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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.

Five arrests made during Preston Police undercover shoplifting operation

Preston Police down Fishergate. Pic: Tony Worrall Preston Police officers have cracked down on city centre shoplifters in a new plain-clothed operation. Officers from the neighbourhood team and Preston Task Force used data and feedback from stores, […]

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Road reopened after Broughton vehicle fire

Garstang Road has now reopened after a vehicle fire in Broughton, the police have confirmed. Police were at the scene of the road closure from James Towers Way to Arnside […]

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Sponsored: Keep it local with Preston this Christmas

Christmas tree on the Flag Market in front of the Harris Christmas is fast approaching and there’s lots of ways to enjoy it in Preston. From late-night shopping, nights out, fantastic Christmas dinners and free parking too on selected nights there’s […]

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Preston charity to give away freezer to local family in need this Christmas 

Amine who is supported by Emmaus Preston with the chest freezer Homelessness charity Emmaus Preston is giving away a brand new chest freezer and Iceland voucher to a family in need before Christmas.   Emmaus Preston provides a home, support and meaningful work for up to 26 […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Teenager rushed to hospital after being attacked by gang at Moor Park

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A teenager was taken to hospital after being attacked by an armed group in Moor Park. The incident happened on Sunday evening (December 3) between 8pm and 8.30pm, according to […]

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Christmas events programme unveiled at Preston’s new food hall and entertainment venue

A storyteller will be doing three performances each Sunday. New Preston food hall and entertainment venue Chew’s Yard has confirmed details of its events calendar when it opens a pop up for 12 days in December. The indie venue […]

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Husband and wife abandon retirement to take over Cottam Post Office

Sheela and Gary Harper A husband and wife have abandoned their retirement to take over a suburban Preston post office that was thrown a lifeline by the parish council for the area it serves. […]

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Preston Docks firm awarded £150k contract as part of nuclear clean up mission

Members of the e-Aspire team working on digital media production Pic: e-Aspire A Preston Docks-based firm has been awarded a £150,000 contract as part of a nuclear clean up mission. eLearning and development supplier, e-Aspire, will produce and deliver digital training media […]

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