Avenham gridlocked as new Fishergate traffic rules bite

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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 city centre’s new traffic rules have left motorists finding alternative routes to escape the city centre. Fishergate may have been serene and clear of traffic from 11am to 6pm […]

7 years ago Preston pauses on Remembrance Sunday to remember the fallen

Preston paused to pay its respects to those who lost their lives in conflict. The Flag Market was the location for the Remembrance Day service. Dignitaries paraded from the Markets […]

7 years ago Fulwood Barracks from the beginning: a short history

Fulwood Barracks engraving. The Main Entrance 1857 Fulwood Barracks in Preston was built upon a part of the site of the old race course over which the ancient Watling-street passed and was […]

7 years ago Work begins on Muslim primary school in Preston office block

A former office block in Preston city centre is to become a primary school for Muslim children. The Olive School is the second part of the Eden School development off […]

7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement £50m Market Quarter development receives planning approval

The proposed £50m Market Quarter development received planning permission yesterday. The plans include an 11-screen cinema along with five new restaurants and a multi-storey car park. Preston’s indoor market between […]

7 years ago Police continue search for missing Fulwood woman

Police are continuing to appeal for information about a Preston woman missing for nearly TWO years. Victoria Cherry, 44, who is from Fulwood, was last seen by family members in […]

7 years ago Preston’s Christmas Lights switch on to be on the TV

Reality TV star Joey Essex is due to visit Preston once again – as the city appears in a Christmas-themed show. The star of The Only Way is Essex is […]

7 years ago The Russian State Ballet and Opera House bring Swan Lake to Preston Guild Hall

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House will be coming to Preston Guild Hall to present their mesmerising performance of Swan Lake on Monday 14 November at 7.30pm. The timeless classic […]

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