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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.

Woman found dead at Preston Bus Station

The Bus Station is to receive major refurbishment work under the county council plans Pic: Tony Worrall A woman has been found dead after jumping from Preston Bus Station. Preston Police said they were called to the building shortly after 6.30pm on Wednesday. Members of the public […]

9 years ago
Friargate flat fire threatens Margaret Mason florist

A firefighter leaves the florists in Friargate Pic: Tony Worrall A much-loved Preston florist has been saved from being engulfed in a fire at a flat above the shop. Margaret Mason and her team were evacuated from the premises in […]

9 years ago
Preston sex assault: Woman robbed and then forced to perform sex act

Lawson Street where the incidents happened Pic: Google A Preston woman has been robbed and sexually assaulted in the city centre. The victim was walking home past the Guild Hall towards the Flag Market when she was followed […]

9 years ago
Extended line-up for greatest Continental beer festival

Thousands of real ale fans will flock to the Continental for the festival The Continental’s beer festival is back, with extended hours, an extra day and a line-up said to make it the greatest one yet. Over 200 cask beers will be available […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Supermarket plan for Perry’s site in Blackpool Road

Perry's motor village stands in Blackpool Road Pic: Google A new supermarket could be built off Blackpool Road as part of the plan for a car showroom. Perry’s motor village is set to relocate to a new Bluebell Way […]

9 years ago
Preston Bus Station: Two years on since the building was listed

The Bus Station's future looks secured, as investment is due Two years to the day a decision was taken in Whitehall which made permanent a building which divides Prestonians. 23 September 2013 is the date when Preston Bus Station’s future […]

9 years ago
Tanterton Community Centre set for further Preston City Council funding

Tanterton Community Centre has not been open and used as much as residents would like Pic: Google Tanterton’s Community Centre looks to be set for a secure future after a successful first year being run by local residents. Preston City Council is being asked to stump up […]

9 years ago
Ashton Park community garden to be dug into former bowling green

Ashton Park may see new flowers blooming Pic: Tony Worrall A new community garden is set to be created in Ashton Park on the site of an old bowling green. Preston City Council cutbacks meant two bowling greens were mothballed […]

9 years ago
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