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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.

Here’s how many motorists have been fined for flouting Fishergate rules

New signs showing how this section of Fishergate is not for cars from 11am. Picture at 12.43pm on Monday. Pic: Tony Worrall Hundreds of motorists have been seen flouting the new bus lanes in Fishergate – but how many have been fined for their actions? A grand total of ZERO it turns […]

7 years ago
Work starts on Preston’s new engineering centre on university campus

How UCLan's new engineering centre will look when finished Not an artist impression in sight as the first step in a new £30m engineering centre for Preston has begun. The University of Central Lancashire is building its flagship Engineering […]

7 years ago
Graham Liver begins bed challenge for Children in Need

Graham and Pudsey. This was definitely taken before he set off! A giant bed is to be pulled through Preston this week by a familiar face. BBC Radio Lancashire’s Graham Liver has begun his 100-mile challenge. He’s pulling a bed all […]

7 years ago
Christina Whittle missing: Concern grows for Ribbleton teenager

Christina was last seen in Grange Avenue Police are growing increasingly concerned for a teenage girl who has gone missing from Preston. Update: Preston Police said Christina was found safe and well on Monday lunchtime. They would […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Folk trio Harp And A Monkey perform Remembrance gig in Preston Cemetery

Harp And A Monkey performing in the Cemetery A unique and touching tribute has been held at Preston Cemetery, home to 324 First World War graves. In a bid to ensure those who lost their lives are not […]

7 years ago
When was the Battle of Preston? History talk to reveal all

Redcoats marching during a reenactment of the Battle of Preston It is more than 300 years since the sound of musket shots rang out through the streets of Preston. Known as the last battle on English soil the Battle of […]

7 years ago
Avenham gridlocked as new Fishergate traffic rules bite

Motorists are facing length delays around Avenham and Frenchwood's streets Pic: Grace Raines Preston city centre’s new traffic rules have left motorists finding alternative routes to escape the city centre. Fishergate may have been serene and clear of traffic from 11am to 6pm […]

7 years ago
Preston pauses on Remembrance Sunday to remember the fallen

Preston paused to pay its respects to those who lost their lives in conflict. The Flag Market was the location for the Remembrance Day service. Dignitaries paraded from the Markets […]

7 years ago
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