🚨 Police press conference over Preston shooting

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🔵 Lancashire Police have held a press conference following reports of a shooting in Preston earlier today - find out the latest on the shooting here.
🔵 Plans for a new takeaway at Lostock Hall have been blocked by councillors for the second time in five months, citing continued parking and ambulance access concerns.
🔵 Here are 17 incredible retro photos capturing Fulwood schools, football, nurses, soldiers and more in the 1990s - what memories do the brilliant nostalgic photos bring back?

	Watch as police hold press conference following shooting in Preston

	After reports of a firearm being discharged this morning, the police have spoken about it.

Watch as police hold press conference following shooting in Preston

Manhunt underway after emaciated pocket bully with cropped ears found

The dog had bite marks around her rear end and grazes on the base of her tail and thigh.

Takeway bid blocked over parking concerns in area 'where ambulances can't get through'

Plans for a new takeaway in Lostock Hall have been binned by councillors for the second time in five months, amid unresolved concerns over a lack of parking for customers.

'Once in a generation’ transport revolution promised for Lancashire as county scoops biggest payout from new fund

Lancashire has been awarded the largest share of a government transport fund established with the money saved by scrapping the northern leg of the HS2 high speed rail line to Manchester.

Issa brothers’ Asda ownership under threat after affair causes rift

One of the Blackburn brothers is thinking about selling his share in the grocery giant.

Appeal for witnessess and dashcam footage after pedestrian hit by a tractor

South Ribble Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a serious road traffic collision in Penwortham.

Huge cannabis farm valued at £168,000 discovered by police

Officers discovered around 200 cannabis plants across five rooms in the address.

New electric charging points go live in Preston

Tranquil 3 bed open-plan family home with extended rear and garden on the market

Sitting at the end of a peaceful cul de sac, this property is modern and welcoming.

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