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Preston’s future is showcased to developers as councils join forces

Artist impression of the new Markets complex and Mike Horner from Muse developments Artist impression of the new Markets complex and Mike Horner from Muse developments More than 100 developers have been urged to invest in Preston, and Lancashire, at a county-wide event. […]

8 years ago
Now Cannon Street’s getting the ‘Fishergate look’

Artist impression of how Cannon Street will look Artist impression of how Cannon Street will look A Preston side street is to get the ‘Fishergate treatment’ as the shared space scheme expands. Cannon Street is to be shut […]

8 years ago
Part of Fulwood property being renovated collapses

Chapman Road where part of a property collapsed Pic: Google Chapman Road where part of a property collapsed Pic: Google A collapsed building in Fulwood is to be investigated by safety officials. Firefighters were called to the property in Chapman […]

8 years ago
Fire crews save two people during fire at Fishwick flats

Emergency service vehicles at the flats in Samuel Street Pic: Preston Fire Station Emergency service vehicles at the flats in Samuel Street Pic: Preston Fire Station A road in Fishwick was closed off while emergency services dealt with a fire at a flat. […]

8 years ago
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Transgender author threatens Bamber Bridge school with legal action

Juno Dawson's talks in schools explore sexuality, identity, literature and education Juno Dawson’s talks in schools explore sexuality, identity, literature and education A Preston school claims it did not cancel a visit from a transgender author – saying they postponed it […]

8 years ago
Free children’s activities at St George’s this half term

Have you seen the illustration within the St George's centre? This half term St George’s Shopping Centre, in the city centre, will be providing a variety of free events for the kids to get involved in. A Preston based Scruff […]

8 years ago
Police hunting man after pensioner robbed and attacked in his home

Lytham Road where the incident took place Pic: Google Lytham Road where the incident took place Pic: Google A 92-year-old man has been attacked during an incident at his home in Fulwood. The homeowner was approached at around 1.30pm […]

8 years ago
Challenge issued to Preston eateries with two star or below food hygiene

Simon Neighbour, environmental health inspector, and a crisp packet nibbled by mice found during an inspection Simon Neighbour, environmental health inspector, and a crisp packet nibbled by mice found during an inspection The Food Hygiene Rating scheme sees premises allocated a rating of between zero and five at […]

8 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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