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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.

Fishergate bomb: Ingol man arrested in connection with device

Bomb squad in Butler Street in Preston on Thursday Pic: Tony Worrall An Ingol man has been arrested in connection with the device left at the Fishergate Shopping Centre before Christmas. Preston Police say a 24-year-old man from Ingol is in custody […]

8 years ago
Preston flood warning: Trees uprooted as Storm Frank passes through

Trees uprooted on the A49 at Euxton and on the River Ribble at Broadgate Pics: Chorley Police + Peter Kelly Preston appears to have escaped the worst of the bad weather as Storm Frank passes through. The Met Office has a warning of heavy rain and strong winds in place […]

8 years ago
Preston flooding: Brockholes centre remains closed due to nature reserve flooding

The extent of the flooding at Brockholes Pics: Terry Jolly A nature reserve near Preston has seen its visitor centre cut off due to flooding. The reserve itself remains open to visit and spot wildlife in but you can’t grab […]

8 years ago
Opinion: Nine things 2016 holds for Preston

A pot of gold could come in handy for public finances in Preston during 2016 Pic: Tony Worrall The end of the year draws near and like the Christmas Lights in Preston city centre the lights are going out one by one (gradually). It’s a good chance to […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man has bike taken during Riversway attack by group of teenagers

Preston Docks where the incident happened and a bike similar to the one taken Pic of Docks: Gary Bond A man was punched in the face while his bike was taken during an robbery in Preston. The 21-year-old was cycling with a friend on Mariners Way in Riversway around […]

8 years ago
Winner of St George’s Shopping Centre selfie competition announced

Ann receiving her prize from shopping centre manager Andrew Stringer One Preston shopper has received a January sales boost with £1,000 cash to spend. The St George’s Shopping Centre announced the winner of its festive selfie competition. Ann Taylor, 45, […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton man jailed for sparking mass brawl over ‘stolen’ motorbike

Grange estate where the confrontation took place Pic: Google A motorbike enthusiast has been jailed after he waved an eight inch knife at a group of men who came to retrieve a vehicle they believed he had stolen. Keiron […]

8 years ago
Car fire halts traffic on A59 at Preston

Brockholes Brow where the car was found ablaze Pic: Google Investigations are continuing into the cause of a fire which set a car ablaze on the A59 in Preston. Shoppers leaving Preston for the 5pm rush on Bank Holiday Monday […]

8 years ago
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