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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.

Man freed from overturned car in rural Preston road

Cumeragh Lane Pic: Google A man has been taken to hospital after a crash in a rural Preston road. Fire crews from Fulwood and Preston raced to a Goosnargh country lane. They found a […]

8 years ago
CCTV pictures released after woman sexually assaulted near Plungington

A man police want to speak to in connection with the assault A young woman has been sexually assaulted during a walk home from a night out. Preston Police have released a CCTV appeal to trace a man they want to speak […]

8 years ago
Broughton Bypass opening delayed due to bridge building problems

Two homes in Whittingham Lane demolished A major new road to the north of the city is to take a further five months to complete and cost another £3m. Problems building a bridge in a section […]

8 years ago
Preston city centre road reopens after serious crash

Emergency services are where the Marsh Lane and Ringway junction meet A major crash closed the Ringway in Preston down to Marsh Lane. No traffic was being allowed to head westbound from the city centre towards Penwortham. Preston Police warned there was […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Watch how this boy’s response to Fulwood library closure says it better than most

This is what shutting Fulwood Library means to one young lad in Preston. He explains his anger and frustration at the closure of the library as part of Lancashire County […]

8 years ago
Hotel plans lodged for the Guild Tower by Simon Rigby

The Villa Urban would be the name of the new hotel, in what is now the Guild Tower Preston’s tallest office building is to become a hotel – as Simon Rigby looks set to realise his ambition of creating somewhere to stay attached to the Guild Hall. The […]

8 years ago
Yorkshire Bank brings empty Fishergate building back into use

The new Yorkshire Bank in Fishergate A former empty building in Fishergate has reopened as the new home in Preston for Yorkshire Bank. Despite being from the wrong side of the Pennines the bank has expanded […]

8 years ago
These libraries in Preston and South Ribble close on Friday

Bamber Bridge and Fulwood libraries are threatened with closure These buildings which have provided learning and information for people for decades are to close their doors on Friday for a final time. Lancashire County Council has pushed ahead with […]

8 years ago
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