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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 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
Final look inside Broughton Printers in Fulwood

The presses have been halted at Broughton Printers for a few months, but an urban explorer has gained access. He was allowed in to take a look at the Goss […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement CCTV images released after man slashed in the face in Friargate attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was slashed in the face in Preston city centre. CCTV pictures have been released after an incident where a 27-year-old man was […]

8 years ago
Grimsargh Wetlands new homes due for approval despite neighbour objections

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Twelve homes built on the edge of abandoned reservoirs in a village near Preston have triggered objections from neighbours. Grimsargh Wetlands is to be turned into a nature reserve and […]

8 years ago
Aikido dojo officially opens in Winckley Square

Cutting the paper screen at the Dojo A martial art studio has been formally opened in the centre of Preston. The Sakura Dojo operates from the attic of the Ian Cherry accountants in Winckley Square. Sensei Robert […]

8 years ago
1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 2

NEWSFLASH: November 2nd 3p.m. 1715 – The Jacobites continue their march south.  Jacobites enter Penrith. ‘James III’ proclaimed King. They march via Appleby and Kendal to Lancaster. About 3 o’clock […]

8 years ago
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