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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.

Police searching for missing Preston man last seen in New Hall Lane

Stephen Garnett Police want to trace a man who was last seen in New Hall Lane. Stephen Garnett, pictured, was last seen on Wednesday 19 June. The 47-year-old has links to Moston, […]

5 years ago
Man found dead in back of a car off New Hall Lane

Police presence in Beenland Street Pic: Blog Preston A man was found dead in the back of a car off New Hall Lane. Preston Police were called to Beenland Street at 7.50am on Saturday (22 June). Update: Police […]

5 years ago
Road closures confirmed for Preston Caribbean Carnival procession

Dazzling carnival procession Pic: Jim Beattie Preston is expected to dance to the sound of samba beats during Sunday afternoon. Preston City Council has confirmed which roads will be closed for the city’s 45th Caribbean Carnival […]

5 years ago
Fulwood Academy brings in trouble-shooter to help turn it around

Lee Waring and Andy Haughey A headteacher tasked with turning round a failing Fulwood school has brought in his right-hand man from his previous school. Andy Haughey has been made vice-principal for behaviour and attendance […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Prestfest sees two Preston city centre roads closed until Sunday morning

The Prestfest stage on the Flag Market Two Preston city centre streets are being closed during Saturday night’s Prestfest. Taking over the Flag Market means two roads are being closed off for 24-hours. Cheapside and Harris Street […]

5 years ago
New Hall Lane side street taped off by police

Police presence off New Hall Lane Pic: Mick Kay/Blog Preston A heavy police presence has been in place just off New Hall Lane throughout Saturday (22 June) morning. Update: Police have confirmed the body of a man was found Beenland […]

5 years ago
Old Tram Bridge was last repaired in 2014

The Old Tram Bridge is currently fenced off Repair work to the now closed Old Tram Bridge last took place in 2014. Campaigners who want Lancashire County Council to reopen the bridge had submitted a Freedom of Information […]

5 years ago
Preston personal trainer rows 1,000km for St Catherine’s Hospice

Craig Williams A Preston personal trainer spent the month of May rowing over two hours a day to raise money for St Catherineā€™s Hospice. Craig Williamsā€™ efforts on an indoor rowing machine […]

5 years ago
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