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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.

Details for this year’s Preston Panto at the Guild Hall

The full cast for this year's Aladdin Preston Guild Hall have announced the cast for their 2017 Pantomime, Aladdin. The show will be held at the Charter Theatre and will run from Thursday 7 December 2017 – Wednesday 3 […]

7 years ago
Fire crews tackle suspected arson involving two vans

Crews were called to the scene of a fire in Bleasdale Street East. Credit: Google Crews from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service were called to extinguish two vans on fire […]

7 years ago
Pizza takeaway closes in Fulwood

Mad About Pizza is no more Mad About Pizza is no more A pizza takeaway on the border of Fulwood and Ribbleton has closed. Mad About Pizza has its windows covered in newspapers and a sign […]

7 years ago
Fantastic scarecrow creations dotted round Hoghton

One of the more political scarecrows Pic: Mick Gardner One of the more political scarecrows Pic: Mick Gardner Jeremy Strawbyn, Theresa Hay and friends are sitting in the front gardens of homes across Hoghton. The annual scarecrow competition has […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement First look inside revamped Stanley Arms pub

The Stanley Arms Pub, located in Preston City Centre, is to reopen on Tuesday 25 July following a major revamp. Located on Lancaster Road the grade-II listed building was closed […]

7 years ago
Preston war museum wants to reunite medal with soldier’s family

Private Cooper’s medal with museum curator Jane Davies A final call is being made to try and reunite the medal of a war hero with his family. Private Alfred Cooper’s […]

7 years ago
This uncle sets epic challenge after Pippa Cole died from cancer

Pippa Cole pictured at Manchester Children's Hospital Pippa Cole pictured at Manchester Children’s Hospital Gavin Howard, 38, is the courageous uncle that is tackling a fundraising challenge in memory of his niece Pippa Cole. Pippa was five-years-old […]

7 years ago
Cotton workers dance across the Flag Market

Part of the Cotton dance performance Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s Flag Market played host to a diverse range of entertainment during Saturday (22 July). Part of the Preston Tringe Festival […]

7 years ago
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