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 2024The 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 yetCameras 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 […]
5 days ago Acclaimed musician Ken Nicol returning to Preston with band LockstepKen 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 claimsAn 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 […]
6 days ago Advertisement Advertisement Half marathon run to take place in memory of former police chief Peter LawsonA 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 […]
6 days ago Ashton Park redevelopment plans finally before planning committee but new Sports England hurdle surfacesA 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 […]
6 days ago ‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s BooksA 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 PrestonLancashire 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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