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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.

Scotland rugby league team base themselves in Preston

Scotland players in training at the Sports Arena Preston’s Sports Arena has welcomed Scotland’s rugby league side for a training camp. Ahead of the Four Nationals tournament the Scottish side has chosen the city to base itself in. […]

7 years ago
New jobs created as Bowker expands at Preston Docks

How the new 30-ramp aftersales centre will look A Preston car dealership is expanding and there will be 30 new jobs going. Bowker Aftersales Centre is to be built next to the existing Bowker BMW site in Watery […]

7 years ago
Lorry fire shuts the M6 northbound near Preston

Fire crews deal with the vehicle fire Pic: North West Motorway Police A lorry has caught fire on the M6 northbound near Preston. There are lane closures while firefighters deal with the flames on the northbound carriageway. Emergency services are on the […]

7 years ago
Broughton roundabout subway to be closed to pedestrians

The Broughton roundabout where the female driver claims the incident happened Pic: Keith Sergeant An underpass allowing pedestrians to safely get across one of Preston’s busiest junctions is to be shut. For those wanting to get from D’urton Lane to Eastway the subway under […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Faces of men jailed who dealt cocaine and heroin in Preston

The gang were part of a wider drugs network which has now seen 20 men jailed for supplying Class A drugs Seven men who flooded the streets of Preston with £17m of drugs have been jailed. A year-long undercover investigation led to the Fishwick-based gang being exposed and put behind bars. […]

7 years ago
Onesie Run UK is coming to Preston in support of Rock FM’s ‘Cash for Kids’ charity

A unique onesie running event is coming to Preston in support of Rock FM’s ‘Cash for Kids‘ charity Mission Christmas Appeal. Cash for Kids is the UK children’s charity that […]

7 years ago
Sale of libraries in Preston and South Ribble should be ‘put on hold’

Fulwood library, built in 1939, could soon be closed A Preston MP has called on Lancashire County Council to slow down its sale of library buildings in the city and across the county. Wyre and Preston North MP Ben […]

7 years ago
Preston pub appeals for help tracing its history ahead of revamp

Pictures found of The Plungington Hotel so far A Preston pub has begun researching its history after a revamp. The Plungington Hotel at the junction of Lytham Road and Plungington Road is asking regulars for any pictures they […]

7 years ago
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