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.
English Defence League demo: Preston councillor Drew Gale speaks about receiving online threatsA Preston councillor who has appeared on an EDL-poster ahead of proposed demonstration in the city centre has spoken of the threats and intimidation he’s received. Councillor Drew Gale, who […]
8 years ago Life’s Little Larks gift shop closes down in Preston city centreA boutique craft and gift shop on a Preston city centre side street has closed its doors. Opened in Autumn 2014 Life’s Little Larks had built a cult following but its […]
8 years ago Preston Markets: Council to be asked to approve funding to enable new plansThe next step in the redevelopment of Preston’s Markets is due to be approved next week. Councillors are to be briefed on where the multi-million pound vision for the Indoor […]
8 years ago Preston flooding: Sections of Guild Wheel waist deep after brooks burst banksA section of a popular Preston cycling and running route has flooded once more. Heavy rain overnight from Saturday into Sunday made sections of the Guild Wheel route impassable in […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Gafoor halal chicken factory to expand again in DeepdaleA chicken processing plant in Deepdale is due for further expansion. The Gafoor Pure Halal factory in Fletcher Road wants to add a two floor building to the site. Plans […]
8 years ago Firefighters pump floodwater from home in Garstang RoadFire crews have kept a house in Fulwood dry after a risk of flash flooding. Crews from Fulwood raced to the property in Garstang Road, close to the Broughton roundabout, […]
8 years ago Opinion: Why Preston must be heard against English Defence League demonstrationI’ve lived in Preston for a good part of my life. I came here as a very young child, living in the Avenham area, and going to Frenchwood school. We […]
8 years ago Two UCLan honorary fellows recognised in 2016 New Year’s Honours ListTwo University of Central Lancashire honorary fellows have been recognised in the 2016 New Year’s Honours List. Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines has been awarded an MBE while Deputy Lieutenant of Lancashire Peter […]
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