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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.

Ashton Park campaigner seeks place on Preston City Council

Ann Cowell, Independent candidate for Lea and Larches ward at Preston City Council elections 2024 A campaigner who has been battling against a controversial revamp of her local park is seeking a seat on the council behind the plans – claiming the community has not […]

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Shut down toy centre in rural Preston set for office conversion

The road leading to Lewth Farm in Woodplumpton An agricultural building in the Preston countryside is set to be converted into offices – in spite of never having been used for the purpose that helped secure planning permission […]

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New Preston food, drink and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard sets opening date

Chew's Yard garden courtyard New venue Chew’s Yard will launch next month. From Thursday 2 May, the food and drink hall will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The full opening follows a […]

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Preston man takes on 200-mile ultra-marathon for St Catherine’s Hospice

Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the run in 60 hours. Pic: Ben Hardman A man from Preston is running a 200-mile ultra-marathon to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice. Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the challenge in under 60 hours, starting on […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Leyland couple raise funds for two Preston charities by going the ‘Full Monty’

Jason (left) and Stephen (right) enjoying the charity night. A couple from Leyland, who have been raising money for local charities for 20 years, have gone the “Full Monty” this time, raising £3,443,97 for Rosemere Cancer Charity and The […]

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World Poetry Champion Harry Baker to launch Wonderful new tour at The Ferret in Preston

Poet Harry Baker performs Unashamed at The Ferret Pic: Garry Cook World Poetry Champion Harry Baker will launch his new tour at Preston’s The Ferret this month. The performance poet has chosen Preston to launch his 2024 tour after the city’s […]

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Preston woman opens new fusion-food Caribbean takeaway

Food at Sawse Kitchen. Pic: Priya A woman from Preston is set to open a new Caribbean takeaway in the city. Sawse Kitchen is opening a new premises, based on Strand Road, after owner Priya Chauhan […]

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Broughton teenager Ava Jolliffe nominated for National Diversity Award

Ava at Avenham Park this weekend with daffodils in the background. A teenager from Broughton has been nominated for a National Diversity Award. Ava Jolliffe, 17, is deafblind and a wheelchair user and she has been nominated for the Positive Role […]

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