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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.

May Bank Holiday 5k to take place in Avenham Park

Put through their paces for the Avenham Park 5k A 5k run is coming to Preston city centre but has a new route due to the Old Tram bridge closure. Avenham Park is hosting the University of Central Lancashire’s […]

5 years ago
Police put stop and search order in Ribbleton because of 15-person fight

Entrance to Grizedale Crescent where the incident started Pic: Google Police were deployed to Ribbleton during Tuesday evening after a fight involving 15 people. A Section 60 order was used again by police to put a stop and search zone […]

5 years ago
St George’s Shopping Centre to run a Spring fashion showcase

Marks and Spencer is one of the brands taking part A mini fashion festival is coming to a Preston shopping centre this Easter. Branded as the Luxury Style Garden it is a showcase of all things spring fashion at the […]

5 years ago
Public warned not to approach man wanted for New Hall Lane burglary

Frankie Dwyer is wanted by police A man is wanted after an armed gang broke into a flat off New Hall Lane. Update: Police say Frankie Dwyer has now been arrested during Thursday (11 April) evening […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Woman found dead in Lostock Hall flat

Police were called to an address in Watkin Lane Pic: Google A second person has died at the same block of flats in Lostock Hall in the space of a five days. South Ribble Police were called to the building in […]

5 years ago
Lancashire Festival returning to Avenham and Miller Park

The Lancashire Festival has lots of activities and entertainment for children A family-friendly festival is moving back to Avenham and Miller Park this summer. The Lancashire Festival includes live music, street food, circus performers, market stalls and more. Festival organise Joshua […]

5 years ago
Giant crane on the Flag Market as Shankly Hotel work continues

You can't miss the big yellow crane in the city centre Pic: 70023venus2009 Work is continuing on putting a new function space into the roof of the city’s newest hotel. The Shankly Hotel is due to fully open in June in the Old […]

5 years ago
Preston bikers deliver Easter Eggs to respite care home

Counting out the Easter Eggs Dozens of Preston bikers have taken Easter Eggs to help a respite centre for children. Meeting at Miller’s Taxis in Brook Street the 40-strong squadron headed out from the city […]

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