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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.

Preston Bus Station: Half of listed building remains inaccessible

Repair work is still ongoing at Preston Bus Station after the December storms Half of Preston Bus Station remains out of action a month after strong winds caused damage to the grade II listed building. Storm Desmond swirled in early December and shattered […]

8 years ago
Broughton roundabout road rage: Woman tells of how driver ‘threw her keys across the road’

The Broughton roundabout where the female driver claims the incident happened Pic: Keith Sergeant A Preston woman has spoken of her terror at a road rage incident close to the Broughton roundabout. The driver, who asked not to be named, claimed she was subjected […]

8 years ago
Mental health services in Preston struggling to cope as appointments cancelled

Man with head in his hands Pic: David Goehring Preston’s mental health teams are struggling to cope as demand for their services increases after Christmas. Outpatients were told on Tuesday there would be no appointments for the next week […]

8 years ago
Holocaust Memorial Day in Preston: The Power of Good film to be screened

Nicholas Winton A film screening is to take place in Preston as part of Holocaust Memorial Day. The Power of Good, featuring Sir Nicholas Winton, will be shown at the Mitchell and […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ingol library closure: Petition set up against against council cutback for ‘much needed resource’

Ingol library Residents in Ingol are taking pre-emptive action to stop any closure of their local library. A petition has been set up on the Lancashire County Council website warning councillors not […]

8 years ago
How Larches boxing club is gaining a cult following for its no nonsense gym

Inside the Larches and Savick boxing club gym Larches and Savick ABC have churned out some heavyweight names in boxing over the last few years with Scott Fitzgerald (Commonwealth Gold Medal winner and now Pro-Boxer under Matchroom and […]

8 years ago
Fulwood traffic congestion after accident near former pub

Emergency services attend to a vehicle in Fulwood Traffic is backed up in Fulwood after an accident shortly before 12noon on Wednesday. Firefighters and ambulance crews are on the scene in Watling Street Road. Prestonians are reporting delays […]

8 years ago
Fishwick dog attack: Liam Hewitson funeral fundraiser set up

Liam Hewitson died after being attack by his pet dog Trigger More than £3,00 has been raised for the funeral of Fishwick dog attack victim Liam Hewitson. The 22-year-old died after suffering an epileptic fit at his home in Dundonald Street […]

8 years ago
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