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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.

Brockholes is Lancashire’s best – it could now be crowned as top North West building

Brockholes pictured on a cold day Pic: Paul Melling Brockholes pictured on a cold day Pic: Paul Melling One of Preston’s most popular attractions is vying to be the North West’s building of the decade. Run by BBC North […]

6 years ago
16 Instagram accounts in Preston you should be following

A crisp day on the Flag Market with the Harris Museum in the background. Pic: @jg_hickey A crisp day on the Flag Market with the Harris Museum in the background. Pic: @jg_hickey Instagram is the social media site which allows you to share photos and videos […]

6 years ago
Go Outdoors opens at Deepdale Shopping Park

Queue outside the new Go Outdoors at Preston Queue outside the new Go Outdoors at Preston More than 100 outdoor enthusiasts were awaiting the opening of a rebranded outdoor and adventure store in Preston. On Saturday (28 April) […]

6 years ago
Armed police swoop on Preston city centre after gunman reports

A BB gun was recovered from the scene by police A BB gun was recovered from the scene by police Armed police were out in Preston city centre on Saturday afternoon after reports of a man with a handgun. The […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Asbestos dumped outside abandoned restaurant in Preston

The blue sheets have asbestos underneath them The blue sheets have asbestos underneath them An abandoned pub-restaurant has been targeted by fly-tippers. Asbestos sheets have been left outside what was the Lime Kiln pub in Aqueduct Street […]

6 years ago
Discover the benefits of singing with this new Lostock Hall choir

The Ribble Rousers Choir The Ribble Rousers Choir enjoy lots of benefits from group singing A new community choir in Lostock Hall is looking to spread the physical and emotional benefits of singing. The […]

6 years ago
Preston unites to pay tribute to community leader Zulfiqar Ahmed

Mr Ahmed was described as a 'bubbly' character Zulfiqar Ahmed A man who led Preston’s first purpose built mosque for two decades has died aged 70. Family, friends and community leaders have paid tribute to Zulfiqar Ahmed. Known […]

6 years ago
Ribbleton homeowner taken to court and forced to make repairs

The property pictured in June last year The property pictured in June last year A man who left a house to rot has been fined by the courts. Mr Altaf Hussain of New Hall Lane was prosecuted […]

6 years ago
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