Police cordon off Deepdale area as blaze rages on

A former warehouse has been evacuated and a 500 feet area cordoned off after a four-storey building was engulfed by flames. The building, on Kent St, is home to the Iqra education centre […]

13 years ago Extra police ensure peaceful protests take place

A huge police operation ensured that two demonstrations in Preston city centre took place without major incident. A protest by the English Defence League (EDL) and a counter-demonstration from Unite […]

13 years ago Late night shopping during Christmas period

Looking for the 2011 Christmas shopping times? Click here for all the details on the late night shopping, free parking and Christmas Market Preston’s city centre shops will stay open […]

13 years ago QPR too strong as North End lose 3-1

Championship league leaders Queens Park Rangers proved too strong for North End, as the Lilywhites fell victim to two fabulous goals from star man Adel Taarabt. An error from Andy […]

13 years ago Advertisement Advertisement X Factor stars to turn on Christmas lights

X Factor rejects Treyc Cohen and Belle Amie will lead the acts that will help light up Preston for this year’s Christmas Lights Switch On, tomorrow evening. Aiden Grimshaw, who […]

13 years ago Police aim to avoid EDL demo disruption

Police say they are working hard to ensure a planned demonstration by the English Defence League (EDL) later this month causes minimum disruption. The EDL demo in Preston city centre […]

13 years ago PNE sign emergency loan duo

Preston North End have signed midfielders Danny Pugh and Michael Tonge on emergency loan deals from Premier League Club Stoke City. North End handed in all relevant paperwork to governing bodies on […]

13 years ago Preston Bus Station: picture special

With the Tithebarn regeneration project looking likely to go ahead, Preston’s historic Bus Station could soon be a thing of the past. There have been mixed views, and many debates […]

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