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.
Sports fixtures on Penwortham Holme to be cancelled due to travellersTravellers on the Penwortham Recreation Ground in 2015 All sports fixtures set to be played on Penwortham Holme this weekend are expected to be cancelled due to the traveller encampment. […]
7 years ago Preston firefighters will tackle a ladder climb for charityPreston firefighters are to take part in a charity ladder climb that will take place on 15 September. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service‘s new whole-time recruits will be taking part […]
7 years ago Plungington Road reopens after emergency repairsThe junction near the Co-Op and former Plungington Tavern is shut Pic: Google A section of one of Preston’s busiest roads is to be shut for a fortnight. Plungington Road […]
7 years ago One of the Guild Wheel’s founding fathers has diedPeter Ward with his MBE One of the founding fathers of Preston’s popular cycling route has died. Peter Ward co-designed the Guild Wheel which runs for 21-miles around the city. […]
7 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Preston junction sees standing water after heavy rainThe junction of Greaves Town Lane and Blackpool Road Pic: Benny Mc’Nally/Preston Chatterbox Preston awoke to an extremely soggy start on Thursday (31 August). The final day of August has […]
7 years ago Memorial benches unveiled in Moor ParkThe Halewood family with councillor Robert Boswell (right) Three families have chosen to mark their loved ones by having a bench dedicated to them in Moor Park. As part of […]
7 years ago Chorley demands compensation if Cuerden goes aheadIKEA has long held ambitions of opening in the Preston area Pic: Toshihiro Oimatsu Objections to the IKEA-anchored Cuerden development are growing – with one council demanding financial compensation. Chorley […]
7 years ago Preston restaurant holding curry night for St Catherine’s hospiceSaag Chicken at Sai Surbhi An Indian restaurant in Preston is marking its first anniversary with a charity dinner. Sai Surbhi, in Garstang Road, Fulwood, opened in mid-September last year […]
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