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 officer attacked by two men at Preston Railway StationA police officer was attacked while trying to make an arrest at Preston Railway Station. British Transport Police said the officer was hit and knocked to the ground during the […]
5 years ago Supermarket and retail park for Eastway moves to next stageDetailed proposals for a mini retail park in Fulwood have gone in. The Eastway Hub was approved in September last year after a planning battle lasting years. A supermarket, six […]
5 years ago Preston Easter Egg Rolling 2019 hour by hour weather forecastOne of Preston’s biggest annual events returns to mark the tradition of rolling Easter Eggs down the grassy slopes of Avenham Park. Egg rolling is often blighted by gale-force winds […]
5 years ago What Preston City Council’s new chief exec had to say on being appointedPreston’s new chief executive of the city council has been confirmed. Adrian Phillips was formally appointed as the new CEO during a full council meeting on Thursday (18 April). Mr […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston man arrested on suspicion of leaving Fulwood mosque hate crime messagesA Preston man has been arrested after three offensive messages were written on gate posts of a city mosque. Masjid-e-Salaam was targeted on three occasions during the Easter weekend. First […]
5 years ago Muslim group issue message in wake of Fulwood mosque graffitiA Muslim charity in Preston has issued a plea to meet with the graffiti artists behind recent hate crimes against a city mosque. The Light Foundation has expressed shock at […]
5 years ago Preston to host first-ever TEDx talk thanks to these youngstersPreston will host its first-ever TEDx event thanks to two young locals. Dominick Horton, 22, and Oliwia Poddana, 19, are bringing TEDx – the non-profit organisation famous for spreading ideas […]
5 years ago Easter Sunday delays on the M6 after crashDrivers heading out on Easter Sunday are facing congestion on the M6 at Preston due to a crash. One lane was closed just before Junction 32 at Broughton. Highways England […]
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