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Ringway in Preston closed due to ongoing police incident

Ringway in Preston A key road in Preston is closed this evening while police deal with an incident. Police are the scene of a concern for welfare incident on Ringway in Preston. They […]

34 mins ago
Busy Preston routes would see new lanes added under plans to reduce delays

Strand Road and Guild Way junction after proposed changes A busy route out of Preston could get an extra lane to help reduce notorious evening rush hour delays. Plans being considered by Lancashire County Council would see fresh capacity […]

12 hours ago
New plans for A582 could see double roundabouts scrapped for traffic lights

CGI of the Croston Road proposals - July 2024 Plans have been unveiled to overhaul a series of junctions on one of the busiest routes between South Ribble and Preston after a previous vision to create a new dual […]

12 hours ago
Lightfoot Lane to see temporary traffic lights until mid-September

Lightfoot Lane at the junction with Wychnor will have temporary lights in place until the end of July Pic: Google One of Fulwood’s busiest routes is set to see temporary traffic lights continue for at least the next two weeks and then at various points until the middle of September. […]

1 day ago
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Friargate ‘blockade’ near new look Peace Garden nearing completion

The new security bollards in Friargate Pic: Blog Preston What was dubbed the ‘blockade’ in one of the city’s main streets has begun to be removed. Lancashire County Council has confirmed the work around the Peace Garden area of […]

1 day ago
Driver crashing into house shuts street in Ashton-on-Ribble

Firefighters in Ladysmith Road, Ashton-on-Ribble during Monday afternoon Pic: Blog Preston Emergency services closed off a road in Ashton-on-Ribble due to a crash on Monday (15 July) afternoon. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had crews on the scene after a driver […]

2 days ago
M6 Giraffe ‘Gerry’ to make a return to motorway near Preston

Gerry the Giraffe in place previously An unusual monument is set to make its return to the side of the M6 near Preston this weekend. The giraffe which stood just off the motorway near Barton between […]

2 days ago
Extra hour for businesses to take deliveries on café-culture Friargate

Friargate North The operation of a recently pedestrianised route on the edge of Preston city centre has been rethought – over concerns that it could damage the very businesses it was designed […]

2 days ago
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