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 LawsonA 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 […]
1 day ago Ashton Park redevelopment plans finally before planning committee but new Sports England hurdle surfacesA 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 […]
1 day ago Preston Bus set to increase fares from end of AprilPreston 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” […]
2 days ago Not being able to afford food main reason people receive help from Household Support FundBeing 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. […]
2 days ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston teen meets Romesh Ranganathan as comedian visits Teenage Cancer Trust unitA 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 […]
2 days ago ‘Dream come true’ as Fulwood resident secures deal with Macmillan Children’s BooksA 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 […]
2 days ago Preston set to see icy overnight temperatures as gritters sent outPreston 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 […]
2 days ago Preston man arrested after two burglaries and a theft in Penwortham and Walton-Le-DaleA 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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