Nice idea this. Staff at the credit union, based in Hutton, instead of doing a Secret Santa take what they would have spent and instead buy gifts for charity. 💙👏

Looking busy out there - delays on the M6 southbound start at Junction 32 (Broughton) and there's been a crash down towards Leyland too.

The price per activity is 50p and young people will need an annual membership, priced at a fiver, to access the building which sits in the heart of the city. 🙌💙

After the big bridge lifts the attention now turns to putting in the lighting, handrails and more to prepare the new tram bridge for opening in Spring. Four sections of the 140-tonne bridge were successfully lifted with large crowds turning out to watch🌉

The site is located close to the M6 and according to the plans has a history of use as as sawmill and more down the years

The hampers were delivered to the Noor Food Bank in the city to help families in need this Christmas. 💙👏

Been a perfect Boxing Day for a stroll. A lovely sunrise captured coming up over the city and the fells beyond from Rijay Parmar. 😍☀️🚶

The driver of the Audi A3 Sport 30 TDI crashed into a building in Mellor which was being renovated. Firefighters worked at the scene to cut three men free who remain in hospital with serious injuries.

Lancashire’s highways boss has denied claims that the county’s grit bins will no longer be filled more than once a year – but has urged residents to use their contents sparingly and only in the places for which it is intended.

Police want to trace the man seen on doorbell footage which has been released after two properties were targeted in the Midge Hall area of Leyland

NHS bosses are planning a major overhaul of orthodontic services in Lancashire in an attempt to reduce waiting times of more than a year in some parts of the county.

As well as a kitchen caddy, there will be a larger food waste bin which is lockable to keep outside. South Ribble Borough Council has been announcing their food waste collection plans. ♻️

Well done to the 30 talented pupils who brought some Christmas cheer with their performances across the town 🎶🎶🎶

“The support Macmillan provided for Geoff during his treatment meant a great deal to everyone here, we are proud to stand behind a charity that made such a difference to one of our own." 💚

Emergency services dealt with a crash on a key road in South Ribble that left at least one car with significant damage.

Dozens of homes in South Ribble are spending Christmas morning without power due to an incident with an underground cable.

Some exciting news for Longridge as the former cinema - currently unused - is due to be brought back as a magical world for children to explore 🦸‍♂️

A very Merry Christmas from all of us at Blog Preston. We hope you find chance for 15 minutes of peace in this busy day and we'll be keeping an eye still for any news. Have a fantastic festive day.

A story of love and a lot of chickens! Anthony and Jenny took on Brookside Farm in 2022. Nestled near Parlick, Beacon and Longridge fells it sounds like quite the spot to be 💙🙌🐔

“I could look at my baby all day long, and I love just talking about him because for me it makes me feel like he’s still here." Caitlen's experience is documented in a short film which outlines the tragic loss of Arthur who was born premature. 💙

Delays expected between Junction 32 and Junction 33 until at least 9pm on Christmas Eve as emergency services work at the scene

A man was attacked at a bus stop close to the BAE Systems site in Lytham Road, Warton. Police have now released footage of two men they wish to speak to.

Was a beautiful start to Christmas Eve. Here's the view as day breaks over the Lancaster Canal at Preston. 😍 Pic: Liam Godbert

Well in, Cocker lad. Preston, and all corners of the county, are compared to 'dupes' in this celebration of all things Lancashire 🌹

One of the city's outdoor market traders has thanked all those involved for their commitment to move them back to the Lancaster Road spot from January

Earlier this month the government announced £3billion in funding for bus services and the extension of the single-journey £3 price cap until 2027 - but here in Preston one of the city's bus operators says that just doesn't work for covering the bills.

The government has opened the door to the cancellation of next year’s local elections in the seven Lancashire areas where they are due to be held.

A driver has been reported by a number of offences after an incident involving a table and chair that left police baffled.

A man has been effectively banned from Bamber Bridge after being ordered not to enter Station Road.

For when the time comes to get the bin out! All the details you need in and around Preston. If you can remember which day it is. ♻️

Boon will play a four-hour set of "the best records ever made"

Having grown up on a family farm in Catforth, Lisa, who works as a sports massage therapist, set up Agriminds in 2022 and is passionate about helping the farming community. She also knows farmers are often reluctant to open up about their problems. 💙🚜

Caught on camera. Each unit features tamper-proof CCTV technology, 360° coverage, sirens, and strobe lights for maximum impact.

Quite the Christmas present for the beleaguered outdoor market traders. Preston City Council has relented and confirmed a move back on 19 January to the usual Lancaster Road spot.

The corner of Plungington Road and Blackpool Road was closed off on Monday evening as emergency services worked at the scene

Just nipping out for.... oh wait. Long delays in and around the Capitol Centre as people load up ahead of Christmas. 🎁🧀🚗

The man, a pedestrian, was hit by the forklift truck and trapped against a parked van. Police say he remains in hospital with serious leg injuries.

The legal eagles collected gifts and donations across their Preston and surrounding area branches. All to help ensure no one goes without a Christmas present this week. 🎁

Police received reports of an explosion sound across Fulwood on Monday morning. One eyewitness said it sounded like a 'gun shot' coming from near the Sherwood Green playing fields area.

A body has been found in the search for a man who was last seen getting into difficulty swimming in the River Ribble.

A search has been launched to find a young man from Chorley who was last seen just over a week ago and is wanted as part of a police investigation.

The primary local bus operator in Preston will pull out of the National Bus Fare Cap from the second day of the New Year, it has been announced.

Huge congratulations to Andrea Seed - returning back home after finishing third in the Official Strongman Games 💪💪💪

We reveal previously unseen council surveys which had branded the building as dangerous since early 2023, more than two years before the demolition call began.

After Lou Cottam returned to education later in life as a single mum and graduated with a Distinction in Floral Art, she's opened a shop in Ashton

Insane queues as people turned out from 6am to get a taste of Wingstop. The city loves its chicken. Will it live up to the hype? 🍗

Whether it's getting the big shop in before Christmas dinner, or stocking up between Christmas and New Year, here's some important dates and times for the big supermarkets in the city. 🛒🛒🛒

Well done Preston, spirit of Christmas right there 🙌 This was our chosen Christmas appeal so thank you to Blog Preston readers who donated💙🎁👏

More than 150 tractors were decorated and lit up the roads to bring some festive cheer to the shortest day of the year. 🚜

The 22-year-old failed to stop in James Towers Way and triggered the police helicopter and a pursuit lasting at least half-an-hour