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Covering the North, South, East, West and Centre of the city of Preston we aim to bring you news and information for the area near you in Preston. These areas do not follow the electoral boundaries of Preston City Council, which differ, especially since they were re-drawn.

Preston student designs new artwork for recycling bin wagons

Winner - Danikah (Y9), Archbishop Temple Church of England High School A student from Preston has won a recycling vehicle artwork competition. Danikah from the Archbishop Temple Church of England High School in Fulwood won the design competition. Students from across […]

3 days ago
£2,000 TV pinched during burglary of house undergoing renovation

Police released image after incident on Haighton Green Lane A TV worth £2,000 was taken during a burglary of a house that was undergoing renovation. The burglary happened on February 25 at a property on Haighton Green Lane in […]

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Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigation

Top row from left: Christopher Ormandy, Lee Ormandy, Daniel Eastham and Steven Smith Bottom row from left: Amin Patel, Saqub Hussain, George Heary and James Heary A drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]

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Four Preston projects helping city’s homeless and young people received funding boost

St George the Martyr church off Lune Street in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is among the areas to receive a cut of £156,000 seized criminals cash to put towards crime-fighting schemes. Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has invested the money into […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Tree removal work for Old Tram Bridge replacement now underway

The Old Tram Bridge site from the south side as work begins to fell trees. Pic: Blog Preston The work to prepare the area around the Old Tram Bridge for its replacement is underway. Dozens of trees will either be removed or cut back in order to carry […]

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University square apartment scheme affordable housing wrangle set for approval

Artist impressions of how the new Moor Lane and Walker Street tower block will look Plans for a new apartment block close to the city’s university campus will return to councillors for a decision a third time. Portergate Developments is wanting to build a 19-storey […]

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The Jalgos Journey in Preston – 1962 to …?

Jalgos Save Our Club t-shirt History is a story of the past. As a historian I am a correspondent of the past tasked with bringing it to life and sharing it with a wide audience […]

4 days ago
Burial and cremation fees in Preston to stay the same amid cost of living crisis

Preston Cemetery which borders Fishwick and Ribbleton Pic: spudfrawley Burial and cremation fees are set to stay the same in Preston amid the cost of living crisis. The council collects fees and charges for a range of different services, […]

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