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.
Fulwood man admits he wrote racist graffiti on Masjid E Salaam MosqueA 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 victimsA 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 shownFlood 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 […]
5 years ago Recycling Lives pick up another prestigious business award for helping ex-offenders find workA Preston social enterprise has scooped its fourth Queen’s Award. Recycling Lives, which uses its commercial operations to support social good, won the prize for promoting opportunity for social mobility. […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Fulwood man beats Bradley Wiggins record during charity bike rideA Fulwood man who suffered a serious cycling road accident has unofficially beaten a Bradley Wiggins record during a 100km charity bike challenge. Father-of-five Stephen Knott, 62, was raising money […]
5 years ago Man from Fulwood charged with racist messages left on city mosque gate postsA Fulwood man has been charged in connection with racist graffiti on a city mosque. Masjid-e-Salaam in Watling Street Road was targeted three times during the Easter weekend. An NHS […]
5 years ago Preston bakes for the annual Easter Egg Rolling in Avenham ParkPreston basked in temperatures reaching 26 degrees during the annual Easter Egg Rolling. Thousands of people flocked to Avenham and Miller Park for the free festival. The Preston tradition of […]
5 years ago Ribby Hall Village buys farmhouse on its western edgeA holiday village on the outskirts of Preston has expanded further. Ribby Hall Village has bought the Farm House. Situated on the western edge of the existing 100-acre site the […]
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