⚠️ Preston court shut with immediate effect after RAAC found in roof

Sep 18, 2023

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🔵 Preston Magistrates Court has been shut with immediate effect after crumbling substance RAAC was found in the roof.

🔵 The Met Office has issued a ‘yellow weather warning’ for heavy rain and flooding in Lancashire.

🔵 The RAC has accused the UK Government of neglecting roads after it was revealed that only 41.5 miles of Lancashire roads were fully resurfaced in 2021-2022.


	Preston Magistrates Court to be shut for 'at least three months'

	Bosses made the decision close the Lawson Street court today after RAAC, the crumbling substance affecting schools around the UK, was found in the roof.

Preston Magistrates Court to be shut for 'at least three months'

Meet the new dedicated police officers serving Preston City Centre

As a result of reports from businesses and members of the public regarding a range of anti-social behaviour, officers have increased the number of officers who will take responsibility for local policing in the city centre.

Met Office issues a Yellow weather warning for heavy rain and flooding

The Met Office has warned heavy rain affecting parts of northwest England and Wales may lead to some flooding.

£42 warning issued to any driver in Lancashire

Motor insurance is a legal requirement on UK roads - but many drivers don't realise they could be getting free cash for charities with their purchase

Only 41 miles of roads in Lancashire were fully resurfaced in 2021-22

The latest Department for Transport figures show 41.5 miles of roads in Lancashire were fully resurfaced in 2021-22 – up from 22.4 miles five years before.

Food hygiene ratings handed to 10 establishments in and around Preston

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 10 establishments from across Preston and South Ribble, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

'We need you' - Aerospace leader sends message to retired engineers

From its base in Blackpool, Airframe Designs continues to grow its specialisms in producing highly complex components to some of the largest aviation, defence and space organisations worldwide.

Torchlight Procession: 15 dazzling photos from the colourful evening parade

The streets of Preston lit up last night (Sept 16, 2023) as the Torchlight procession returned with a celebration of culture, music and dance.

Weird, wacky and wonderful pictures from the second Longridge Soap box Derby

These were the scenes at the second Longridge Soapbox Derby today (Sunday 17 September, 2023)

Just two Preston players named in Championship’s best XI: gallery

Preston are riding high at the top of the Championship table following four straight wins for Ryan Lowe’s side

34 photos of PNE fans enjoying the Lilywhites’ win over Plymouth

Preston North End beat Plymouth Argyle 2-1 on Saturday afternoon

Ryan Lowe on Will Keane’s chances of returning against Birmingham City

The PNE striker missed Saturday’s win over Plymouth Argyle

Liam Millar hungry to help keep PNE at the top of the Championship

The FC Basel loan man scored on his Preston North End debut against Plymouth Argyle - as Ryan Lowe’s men ran out 2-1 winners

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