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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.

Vote for name of Preston’s new Youth Zone

A view of the Youth Zone from the Ringway A view of the Youth Zone from the Ringway The name for the city’s Youth Zone hangs in the balance. Costing £6.9million the building on the western apron of the […]

7 years ago
Urgent water repairs causing delays at busy Fulwood junction

The temporary lights remain in place on Sunday morning The temporary lights remain in place on Sunday morning Roadworks which began at a busy Preston junction on Friday look set to finish early. Temporary four-way traffic lights and lane […]

7 years ago
Inside the newly revamped Macs bar in Preston

A Preston city centre bar reopens on Saturday (29 July) evening. Macs bar, located at 158-159 Friargate, has seen major work to relaunch it as a ‘sophisticated, smart and contemporary […]

7 years ago
Drivers awake to find cars keyed in Penwortham

One of the vandalised cars in Leyland Road Pic: Ryan Owen Gibson One of the vandalised cars in Leyland Road Pic: Ryan Owen Gibson Dozens of cars have been vandalised overnight in Preston and South Ribble. Drivers awoke on Saturday (29 July) […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement These ‘starter homes’ in Penwortham are happening

The patch of land is closed to Middleforth Primary School Pic: Google The patch of land is closed to Middleforth Primary School Pic: Google A new set of ‘starter homes’ has been approved to be built in Penwortham. Land previously owned by […]

7 years ago
Rail piling work warning for Ashton and Lea

The piling process will take place for a number of weeks The piling process will take place for a number of weeks Homes living along the Preston to Blackpool railway line are being told to expect a noisy night. Network Rail […]

7 years ago
Police shut M6 to catch driver who was doing 120mph

Police vehicles close off the M6 Pic: Lancs Police Dog Unit Police vehicles close off the M6 Pic: Lancs Police Dog Unit Emergency services shut the M6 at Preston following a police chase involving speeds of up more than 100mph. A […]

7 years ago
Parking issues to blame for Swarbricks closure claims councillor

Swarbricks has served its final butty Pic: Tony Worrall A cheese toastie from Swarbricks Pic: Tony Worrall A popular Preston sandwich shop’s demise was partly due to ‘over zealous’ parking wardens – according to a councillor in the city […]

7 years ago
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