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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.

Neon sign turned on at Harris Museum and Art Gallery

Will it? Pic: Paul Melling A Turner prize-winning artist’s work has been emblazoned across the front of the Harris Museum and Art Gallery. Everything Is Going To Be Alright is beaming down from the grade-I […]

7 years ago
Police appeal after burglaries at opticians and newsagents

Police want to speak with this man after burglaries in both Preston and Fulwood. Stephen Bosanko, 36, is wanted in connection with a burglary at an opticians on Tithebarn Street […]

7 years ago
Preston Grasshoppers new pitch is opened by head coach of England rugby team

Head coach of the England rugby union team Eddie Jones, officially launched the Preston Grasshoppers new pitch. The coach made his way to the rugby club, on Lightfoot Lane, where […]

7 years ago
Protection zone in place as bird flu confirmed at Preston pheasant farm

A case of bird flu (avian influenza H5N8) has been confirmed in a flock of pheasants at Pilling, Preston. A 3km protection zone has been put in place around the […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Penwortham library and childrens centre are saved

Two community buildings in Penwortham have been kept open thanks to a community council. Penwortham Library and the town’s Young People’s Centre were both earmarked for closure due to Lancashire […]

7 years ago
Civil rights film Glory to be screened at The Continental

Glory featuring Denzel Washington A film explaining the struggle of black soldiers in America’s Civil War is being screened at a Preston pub. The Continental is doing a special showing of 1989 classic Glory. […]

7 years ago
Here’s how the new Adelphi roundabout is due to work

The Adelphi roundabout as it is now Pic: Andy Squire One of the main roundabouts in Preston is to change beyond all recognition. Adelphi roundabout – to be renamed Adelphi Square – is to see up to £60million spent on changing […]

7 years ago
Child dies in tragic incident on M61

A child has died following a collision on the M61 motorway. The incident happened at about 10.30pm last night approximately half a mile before Junction 9. A Renault Clio travelling southbound […]

7 years ago
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