Preston Local News
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The UK's top 100 restaurants have been named - and four are in Lancashire
One restaurant is ranked in the top 10 thanks to its "unique tasting menus powered by innovation and incredible talent"
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End of an era as iconic Preston nightclub set to close for good after 55 years
A new future is planned for the building which operated as Squires and Snooty’s, New York New York, Cameo and Vinyl, and Switch
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Dad accused of murdering newborn son searched 'tips to deal with anger and frustration', jury told
Peter Sayle, 32, denies murdering 10-week-old Huxley
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Preston's Harris Museum takes steps to welcome refugees and asylum seekers
The city landmark is applying to become a 'Museum of Sanctuary'
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Customers 'gutted' as Guy's Thatched Hamlet suddenly closes after 46 years
The management confirmed a 'difficult decision' had been taken
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Uncertainty over new school on outskirts of Preston amid 900-homes plan
It might not be needed as an alternative plan is put forward
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BAE Systems workers in Lancashire launch fresh strikes as pay talks fail
The new wave of strike action began today and Unite say it will 'cripple' production at Warton and Samlesbury
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Four arrested in Preston after men reportedly seen 'running with poles'
The men have since been charged
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Plans to extend secure mental health unit in Preston approved
Guild Lodge is based in Whittingham
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Street drinking to be banned in these two areas of Preston
Anyone caught drinking will be asked to hand over their booze
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Boy, 14, suffers fractured skull at Preston car meet
Police have issued a warning
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Preston railway station revamp approved despite fears over listed building
The investment comes from Avanti West Coast
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Police seize 14 untaxed and abandoned vehicles across Preston streets
Patrols worked alongside the DVLA targeting multiple streets
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NHS trust insists 'improvements have been made' after tragic death of Preston dad
Simon had not been referred for mental health support
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Life-saving stroke treatment to be available round-the-clock after calls from coroner
A coroner said the lack of an out-of-hours thrombectomy service posed a life-threatening risk to patients.
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New classroom places earmarked in Preston as plans for new building paused
The previous council had proposed a 600-place school to open by 2027
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Dad-of-two 'was failed by NHS' before tragically taking his own life in Lancashire forest
Simon Eaves was found two days after he went missing
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Six boys wanted by police after what happened outside Preston takeaway
The incident took place on New Hall Lane on January 14
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'Audacious' benefits scammer claimed she had months to live and cheated £70k from DWP
Sarah Yarwood made fake doctors letters from consultants who had died and claimed she had terminal cancer
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Five arrested after £8,500 worth of stolen copper found in Preston
Two of the suspects have now been named and charged
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Major update as Lancashire hospitals remain under 'extreme pressure'
Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital were put on the highest alert level
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Two Lancashire hospitals declare 'highest alert level' as A&E wait times soar
They are now at OPEL 4 level, which is when a hospital is "unable to deliver comprehensive care"
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New riverside café to open on ground floor of semi-detached house in Preston
The application has been approved