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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.

Gale force winds warning issued for Preston

A windy Preston Docks Pic: Paul Melling Preston is set for a wet and wild weekend of weather. The Met Office is warning of strong winds coming in from the west and lashing the city. A yellow […]

5 years ago
Public told not to approach missing Preston man

Marcus Smith The public are being warned not to approach a missing man. Update: Police say Marcus was found and well in Cumbria during Friday 8 February Marcus Smith was last seen […]

5 years ago
Imam’s offer of free lifts for the elderly goes viral

Nadeem at an event for peace in Abu Dhabi An Imam’s offer of free lifts for elderly people in Deepdale has gone viral. Nadeem Ashfaq, who is also co-founder at Light Foundation, posted his offer in various Facebook groups […]

5 years ago
Family pay tribute to woman found dead in Ribbleton

Rosie Darbyshire Tributes have been paid to a woman found dead in Ribbleton during Thursday (7 February) morning. Rosie Darbyshire, 27, from Ribbleton was found at 2am on a pavement close to […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Roadworks in Watling Street Road complete

Watling Street Road will be closed at the junction with Sharoe Green Lane Pic: Blog Preston Roadworks which have caused gridlock around Fulwood have come to an end. Lancashire County Council has explained why there’s been a three-day daytime closure of Watling Street Road. A section […]

5 years ago
Mr and Mrs game at St George’s Shopping Centre

Going in for a kiss Pic: StockSnap A Mr and Mrs game is coming to a Preston shopping centre ahead of Valentine’s Day. Rock FM DJ Pete Otway will be asking couples questions about each other for […]

5 years ago
Body found in Ribbleton was a woman, say police

Police presence in Moor Nook Pic: Blog Preston A body found in Ribbleton during the early hours of Thursday morning is now thought to be a woman. Preston Police initially said a man had died and launched a […]

5 years ago
Calligraphy to Kimono – Japanese festival is hit with students

A student trying out calligraphy An annual Japanese festival at UCLan has drawn in the crowds at this year’s event. The Bunkasai Japanese Cultural Festival returned for its fifth year to celebrate the culture, food […]

5 years ago
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