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.
Stolen bikes, begging and increased police patrols: Online Q&A gives Preston residents the chance to quiz Preston PolicePrestonians have been voicing their concerns about crime in the city centre to the police on Facebook. An e-PACT meeting with Preston Area Police covering the city centre took place […]
9 years ago New pictures of Simpson’s Gold Thread Works revealed by Preston Historical SocietyA recent acquisition of 112 photographs of the former Preston based Simpson Gold Thread Works on Avenham Road, Preston, shows the factory in operation just prior to it’s closing down […]
9 years ago Sam Boast’s Medals Come HomeAn iconic group of World War I medals awarded to a Warrington soldier has been acquired by the Lancashire Infantry Museum following a last-minute appeal for funds. The medals were […]
9 years ago Preston man missing for over a monthPOLICE in Preston are appealing for information about a 43-year-old homeless man who has been missing since January. Adrian Wane – known as Ady – was last seen on Lancaster […]
9 years ago Advertisement Advertisement School children learn about the history of Preston’s fabulous Winckley SquareThe Winckley Square Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI) is now underway. A group of 12 children from Grange Primary School visited on Friday 30 January. They carried out research and enjoyed […]
9 years ago Competition launched to design Preston bus station’s Youth Zone.A competition launched today, looking to bring the bus station’s £23 million redevelopments back to life with the opportunity to design a new youth zone. Back in October, plans for […]
9 years ago Evofit appeal after woman, 19, assaulted during street robberyPOLICE have released an Evofit image of a man they would like to speak to after a woman was robbed and assaulted in Preston. On Saturday (21 February) at around […]
9 years ago Could Acregate pub become a new Muslim school for the Blind?A Preston pub which has stood empty for five years could become a new school for blind Muslim children. The Acregate on New Hall Lane, St Matthews, has seen plans […]
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