Police are appealing for help to find a missing man last seen near Preston. Officers had last week asked for the public’s help in finding Ian Thompson from Blackburn. They […]

Singer-songwriter and guitarist James Bay is set to play a gig at Blitz in Preston city centre. The artist – known for hits including Platinum single Hold Back The River […]

Penwortham Priory Academy Year 11 pupil Umar Mahmood is set to be a hit on television screens this week as he shows off his cricketing prowess.  Umar is taking part […]

The University of Central Lancashire has pledged its support to help the people of Ukraine by twinning with a Ukrainian university. UCLan has agreed to be one of the UK […]

A man has been arrested after he was found to be in possession of a large machete style knife in Preston city centre. Officers from Preston Taskforce responded to reports […]

Police have discovered a large amount of dried cannabis at a Preston address. Officers uncovered the haul following intelligence about cannabis farms in the city. A spokesperson for Preston Police […]

The population of Preston has risen to 147,900, the first results from the 2021 census have shown. It grew by 5 per cent since the previous census in 2011. Nearby […]

More than 20 car dealership employees have completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in memory of a much-loved colleague. Staff at Bowker Motor Group, which has a dealership near Preston […]