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Pictures as Preston’s Christmas Lights switched on for 2023

The finalise of the Preston Christmas Lights Switch On Pic: Preston BID The annual city lights switch on drew thousands of Prestonians to the Flag Market for the festive event. Performers at the event included TikTok sensations Max and Harvey, soul legend […]

4 months ago
Man tricked vulnerable women into his car before serious sexual assaults

Nazim Asmal A man who tricked vulnerable women into his car before driving them to secluded locations and raping them has admitted his crimes. Nazim Asmal lured the women into his vehicle […]

4 months ago
Appeal to identify cyclist after ‘cowardly’ robbery committed against elderly Preston woman

Police are asking for help to identify the cyclist in this image from CCTV Police are asking for help to identify a cyclist after an elderly woman was robbed in Preston. The victim, who is aged in her 70s, was walking in Emmanuel Street […]

4 months ago
Renewable energy centre opens in Preston city centre

Cllr Yakub Patel cuts the ribbon at the launch A renewable energy centre has opened in Preston city centre. Energy company BGreenn is behind the initiative, which is aimed at informing households and businesses about the benefits of adopting […]

4 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston city centre shop worker caught selling vape to a child

A Preston shop assistant has been fined after selling a vape to a 15-year-old. Faeem Aziz, 46, sold a strawberry flavoured e-cigarette to the child without challenging their age or […]

4 months ago
Purple Flag for safe Preston city centre night out to have permanent home

The Purple Flag is currently above the Town Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Preston City Council The city is officially flying the Purple Flag for having a great and safe night out. Preston City Council and Preston Business Improvement District have officially received the flag at […]

4 months ago
Fresh fades and new garms as rebranded Preston barbershop hosts indie fashion label pop up shop this weekend

The Everyday People crew A recently rebranded Preston City Centre barbershop is hosting a pop up shop this weekend. Everyday People – formerly JB Barbershop – will welcome Lorénzo Black on Sunday (19 November).  […]

4 months ago
£50,000 worth of illegal vapes and nicotine products seized from shops in South Ribble

Seized illegal vape and nicotine products Illicit products including cigarettes and disposable vapes, which, if sold as genuine, would be worth almost £50,000, have been seized as part of Operation Centurion.  Following information from the public, […]

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