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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.

Preston city centre traffic problems see business group lobbying Lancashire County Council

The temporary human traffic light in action before Christmas Pic: Tony Worrall Preston businesses are lobbying road chiefs about the new layout in the city centre. Congestion down Fishergate and the surrounding roads has become a cause for concern. Preston Business Improvement […]

8 years ago
Lancashire Market back in Friargate for Easter as it narrowly misses out on award

Preston’s outdoor Lancashire Market is to return once more this Easter. Recently judged as the second-best local market in the UK the stalls take over Friargate during the Easter weekend. […]

8 years ago
Preston Bus Station car parking charges to change and introducing pay by phone option

Preston Bus Station is now operated and owned by Lancashire County Council Pic: Paul Melling A shake-up to parking in Preston’s largest car park is being proposed. Preston Bus Station, now operated by Lancashire County Council, is likely to see new pay and display machines, […]

8 years ago
Orbit 88 bus service may be axed as Preston Bus reviews routes

Waiting for the Orbit service at Preston Bus Station Pic: George D Thompson Communities in the North West and North East of Preston may be losing what they say is a ‘vital’ bus service. Preston Bus is reviewing all of its services in […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Prom Fayre to take over Preston Guild Hall

Proms are becoming increasingly popular with British schools Already planning your child’s prom outfit? What was once a tradition in the United States is becoming a staple of the British summer and is an industry worth £80million a […]

8 years ago
Pint in the Ashton Arms? University creates new street for students to film in

UCLan's very own 'Rovers Return' A fake boozer, newsagents and houses have been built for a new filming set at Preston’s university. The University of Central Lancashire has built an outdoor set near its Media […]

8 years ago
Eastway Hub planning appeal rejected by planning inspector

Layout of the new Eastway Hub plans Plans for a supermarket and small retail park in Fulwood have failed to be approved in a planning appeal. Eastway Hub in the Greyfriars area was twice rejected by Preston City […]

8 years ago
Preston nurse organises charity concert with Gary Barlow tribute act

Dan Hadfield will perform at the charity fundraiser A Preston nurse is putting on a show to help children who have lost a parent at a young age. Kelly Baines, who works at Royal Preston Hospital, has booked […]

8 years ago
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