The city centre includes the administrative and main shopping areas of the city. The city’s law courts are found here, police station, town hall and of course Preston Bus Station. The electoral ward is known as Town Centre despite the change to city status.
Preston university researchers say risk to newborn babies from coronavirus is lowResearchers at Preston’s university say a world-first study has shown the risk to newborn babies from coronavirus is classed as ‘low’. The University of Central Lancashire worked with staff at […]
4 years ago Preston outdoor market set to open next week with social distancing measures in placeThe Outdoor Market at Preston Markets will reopen from Wednesday 3 June, welcoming back the long standing, independent traders. However the second-hand market will remain closed due to difficulties with […]
4 years ago Guild Tower DWP offices closed for deep clean amid Covid-19 fearsThe DWP offices in Guild Tower were closed for deep cleaning on Tuesday. Staff at the offices in Lords Walk expressed concern over their working conditions after three members of […]
4 years ago Preston barrister in training wins place in the courts for prestigious schemeTwo budding legal eagles of the future from the city’s university are to spend two vital weeks in the court room. The University of Central Lancashire say two of its […]
4 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Ghostly face seen in tower window at St Joseph’s OrphanageA snap of an abandoned orphanage in Preston city centre appears to show a child’s face at a window. Leonie Thomas was out walking with her son during Sunday (May […]
4 years ago Man jailed for burglary at a shop in FishergateA man has been jailed for a burglary in Preston city centre. Preston Police were called to Fishergate shortly after midnight on Wednesday (May 20). James Pool, 37, from Preston, […]
4 years ago Investigation after spate of racist graffiti in PlungingtonPolice are investigating after a spate of racist graffiti appeared in Plungington over the bank holiday weekend. Nazi symbols were sprayed around the Eldon Street bridge area in gold paint. […]
4 years ago Preston’s homeless receiving urgent medical care and support due to new schemeRough sleepers who are being housed in hotels and other properties throughout the coronavirus pandemic are receiving emergency medical care. A new triage service has been set up to help […]
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