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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.

River Ribble flood warnings in force for Preston

A car passes through standing water in Lea Pic: Paul Melling Parts of Preston have been placed on flood alert after days of heavy rain. The River Ribble is currently flowing very high and the Environment Agency has issued two flood […]

8 years ago
Stonka faces losing licence amid Preston Police allegations of illicit tobacco being sold

Stonka in New Hall Lane faces an uncertain future Pic: Google A convenience store in New Hall Lane faces losing its premises licence amid allegations of selling counterfeit cigarettes. Preston Police have asked for licensing chiefs at the Town Hall to […]

8 years ago
Best to Test campaign visiting Fulwood Academy to warn of allergy dangers

Dr HIlary Jones and Emma Wileman will visit Fulwood Academy Pupils at Fulwood Academy are to be told about the dangers of allergies and their link with asthma. TV doctor Hilary Jones joins Haydn’s Wish founder Emm Wileman to visit […]

8 years ago
1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 6

NEWSFLASH: 9 November 1715 – Rebel foot soldiers stay in Garstang. Horse troops arrive in Preston in the evening.   Rev. Samuel Peploe, Vicar of Preston parish church, defiantly reads prayers for […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New Hall Lane revamp sees updated plans solving parking issues

How the revamped New Hall Lane may look at night A new look for a section of New Hall Lane is moving to the next stage as it awaits sign off from Lancashire County Council. Preston City Council says parking […]

8 years ago
Inspirational teenager Amy Moloney launches Help the Homeless campaign in Preston

Amy Moloney already runs a charity in her spare time Kindhearted teenager Amy Moloney is calling on Prestonians to help her to help the homeless in the city this Christmas. The 16-year-old has started a fundraising appeal to deliver boxes […]

8 years ago
Flash flooding causing problems on Fulwood roads and M6

A police car closing a lane on the M6 Pic: LancsRoadPolice Heavy rain throughout Sunday afternoon in Preston has caused some flash flooding. Black Bull Lane has been reopened, near Fulwood Leisure Centre, after Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service had to pump […]

8 years ago
Remembrance Sunday 2015: Preston falls silent to remember the fallen

Marching along the Flag Market Pic: Billy Matthews Preston fell silent at 11am on Sunday to remember those in the armed forces who have died to protect our city. Remembrance Sunday saw the annual parade from the Covered […]

8 years ago
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