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 CouncilA 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 landmarksThe 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 UCLanA 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 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 homelessSix 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 stateThis 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 yearPenwortham’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 flatsA 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 […]
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