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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.

Candidates to be next police and crime commissioner set out their priorities

The candidates to be Lancashire's next police and crime commissioner Lancashire residents will have the chance to vote for the county’s next police and crime commissioner (PCC) on 2 May, the same day as local elections are taking place in […]

2 days ago
Police attend Tag Lane crash as delays on major Ingol route

Police in attendance in Tag Lane, Ingol Pic: Paul Iddon/Blog Preston Emergency services have attended a crash in Ingol which is causing delays on Saturday evening. Tag Lane has seen delays since around 4pm while police attended. Temporary lights were already […]

3 days ago
The Ferret launches free live music industry training programme

Sound Check learners doing the sound for a band on stage Pic: Robin Clewley Preston’s legendary grassroots venue The Ferret is launching a live music industry training programme. The Sound Check programme is designed to introduce people to the skills they need to pursue […]

3 days ago
Preston-based Muay Thai club wins three titles in biggest amateur competition in the country

The three champions, Henry, Kayden and Jack. A Preston-based Muay Thai club have won three titles at a tournament in Barnsley. The Johnson’s Muay Thai juniors, based on Campbell Street in Deepdale, attended the Sandee Open, the […]

3 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement Marks and Spencers building in Fishergate getting a facelift

The hoardings and cover up at Marks and Spencers in Fishergate Pic: Blog Preston The outside of one of Preston city centre’s most prominent shops is getting a facelift. Marks and Spencers have scaffolding and hoardings up as they undertake work on their flagship […]

3 days ago
Sign of life at Craggs Row windmill ahead of Airbnb conversion

Scaffolding has gone up around the city’s last surviving windmill building as it prepares for a new future. Plants can be seen growing out of the Craggs Row windmill windows […]

3 days ago
Singing group for new mothers starts in Leyland

Singing Mamas at the Chorley venue, Primrose Gardens. Pic: Emily A new ‘Singing Mamas’ has started in Leyland this week for new mums of babies aged 0-4 months old. The group will run every week, from Central Lancashire Slings on […]

4 days ago
Family-friendly Lancashire Festival returning to Preston’s Miller Park for 2024

Performers on stage at a previous The Lancashire Festival The Lancashire Festival is returning to Preston for the first time since the pandemic. A celebration of creativity, community and the arts, the family-friendly festival will take place at Miller […]

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