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.
Major new hotel planned to tower over FriargateA new hotel in Preston is due to be built alongside student flats. Derelict buildings in Marsh Lane – between Friargate and Corporation Street – would be demolished. William Caxton’s […]
5 years ago Teenagers bail extended in connection with Fulwood stabbingTwo teenagers have seen their bail date extended in connection with a stabbing in Fulwood. A 16-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl were both arrested on suspicion of wounding. It follwoed […]
5 years ago Preston accountant stole more than £280,000 from client pension funds to prop up his own businessesA Preston based accountant who stole more than £280,000 of pension funds to prop up his struggling businesses has been jailed for three years and four months. Preston Crown Court […]
5 years ago Preston Bus Station could soon house a ‘city farm’ on its roofAmbitious proposals to change the use of Preston’s most iconic building have been revealed. Preston Bus Station, now a grade-II listed building, could soon become a major kids attraction. The […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement New homes planned for Broughton Bypass due to refusalNew homes being potentially built just off the new Broughton Bypass look set to be blocked. Gladman Homes had applied to build 95 properties on land between Pinewood Avenue on […]
5 years ago Folk duo pen ballad to ‘My Old Tram Bridge’A Lancashire folk musician has penned a ballad to Preston’s Old Tram Bridge after finding it closed on his walk through Avenham Park. Graham Dixon, 65, has been crossing the […]
5 years ago Lancashire Encounter festival signs deal with major outdoor arts companyPreston’s premier arts festival is set to be even bigger in 2020 with the addition of England’s biggest network of outdoor arts festivals. Lancashire Encounter, which runs every other year […]
5 years ago Teenager seriously injured after being hit by a car on Blackpool RoadA 13-year-old boy has been taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on Blackpool Road. Emergency services were called to reports of […]
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