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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.

Watch angelic Amy deliver gifts to Preston’s homeless

Sixteen homeless people in Preston got a little gift bag this Christmas from a kind-hearted teenager. Amy Moloney took to the streets of the city to give to those who […]

8 years ago
Preston restaurant worker left distraught after car break-in

Damage to a car window in London Road A worker at a Preston restaurant has seen her possessions swiped from her car while she was hard at work. The 28-year-old was working at the Lola restaurant in London […]

8 years ago
Gas heater causes Riversway house fire

Firefighters have warned of the danger of using heaters in the Christmas period. A gas heater caused a fire in a bedroom at a house in Riversway. Crews from Preston […]

8 years ago
In pictures: Preston’s Christmas trees captured once more

Christmas trees captured by Keith during December 2015 A Preston photographic tradition has been unfolding once again this Christmas. Keith Sergeant has been out with his camera documenting the Christmas trees dotting out city. Each day he posts […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Lowthian Street stabbing: Teenager bailed as police investigation continues

Detectives on the scene in Lowthian Street A Preston teenager has been bailed as an investigation continues into the stabbing of an 18-year-old boy in the city centre. Police were called to reports of a fight in […]

8 years ago
Booths supermarket at Lane Ends to close

Booths at Lane Ends Pic: Jackie Mulgrew A supermarket in Ashton-on-Ribble is to close down in early January, Booths at Lane Ends is to stop trading on Monday 4 January. All staff at the store in Woodplumpton […]

8 years ago
Jewellery and watches stolen from Fulwood home

Items of jewellery and watches taken Police are appealing for witnesses after a number of items of jewellery and expensive designer watches were taken from a home in Fulwood. The property on Watling Street Road was […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton gun drama: St Helens man charged with firearm offences

Police presence in Ribbleton Avenue Pic: Danny Kay A man has been charged after a gun was pointed at police officers in Ribbleton. Ashley Gerrard, 29, of Bruce Street, St Helens, is charged with possessing an imitation firearm […]

8 years ago
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