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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.

Funding secures new degree apprenticeships covering health, cybersecurity and engineering at Preston’s university

National Apprenticeship Week at UCLan. Pic: UCLan The University of Central Lancashire has secured funding, meaning they will be able to provide new degree apprenticeships. The successful Office for Students funding bid means they will be able […]

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Covenant may prove curveball in battle to halt Ashton Park sports hub

Homeowners who face into a park where a new multi-million pound sports hub is due to be built are currently considering a legal challenge against the plans. Preston City Council […]

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Preston Workoutathon at Deepdale raises more than ÂŁ4,000

Participants at the tenth annual Workoutathon for Rainbow Hub. Pic: Gareth Edwards Photography Preston’s tenth annual Workoutathon has raised over ÂŁ4,300 for Rainbow Hub, a Mawdesley-based charity which helps improve the lives of children with disabilities. Last month the charity fundraiser saw over […]

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Enquiries continue into death of four-year-old boy in Ingol

Tributes left to Jayden at the scene in New Rough Hey, Ingol Pic: Leah Smith/Blog Preston Police say they are continuing to investigate the circumstances around how a four-year-old boy died in Ingol. Police were called to New Rough Hey at 4.36pm on Tuesday 26 March. […]

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Advertisement Advertisement Royal Preston Hospital trust warns over healthcare assistant ‘jobs scam’

Royal Preston Hospital car park The health trust running Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley Hospital has warned of an employment scam. The messages which circulate via Facebook and WhatsApp claim to be offering healthcare assistant […]

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Small secondary school for pupils with medical issues to open in Preston city centre

Proposed Refresh Education School A small secondary school for pupils suffering from problems including anxiety, depression and eating disorders is set to open in Preston city centre. The plans for the facility – in […]

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Winckley Square guided walks schedule for April and May

Black and white historical photo of gas works Winckley Square guided walks are continuing through April and May. The walks cover a range topics from Preston’s past including women’s rights, temperance, and gas works. Organised by Friends of […]

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River Darwen near Preston the second most sewage spilled river in England

River Darwen looking towards Preston Pic: Tony Worrall A section of river near Preston was one of the most polluted in England last year. New figures on sewage spills released by the Environment Agency and analysed by The […]

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