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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.

Travellers set up camp at the Capitol Centre park and ride

Capitol Centre Park and Ride A group of travellers have set up camp on the Capitol Centre’s Park and Ride car park. Lancashire Police have confirmed they received reports of […]

5 years ago
Fulwood man running and blogging in memory of late brother

Brothers Craig and John McDougall Brothers Craig and John McDougall A Fulwood man has started a blog about his journey towards running the London Marathon in memory of his late brother. Craig McDougall is running […]

5 years ago
Disruption to rail services as drainage works get underway

Drainage works on the Preston to Blackpool line Pic: Network Rail Passengers are being advised to plan their journeys and check before they travel as the final phase of drainage improvements […]

5 years ago
Man sought after Deepdale machete threats

Michael Cooper Police have issued an appeal to find Michael Cooper, 29, who is wanted on suspicion of aggravated burglary and affray. He is wanted in connection with two incidents […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement New pay and display car park opens near Preston city centre

Penny Street car park A new car park has opened just a short walk from Preston city centre. The 66-space Penny Street car park off North Road will help offset the loss of 500 parking […]

5 years ago
Calls for new publicly-owned Preston bus company to restore routes

The number 14 service is one that could disappear Pic: Ian Robinson The number 14 service now runs to a shortened route Pic: Ian Robinson One of the city’s youngest councillor wants to see a publicly-funded bus company set up to save […]

5 years ago
Hundreds of people object to new Whittingham homes

The plans for Whittingham Lane The plans for Whittingham Lane A proposal for new homes in Whittingham looks set for approval despite hundreds of objections. Preston North and Wyre MP Ben Wallace has also expressed […]

5 years ago
Final Whittingham Lives event to explore “the lunacy of war”

Doctors at Whittingham, Courtesy Harris Museum, Art Gallery & Library Doctors at Whittingham, Courtesy The Harris The final event in the Whittingham Lives project will explore the impact of war on Whittingham Asylum and its patients. The conference, titled The Lunacy of War: […]

5 years ago
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