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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.

What’s frustrating the people of Preston and what we want to see happen

Fishergate and Church Street side-by-side Empty shops in the city and mass house-building are the two biggest gripes for Prestonians. Blog Preston’s Big Preston survey saw more than 600 readers tell us their thoughts about […]

5 years ago
Winckley Square developer ordered to take down banner

'The One' in Winckley Square Pic: FWP A property developer has been ordered to remove or amend how a large banner in Winckley Square is displayed. Number 6 Winckley Square, previously known as Gorst House, is grade-II […]

5 years ago
New Preston Bus route for Longsands to begin as Frenchwood route axed

Preston Bus service leaving the Bus Station Pic: Paul Melling A bus service is to be axed for Frenchwood as a new one is restored to Fulwood. Preston Bus has announced a number of changes to services as well as […]

5 years ago
Feel the Preston love with these Valentine’s Day 2019 ideas

The Museum of the Moon at the Harris Pic: Sonia Bashir Set sparks flying and discover Preston’s romantic side with our guide to what’s on across the city for Valentine’s Day 2019. From traditional activities like Champagne afternoon tea, to more […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Sky filled with balloons and lanterns to remember Rosie Darbyshire

The community came together to say goodbye to Rosie Darbyshire outside her home in Ribbleton this evening. A memorial celebration, arranged by Rosie’s best friend Denni Hartley, saw Whitmoe Place […]

5 years ago
Lightfoot Lane roundabout has finally reopened

The roundabout at Lightfoot Lane has re-opened after weeks of uncertainty. Work was scheduled to finish by the end of 2018 but bad weather and difficulties in getting contractors onto […]

5 years ago
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
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