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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.

Fishergate Halloween attack: Two new pictures released by Preston Police

Woman and man who police would like to speak to Pictures of a man and a woman have been released by Preston Police in connection with an attack in Preston city centre. It follows CCTV footage of a blonde woman […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton affordable homes could be built near Morrisons supermarket

Morrisons in Blackpool Road A plot of new affordable homes could be built in Ribbleton close to the Morrisons supermarket. MCI Developments has tabled plans for former industrial land between the supermarket and the […]

8 years ago
Ham and Jam coffee shop set for grand opening next week

The much awaited Ham and Jam coffee shop in Lancaster Road, Preston, will be opening its doors to the public on Friday 13 November. Owner, Richard Lowthian did not want […]

8 years ago
1715 Battle of Preston: A chronology of events during the Jacobite uprising – Part 3

NEWSFLASH: November 5  12 noon Jacobites enter Kendal. On 5 November the army marched for Kendal, “a town of very good trade.” About noon six quarter-masters arrived and about 2 o’clock […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement 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
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