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.
Fulwood warehouse cash robbery: Six men to appear in courtSix men have been charged following a cash in transit robbery in Fulwood last year. Detectives have charged the men, all from the Preston and Chorley area with conspiracy to […]
8 years ago Listed: Broughton Bypass roadworks on surrounding roadsA number of roadworks have been put in place for the next year while the Broughton Bypass is constructed. Motorists are being warned of disruption to the north of the […]
8 years ago St Augustine’s Conservation Area in Preston city centre to be scrappedA historic part of Preston city centre may no longer be protected by stringent planning laws. St Augustine’s Conservation Area in the streets around what was the old church has […]
8 years ago Romesh Ranganathan to play Preston Guild HallA Sri-Lankan British comedian who has been on more panel shows than you could wish to name is to play Preston. Romesh Ranganathan is coming to Preston Guild Hall in […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Blackpool Road crash: Police directing traffic as buses divertedTraffic on Blackpool Road was busy on Monday lunchtime due to a collision. Preston Police were directing traffic after a red Vauxhall crashed into the central barrier at the junction […]
8 years ago Fishergate Shopping Centre says cinema plan could be worth £600k a year to Preston CouncilMajor retailers have pledged a further £15 million to a major redevelopment in Preston city centre. Primark, TK Maxx and Vue Cinema have said they will put the money on […]
8 years ago Watch inside abandoned St Joseph’s Orphanage in PrestonAn abandoned orphanage in the centre of Preston has been pinpointed as one place to help ease the city’s housing crisis. St Joseph’s Orphanage, in Mount Street, was also a […]
8 years ago Opinion: So was PrestFest on the Flag Market a success?As fewer than half of those with tickets to Saturday night’s PrestFest turned up I thought I’d take a look through what needs to be tweaked if the event happens […]
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