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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.

Family-friendly Lancashire Festival returning to Preston’s Miller Park for 2024

Performers on stage at a previous The Lancashire Festival The Lancashire Festival is returning to Preston for the first time since the pandemic. A celebration of creativity, community and the arts, the family-friendly festival will take place at Miller […]

5 days ago
Corporation Street bus gate cameras appear – but not working yet

The bus gate camera poles appearing in Corporation Street Pic: Blog Preston Cameras have now been installed ahead of Preston city centre’s latest bus-only zone. Corporation Street is due to see a ‘bus gate’ put in place for a stretch from Marsh […]

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Acclaimed musician Ken Nicol returning to Preston with band Lockstep

Ken Nicol's Lockstep Ken Nicol is making a return to Preston with his band Lockstep. The show at The Continental in Broadgate on Friday 3 May follows a sold-out performance last year. A […]

6 days ago
Fylde MP Mark Menzies suspended by Tories over “bad people” payment claims

Mark Menzies MP Pic: Facebook An MP who has part of his constituency covering the western side of Preston has been suspended. Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, which sees the most eastern edge of his […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Half marathon run to take place in memory of former police chief Peter Lawson

Retired Ch Supt Wendy Bower and former ACC, Pete Lawson at an Awards Ceremony at Lancashire Constabulary. A retired Chief Superintendent and Lancashire Resilience Forum Chair is running a half-marathon in memory of her friend and colleague. Wendy Bower, a retired Chief Superintendent at Lancashire Police has […]

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Ashton Park redevelopment plans finally before planning committee but new Sports England hurdle surfaces

Ashton Park sports hub/community building A controversial plan to redevelop Preston’s Ashton Park will finally be put before the committee of councillors that has the power to decide its fate next week – but theirs […]

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‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s Books

Hazel Gardner A Fulwood resident has secured a four-book deal with one of the ‘Big Five’ publishers. Hazel Gardner’s Penguin and Pup has been snapped up by Macmillan Children’s Books. Hazel said […]

7 days ago
Warnings to be ‘extra vigilant’ after rogue roof firm targets the elderly in Preston

Handyman Pic: bidvine from Pixabay Lancashire Police is warning people to be ‘extra vigilant’ after reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston.  In the last few weeks there have been a number of […]

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