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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.

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
Scooter jewellery stolen during Fulwood burglary

Five pieces of jewellery have been taken during the break-in Police are appealing to trace jewellery stolen in a burglary from a home in Fulwood. Five pieces of jewellery, four of them metallic scooters and motorbike pieces, were taken from […]

8 years ago
Jubilee Court student flats leave Preston homeowners questioning their future

A view of the Jubilee Court development from a resident's garden Two Preston homeowners have expressed their dismay at a large new block of student flats going up near the university. Residents in St Walburges Gardens have been watching the Jubilee […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement St Catherine’s Hospice closes Walker Street shop to create new charity superstore

The Walker Street team have been shutting up shop A new charity superstore is to open in Preston to support a local hospice. St Catherine’s Hospice, in Lostock Hall, has closed its shop and warehouse in Walker Street to […]

8 years ago
Rearranged stargazing event to take place on UCLan car park

Stargazers will get the chance to look at the night sky with astronomy experts Pic: Aran Smithson Looking up above the city to see the stars is back on in Preston. Cancelled due to poor weather before Christmas the event, organised by the University of Central Lancashire, […]

8 years ago
M6 van fire causes Junction 31 to 31A delays

A van fire has caused some slow-moving traffic on the M6 during the Tuesday morning rush hour. The engine compartment of a van caught fire between Junctions 31 (Tickled Trout) […]

8 years ago
Preston to see Happiness event during January

Will you be joining the chance to make Preston happier? A touch of happiness is due to be sprinkled on Preston by a new event in January. The city will join a European initiative for happiness-spreading in the city. It […]

8 years ago
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