The Expanded City to explore Preston’s suburban boundaries before new homes are built

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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 will Preston be once thousands of new homes and miles of new roads are built to its North West? An arts project is to explore how ‘The Expanded City’ is […]

8 years ago How a Preston nurse came to my aid after being knocked from my bike

You didn’t have to stop, when you saw my bike on the middle of Garstang Road, with me laying unconscious somewhere near it – you were off duty and the […]

8 years ago Elderly woman taken to hospital after Ribbleton microwave fire

A Friday night meal went wrong for one elderly woman in Ribbleton. Three fire engines from Preston and Fulwood pulled the 86-year-old to safety from a fire in Sion Close, […]

8 years ago Five Preston pub beer gardens to spend a sunny afternoon in

As the days get longer and the evenings warmer the temptation to sup a pint in a beer garden becomes greater. During the winter months they sit forlorn, with maybe […]

8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Citroen driver sees car go up in flames in Garstang Road

A driver and his wife had a lucky escape in Garstang Road on Saturday morning when their car burst into flames. Kevin Steele, 32, was on his way to try […]

8 years ago Deepdale brothel trio jailed for rape of Romanian girls forced to work as prostitutes

Three men have been sentenced to a total of 53 years in prison after raping two young Romanian girls. Marius Petre, Adrian Matei and Ionut Ion had run a brothel […]

8 years ago University shop to host free knitting classes in new Preston city centre shop

Are you a keen knitter, or want to know where to take your first stitch? Preston’s university is running its first sessions as its new In The City shop. On […]

8 years ago Bike taken from outside Homebase in Preston Docks

A teenager has seen his bike stolen from Preston Docks. The Trek bike was taken between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Thursday 17 March. The 14-year-olds mother, Carmel Pantlin, said he […]

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