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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.

Police issue warning over nightclub phone thefts

Police have issued a warning after a spate of mobile phone thefts in bars and clubs in Preston. Thieves are targeting iPhones from handbags and tables while the owners are […]

5 years ago
Police searching for Preston boy last seen near Flower Bowl at Barton Grange

Levi Slade-Jordan has been missing since Friday. Police say this picture was taken a few years ago but is the most recent one they have. Police are continuing to appeal to trace a missing teenage boy. Levi Slade-Jordan was last seen near the Flower Bowl entertainment complex at Barton. The 13-year-old has been missing since […]

5 years ago
Update on former Preston Market Hall car park demolition

Another view of the demolition work at the former Market Hall Pic: Stephen Melling Ringway has fully reopened after demolition work on the former Preston Market Hall car park. Preston City Council’s demolition of the building had seen a lane closed in the major […]

5 years ago
Teens accused of Moor Park machete fight are bailed

Moor Park Pic: Tony Worrall A group of five teenagers have been bailed after a brawl in Moor Park. Preston Police are continuing to investigate the fight between two rival gangs of youths. The incident […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement University of Central Lancashire launches new course to train eye doctors of the future

Students can study to become a optometrist Preston’s university has seen an opportunity to start a new course. A masters qualification in Optometry has been launched by the University of Central Lancashire. Approved by the General Optical […]

5 years ago
Major delays on M55 after crash on M6 slip road at Broughton

Queues on the M55 at the Broughton junction Pic: Motorway Traffic Cameras Broughton roundabout has been gridlocked throughout Monday morning due to a crash where the M55 meets the M6. Drivers trying to reach the M6 south from the M55 and the […]

5 years ago
Flood alerts withdrawn for Preston and Lancashire

Brighter weather is on the way to Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Flood alerts and warnings for Preston have been stood down. The Environment Agency has withdrawn flood alerts which covered the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood warning for […]

5 years ago
Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Laura Ousby River levels are rising on the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood alert is in force from the Environment Agency. Update: During Monday morning all flood alerts and […]

5 years ago
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