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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.

24-hour SPAR opens at Fulwood petrol station

The SPAR store in Fulwood has opened in what was Co-Op A 24-hour shop at a Fulwood garage has now opened after a refit. SPAR has replaced Co-Op at the petrol station in Garstang Road. The shop closed for a week to […]

7 years ago
Ashton Park’s football pavilion repainted by youngsters and military veterans

Teenagers spent Saturday morning giving a run down football pavilion in Preston a new coat of paint. Ashton Park’s pavilion has a new design with a First World War Remembrance […]

7 years ago
Police appeal to trace missing Wesley Thomasson after high-speed crash

Wesley Thomasson is missing after a car ended up on its roof just off the M6 Pic: LancsRoadPolice A man who crashed off the motorway after a police chase with speeds of up to 120mph is being sought. Lancashire Police have launched a search for Wesley Thomasson, from […]

7 years ago
Emergency gas repair roadworks likely to cause Broughton delays

Prepare for gridlock along this section of Garstang Road Pic: Google Drivers heading through Broughton are being warned of delays due to emergency roadworks. The National Grid are preparing to start repair works on a gas main in Garstang Road. Stop-go […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement This map of Preston city centre could save you £60

This map, released by the county council, explains the new layout Following the directions on this map could ensure you avoid a £60 fine while driving in the centre of Preston. On Monday (31 October) the new bus lanes and cameras […]

7 years ago
Red phone box appears ahead of Preston Spooktacular

Now this is creepy.... A Preston-based Twitter account has made an appearance for Halloween – in real life. The red phone boxes are a regular tweeter, along with the infamous Fishergate bollard, and the […]

7 years ago
Sir Tom Finney tribute show to be performed at Charter Theatre

Magic of the Movies is the spectacular variety show dedicated to Sir Tom Finney that is coming to Preston’s Charter Theatre on Saturday 19th November at 7pm. The show is being […]

7 years ago
Armed police seen in Winckley Square

Armed officers near a vehicle which had been stopped Armed police were spotted in Winckley Square triggering worry for nearby businesses and residents. Around 4.30pm on Thursday (27 October) the SWAT teams were seen stopping a vehicle. A police […]

7 years ago
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