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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.

English Defence League in Preston: Recap updates as protest and community gathering take place

Preston Police put hundreds of officers on the streets of the city as the English Defence League protested about Preston becoming a ‘creeping Sharia city’. At the same time a […]

8 years ago
Fishergate Shopping Centre revamp: Which big name restaurant brands are queuing up to serve Preston?

Byron Burger and Wagamamas are two chains showing an interest in Preston Wagamamas, Prezzo, Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Byron Burger and Bill’s are just some of the chain restaurants waiting in line to devour Preston’s restaurant scene – according to shopping centre bosses. […]

8 years ago
English Defence League in Preston: Police call for ‘no surprises’ during demonstration

Police officers on the Flag Market this week during a logistics exercise Pic: Tony Worrall A call for ‘business as usual’ has been made by senior police officers and council leaders ahead of a demonstration by the English Defence League in the city. Lancashire Police […]

8 years ago
English Defence League in Preston: City centre parking restrictions in place during demonstration

Police at the EDL demo in Preston in November 2010 Police are warning motorists of temporary parking restrictions due to Saturday’s protest by the English Defence League. The far-right group are to demonstrate in Birley Street, near the Outdoor Market, […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Community cinema receives funding to open in Ingol

Tanterton Community Centre has not been open and used as much as residents would like Pic: Google Curtain up is coming to a new community cinema in Ingol. Nearly £2,000 as been given to the Tanterton Village Centre for its new venture. Trustee Bill Shannon said they […]

8 years ago
Watch solar farm near Grimsargh being built

The solar farm as seen from above Pic: Stephen Melling An enormous solar farm on the outskirts of Preston is beginning to take shape. Grimsargh’s solar farm, from TGC Renewables, was approved in July last year. Stephen Melling sent his […]

8 years ago
Vintage prints from Preston’s history to be displayed

The UCLan artists who are showcasing their work at the exhibition Hidden gems showcasing Preston’s printing heritage are being displayed at a new exhibition. Bound by Process includes work from the Harris collection dating back to the 1920s. The works include […]

8 years ago
Burglary in Priory Street sparks police warning

Priory Street Pic: Google Police are urging students to be vigilant after a burglary near the University campus. Electrical goods were taken from a property in Priory Street, Ashton-on-Ribble. It happened during the early […]

8 years ago
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