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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.

Thunderstorm warning issued as Preston’s spell of good weather due to end

Lightning over Bamber Bridge Pic: Claire Preston’s good weather is set to come to an abrupt end. The Met Office has issued a thunderstorm warning covering the city and surrounding area. Thunder, lightning and heavy rain […]

5 years ago
Firefighters tackle blaze at derelict building

Firefighters were called to a blaze at an abandoned building in Preston last night. At around 11.30pm, crews from Preston, Penwortham and Bamber Bridge attended the scene in Maudland Bank. […]

5 years ago
Arson investigation underway after fire in Avenham

Police have launched an investigation after a fire at a flat in Avenham last night. Fire crews were called to reports of a blaze in the doorway of a ground […]

5 years ago
Mum of teenager who died in a collision says she will not stop looking for answers

The mum of a teenager who died when he was knocked off his bike in Preston says she has been left with more questions than answers after the inquest into […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Continental Circus Berlin to perform in Moor Park during May Bank Holiday weekend

Taking on the high wire at the Circus Berlin Bank Holiday entertainment is coming to Moor Park for May. Continental Circus Berlin are parking up in Moor Park Avenue. With two shows a day there’s going to be gasps […]

5 years ago
Fulwood man admits he wrote racist graffiti on Masjid E Salaam Mosque

Paul Melling snapped the work ongoing at the mosque A man has admitted he was responsible for racist graffiti at a Fulwood mosque. Gavin Edghill, 47, of Lower Bank Road, Fulwood, pleaded guilty to five counts of racially aggravated […]

5 years ago
Vigil to be held on the Flag Market for Sri Lanka terror attack victims

Harris Museum and Art Gallery faces onto the Flag Market A vigil for the victims of Sunday’s terror attacks in Sri Lanka will be held on the Flag Market at 6pm this evening (Tue 23 April). Preston Faith Forum has […]

5 years ago
Flood defences plan for Frenchwood and Fishwick to be shown

Flooded playing fields can be seen at Christ the King Pic: Chris Taylor Flood defence proposals for Frenchwood and Fishwick are to be displayed this week. The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session to show how they want to protect the area […]

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