Menu

Preston Locations

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.

Preston flooding: Lea junction sees motorists and pedestrians struggle with flood water

Cars making their way through the floodwater Pics: Emma Caffrey and Mark Jewell Motorists are being warned to slow down at a busy Preston junction due to floodwater. Where Greaves Town Lane meets Blackpool Road in Lea has a problem with blocked drains. […]

8 years ago
Victorian printworks in Glovers Court to get emergency heritage work

What used to the printing works in Glovers Court Pic: Middle Miss Ford A dilapidated former printworks in Glovers Court is to be repaired before being converted into offices. Preston City Council has signed off spending £345,929 to refurbish what was the Lambert […]

8 years ago
CCTV pictures released after theft from WH Smiths in Fishergate

A man and woman who police would like to speak to Police have released CCTV images of a man and woman they would like to speak to after a theft at a high street shop. The incident took place in WH […]

8 years ago
Sinead Tilley missing: Concern for missing pregnant woman from Ribbleton

Sinead, inset, was last seen at her home in Ribbleton Police are growing concerned for the safety of a pregnant woman who has gone missing from Preston. Sinead Tilley, 21, was last seen at her home address in Burholme Road, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston schools to see performance by UCLan dance students

Preston schools and colleges are being treated to a dance showcase from students at the University of Central Lancashire. Final year dance performance students are working with professional dance artist […]

8 years ago
Harris Institute remains on the market for a new owner

A for sale sign on the Harris Institute Pic: Tony Worrall A historic Preston building is still on the market for a new owner. The Harris Institute in Avenham Lane has been operating as an Islamic higher education college. Now its […]

8 years ago
Opinion: Why Orbital bus route cut is a cynical move too far from Preston Bus

The Orbit bus route What goes around, comes around…unless you’re the Preston Orbital bus route. Rotala, the owners of former employee-owned Preston Bus, claim the route is impractical and unprofitable. They have announced a […]

8 years ago
Money seized from criminals to upgrade Preston’s CCTV network

CCTV cameras get an upgrade thanks to the Proceeds of Crime Act More money is due to be ploughed into upgrading Preston’s city centre CCTV network. An additional £57,000 recovered from criminals is to be spent on the ‘complete upgrade’ of the […]

8 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures 24.03.24 - Penwortham [Church of St Mary] 240323JPGDSC_7658 - Bus stationDSC_7676 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7681 - former Post Office, cenotaph and Town HallDSC_7682 - Central Methodist church, Lune StreetDSC_7668 - Fish (aka Box) MarketDSC_7672 - Miller ArcadeDSC_7674 - Miller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails