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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.

Major delays on M55 after crash on M6 slip road at Broughton

Queues on the M55 at the Broughton junction Pic: Motorway Traffic Cameras Broughton roundabout has been gridlocked throughout Monday morning due to a crash where the M55 meets the M6. Drivers trying to reach the M6 south from the M55 and the […]

5 years ago
Flood alerts withdrawn for Preston and Lancashire

Brighter weather is on the way to Preston Pic: Tony Worrall Flood alerts and warnings for Preston have been stood down. The Environment Agency has withdrawn flood alerts which covered the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood warning for […]

5 years ago
Firefighters rescue dog walkers and dog from the River Ribble at Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Paul Melling Fire crews had to go to the rescue of dog walkers during Sunday (28 July) afternoon. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent five crews and a water incident unit to […]

5 years ago
Mum-of-one wins payout from Bamber Bridge digital agency after unfair dismissal claim over pregnancy

Aimee Sanderson and family A woman who was unfairly discriminated against by her employer after becoming pregnant has won a pay out. Bespoke Digital Agency in Bamber Bridge dismissed Aimee Sanderson from her role […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Flood alert issued for River Ribble and River Darwen at Preston

River Ribble at Walton-le-Dale Pic: Laura Ousby River levels are rising on the Lower River Ribble and River Darwen. A flood alert is in force from the Environment Agency. Update: During Monday morning all flood alerts and […]

5 years ago
Woman has bike stolen while she’s in hospital receiving mental health help

The bike which was taken A woman has told of how her bike was stolen while she was in hospital for treatment. Nicola had only had the bicycle for a month when it was pinched […]

5 years ago
Work to develop the Guild Tramway could start in ‘a matter of weeks’

Work to develop the test section of the Guild Tramway could start as soon as September. Preston Trampower, the developers behind the plans, are working with consultants PWA Planning to […]

5 years ago
Rosemere offering free places for the City of Preston Road Race

Jack Gray is signed up for the Preston 10-miler Runners are being offered a free place for a 10-mile or five-mile race in the city. Rosemere Cancer Foundation is the official charity partner of the City of Preston Road […]

5 years ago
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