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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.

Preston building society donates over £10k to Rosemere Cancer Foundation

Preston branch manager Kate Bethell (centre) with Dan Hill, head of charities for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and Rosemere Cancer Foundation fundraising manager Sue Swire. Pic: Rosemere Cancer Foundation The Furness Building Society has donated over £10,000 to Preston’s Rosemere Cancer Foundation this year. The funds will be spent on projects to help cancer patients at Royal Preston Hospital. […]

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Attempted explanation for contentious Ashton Park plans set out

The proposed sports hub at Ashton Park The councillor spearheading contentious plans for a revamp of Ashton Park has insisted Preston City Council did investigate the possibility of redesigning the government-funded scheme – but did not get […]

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Two-year-old boy has serious injuries after Fulwood crash as police issue appeal

Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston Police have urged anyone who witnessed a crash on Garstang Road in Fulwood to come forward. A two-year-old boy is in hospital after being hit by a car. The crash […]

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YouTubers explore derelict section of Lancaster Canal tracing Preston route

Elliott and Sue. Pic: Explore the UK A YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring a derelict section of the Lancaster Canal which runs under Preston city centre. ‘Explore the UK’ posted the video last month […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Boy in hospital after Garstang Road crash

Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston A young boy is in hospital after a crash in Garstang Road in Fulwood. Emergency services were called to the A6 shortly after 11am on Sunday (3 March). Update: Police […]

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Fulwood road closures as police deal with Garstang Road crash

Police presence at Garstang Road at the crossroads with Watling Street Road and Lytham Road Pic: Blog Preston Garstang Road in Fulwood has been shut due to a crash. Update: A boy is in hospital with head injury after pedestrian hit Preston Police are on the scene along […]

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Vets in Penwortham and Fulwood play host to UCLan’s first vet students

Katey Middleton, Dylan Fowles, Kate Flintoft, Lucy Storey and with Ernie the dog. Pic: UCLan First-year veterinary students from the University of Central Lancashire have completed work placements across the North West. A total of 53 practices welcomed over 70 students studying Veterinary Medicine and […]

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Uninsured car towed away in Fishwick after police pursuit

A uninsured driver was caught by police after they tried to run and hide in Fishwick. Preston Police said two officers noticed a car trying to avoid them. The pursuit […]

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