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Preston teenager charged with Raikes Road murder

Raikes Road Pic: Google Detectives have charged a 16-year-old boy for the murder of a Preston man who passed away after a stabbing last Friday. Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, the […]

2 years ago
Police appeal after Fulwood hit-and-run

Blackpool Road closed after crash Pic: @twiteringgoose / Twitter Police have appealed after a hit-and-run saw a motorbike collide with a cyclist in Fulwood. Police received a call around 4.10pm on Saturday (9 July), reporting an accident at the […]

2 years ago
Latest Preston planning applications for June 24 to July 1

Preston City Council town hall. Pic: Tony Worrall Below are the planning applications registered with Preston City Council from June 24 to July 1. Two-storey side extension, single-storey rear extension and single-storey detached office/workshop to the rear at […]

2 years ago
Preston matron to skydive for Lancashire Teaching Hospitals’ Children’s Appeal

A Preston matron will travel to Lancaster Airfield this August to leap 10,000ft from a plane as part of a hospital charity fundraiser. On Saturday, 27 August, Nicola Entwistle, Matron […]

2 years ago
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Latest South Ribble planning applications week beginning July 4

South Ribble Borough Council Pic: Ian Greig Below are the planning applications validated by South Ribble Borough Council in the week beginning July 4. First floor side extension at 11 Birch Avenue, Penwortham, Preston. Validated 30 June. […]

2 years ago
In Case You Missed It: Five stories from Preston this week July 2 to 8

Sunset over the Preston Marina on a sunny weekend in the city Pic: Tony Worrall As dramatic scenes continue to unfold in Westminster, the summer months roll on, with the school holidays firmly on the horizon and promises of improved weather. This week, news of […]

2 years ago
Peter Purves and Patrick Grant to receive UCLan awards

UCLan will award fellowships to two TV stars as part of a celebratory week of graduations. Former Doctor Who companion, Blue Peter presenter and Crufts’ commentator Peter Purves and The […]

2 years ago
Preston Post Office to host ‘Stop the Silence’ financial advice pop-up

Two Preston Post Offices will run free pop-up events next week to offer support to residents struggling with their energy bills. British Gas and Post Office will run the ‘Stop the […]

2 years ago
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Preston in pictures REFLECTIONS .... Whilst most sleep, this is what Preston Dock Marina looks like at 06.30 on a still summers morning. 6-7-13 (lens at 18mm) ©Preston. Junction of Powis Road - Watery Lane 1981 with the Docks in the background. ©Prestons Iconic 1960's Bus Station pictured in 1981, 12 years after opening, looking at the Ribble Bus Co. side from Ringway. ©St Pauls Church, Preston transforms into Red Rose Radio Preston in 1981. ©Preston Guild Hall, Lancaster Rd Dull summer day 1981. ©Ringway Preston on a dull summer day in 1981. ©Class 390 Avenham Park, PrestonM6 Motorway Preston looking south summer 1984 © View more
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