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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.

Harris Museum and Art Gallery changes: Jon Finch appointed to £75k a year role

The man responsible for a major overhaul of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery has been appointed. Jon Finch is being brought in as Preston City Council wants to “re-imagine” […]

9 years ago
Appeal to trace motorist after cyclist attacked in Ribbleton

Pope Lane in Ribbleton where the attack happened Pic: Google A motorist is wanted after a “nasty and unprovoked attack” on a cyclist in Ribbleton. Police say a 47-year-old man was cycling along Pope Lane at 10.15pm on Wednesday 26 […]

9 years ago
Run Preston 2015: Helen Clitheroe to fire starting gun

Helen Clitheroe competing in 2011 Pic: IAAF Preston runners will be put on their marks by a former European athletics champion for the start of Run Preston. Helen Clitheroe is to fire the gun when the 10k […]

9 years ago
A6 reopens near Preston as motorist taken to hospital

The A6 was closed in both directions while emergency services worked to release the motorist Pic: Preston Rural Cops The A6 on the Northern edge of Preston has been reopened after a man was taken to hospital after a collision. Crews from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston celebrates the bike with a unique procession

Friargate is seen as the second street of the city by many after Fishergate Preston cyclists will take to the streets on September 22 to celebrate the bike. This is no regular bike ride though, as volunteers will pedal a large mobile structure on bicycle […]

9 years ago
The ‘shop-in’ student lock-in returns to St. George’s Shopping Centre

Crowds at last year's student lock-in A student lock-in shop in returns to St. George’s Shopping Centre this month. While much of the detail is yet to be announced, the event will take place on September […]

9 years ago
Girl injured in collision with car in Ribbleton

Junction of Sellers Street and Dodgeson Road Pic: Google A seven-year-old girl remains in hospital after a collision with a car in Preston. The collision happened around 5.05pm on Wednesday in Sellers Street, close to the junction with Dodgeson […]

9 years ago
Scare Kingdom returns with Seven Deadly Sins for 2015

Scare Kingdom is back to get us all in the Halloween spirit. Now in its seventh year, Scare Kingdom brings the attractions and adventures back to the outskirts of Preston […]

9 years ago
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