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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.

Body found by police in Meadow Street

The incident took place in Meadow Street Pic: Google The body of a woman was found in Preston during Saturday morning. Preston Police confirmed they were called to Meadow Street. A woman’s body was found in the street at […]

5 years ago
Man wanted in connection with attack outside Church Street bank

The man in the grey hoodie could have information in relation to the attack Pic: Preston Police A man is wanted after an attack outside a bank in Preston city centre. Preston Police have released a CCTV picture after the assault in mid-March. A man was attacked […]

5 years ago
Widow of soldier killed in army training is arranging a festival in his memory

Corporal Darren Neilson died when a tank exploded during training in 2017 The widow of a soldier who died during Army training is arranging a festival in his memory. Corporal Darren Neilson was killed when a tank exploded during a live firing […]

5 years ago
New mini-supermarket planned off Ribbleton Lane

The empty unit, pictured at the back, is due to become a mini-supermarket Pic: Blog Preston A new small-scale supermarket is planned in the St Matthews area. Plans have gone in to change a former storage unit off Ribbleton Lane into a new store. The unit […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Walk of Witness parts Preston city centre shoppers

The cross was carried onto the Flag Market Pic: Tony Worrall A Walk of Witness took place through Preston city centre during Good Friday. Marking the journey Jesus made through the streets of Jerusalem while carrying his cross it was recreated […]

5 years ago
Tokyo Jo’s draws ‘legendary crowds’ for nightclub return

On the dancefloor at Toky Jo's Pic: Simon Kirkham Preston saw the return of its ‘legendary’ nightclub during Maundy Thursday and the early hours of Good Friday. Tokyo Jo’s was a mainstay of the clubbing scene in the 90s […]

5 years ago
Preston’s love affair with the moon continues

A young visitor enjoys the interactive displays at the moon landing anniversary event Pic: UCLan Over 50,000 people visited the Museum of the Moon at The Harris – and 450 more were at a sell-out event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the moon landing. […]

5 years ago
Racist graffiti appears outside Fulwood mosque

Masjid e Salaam in Watling Street Road Pic: Tony Worrall Police are investigating alleged racist graffiti outside a mosque in Preston. Masjid E Salaam in Watling Street Road has two racist slurs on two pillars along the front of the […]

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