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 RankinPeter 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 hitStrong 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 doorsSlice 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 JulyHow 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 fortnightNorth 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 GrimsarghWhittingham 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 RiotsEnglish 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 miseryA 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 […]
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