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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.

A6 death crash: Romanian student was spotted in Preston shortly before his death

Cosmin Cocora and the section of the A6 where he died A Romanian student who died on the A6 just before Christmas was last seen in Preston. Cosmin Cocora, who was living in St Annes, was injured in a collision with […]

8 years ago
Fishwick dog attack: Family release tribute to Liam Hewitson

Liam Hewitson, left, was killed by his pet dog Trigger. Floral tributes are being left at the scene in Fishwick. The family of a Preston man who died in a dog attack have paid tribute. Liam Hewitson, 22, suffered from an epileptic fit when he was attacked by his dog […]

8 years ago
Ashton on Ribble house fire sees one person treated for smoke inhalation

Tulketh Road in Ashton-on-Ribble Pic: Google Fire crews were called out to a fire at a home in Ashton-on-Ribble. In the early hours of Saturday morning four fire engines raced to Tulketh Road. Six firefighters donned […]

8 years ago
Fishwick dog attack: Man who died is named as Liam Hewitson

The Fishwick man who died in a dog attack on New Year’s Day has been named. Liam Hewitson, 22, has been named locally as the victim He is thought to have […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston man killed by his own dog in Fishwick

Police vehicles remained in Dundonald Street on Friday evening A man has died following a dog attack in Fishwick. At around 3.45pm on New Year’s Day police were called by the North West Ambulance Service to an address in […]

8 years ago
Croston flooding: Online fundraising campaign smashes target in five days

A fundraising campaign to help flood-hit residents in Croston has smashed its target in just five days. Sarah Pattison set up a crowdfunding page for wellwishers to donate to help […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Guild Wheel closed at Tickled Trout as volunteers needed for clean up

Damage to the Guild Wheel and debris across the path Volunteers have been coming forward to help patch up a popular cycle route in Preston. The Guild Wheel, a 21-mile loop of the city, has been affected by the Boxing […]

8 years ago
Fishergate bomb: Ingol man charged in connection with shopping centre incendiary device

Police outside the Fishergate Shopping Centre on Thursday A Preston man has been charged by police in connection with the Fishergate Shopping Centre incendiary device. David Rutherford, 24, of Barry Avenue, Ingol, has been charged with making an […]

8 years ago
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