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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.

Hindu community centre planned for Preston corner shop

The current Best Buy in Fletcher Road Pic: Google A corner shop in the St Matthews area of the city could become home to a new Hindu education centre. Best Buy in Fletcher Road has been bought by Mandhata Samaj & […]

8 years ago
Former Moor Lane pub the University Tavern converted into student housing

The University Tavern pictured in 2007 Pic: Tony Worrall What was once a pub in Moor Lane has been turned into student flats. Fast Bite cafe has been converted by Strettles letting agents into a house of multiple occupation. […]

8 years ago
Motorbike set on fire in Ribbleton

Woodlands Avenue where the motorbike was found Pic: Google Police have been asked to investigate after a motorbike was set on fire. The incident saw fire crews from Preston race to Woodlands Avenue in Ribbleton late on Tuesday evening. […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh roadworks to see temporary traffic lights in Longridge Road

Part of Longridge Road will have temporary traffic lights during the February half-term Pic: Google New electricity cables being laid in Grimsargh are going to lead to a number of weeks of roadworks. RCD Utility Services Limited are running the 1.2km HV cables from the […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston trampoline club becomes first in the country recognised for working with deaf children and adults

The trampoline club coaches Preston’s trampoline club has become the first in the country to be recognised for its work with deaf children and adults. Accreditation to the DEAFinitely Inclusive scheme means Preston City […]

8 years ago
Arson suspected in Deepdale car garage fire

Skeffington Road was shut for part of Tuesday afternoon An arson investigation has begun after a fire at a car garage in Deepdale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Skeffington Road shortly after 4pm on Tuesday. Five […]

8 years ago
Car garage fire sees Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service called to Deepdale

Five fire engines have been called to a fire at a car garage in Deepdale. Preston Police have closed part of Skeffington Road to help fire crews deal with the […]

8 years ago
Romanian brothel trial: Three men convicted of raping teenage girls

Maris Patre, Ionut Ion and Adrian Matei Three men have been found guilty of trafficking and exploiting two Romanian girls in Preston. A tweet sent to the Preston Police account began the investigation into a brothel in […]

8 years ago
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