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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.

Preston council tax bills to rise and the latest on council financial position

Inside the council chamber at Preston Town Hall Council tax bills for Preston homeowners look set to rise from April. Preston City Council is raising its share of the council tax bill by 2.99 per cent. This will […]

5 years ago
New survey shows Preston is showing ‘cautious optimism’ about the future

Down at Preston Marina on a sunny day Pic: Tony Worrall More Prestonians are feeling upbeat about the city than downbeat, Blog Preston can reveal. In a survey of readers, of which more than 600 took part, people in the city […]

5 years ago
Take a trip down Ribbleton’s memory lane this spring

Ribbleton library Pic: Tony Worrall Do you live in Ribbleton or have a connection to the area? A new exhibition at Ribbleton Library could be right up your street. The Harris Museum, Art Gallery & […]

5 years ago
‘Good’ news for Bluebells Nursery in latest inspection

A nursery in Fulwood is celebrating some ‘Good’ news from Ofsted following its latest inspection in January. Bluebells Private Day Nursery and Pre-school, in Longsands Lane, was rated ‘Good in […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police appeal to trace driver after woman injured in Lane Ends hit and run

Lane Ends junction Pic: Google A woman was treated after a suspected hit and run in Preston during Saturday lunchtime. Preston Police were called to Blackpool Road near the Lane Ends pub around 12noon on […]

5 years ago
Shankly Hotel still on track for a Spring opening

The Shankly Hotel will open in the former Post Office building Pic: Tony Worrall Owners of the Shankly Hotel have said they remain on track to open in April. Signature Living are bringing the former Post Office building facing into the Flag Market back […]

5 years ago
Motorcyclist in hospital after serious road traffic accident in Ashton

The collision happened on Roebuck Street A motorcyclist is in hospital after a serious road traffic accident in Roebuck Street. The collision, which involved the motorcycle and a DPD delivery van, happened at around 7.30pm near […]

5 years ago
Morrisons petrol station re-opens on Preston Docks

The revamped petrol station at Morrisons on Preston Docks The Morrisons petrol station on the Docks has opened after a five week closure. The old kiosk has been demolished and a new building has gone up housing a Morrisons […]

5 years ago
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