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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.

English Defence League demo: Preston councillor Drew Gale speaks about receiving online threats

A Twitter and Facebook post mentioning Drew Gale A 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 centre

Life's Little Larks in Glover's Court Pic: Tony Worrall A 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 plans

The new Market would be within the outdoor Covered Market The 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 banks

The section of the Guild Wheel just beyond Preston Grasshoppers Pics: Damien Russell A 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 Deepdale

The current Fletcher Road base for Gafoor A 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 Road

Fire 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 demonstration

Police at the EDL demo in Preston in November 2010 I’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 List

Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, far left, visited the demolition site Two 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 […]

8 years ago
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