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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.

Woman cut from car in Buckshaw Village crash

Emergency services on the scene in Central Avenue Pic: Jason Moss One of the main roads through Buckshaw Village was closed off during Saturday tea-time. Lancashire Police closed Central Avenue at the roundabout with Main Street. Two cars collided with one […]

5 years ago
Rave organiser speaks out about Factory Lane party

Around 300 people attended a rave which took place on Boxing Day in fields near the River Ribble. Residents in the Avenham and Broadgate area complained after being disturbed throughout the night and Lancashire […]

5 years ago
Driver arrested after Audi flipped following police pursuit

The scene in Wigan Road on Friday evening Pic: LancsRoadPolice Motorists in Preston and South Ribble are being asked if they saw a crash on a main route to Chorley. The crash at 8.40pm on Friday (29 December) shut the […]

5 years ago
BAE Systems is recruiting for hundreds of apprentices

Learning to be a BAE apprentice Hundreds of new apprentices are due to be recruited by BAE Systems. One of Preston’s largest employers is taking on nearly 700 apprentices across the UK, with 262 across the […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man arrested on suspicion of Plungington Christmas Day stabbing

The police cordon in Blackpool Road Pic: Plungington Labour A man at the centre of a stabbing and then lock-down of the Plungington area of the city on Christmas Day has been arrested. A 44-year-old man, was arrested by […]

5 years ago
Goosnargh homes from Community Gateway set for approval

The land at Bushell's Farm which is due for development A new affordable housing development in Goosnargh looks set for approval. Despite more than 160 objections from nearby residents, a number of parish councils and one of the city’s MPs […]

5 years ago
Night-time spire tours and mulled wine at St Walburge’s

St Walburge's Church Guided tours of Preston’s tallest spire are on offer for the first time. The tours of St Walburge’s will be followed by mulled wine and mince pies in the church […]

5 years ago
Teenagers arrested after man threatened with knife in Deepdale flat

Detectives investigating the attack on a man in his home during a burglary have made an arrest. Two teenagers have been arrested following the incident on Tuesday 18 December. At […]

5 years ago
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