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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.

Whitsuntide in Preston and the tale of Paddy’s Rookery Riots

English Martyrs Church Whitsuntide procession in Garstang Road in 1920 Pic: Preston Digital Archive English Martyrs Church Whitsuntide procession in Garstang Road in 1920 Pic: Preston Digital Archive 2018 marks the centenary of the ending of World War One, it is also one hundred […]

6 years ago
Northern passengers told to ‘expect compensation’ for rail misery

A Northern service heads of Manchester Pic: Aero Pixels A Northern service heads of Manchester Pic: Aero Pixels Rail passengers struggling since the introduction of new timetables by Northern have been told to expect compensation. Rail minister Jo Johnson […]

6 years ago
Filming for new street racing film Curfew taking place at Beacon Fell

One of the cars due to feature in Curfew Pic: Beacon Fell Country Park One of the cars due to feature in Curfew Pic: Beacon Fell Country Park Anyone visiting Beacon Fell may be finding a rather clapped out petrol station in one of […]

6 years ago
Literary competition continues to honour former UCLan academic

Dinesh brought short story writing to communities in Preston and beyond A creative legacy left for a UCLan lecturer who died in 2014 is continuing to honor his memory this […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement UberEats launching in Preston and McDonalds one of first to sign up

McDonalds are one of the first in Preston to sign up for UberEats McDonalds are one of the first in Preston to sign up for UberEats Fast food delivery app UberEats has confirmed it is coming to Preston. McDonalds is one of the […]

6 years ago
Choirmaster Gareth Malone creates this very Preston song whilst performing in the city

Choirmaster Gareth Malone has recently performed at Preston Guild Hall A choirmaster performing at Preston Guild Hall has devised a unique song for the city with help from audience members. Gareth […]

6 years ago
Police release CCTV picture after man smashed way out of Penwortham shop

A man police want to speak to after McColls raid A man police want to speak to after McColls raid A man smashed his way out of a Penwortham shop after the staff hit the panic button. McColls in Leyland […]

6 years ago
Supercar Showtime at Hoghton Tower a sunshine success

Supercar Showtime at Hoghton Tower Beautiful weather, plenty of car enthusiasts and a host of supercars were more than enough to make Supercar Showtime at Hogton Tower a huge success. […]

6 years ago
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