Ed Walker

3 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ed Walker

The slip road on the M6 at Leyland has been closed due to a crash. Blog Preston understands a motorbike is involved in the crash which has closed both lanes of the Junction 28 exit slip road on the southbound side. The M6 itself remains open although there are delays back to Junction 29 while emergency services work at the scene. Read more: Preston Bus lifts lid on recent disruption when M6 closures gridlocked cityThe crash took place around 6.30pm on Saturday (7 June).

3 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ed Walker

The Red Arrows put on a show over Preston for the second time in 36-hours. Appearing slightly later than previously planned due to the wet weather earlier on Saturday the formation flying was shuffled back to just after 5pm. Hundreds of people packed motorway bridges, vantage points across the city and were looking skywards ready to snap them as they came over Preston including the RAF Town Show that is on in Avenham and Miller Parks.

3 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ed Walker

Preston’s ruling Labour council has confirmed it is feeling the heat when it comes to the city’s heritage buildings. A lengthy statement was released via the group’s social media accounts earlier this week which they say is in response to pressure from heritage campaigners.

3 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ed Walker

A new schedule has been given for the Red Arrows heading over Preston on Saturday (7 June). Due to the wet weather throughout much of the day their departure from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland has been delayed. They were due to fly over the city at around 4.40pm. Read more: Pictures as Red Arrows fly over Preston on FridayNow they will be heading over Preston – as part of the RAF Town Show – at 5.10pm instead before they head over to Liverpool.

3 weeks ago | blogpreston.co.uk | Ed Walker

A motorcyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a crash on the M6. Lancashire Police said the M6 exit slip road at Junction 28 is likely to remain closed for some time following the crash. The crash took place at 6.23pm on Saturday (7 June) and temporarily shut the motorway in both directions while the air ambulance landed. Read more: Preston Bus lifts lid on recent disruption when M6 closures gridlocked cityA man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to police.