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A Pokémon Go group is continuing to thrive in Preston almost a decade after the game first launched onto smart phones.

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On 14 January 1985 Deborah Gibbons, Sandra Murray, Sanchia Baines, Jill Dixon, Jennifer Hardman and Joanne Godkin started their Registered General Nurse (RGN) training, with what was then Preston District Health Authority.

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“I feel honoured to be taking over from Jeff Marsh as the new CEO of the Foxton. Having grown up in Preston this is a tremendous opportunity to build on the charity’s strong foundations and long history."

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The group exhibition, titled The Time Between, runs from tomorrow (Friday 7 March), with an opening event taking place from 6pm 🖼️

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Police are appealing for witnesses and information after a lamb was attacked by a dog off the lead near Garstang. Warning, the story contains an image some readers may find distressing.

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Customers will still be able to use the building society’s services during the four-week closure.

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More than £20bn of development and infrastructure projects could be delivered in Lancashire over the next decade – if the county gets the right support at both a national and local level.

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A Preston church is poised to ditch plans to build an extension on stilts – just weeks after getting the go-ahead for the project.

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Plans to expand Preston’s borders have been abandoned.

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Officers were called to Eaves Lane, close to Moss Close just after 5pm on Tuesday 4 March. Police are appealing for information.

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hey were able to introduce wall art, more comfortable seating and other touches to give the room a calmer and more personal feel🌸

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Based on the award-winning children’s book by Lu Fraser, the performance is filled with beautiful puppets, engaging songs, and an uplifting message of self-acceptance 🦬

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A woman in her 40s was attacked and bitten by the dog - needing hospital treatment. Police say the owner surrendered the banned breed dog and it was humanely put down at a vets.

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Garner-Jones, of no fixed address, has since been charged with failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offenders register.

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A much-loved independent coffee shop is to close this week as they focus their attention instead on their new opening elsewhere in the city. Cheers to the original Jonah's!

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This includes the event at Cotton Court, Preston, which was scheduled for Saturday 8 March.

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When searching the car police found a baseball bat by the driver’s side door.

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On the opening day, Jay will give out cryptic clues to visitors, with anyone answering everything correctly receiving free entry into a prize draw for a £100 off store voucher!

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The night, Below Ground, will see Chris plus some of the finest North West DJs play The Ferret on Friday 🎧

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Documents submitted with the application explain the new venue – close to the Withy Trees crossroads – would be refurbished to a “very high standard” and to include a bar area, a kitchen and an eating and standing area.

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There is less money available for local services in Lancashire because of the complex way its councils are currently structured.

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The extensive proposals for Moor Park have been approved. The works to the grade-II listed park focus on the Serpentine Lake and should start this summer. 🌳🌳🌳

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Leyland’s Progress Housing Group is inviting people to join in and celebrate diversity with an event this April. Before the event, they are looking for people to take part during the day to share stories, food, crafts, music and dance from around the world.

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A local youth football team Springfields FC Under 7s team received a brand-new playing kit from Bloor Homes.❤️ Club Secretary Danielle Gore said: "“With the help of Bloor Homes, we can continue purchases the correct equipment the children need in order to deliver the best training.”

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Broughton Primary School had been listed as one of the first wave of schools in the country, and the only school in Preston, to be offering the government's new free breakfast clubs. But the headteacher has told Blog Preston they have decided not to proceed after seeing the numbers don't add up.

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British Heart Foundation is converting the unit into a new home and fashion store which is due to open on the 13 March!

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Police were called to Hogarths during Monday afternoon. An investigation has been launched into what eyewitnesses told Blog Preston was an unprovoked attack and left blood across the floor of the pub.

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A senior Lancashire County Council cabinet member tells us he'd 'personally like to see' a new bridge over the Ribble achieved. But in reality it remains a distant, and expensive, project.🚗🚗🚗

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A children’s home in suburban Preston is set to be turned into a family assessment centre.

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The former care home for the elderly was being applied for as a new children's home. But Alston Lodge's conversion has been shelved. 🧒🧒

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Progress on the demolition of buildings in Mount Street, left in a dangerous way after the fire in November, are coming down. Work on the site of the former orphanage and hospital is to take around three months. 🚧🚧🚧

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Tess, an eight-year-old mastiff cross, travelled from North Yorkshire to the Preston & District Branch in Lancashire to find new adopters. Despite becoming a firm favourite amongst the Great Ayton staff, and her move Tess has since received no rehoming applications.💔

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A community health and well-being day was held by a local GP at Preston Community Hub.❤️ Dr Faheem Shakur raised £589 to Rosemere Cancer Foundation. He said the purpose of the event was: "to connect people with their community while giving them the opportunity to gain valuable insights on health."

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Rosemere Cancer Foundation have recently equipped a vein finder device for cancer patients. ❤️ The device is made to aid staff trying to cannulate patients. Olivia Kneale explained that it will help them: "be more time efficient and save the department more than £3,000 a year in wasted cannulas.”

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Sara Muszynska has recently topped the list of 60 young people who have made a difference the community over the last year. She won the award on Tuesday 25th February at Lancashire Police Headquarters, for making a significant impact through her work with the Foxton Centre, a Preston-based charity.

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Nikki Rogers had been banned from entering city centre shops and shopping centres until 2027. But she was found by police after they were called to a theft at Boots in Fishergate.

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A reminder: Work begins at one of the city's busiest junctions for the next six to eight weeks

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In a visit to a Fulwood College, Maya Ellis MP of Ribble Valley, said they provide helpful facilities to support the region’s housebuilding targets.🎉

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Some very sad news confirmed by police after Cadley Causeway was closed off on Sunday morning. The man involved was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital - despite the efforts of emergency services at the scene to save him.

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The driver failed a drug wipe, testing positive for cannabis which was also found within the vehicle and seized by officers.

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As the political dust settles on Convention of the North held in Preston, or maybe just begins, we looked at: ➡️ Organising a major event in the city without a major events venue available ➡️ The lessons for Preston and Lancashire from Liverpool's Mayoral Devolution journey

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A police presence remains in Cadley Causeway - which is shut in both directions - due to a crash on Sunday morning.

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The friendly group is made up of amateur and professional artists who meet to share art skills and gain inspiration from pro demonstrators 👩‍🎨

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Longridge Community Hospital has seen its number of available beds drastically reduced after fire safety concerns were identified by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

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Fryday will be Karen's go-to place for fish and chips from now on as they absolutely nailed those two staples - and the staff, hygiene and prices were excellent 🐟

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Lancashire’s roads are to get a £45m boost after the county council set its annual budget.

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There was congestion around Watling Street Road shortly after the final whistle as football fans tried to make their way home.

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Tess, an eight-year-old mastiff cross, travelled from North Yorkshire to Lancashire to find new adopters. ❤️ Becoming a firm favourite amongst RSPCA staff, Tess has since received no rehoming applications.

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The driver and occupants of the BMW fled the scene, as neighbours gathered to clear debris from the road during Friday night.

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