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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.

Jonah’s Coffee opens in Preston Box Market

Jonah's coffee team Jonah’s has taken up one of the spots in the Box Market A new coffee shop has opened in Preston city centre. Part of the Box Market within Preston Market […]

6 years ago
Life-saving equipment installed in Winckley Square

A view of Winckley Square Pic: Tony Worrall Winckley Square is now home to a defibrillator Pic: Tony Worrall A potentially life-saving piece of kit has been installed in Winckley Square. Business around the grade-II listed Georgian square […]

6 years ago
Are all the new housing developments in Preston a good or bad thing?

New houses on Lightfoot Lane It is clear to see that new houses have been springing up all over the city. Durton Manor, Lightfoot Lane and Cottom Way are just […]

6 years ago
Watch as the Red Dream Parade goes through Preston

A tank and banner makes its way into Friargate past Wilco's Pic: Tom Costello A tank and banner makes its way into Friargate past Wilko’s Pic: Tom Costello A giant lobster, the sound of samba beats and women on stilts were just some of […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Recap the three days of Lancashire Encounter Festival 2018

The Red Dream parade coming down Friargate Pic: Louise Hogg The Red Dream parade coming down Friargate Pic: Louise Hogg Three days of performances, workshops and an array of different and surprising events take over Preston for the return of […]

6 years ago
James Martin is bringing live cooking show to Preston Guild Hall

The Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Paul Melling The Guild Hall in Lancaster Road Pic: Paul Melling Food enthusiasts will be over the moon to discover that renowned Chef James Martin is making his way to the Guild […]

6 years ago
What to see on the Sunday of 2018’s Lancashire Encounter Festival

Flashmob dancers in Fishergate for the Encounter Flashmob dancers in Fishergate for last year’s Lancashire Encounter. Pic: Benjamin Wareing The grand finale of this year’s Lancashire Encounter takes place on Sunday 23 September. The finale will see memorable outdoor […]

6 years ago
UCLan slip down rankings of top universities in the North West

A UCLan building Pic: Tony Worrall Rankings of the North West’s top universities have shown UCLan slipping down the table. According to The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019, Lancaster University came out on […]

6 years ago
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