Latest news for Preston, Lancashire. Covering the city and surrounding area this has the latest crime, traffic and travel, politics and other big news affecting the city of Preston.
Preston’s university astronomer helps uncover new black hole researchA University of Central Lancashire astronomer has been involved in research which has unveiled Milky Way magnetic fields. An international team of astronomers, including those from UCLan, has uncovered strong […]
10 hours ago Food served in Lancashire too often isn’t what it’s advertised asAlmost one in five food products tested by Lancashire trading standards officers last year failed – because they were not of the quality consumers should have been able to expect. […]
11 hours ago Mobius Loop return to Preston for album launch gigPreston band Mobius Loop are set to swap festival stages for an intimate indoor gig at The Continental. The band, formed in 2008, will launch their new album Dance While […]
12 hours ago Man who went on burglary spree across Frenchwood, Deepdale and Broadgate jailedA man who went on a spree of burglaries over the course of three days has been jailed. Dale Thomason was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to eight years and […]
13 hours ago Advertisement Advertisement Ashton-on-Ribble man wanted after business premises targetedPolice want to trace a man in connection with a burglary in Ashton-on-Ribble. Mark Dixon, 38, is wanted after a business premises was targeted. Preston Police say Dixon is approximately […]
15 hours ago Police searching for missing 14-year-old boy say he has links to PrestonA missing teenage boy could be in Preston according to police. 14-year-old Simon Towart is subject to a missing persons appeal by Cumbria Police. They say he has links to […]
15 hours ago Preston and Leyland woman, teenagers and men charged after drugs raidsSeven people have been charged after police raided six properties in Chorley and Leyland connected with a suspected drugs gang. A woman, four men and two teenagers were arrested and […]
16 hours ago Royal Preston Hospital staff join colleague in Ramadan fasting fundraiserA group of more than 100 people have raised almost £2,000 for Rosemere Cancer Foundation by joining their colleague with a sponsored fast, for the fourth year in a row. […]
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