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Preston stabbing victim remains in hospital as teenager held

Lowthian Street closed off Pic: Benjamin Wareing Lowthian Street closed off Pic: Benjamin Wareing A man stabbed in the arm and in his back remains in a stable condition in hospital. The incident in Preston city centre […]

8 years ago
D-day for Fishergate bus lane fine appeals

Highways workers in hi-vis jackets direct traffic in Fishergate Pic: Paul Melling Highways workers in hi-vis jackets direct traffic in Fishergate Pic: Paul Melling Drivers who received a fine for using the new Fishergate bus lane could receive a reprieve. A hearing […]

8 years ago
Drug smuggler caught with cannabis on Preston to Glasgow train

Hoang Ho being led away at Glasgow Central station Hoang Ho being led away at Glasgow Central station A man who was caught with thousands of pounds of cannabis on a train between Preston and Glasgow has been jailed. […]

8 years ago
Olympic gold medalist will present Preston Guild Hall Sports Awards

Nicola White Preston City Council‘s annual awards ceremony, Preston Guild Hall Sports Awards, will be presented by Olympic Gold medalist Nicola White. The England Hockey player, from Oldham, secured 1st place […]

8 years ago
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Preston city centre stabbing leaves McDonalds and roads closed

Police outside McDonalds in Preston Pic: Benjamin Wareing Police outside McDonalds in Preston Pic: Benjamin Wareing A young male has been taken to hospital following a suspected stabbing in Preston city centre. McDonalds in Friargate and the alleyway […]

8 years ago
Dates set for return of the Continental Beer Festival to Preston

Soaking up the sun at last year's Conti beer festival Soaking up the sun at last year’s Conti beer festival One of Preston’s most popular drinking events is returning during May – and advance tickets are being introduced. The Continental […]

8 years ago
Opinion: Here’s why council tax is going up AGAIN in Preston

Part of Preston Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall Part of Preston Town Hall Pic: Tony Worrall It’s that time again. For (at least) the sixth year in a row, council tax is going up and services are going […]

8 years ago
Met Office warn strong winds likely to damage structures this week

Strong winds are expected Strong winds are expected The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for strong winds across Lancashire this week. Winds of 70-80mph have been forecast on Thursday with heavy […]

8 years ago
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