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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.

Another unexploded bomb found near Avenham Park

Police officers at the Old Tram Bridge Pic: Siad Ugradar Police taped off a section of the Old Tram Road near Avenham Park for around three hours on Good Friday. An unexploded bomb was found in a field near the River Ribble. […]

8 years ago
A load of waffle? Preston cafe serves up Easter treat

Two of the waffle flavours available to try Fancy a different Easter treat during the Bank Holiday weekend? Good Friday is also national Waffle Day (who knew!?) and one Preston cafe has chosen to celebrate this. The Ultimate […]

8 years ago
Tulketh drivers warned after car break-ins

Stocks Road is one of the areas targeted say police Pic: Google Motorists are being warned to secure their vehicles after a number of break-ins in the lead up to the Easter weekend. Preston Police have stepped up patrols in the Tulketh […]

8 years ago
Preston congestion city: How long do we spend stuck in traffic jams?

Traffic backed up on the Ringway Pic: Tony Worrall Drivers in Preston are spending slightly less time stuck in traffic compared to five years ago according to new data. The annual Traffic Index study shows the city is still […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribchester Roman dig features on BBC4 show

Students and volunteers digging at Ribchester A Roman settlement near Preston has been featured on a BBC4 programme. Ribchester’s archaeological dig has been ongoing by students at the University of Central Lancashire and they found themselves […]

8 years ago
The Plungington Hotel back open with a focus on real ale

Vini Hurst outside the Plungington Hotel in Lytham Road A prominent Preston pub has reopened after a number of years of changing hands. The Plungington Hotel at the top end of Plungington Road is now run by Vini Hurst. […]

8 years ago
Grange Community Centre targeted by arsonists for third time

Preston firefighters have been called out for a third time to a former community centre. The Grange Community Centre was set alight on Wednesday evening, following fires on Sunday afternoon […]

8 years ago
How new engineering centre in Preston may look

Exterior shot of the proposed EIC building Engineers of the future are to be trained in a multi-million building in Preston. Designs have been unveiled as a £30m planning application has been lodged by the University of […]

8 years ago
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