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Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.

Half marathon run to take place in memory of former police chief Peter Lawson

Retired Ch Supt Wendy Bower and former ACC, Pete Lawson at an Awards Ceremony at Lancashire Constabulary. A retired Chief Superintendent and Lancashire Resilience Forum Chair is running a half-marathon in memory of her friend and colleague. Wendy Bower, a retired Chief Superintendent at Lancashire Police has […]

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Ashton Park redevelopment plans finally before planning committee but new Sports England hurdle surfaces

Ashton Park sports hub/community building A controversial plan to redevelop Preston’s Ashton Park will finally be put before the committee of councillors that has the power to decide its fate next week – but theirs […]

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Preston Bus set to increase fares from end of April

A Preston Bus service in Tithebarne Street Pic: Ian Simpson Preston bus is set to increase fares from Sunday April 28, 2024. A statement issued on the Preston Bus website says they are “sorry to have to increase [their] fares” […]

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Not being able to afford food main reason people receive help from Household Support Fund

A selection of food Being unable to afford food is the main reason Lancashire residents have received help from the government’s Household Support Fund (HSF) since it was introduced more than two years ago. […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Preston teen meets Romesh Ranganathan as comedian visits Teenage Cancer Trust unit

A teenager from Preston has met Romesh Ranganathan as the comedian visited a Teenage Cancer Trust unit. The star visited the hospital while he was in Liverpool as part of […]

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‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s Books

Hazel Gardner A Fulwood resident has secured a four-book deal with one of the ‘Big Five’ publishers. Hazel Gardner’s Penguin and Pup has been snapped up by Macmillan Children’s Books. Hazel said […]

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Preston set to see icy overnight temperatures as gritters sent out

A bitterly cold morning in Preston on Thursday 11 February Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is set to see a sharp drop in temperatures for the next 48 hours. Lancashire County Council is sending out the gritter fleet. Priority routes are gritted which is […]

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Preston man arrested after two burglaries and a theft in Penwortham and Walton-Le-Dale

A man from Preston has been arrested after two burglaries and a theft in the city. Lancashire Police arrested a man on Monday (15 April) after being called from an […]

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