Road during Tuesday morning after a BMW 1 series was taken. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/man-ch…

The closures begin on Monday (30 March), but are then suspended for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, before resuming until Friday 1 May. National Highways say work is needed ahead of major works which start in September. 🚧🚧🚧 blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/m6-jun…

Australian military plane seen over Preston youtube.com/shorts/CG5EQqS…

A newly-established Penwortham group has now undertaken its first collective meeting. blogpreston.co.uk/2026/03/penwor…

🏟️ A brilliant night at Deepdale as more than 200 people came together for the Big PNE Sleep Out and helped to raise, including Gift Aid, well over £50,000. 📈 🫶 Thank you for your amazing support. You can still donate below. 👇 🔗 bit.ly/Big-PNE-Sleep-… #PNECET | #pnefc

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We slept out (bedded down, if you will). Any hopes it would be warmer in March were swiftly dashed. I woke Ed up at 5am with my snoring. I fell off that wheelbarrow I’m sat on twice. Four layers didn’t keep the cold out. Donations for The Foxton are still open.