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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.

Bamber Bridge social care firm is closed by Lancashire County Council

Ribble House where the firm was based in Bamber Bridge Pic: Google A dozen council workers have lost their jobs as a social care company was shut down by Lancashire County Council. With nearly £750,000 in its reserves the Lancashire Workforce Development […]

7 years ago
Cannons, statues and the Belverdere a short history of Avenham Park landmarks

The 'peace' cannon and the frog in Avenham Park The recent Heritage lottery funded restoration of Avenham and Miller parks has highlighted the presence of a number of art works that can be viewed when visiting. Some are better […]

7 years ago
New multi-faith centre to be built at UCLan

How the new multi-faith centre may look A place to reflect and pray is being created on Preston’s university campus. The University of Central Lancashire has announced it will build a £1million multi-faith centre. Called the Oasis: […]

7 years ago
Should Preston become a City of Sanctuary?

A young mother crosses the border from Syria and becomes a refugee. She carries her one-month-old son, Hamid. “Since he was born there has been non-stop bombing every day.” Pic: UNCHF A group which seeks to welcome refugees with open arms into Preston could receive the backing of Preston City Council. Council leader councillor Peter Rankin has lodged his support for […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement These girls spent a night on Preston’s streets being homeless

Five of the group are pictured sleeping out: From right to left: Keeley Bingham, Stephanie Jones, Shakira Browne, Tjay Morley and Kim Horton Six friends from Preston spent a night on the streets of the city to see what it’s like for the homeless. Last Friday night (2 December) Stephanie Jones was joined […]

7 years ago
Fly tipping leaves Frenchwood path in a state

The rubbish was found dumped on Friday morning This is the state a Preston footpath was left in on Friday morning. Cyclists and walkers were left needing to find an alternative route after these materials were found dumped […]

7 years ago
Christmas Gift Fair returns to Penwortham Youth Centre for fourth year

Penwortham’s Christmas Gift Fair is returning to Penwortham Youth Centre for a fourth year on Wednesday 14 December. The fair will take place at the centre on Priory Lane from […]

7 years ago
Former Preston city centre mill could become coffee shop and flats

The abandoned building in Lord Street Pic: Google A run down former mill and warehouse in the shadow of Preston Guild Hall and Bus Station is to be rejuvenated. Plans have been lodged for 21-23 Lord Street which […]

7 years ago
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