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Covering the North, South, East, West and Centre of the city of Preston we aim to bring you news and information for the area near you in Preston. These areas do not follow the electoral boundaries of Preston City Council, which differ, especially since they were re-drawn.

Preston’s Animate cinema and leisure complex car park – prices, entry and more

Entrance from Ringway to the new Animate car park Pic: Sonia Bashir Preston’s new entertainment and leisure complex opens this week including a new eight-screen cinema. As part of the building there’s a new city centre car park to replace the former […]

3 hours ago
James Hall & Co celebrate apprentices in National Apprenticeship Week 2025

Facilities, Grounds and Maintenance Apprentices at James Hall & Co. Ltd's SPAR Distribution Centre in Preston Pic: James Hall & Co. Ltd Last week, James Hall & Co Ltd celebrated National Apprenticeship Week 2025, by honouring their apprentices across their business. The week of celebration, which took place from 10 to 16 […]

5 hours ago
Lancashire Women Charity finds new temporary home after Church Street offices flooded

The two teams collaborated Pic: Fedcap Non-profit charity Fedcap is providing a temporary base for The Lancashire Women Charity following their original premises being flooded. Through the water damage of their previous Church Street venue , […]

7 hours ago
Crews fight overnight fire at home in Cottam with police asking people to avoid the area

A generic view of Hoyles Lane at Cottam Emergency services rushed to the scene of a house fire in Cottam overnight. Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service and officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to Hoyles Lane at Cottam […]

7 hours ago
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Inside The Plungington as it re-opens after huge makeover

The newly refurbished Plungington pub on opening weekend Pic: Blog Preston The Plungington has made a triumphant return to Fulwood, offering a warm and cosy atmosphere that instantly makes you feel right at home. The recent refurbishment by Admiral Taverns costing […]

19 hours ago
Woman in her 70s hurt during attempted robbery at Preston Bus Station

A pensioner was injured during an attempted robbery at Preston Bus Station. Preston Police say the woman, in her 70s, received injuries to her neck and arm. Police say the […]

19 hours ago
Preston pupils take part in behind-the-scenes new interactive education walkway in Leyland

Preston pupils took part in a behind-the-scenes new interactive education walkway experience in Farington Waste Recovery Park, Leyland. Nine children from Royal Cross Primary School for Deaf Children in Ashton-on-Ribble […]

20 hours ago
Open day to celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival with dance, costumes and kids activities

African Backpack, created in 2014 by Jane Blackburn An open day at Lancashire Archives will celebrate Preston Caribbean Carnival. The Archives, located in Bow Lane in the city centre, is currently hosting the Sunshine, Soca and Spice exhibition. […]

21 hours ago
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