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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.

Grimsargh Village Store re-opens after major refit

The new look Grimsargh Village Store Pic: Blog Preston A popular village store has opened after an extensive refurbishment. Grimsargh Village Store in Preston Road between Preston and Longridge has been closed for more than two weeks while work […]

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Two options in the running for name of new Preston Youth Zone

Preston Youth Zone CGI Two options are in the running for the name of Preston’s new Youth Zone – and potential future users of the facility are being given a chance to have their […]

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Kirkham man to flip 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market

Bill Hodgson (left) with Spud Brother, Jacob Nelson and the 226kg tyre. Pic: BP A man from Kirkham is flipping a 226kg tyre 10,000 times on Preston’s Flag Market, in collaboration with The Spud Brothers, to raise funds for vital treatment. Bill Hodgson, who […]

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St Walburge’s Church to host musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir

A winter sunset just beyond St Walburge's church's distinctive spire Pic: Tony Worrall St Walburge’s Church is set to host a musical Stations of the Cross with the Octavius Choir. The free event takes place on Friday (8 March) at 7pm at the […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood traffic disruption as police at scene of Andertons Way crash

Andertons Way in Fulwood Pic: Google There’s disruption in and around Eastway in Fulwood due to a crash. Preston Police are on the scene of a crash in Andertons Way. A police spokesperson said: “We are […]

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Fulwood man runs full length of Thailand in 50 days to fundraise for local orphanages

A man from Preston has completed his challenge of running the full length of Thailand in 50 days. Chris Russell, 33, who lives in Fulwood, ran 2,121km from Mae Sai […]

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Final designs for Old Tram Bridge replacement unveiled to the public

The final design has been unveiled for the bridge that will replace the former Old Tram Bridge over the River Ribble. The project faces challenges in terms of how far […]

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Extra level added to plans for long-mooted Preston skyscraper

The proposed Lofthaus development A long-planned skyscraper in Preston could finally be about to get off the ground – seven years after it was first conceived. The Lofthaus development will see a 70-metre tall […]

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