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Preston’s headlines in 2024: Month by month the biggest news stories

As we prepare for 2024 to come to a close then here’s what made the headlines in and around Preston during the past 12 months. Our month-by-month guide takes you […]

2 months ago
Stolen Jeep recovered entering Preston with police deploying stinger to prevent chase

The recovered Jeep A stolen Jeep was recovered entering Preston – after a police officer deployed a stinger for the first time in his career. The vehicle had been recently stolen from Bolton, […]

2 months ago
New low for bus services in Preston with lady in her 60s left walking home in dark

Preston Bus Station Pic: Blog Preston A Preston councillor says bus services in the city have reached ā€œa new pitā€, with passengers being left stranded at stops for up to 90 minutes ā€“ even during rush […]

2 months ago
Preston councillors call for government to rethink decision not to spend Ā£10.5bn compensating WASPI group

Preston Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Blog Preston Preston city councillors have called on the government to think again over its decision to deny compensation to women whose retirement plans were upended by changes to the state pension […]

2 months ago
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Prestonians in football, culture, business and youth empowerment on New Year’s Honours list

Christine Cort, Mark Mills, Oliver Wood and David Moyes A former Preston North End manager, a business supremo and a driving force for arts and culture are among those in the New Year’s Honours list. The King’s New Year […]

2 months ago
Former Totto’s restaurant in Preston set to be converted into studio flats

The former Totto's on Fleet Street Most of the building that housed a once popular Preston restaurant is set to be converted into apartments. Plans have been unveiled to create three so-called ā€œstudio flatsā€ on the […]

2 months ago
New living data music piece by Leyland artist stars two sets of Belisha beacons

Stella Aster A new piece of art by a self-described neurodivergent queer geek stars two sets of Leyland Belisha beacons. Stella Aster is the creator of Music by Belisha beacons, a sonic […]

2 months ago
Garden fire gets out of control in Ingol

Firefighters have been tackling a garden waste fire which went out of control in Ingol. Crews were called to Tag Lane during Monday (30 December) afternoon. It’s understood a bonfire […]

2 months ago
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