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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.

Tech firm Computer Sciences Corporation with office in Preston is cutting jobs

The firm has offices at Preston Technology Park Pic: Google The firm has offices at Preston Technology Park Pic: Google A technology firm with a major office in Preston is cutting jobs across the UK. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) is […]

7 years ago
University of Central Lancashire joins the University Alliance

UCLan’s sports building in Marsh lane Pic: Paul Melling Preston’s university is joining forces with other universities across the UK in a Star Wars-sounding University Alliance. The group of universities […]

7 years ago
Defence Secretary urged to reconsider ‘misguided’ Fulwood Barracks closure

Marching band at Fulwood Barracks Pic: Tony Worrall Marching band at Fulwood Barracks Pic: Tony Worrall Councillors have been asked to urge the Defence Secretary to re-consider the proposal to close Fulwood Barracks. Branded as ‘ill-conceived, misguided and […]

7 years ago
Two lanes reopened on M6 following central reservation crash

Light trails on the M6 near Preston Pic: Shane King Light trails on the M6 near Preston Pic: Shane King Delays of nearly three-quarters of an hour are being experienced on the M6 near Preston. A vehicle has crashed through […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement English oak planted in Winckley Square gardens

The High Sheriff in planting action Dignitaries with the new tree in Winckley Square The final piece of Winckley Square gardens restoration has been put into place. An English Oak has been planted to mark the […]

7 years ago
Preston to hold protest against Donald Trump’s ‘MuslimBan’

Donald Trump Pic: Secretary of Defense, USA Donald Trump Pic: Secretary of Defense, USA Prestonians are being urged to show their disdain for US President Donald Trump’s executive order banning a number of foreign nationals from the […]

7 years ago
Street Monkeys took over Flag Market to celebrate parkour

Street Monkeys, the local Parkour team, held a press hour on the Harris Flag Market. The press hour involved a hub of journalists discovering all about the Street Monkeys and […]

7 years ago
Female driver dies after car hits tree near Preston

Fire crews in attendance at the scene near Tarleton Fire crews in attendance at the scene near Tarleton A woman has died in hospital after a crash near Preston. Southport New Road, A556, was closed for a number of […]

7 years ago
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