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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.

Stagecoach steps in to save under threat Preston to Skipton bus route

A Stagecoach bus service at the Bus Station Pic: Ian Simpson A key bus service which links Preston, Clitheroe and Skipton has been saved.  The 280 bus service was under threat as the current operator, Rotala Preston Bus advised it could […]

5 years ago
How a Pokémon Go gaming community is bringing fun, fitness and friendship to Preston

A Preston Pokemon Go meet up A Pokémon Go group with more than 500 members is bringing fun, fitness and friendship to Preston. Pokémon Go blew up on the gaming scene in 2016, and the augmented […]

5 years ago
Amended Preston tram plans for test Deepdale line lodged

One of the trams which could come to Preston, and an artist impression of the Deepdale station Preston’s pilot tram line has seen a new planning application lodged. Part of the former Longridge to Preston railway line is due to be brought back into use for by […]

5 years ago
Revealed: Why the RSPCA closed in Preston and what’s happened to reopen it

Entrance to the RSPCA in Preston Pic: Blog Preston What happened to close the RSPCA centre in Preston has now been revealed. In a letter to RSPCA members, seen by Blog Preston, the chair of temporary trustees Paul Draycott […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police make arrest in connection with Preston dog bite death

The dog attack took place on the path on the old railway line Pic: MichaelGT A Preston man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman following a dog bite. Preston Police confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested during Sunday (9 June). […]

5 years ago
Review: Where to find the tangiest Chinese food in Preston

Clockwise: noodles and beansprouts, chicken and sweetcorn soup, salt and pepper chicken and soft shell crab This week my companion and I decided to try a meal at Tang restaurant on Fylde Road in Ashton, as part of a series of the best and worst rated […]

5 years ago
Fulwood church’s Pentecost service to be broadcast live on the BBC

Inside St Cuthbert's Church in Fulwood A Preston church will have the eyes of the UK on it during Sunday morning. BBC One will broadcast live from St Cuthbert’s Church in Lytham Road. The Fulwood church […]

5 years ago
Pictures as Preston Military Show returned to Fulwood Barracks

Braving the weather for the military show Rain didn’t stop the Preston Military Show as it returned to the city. Tanks, military aircraft and more were on display. Fulwood Barracks played host to the event during Saturday […]

5 years ago
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