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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.

Ashton man wanted after Fulwood pub attack

Gary Hall (inset) is wanted in connection with the attack in a pub car park An Ashton-on-Ribble man is wanted in connection with an assault in a pub car park in Fulwood. Gary Hall, 25, has been classed as a missing person after an attack […]

8 years ago
Preston City Council budget: Could number of Preston councillors be cut?

Councillor John Potter, left, wants to see the number of councillors reduced, while Cllr Peter Rankin, right, has rubbished his proposal A call for the number of councillors to be culled at Preston City Council has been rebuffed. Liberal Democrats have argued there is a ‘democratic deficit’ on the city council […]

8 years ago
Firefighters called out to take pan off hob in Fishwick

Hawarden Road where fire crews were called to Fire crews have been called out after a pan was left on a hob in Fishwick. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out by neighbours after a smoke alarm […]

8 years ago
Deepdale halal chicken factory applies to raise height of already approved extension

Gafoor halal in Fletcher Road A rapidly expanding chicken processing plant in Deepdale has applied for a further extension to its buildings. Gafoor Halal chicken plant in Fletcher Road wants to raise the height of […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Pig and Whistle carvery closes for refurb

The Pig and Whistle is a popular Sunday lunch spot for families Carvery fans are having to stall their appetites for a week as a Preston pub gets a revamp. The Pig and Whistle in Blackpool Road, Lea has closed its doors […]

8 years ago
Police hunt Cottam street lamp fuse thieves

Street lights have been tampered with in Preston Pic: Rory Cocker Lights have been going out in the Cottam area as thieves risk electrocuting themselves taking fuses. Streep lamps across the area in the North West of Preston have been tampered […]

8 years ago
Can you help tidy Preston up to be Clean for The Queen?

Launch of the Clean for the Queen event Tidying up is the order of the day ahead of the Queen’s 90th birthday. Clean for the Queen sees schools and communities across Preston getting their litter pickers at the […]

8 years ago
Fulwood’s treacherous footpaths undergoing renovation

Fulwood’s overgrown footpaths have started to receive a much needed facelift. After being officially declared as the wettest city in England, it may come as no surprise that Preston’s footpaths […]

8 years ago
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