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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.

Woman sought after Next staff member threatened with needle

CCTV picture from Next in Capitol Centre CCTV picture from Next in Capitol Centre A woman is being sought after a staff member was threatened with a needle in Next at the Capitol Centre. South Ribble Police […]

6 years ago
Architect for Preston’s new Market Hall sets up new firm

John Bridge in his new studio John Bridge in his new studio The architect behind Preston’s new Market Hall has decided to go it alone. John Bridge has established StudioJB after leaving the Frank Whittle Partnership. […]

6 years ago
New tapas bar planned in Preston city centre as restaurant sees another name change

Fino is due to open in St Wilfrid Street Pic: Tony Worrall Fino is due to open in St Wilfrid Street Pic: Tony Worrall A restaurant in Preston city centre is set for another name change. What was Coffee Bar Culture in […]

6 years ago
Lift surfing video in Preston tower block condemned by fire service

Lift shaft in Crystal House Lift shaft in Crystal House Footage showing someone riding atop a lift within a Preston tower block has been condemned by Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service. The clip is taken […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement How you can help boost Preston’s vegan food scene

Little Vegan food. Pic: Little Vegan   Pic: Little Vegan A crowd-funding venture is aiming to bring affordable and varied vegan food to Preston through an online store. Little Vegan, aka Carley Stewart, runs a plant-based takeaway […]

6 years ago
Harris Library team set to be merged with wider Harris team

A tulip at the front of the Harris Pic: Tony Worrall A tulip at the front of the Harris Pic: Tony Worrall Preston’s flagship museum and library looks set to have one team running it. Lancashire County Council is preparing to […]

6 years ago
Former council leader Peter Rankin to made Alderman of Preston

The former leader of Preston City Council looks set to become an Alderman of the city. Peter Rankin, who was leader of the council twice, has retired from politics as […]

6 years ago
Spectrum dance troupe take over Preston city centre

Performing on the Flag Market in the Sunday sunshine Pic: Lisa Patterson Performing on the Flag Market in the Sunday sunshine Pic: Lisa Patterson Preston’s city centre was alive to the sound of samba beats during Sunday (6 May) afternoon. Running for […]

6 years ago
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