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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.

Artist to run study into Preston air pollution

Traffic jam in Fishergate in Preston city centre: Pic: Tony Worrall How big a problem is smoggy air in Preston? A city artist is looking to explore the level of air quality in Preston and how it affects health and the […]

8 years ago
Katherine Ryan confirmed for Preston Charter Theatre

Katherine Ryan Canadian comic Katherine Ryan is on her way to Preston in April. The Charter Theatre at Preston Guild Hall plays host to the popular panel show comedian. Her show Kathbum […]

8 years ago
Preston Markets: Secret report discussed about how much council will spend

Preston's Markets are set for a complete facelift in the coming years An undisclosed sum of funding for Preston Markets scheme has been approved. Preston City Council met last week to discuss receiving additional capital funds for the mullti-million redevelopment of the […]

8 years ago
See these two guys making their way around Preston

Dwellers of Preston Bus Station make it to the roof These two prehistoric creatures are part of a new film using Preston Bus Station as its backdrop. Nothing Happens, Twice is a video art project from award-winning artist Nathaniel Mellors. […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Why are these Preston pensioners now significantly richer?

Pensioner's were sent a letter asking if they wanted the free check Pic: Tim Hamilton A number of pensioners in Ribbleton have been given a financial boost in the last few months. A free benefits check run by Lancashire County Council found the elderly residents […]

8 years ago
Fracking near Preston: Public meeting to be held at Preston Minster before inquiry begins

A public meeting is to be held in Preston ahead of an inquiry into whether fracking near the city should take place. Lancashire County Council voted last year to reject […]

8 years ago
Macs Bar allowed to keep its licence and remain open

Macs bar has been closed since early June A Preston bar which was forced to close last year after allegations of underage drinking and violence has overturned its licence ban. Macs Bar in Friargate was hauled before licensing […]

8 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day in Preston: Don’t Stand By campaign launches ahead of memorial service

Councillors Peter Rankin and Neil Cartwright with the #DontsSandBy campaign Prestonians are being asked to join a campaign ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day. Don’t Stand By according to Preston City Council aims to make ‘everyone to think about their responsibility […]

8 years ago
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