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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.

How Fishwick woman was caught running illegal tattoo parlour

Some of the tattoo kit recovered when environmental health entered the premises A woman who ran a tattoo parlour from her kitchen in Fishwick has been fined. Vanessa Filipa Vitorino was found to be carrying out tattooing in unhygienic conditions. Environmental health […]

8 years ago
Broughton crossroads traffic lights removal plan confirmed

Broughton crossroads: How many hours of their lives have drivers spent here? Pic: Google The removal of traffic lights at the Broughton crossroads has been given the nod by the man responsible for transport in Lancashire. Council officers say up to 90 per cent […]

8 years ago
Solita bar and grill to open in Preston

Cheese burger spring rolls, pulled pork sundae, buttermilk fried chicken… Preston city centre is set to get its latest bar and grill restaurant. Popular Manchester based restaurant Solita has announced […]

8 years ago
Preston Markets: Timescale for demolition unveiled ahead of consultation events

More views of how the new Markets complex would look Preston Markets new look outdoor covered market along with a cinema and restaurant complex would be open by the end of 2020. More details of the masterplan £50m development at […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement M55 death: Man’s body found near motorway bridge

The man's body was found in the carriageway near the Higher Bartle bridge Pic: Google A man’s body has been found on a motorway near Preston during the early hours of Thursday morning. Officers were called to the M55 between junctions 1 to 3, near […]

8 years ago
Parent and kids sessions saved in Moor Nook with council fund

Kids enjoying activities at Moor Nook Central A group working to improve the lives of those in Moor Nook has received funding to keep its kids clubs running. Bananas and Biscuits, put on by Moor Nook Central, […]

8 years ago
Should Preston back staying in Europe or going? UCLan debate to tackle issue

UCLan's vice-chancellor wants to stay in the EU, but one of his economics professors disagrees Should Britain stay or should it go when it comes to Europe? There’s a division between senior figures at the University of Central Lancashire as the university’s vice-chancellor is set […]

8 years ago
What Preston Bus said in response to the Orbit petition

The Orbit bus route Preston Bus have responded to thousands of people who signed a petition calling for their decision to end the Orbit bus service be reversed. The firm, owned by Rotala, has […]

8 years ago
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