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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.

Frenchwood man Wilbur’s 40 year journey as a youth worker at The Foxton Centre

Micheal Wiltshire, youth worker of 40 years at The Foxton Centre. Michael Wiltshire, also known as Wilbur, is a civil servant in Preston but also works as a part-time project worker at The Foxton Centre, making a difference in young people’s […]

2 weeks ago
Aldi at Preston Docks opening details confirmed

The new Aldi pictured at the Docks Pic: Christopher Murray/Ashton-on-Ribble PR1 & PR2 Community Final preparations are taking place for Preston’s new Aldi store opening later this month. The supermarket chain has announced Team GB cycling star Josie Knight is to cut the ribbon […]

2 weeks ago
Demolition job on The Foxton Centre’s Avenham base begins

The demolition site at Knowsley Street For more than five decades The Foxton Centre has stood on Knowsley Street in Avenham. Now the youth and community centre is being knocked down to make way for a […]

2 weeks ago
Kate Bush Wuthering Heights tribute dance returning to Preston

It was fabulous to see so many people taking part. Pic Lisa Brown Preston is set to be turned red in a tribute to Kate Bush once again. The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever Preston has confirmed the tribute to the singer is […]

3 weeks ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ashton Park campaigner seeks place on Preston City Council

Ann Cowell, Independent candidate for Lea and Larches ward at Preston City Council elections 2024 A campaigner who has been battling against a controversial revamp of her local park is seeking a seat on the council behind the plans – claiming the community has not […]

3 weeks ago
Shut down toy centre in rural Preston set for office conversion

The road leading to Lewth Farm in Woodplumpton An agricultural building in the Preston countryside is set to be converted into offices – in spite of never having been used for the purpose that helped secure planning permission […]

3 weeks ago
New Preston food, drink and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard sets opening date

Chew's Yard garden courtyard New venue Chew’s Yard will launch next month. From Thursday 2 May, the food and drink hall will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The full opening follows a […]

3 weeks ago
Preston man takes on 200-mile ultra-marathon for St Catherine’s Hospice

Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the run in 60 hours. Pic: Ben Hardman A man from Preston is running a 200-mile ultra-marathon to raise money for St Catherine’s Hospice. Ben Hardman is aiming to complete the challenge in under 60 hours, starting on […]

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