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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.

Recycling Lives fire shown from above by fire service pictures

The scene in Longridge Road Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Aerial Unit Aerial pictures show what firefighters faced in Longridge Road during the early hours of Sunday morning. More than 100 firefighters were scrambled to the fire at the Recycling Lives compound. […]

5 years ago
Fallen tree shuts Black Bull Lane in Fulwood

The fallen tree at the junction with Janice Drive Pic: Jennywhitwhot Black Bull Lane was shut due to a fallen tree. Preston Police closed off the main route in Fulwood as strong winds lash the city. Reports came in around 1pm […]

5 years ago
See new drone images of UCLan’s new engineering centre

Developers have released birds eye images of UCLan’s new £35million Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC) as the project nears completion. The building, which dominates the skyline, forms a key part of […]

5 years ago
Fire at recycling plant in Longridge Road has been contained

Aerial platforms were used to contain the flames in Longridge Road Pic: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service Firefighters are continuing to tackle a fire at a recycling plant in Preston. More than 100 firefighters were at the scene in Longridge Road from just after 1am on Sunday […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How fly-tipping is blighting former railway line in Deepdale

A common sight off Burrow Road Pic: Julie Cartwright/Blog Preston A Preston woman has complained about a spate of fly-tipping in Deepdale. Julie Cartwright sent pictures to Blog Preston of what she said has become ‘one big waste ground’. The […]

5 years ago
Staffordshire Bull Terrier hurt in Fulwood hit and run

Pablo kitted out for one of his runs Pic: Alex Knight/Blog Preston A dog is receiving treatment after being hit by a van in Fulwood. An appeal for information and witnesses after the hit and run has been made. The incident took […]

5 years ago
Martial arts dojo opens in Fylde Road

The Nippon UK dojo putting youngsters through their paces A martial arts studio has a new dojo in the city. Nippon UK Martial Arts has settled in a permanent home in Fylde Road. The industrial unit, a former NHS […]

5 years ago
Work to begin on Preston’s first ‘eco-commune’

Each of the homes will come with a different layout and features Pic: Studio John Bridge A new eco-commune development has been granted permission to be built in Broughton. Kingsway Gardens is to be the first community of eco homes in the city. Designed by John […]

5 years ago
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