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 PrestonParts 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 soldA 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 dangersPupils 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 6NEWSFLASH: 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 issuesA 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 PrestonKindhearted 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 M6Heavy 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 fallenPreston 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 […]
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