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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.

Woman wanted by police after theft near Preston’s university

Natasha Coker Police are looking for a woman in connection with a burglary near Preston’s university campus. Natasha Coker, 32, of Ashmoor Street, is wanted in connection with the incident on 2 […]

5 years ago
Iftaar Under The Stars to feed the city’s homeless as Ramadan ends

Last year’s ‘Feed the Homeless’, event Last year’s ‘Feed the Homeless’, event will take place in Preston’s Flag Market again this Ramadan. Organisers have decided to rename it, ‘Iftaar Under The Stars’, but it will have […]

5 years ago
Police warn public not to approach two convicted Preston criminals who are on the run

Jason Batchelor and Saleem Khan Police are looking for two convicted criminals who have gone on the run. Saleem Khan, 47 of Faringdon Close, Fishwick, and Jason Batchelor, 25, of no fixed address, were both […]

5 years ago
Man ran across all lanes of the M6 during police chase

Queues near the Tickled Trout on Friday on the M6 Pic: Joanne Claire A police chase involving dog units and the forces helicopter brought the M6 to a standstill near Preston. A stolen vehicle was seen on the M6 northbound between Junction 29 […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Award-winning children’s author Onjali Q Rauf coming to the Harris

Onjali Rauf has won two awards for her book portraying the Syrian refugee crisis The winner of the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize is to perform at the Harris. Onjali Q Rauf will read The Boy At The Back of the Class when she visits […]

5 years ago
UCLan is making ‘contingency plans’ for graduation ceremonies due to Preston Guild Hall closure

The crowds outside the Guild Hall during the graduation ceremonies Pic: Russell Hogarth Preston’s university is making contingency plans for its summer graduation ceremonies. It comes after the closure of the Guild Hall and Charter Theatre as a venue. Blog Preston broke the […]

5 years ago
Fulwood homes scheme off Ladybank Avenue set for approval

More new homes for Fulwood look set to be approved. Ladybank Avenue is to see 34 new homes built onto an existing housing estate. Proposals from Anwyl Homes Lancashire say […]

5 years ago
New website launched to assist people in Preston to find help

The website brings together information from all different charities and organisations in the city Pic: janeb13 A website has launched aiming to showcase what a helpful and caring city Preston is. Help in Preston brings together information for those needing help in the city. Covering benefits, […]

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