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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.

Civic funeral confirmed for former Preston Council leader Peter Rankin

Peter Rankin’s life will be celebrated at a funeral being held at Preston Minster. The twice former leader and honorary Alderman of Preston City Council passed away on Sunday 10 June […]

6 years ago
Preston weather warning: Storm Hector is expected to hit

Strong winds are expected Strong winds are expected A weather warning has been issued for Preston as a windy spell is expected to hit the city. Storm Hector has been forecast on Thursday 14 […]

6 years ago
Fulwood restaurant Slice of Sicily will not be reopening its doors

Slice of Sicily closed up in Garstang Road Pic: Blog Preston Slice of Sicily closed up in Garstang Road Pic: Blog Preston A Fulwood restaurant has confirmed it will not be reopening its doors following a recent closure for refurbishments. Slice […]

6 years ago
Universal Credit is coming to Preston in July

How people receive money from the government will change with the introduction of Universal Credit How people receive money from the government will change with the introduction of Universal Credit A new system for benefit claiming comes into use in Preston during July. Preston is […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement North Kerb street food takeaway has been closed for a fortnight

North Kerb appears to be closed in Fishergate Pic: Blog Preston North Kerb appears to be closed in Fishergate Pic: Blog Preston A street food cafe in Preston city centre has been closed for a fortnight. North Kerb became the new […]

6 years ago
Speed limit to be cut on road through Grimsargh

Whittingham Lane runs through Grimsargh Pic: Google Whittingham Lane runs through Grimsargh Pic: Google Drivers heading through Grimsargh are to see the speed limit cut. Around 400 metres of Whittingham Lane will have the new 30mph speed […]

6 years ago
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
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