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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.

Think you’ve got The Voice? Preston auditions announced

Could you be the next Stevie or Leanne? Have you got what it takes to be the star of a reality singing show? The Voice, which moves from BBC to ITV in 2017, is on the lookout for […]

8 years ago
Cheapside to be closed for six weeks as motorists to be allowed to drive across Flag Market

The section of Cheapside leading to the Flag Market will be shut off A road through Preston city centre is to be shut for more than a month. Fishergate’s new layout is being extended up parts of Church Street and also round into […]

8 years ago
Preston tram network strikes deal with Pre Metro Operations

One of the trams which could come to Preston, and an artist impression of the Deepdale station A hint of Preston’s tram network plan being back on the table has appeared. Pre Metro Operations says it has been selected as the preferred operator to run a ‘proposed […]

8 years ago
Man wanted in connection with Rolex theft

A man in blue the police would like to speak to, and an example of the Rolex Daytona watch An appeal has been launched to trace a man in connection with the theft of a designer watch. The Rolex Daytona, worth around £8,000, was taken from DJM Goldsmiths in […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement What should the University of Central Lancashire’s new logo be?

The two new coat of arms logos which may be seen around the UCLan campus Preston’s university could restore the lamb of the city to its logo. The University of Central Lancashire is considering ditching its red roses logo and returning to a traditional coat […]

8 years ago
Police warning after men seen acting suspiciously in Tulketh area

Tulketh Brow is one of the roads targeted Pic: 70023venus2009 A number of would-be thieves are being hunted by police after attempted burglaries and thefts in the Tulketh area. Preston Police have issued a warning for residents in the area […]

8 years ago
International Women’s Day sees Suffragettes film to be shown at UCLan

Suffragettes tells the story of the struggle for a woman's right to vote in Britain Suffragettes is to be shown as part of International Women’s Day in Preston. The University of Central Lancashire is showing the Blockbuster film on Tuesday 8 March. A pre-drinks reception […]

8 years ago
Listen: How armed forces veterans in Preston are meeting for breakfast

From top left clockwise: Steve Hutchinson from the Veterans Council, Rob Wilson and Mayor of Preston cllr McManus, the veterans in the Bus Station cafe and a veteran tucks into his breakfast They’ve served our country from Iraq to Northern Ireland, but it was at Preston Bus Station’s cafe these veterans found their latest posting. Around 25 veterans from the Preston area shared a […]

8 years ago
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