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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.

Second man sought after Fishergate mobile phone robbery

The incident happened near the Marks and Spencer in Preston Pic: Google Police are still looking for a second man after a robbery in Preston city centre. An 18-year-old man was sat on a bench outside the Marks and Spencer in Fishergate. […]

8 years ago
Tornado spotted trying to form over Preston

Tornado hunters spotted the weather phenomena trying to form over Lea Pic: Candice Robinson and Benny Mc'Nally Darkening skies over Preston have seen a mini-tornado form. The funnel appeared in the clouds over Lea. No weather warnings are issued for the Preston area but eagle-eyed weather watchers […]

8 years ago
Fulwood woods to host treasure hunt and family BBQ

Families enjoying a previous treasure hunt in the woods Green-fingered Fulwood residents who help look after a small area of woodlands are holding a family-friendly event. The Friends of Highgate Wood have organised a treasure hunt and family fun […]

8 years ago
Why are so many cars parking in Longridge Road near Preston Crematorium?

The cars have only started parking in the area in the past couple of weeks Preston commuters have been left baffled as to why a busy road and in out of the city has seen cars parked on both sides. Longridge Road, opposite Preston Crematorium, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Watch what we can expect for Preston procession of light during Lancashire Encounter

Lighting the city in September is to be a major arts and production company. Lancashire Encounter Festival has awarded the contract for the procession of light to the Big Difference […]

8 years ago
How Prestonians could be dining with Gregg Wallace

Gregg Wallace is joined by Emmerdale's Danny Miller for this year's Love Food Love Preston Prestonians could be sitting down to dinner with Masterchef favourite Gregg Wallace. He’s joining Emmerdale actor Danny Miller (Aaron Livesy) in surprising city centre diners during this year’s Love Food […]

8 years ago
13 pictures from Preston’s Armed Forces Day 2016 celebration

A colourful spectacle for Armed Forces Day in Preston The sun decided to make an appearance to help Preston celebrate Armed Forces Day. An annual celebration of all things to do with the army, navy and air force it […]

8 years ago
Preston man robbed after attack in Avenham Park

Avenham Park walkway Pic: Tony Worrall Two men are being hunted by Preston Police after a robbery in Avenham Park. A 30-year-old man was making his way home through the park at 11.45pm on Friday 17 […]

8 years ago
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