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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.

World Senior Snooker Championships sets up at Preston Guild Hall

Broadcast trucks parked up at the Guild Hall Pic: Tony Worrall Famous names in the world of snooker return to Preston Guild Hall from Saturday lunchtime. The World Senior Snooker Championships has begun setting up in the venue. Broadcast on Sky […]

8 years ago
Everything you need to know about The Purple Party

Mista Jam and Craig Charles will spin the records at the Purple Party The Purple Party will come to the Flag Market in Preston City Centre this weekend. We’ve put together a guide for anyone who is heading down to the event. Timetable […]

8 years ago
M6 Junction 32 delays: Lorry crash means only two lanes open on northbound stretch of motorway

Junction 31a of the M6 and the Red Scar industrial estate Delays of more than an hour are holding up motorists on the M6 near Preston. A lorry hit a barrier in the early hours of Friday morning between Junction 32 […]

8 years ago
Friargate Court coffee shop gets a swirl of approval

View down Great Shaw Street showing artists impression of Friargate Court A new coffee shop as part of an £18 million student block of flats has been approved. The Friargate Court scheme had applied to convert an old electricity sub-station into a […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement University of Central Lancashire secure multi-million pound deal for Middle East courses

Sultanate of Oman representative signs UCLan deal A Preston-based university has agreed a multi-million pound deal in the Middle East. The University of Central Lancashire is to provide courses in Oman and Qatar during the next five […]

8 years ago
Two suspected fraudsters wanted by police after 96-year-old man nearly tricked into handing over cash

Hazelmere Road in Fulwood Pic: Google A 96-year-old man nearly handed over £200 to suspected fraudsters. Two men knocked at the man’s door in Fulwood on Monday 11 January. They stated they knew him and he […]

8 years ago
Elderly Preston couple attacked during robbery at their Cottam home

The Chase in Cottam Pic: Google An elderly couple have been attacked during a robbery at their home in Preston. Police are hunting two men after they pushed their way into a house in The Chase, […]

8 years ago
Watch route the Preston Western Distributor is due to take

Route of the Preston Western Distributor Not sure where the new Preston Western Distributor Road is due to go? Carving its way through the countryside to the west of the city the five mile new route […]

8 years ago
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