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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.

In pictures: Harris Flights opened to the public

Temporary steps up from the Flag Market to the Harris Museum & Art Gallery have been officially opened. The One Voice Community Choir were on hand to serenade the arts […]

10 years ago
Fishergate roadworks: Road closures as Lancashire County Council begins pedestrian-friendly changes

An artists impression of how Fishergate could look in the future Major roadworks will begin on Fishergate on Monday. A major project to make Preston’s main shopping street more pedestrian-friendly will see £3.4 million put into it. Lancashire County Council has […]

10 years ago
Harris Flights opening to bring four weeks of unique art to Preston

One year on from the Preston Guild proclamation and the Harris steps will play host to a different kind of celebration. The Harris Flights officially open at 11am on Saturday […]

10 years ago
Three Preston teenagers arrested as police warning over “potentially lethal” drug

Two of the pills found by police Three Preston teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of supplying a “potentially lethal” drug. Police have issued a warning after tablets being sold as Valium are a much stronger drug. […]

10 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Updated: Missing Fulwood woman found by police in Preston City Centre

Michelle was last seen at home early on Thursday morning Updated 8.38am: Police report they found Michelle in the city centre in the early hours of Friday morning. They thank the public for their assistance. Police are appealing for a […]

10 years ago
Missing Preston teenager Shelby Smith found in Blackpool

A new image of Shelby has been released by police A 14-year-old Preston girl has been found by Lancashire Police in Blackpool after going missing on Monday. Officers found Shelby Smith in Blackpool and she is described as “safe and […]

10 years ago
CCTV image released of missing teenager Shelby Smith at Preston train station

Shelby was seen walking towards Platforms 1 and 2 at Preston train station Police have released a CCTV image of missing Preston teenager Shelby Smith. Officers have found CCTV footage of the 14-year-old at Preston train station at 3.52pm on Tuesday 13 August […]

10 years ago
Redrow Homes plan further planning application for Lightfoot Lane “early in the New Year”

lightfoot lane Housing developers Redrow are forging ahead with their plans to build new homes in the North of the city. The housing giant who overturned a rejection of their plan to […]

10 years ago
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