Preston Christmas Lights switch on 2015: Alesha Dixon to headline as switch on moves to Fishergate

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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.

Alesha Dixon has been confirmed as switching on Preston’s Christmas Lights. Fishergate will be packed with thousands to watch the festive season be officially started as Dixon flicks the switch. […]

9 years ago New Ham and Jam cafe in Preston almost ready to launch

The much awaited Ham and Jam coffee shop in Lancaster Road is almost ready to launch with a format that should suit most people. Owner Richard Lowthian said: “We are now finalising […]

9 years ago Silly Billy’s weekly diary

Today we start the ‘Silly Billy’s weekly diary’ for the children and those who are children at heart. Silly Billy is one of the main characters in this year’s pantomime, Sleeping Beauty, […]

9 years ago Preston from above: Plungington gets the drone treatment

Swooping above the tightly packed streets of Plungington this shows Preston’s terraced streets in a different light. Nicola Martin sent her drone upwards once more to get a new angle […]

9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Whittingham Lane abandoned agricultural depot could become new homes

New homes off Whittingham Lane and backing onto the M6 have been lodged by developers. Up to 61 mainly family homes could be built on a former agricultural depot between […]

9 years ago Tom Benson Way Sports Arena to get brand new pitches

Sports teams using Preston Sports Arena will be playing on a new all-surface pitch after the Autumn. The University of Central Lancashire has announced work is to begin on a […]

9 years ago Refugee crisis: Preston can and should do more says St Matthews councillor

A Preston councillor is calling on the government to do more to help take in refugees. St Matthews councillor Roy Leeming has tabled a motion at the next full council […]

9 years ago Lea Park to be created as part of the Cottam Hall Brickworks development

A new public park is set to be created as part of one of Preston’s largest new developments. Lea Park would become adopted by Preston City Council during the Cottam […]

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