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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.

Grimsargh Wetlands new homes plan tabled to fund nature reserve

How the Grimsargh Wetlands may look once the nature reserve is created Plans for 12 homes on the edge of reservoirs in a village on the outskirts of Preston have been described as “an acceptable compromise.” United Utilities has tabled plans for […]

9 years ago
Broadgate man avoids jail after road rage incident in Church Street

Stephan Kruger A road rage driver who mounted the pavement, knocking over two pedestrians and smashing a takeaway window reported the incident to the police – because he thought HE was the […]

9 years ago
Watch: When a touch of Paris came to Preston

Who remembers a touch of the Parisian brought to Preston? The city was the backdrop for an advert in 2004 from shoe firm Clarks. It features a young woman getting […]

9 years ago
Preston Western Distributor: Who will construct £110 million link road?

The proposed route of the Western Distributor and Link Roads The search is on to find who will construct the Preston Western Distributor road. Cutting through farmland on a 4km route to the west of the city, it is going […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Giant crane towers over Friargate Court development

Building work on hundreds of new flats in Friargate has reached new heights. A 45-metre crane has gone up on the Friargate Court site and now dominates the surrounding skyline. […]

9 years ago
Benefits of City Deal are felt in first year

Lord Heseltine will speak as part of a panel discussing the City Deal The £370m Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal, designed to invest in the city’s infrastructure including roads, transport and job growth has seen benefits in its first year. The […]

9 years ago
Luxury jewellery retailer comes to Preston

The luxury jeweller, Swarovski, is coming to St. George’s Shopping Centre this Autumn. The new store will be situated close to existing stores New Look, Pandora and Ernest Jones on […]

9 years ago
Freshfield expands digital team

Marketing communications consultancy Freshfield has strengthened its digital team with the appointment of Jason Rawsterne. Jason, who has over 15 years’ experience of digital development and advising companies on technical […]

9 years ago
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