Preston

Son's tribute to father who died four months after MND diagnosis

David Thomas, a popular Lancashire hairdresser, has died after being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

The bridge linking Avenham Park in Preston city centre with Penwortham in South Ribble opens 22 May.

The operator blames rising costs for its decision to end the scheme.

Restorer Chris Shaw said the book was "a fascinating delve" into Dick, Kerr Ladies football team.

Anthony Mulligan, from builders Eric Wright, says working in water is "always the biggest headache".

Peter Jackson opened a store in Preston in 1982 and opened a Blackburn branch in The Mall six years later.

Only held every 20 years, Preston's ancient civic celebrations will next be staged in 2032.

The warning sign has been spun around 180 degrees so motorists are unaware of traffic restrictions.

While world-class juggler Marky Jay grew up in Preston, until this year he had never performed there.

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