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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.

Search continues for missing 57-year-old with links to Preston

Gail Hatton pictured with the man in question The search for a Blackpool woman with links to Preston continued. Gail Hatton, 57, is missing from Blackpool and police reissued their request for help from the public to locate […]

1 week ago
Strong winds warning as Preston and Lancashire experience stormy start to the week

Surface water in Preston after heavy rain Pic: Tony Worrall Preston is experiencing a wild start to the week weather wise. The Met Office has issued a warning for strong winds throughout Monday (15 April). The yellow weather warning is […]

1 week ago
New bus stop to be installed on Lancaster Road in Preston city centre

Lancaster Road bus stop location A new bus stop is set to be installed in Preston city centre, because of demand created by shoppers attracted to the market area. Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has agreed […]

1 week ago
Huge new factory to be built on edge of Preston with 100 jobs created

Kerakoll's new factory at Roman Way is due to be built by spring 2026 A new factory is being built as a city industrial estate expands. Kerakoll Group has announced it will build a 40,000 square metre production plant on land at the Roman […]

1 week ago
Advertisement Advertisement M6 crash between Junction 32 and Junction 33 sees one person in hospital

An aerial view of one of the bridges just north of Junction 32 on the M6 Pic: Google One person is being treated in hospital after a crash on the M6 just north of Preston. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Preston and Fulwood to the […]

1 week ago
Garstang toilet block partially destroyed in crash

The scene of the crash just off the High Street in Garstang during Saturday evening Pic: Moscowasadog A toilet block in the centre of Garstang was driven into during Saturday evening. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent crews from Fulwood and its urban search and rescue team […]

1 week ago
St Walburge’s Church spire explored in new YouTube series

Views from the spire. Pic: Elliott & Sue (Explore the UK) A YouTube travel duo have made a video exploring the spire at the top of St Walburge’s Church in Preston. ‘Explore the UK,’ who have previously made videos tracing a […]

2 weeks ago
Winckley Street Ale House takeover – one year on

Jonathon (left) with Paul Yates and Simon the chef (right). A man from Preston is celebrating the one-year anniversary of owning his own pub, The Winckley Street Ale House. Paul Yates took over the craft and cask beer pub last […]

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