Preston, Leyland & Chorley News from Sunday, June 1st, 2025

Decision on new Leyland estate that 'rolls a dice with children's lives'

Plans for a new estate in Leyland have been kicked out by councillors amid concerns that they would pose a danger to children walking to and from school.
T20 Blast: Lancashire beat Notts

Lancashire captain Keaton Jennings starred again as he hit 95 in his team's 47-run victory against Nottinghamshire in cricket's T20 Blast.
Teen wanted in connection with breaching court order

Police are searching for 15-year-old boy wanted in connection with breaching a court order.
Bus boss calls for M6 improvements

The boss of Preston Bus is calling for urgent safety improvements on the M6.
Preston sixth form to close over falling numbers

The sixth form department at a Preston school is set to close – because not enough pupils are choosing to study there.
Man charged wih number of historical sexual offences

Police have charged a man following an investigation into historical sexual abuse.
Preston man jailed 22 years for rape and sexual assault

A Preston man who raped and sexually assaulted a woman has been jailed.