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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.

Barton housing plans due to be thrown out over A6 junction safety fears

An artist impression giving an overview of the Barton homes Fireworks may fly at Preston’s planning committee this afternoon as councillors are being asked to reject a plan for 45 homes which has ruffled rural Prestonians. Wainhomes had applied to […]

8 years ago
Save the Guild Wheel: Petition triggers Lancashire County Council pledge to protect route

The Guild Wheel sees more than 100,000 journeys each year Pic: Tony Worrall Pedal power appears to have ensured Preston’s Guild Wheel is protected from development. The 21-mile circular cycle route around the city has become a popular attraction for cyclists in the […]

8 years ago
Preston Christmas Market 2015 opening times and when you can get a drink

Christmas Winter Wonderland in previous years on the Flag Market Pic: Keith Sergeant The Lancashire Christmas Market is preparing to set up on the Flag Market for another year. Chalets will go up in the shadow of the Harris Museum along with an […]

8 years ago
Mystery blonde could hold clues to Fishergate Halloween attack

A Halloween night assault has seen Preston Police launch a hunt for a gang in fancy dress. The victims, a 19-year-old woman and 21-year-old man, were waiting in Fishergate by […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement The Nile takeaway in Church Street faces licensing hearing for serving hot food past closing time

The Nile in Church Street faces questions over its late-night food licence Pic: Google A Preston late-night takeaway faces being shut down for ‘consistently breaching its hot food licence times’ according to Preston Police. Licensing officers have applied to Preston City Council alleging a […]

8 years ago
Fulwood Barracks gym and new buildings plan set for approval

The original barracks building is due for refurbishment as part of the plans Fulwood Barracks looks set for expansion as more troops move in to Preston. Plans from the Ministry of Defence were submitted in August to build a new gym and store […]

8 years ago
Preston Remembrance Sunday services and parade details released

Preston will fall silent on Sunday to remember all those who fought to keep our city free. Remembrance Sunday sees a parade come through the city centre to pay Preston’s […]

8 years ago
Jubilee Park and Euston Street play areas complete

Jubilee Park as it was and how it is now Two Preston parks have been radically improved with new play areas for children. Work on the Euston Street play area and Jubilee Park in Lea has finished on a first […]

8 years ago
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