29 Sep, 2019

Flood alerts issued across Lancashire after downpour

Flood risk warnings have been put in place across Lancashire this morning due to high river levels caused by heavy rainfall - which is expected to continue until this afternoon. Here are the areas you need to watch out for.

Latest News

Brockholes nature reserve closed due to flooding

Brockholes nature reserve in Preston has closed today as the River Ribble burst its banks due to heavy rainfall.

Police appeal for help in tracing missing Matthew last seen leaving Preston

Preston Police are appealing for help from the public in their search for a missing man.

Slimmers shed their clothes for Cancer Research

Preston Slimming World members are helping to highlight the links between obesity and cancer, while raising cash for the charity

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Male seen in River Ribble at Penwortham sparks emergency services rescue operation

Emergency services were alerted following reports that a person was seen in the River Ribble in Penwortham today.

City of Preston 10k CANCELLED after heavy downpours cause adverse conditions

Organisers of the City of Preston 10k have been forced to cancel the race.

Sport Update

Preston North End boss Alex Neil sees good and bad in the draw with Bristol City at Deepdale

Preston North End manager Alex Neil admitted to having a mixed afternoon watching his side's thrilling draw with Bristol City at Deepdale.

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson unhappy with refereeing decisions in draw against Preston North End

Lee Johnson felt refereeing decisions had gone against Bristol City in their 3-3 draw with Preston North End at Deepdale.

Tim Mercerâs Preston North End Fansâ Panel verdict: Honours deservedly even in hotly-contested game

An open match played more like a cup tie resulted in a six-goal thriller.

And finally...

Road closed in Morecambe after âbuilding collapseâ

A road has been closed in Morecambe for up to three days due to the partial collapse of a building there.

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