Preston By-pass farmhouse and three dwellings requiring demolition. The route was constructed through four separate localities, including through the County Borough of Preston, through the Urban District of Walton-le-Dale, through the Urban District of Fulwood and through the Rural District of Preston. Initially, there were a total of 22 bridges built under or over the motorway, such as a principal bridge at Samlesbury which carried traffic over the River Ribble and the A59 trunk road, the only junction upon opening; the other principal bridge was at Higher Walton, carrying traffic over the River Darwen and the A675 road. The overall width of
Preston Greyhound Stadium of Farringdon, Humphreys, Mengala and Mercer. In 1972 there was a major fire which resulted in serious damage to the main stand and required a significant rebuild. Sister track Derby suffered a shortage of dogs in 1976 which resulted in the Preston trainers supplying greyhounds for the track. In May 1978 Preston itself was suffering from financial troubles and was forced to close but would re-open the same year under independent rules (unaffiliated to a governing body). The track remained independent for ten years offering a significant prize of £2,500 to the winner of the annual Preston Derby. The owner