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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.

Hourly trains to run as Preston to Blackpool North rail line reopens

Waiting at Preston Railway Station Pic: 70023venus2009 Waiting at Preston Railway Station Pic: 70023venus2009 Train passengers will be pleased to hear that the Preston to Blackpool North rail line is reopening this Monday (16 April), however it […]

6 years ago
Harris reopens the Lubaina Himid exhibition

One of Himid's art pieces on display in the Harris One of Himid’s art pieces on display in the Harris An exhibition of work by Preston’s Turner Prize winning artist has been reopened to the public. Lubaina Himid’s Hard Times […]

6 years ago
Beer festival planned for cricket club in Penwortham

Pint of beer Bank Holiday beers time! A beer festival is taking place at a Penwortham cricket club this May. During the Bank Holiday weekend the Vernon Carus club is holding its first […]

6 years ago
Preston sex worker scheme ‘at risk’ after lottery bid rejected

New Hall Lane is one area of the city known to be frequented by sex workers New Hall Lane is one area of the city known to be frequented by sex workers A scheme to help street sex workers in Preston looks set to have a […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Bikers ride out in tribute as Karl Chester’s funeral takes place

Karl was taken by motorbike pulled hearse Bikers line the route into the crematorium Pic: Graham Robinson Dozens of bikers have turned out to pay their respects to a motorcyclist who died in a crash on the […]

6 years ago
Penny Street car park plans have brake applied

The city council is expected to lodge plans for this site in Penny Street The city council lodged plans for this site in Penny Street Proposals to create a new temporary car park on the outskirts of Preston city centre have been parked. The […]

6 years ago
Update on when new stalls will open in Preston Market

A regular sight in the Box Market under the Fish Market canopy A regular sight in the Box Market under the Fish Market canopy Preston’s new markets are not yet fully with traders, but there’s an update on it being filled. The […]

6 years ago
Foxton Centre takes stock after harsh winter weather

Jeff Marsh, CEO at The Foxton Centre A winter morning Inside The Foxton Centre The Foxton Centre is taking stock after the harsh winter saw up to 28 homeless people sleeping on their floor. The centre – […]

6 years ago
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