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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.

Teenage boy attacked and has bike stolen in Lea

The junction of Blackpool Road and Layton Road where the incident took place Police are looking for a man after a teenage boy was pushed off his bike in Lea. The 14-year-old victim was cycling home around 10pm on Monday 19 October. He […]

8 years ago
Cafe or restaurant plan for former Nationwide bank in Fishergate

New look Fishergate is continuing down to the train station A new cafe could be coming to Fishergate in what used to be the old Nationwide building society. Sprint Properties has bought 91 Fishergate from the banking group and is […]

8 years ago
Fishergate Face Off to search for Preston’s next top model

Last year's Fishergate fashion show Fashion students are set to take over the Fishergate Shopping Centre once more. The Face of Fishergate competition is a search to find Preston’s next top models. Students from the […]

8 years ago
Watch: Fulwood bookmakers targeted in attempted armed robbery

Video footage has been released showing an attempted armed robbery at a bookmakers in Preston. Two men can be seen approaching the counter and threatening a member of staff with […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ribbleton mobility scooter crash: Elderly woman dies in hospital

A section of Ribbleton Avenue is closed after the incident Pic: Google An elderly woman has died following a collision between a mobility scooter and a car in Ribbleton. Preston Police confirmed the 76-year-old woman, originally reported as being 77, died in […]

8 years ago
Respawned and Styx shops to close in Preston Guild Hall Arcade

Respawned said increasing running costs had forced it move Pic: Tony Worrall Two shops within the Preston Guild Hall complex are to close. Styx clothing and Respawned, a vintage toys, games and collectables, shop are both to shut up shop by mid-November. […]

8 years ago
Elderly woman riding mobility scooter in critical condition after Ribbleton collision

A section of Ribbleton Avenue is closed after the incident Pic: Google A woman riding a mobility scooter has been injured following a collision in Ribbleton. Preston Police have closed the road between Farringdon Lane and Ribbleton Hall Drive. The incident, which […]

8 years ago
Lancashire Business Expo to return to Preston Guild Hall in 2016

The Business Expo 2015 in the Guild Hall A second Lancashire Business Expo has been organised at Preston Guild Hall after the first saw more than 2,000 people attend. Organisers Shout Network say they will expand the event […]

8 years ago
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