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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.

Preston students warned about scam email

A copy of the email sent to students, claiming to be from a university finance department Preston students are being warned about a scam email doing the rounds. The phishing scam has been picked up by Lancashire Police and they are warning students, particularly those new […]

8 years ago
Homeowners warned after car break-ins near Royal Preston Hospital

Police would like to speak to this man in connection with the incident A Fulwood homeowner has taken an investigation into his car being broken into into his own hands. Colin Sinnott has released footage and pictures via social media from his home […]

8 years ago
Preston Arts Festival returns for 15th year

Matthew Wilcock is to appear at Preston Arts Festival As the Lancashire Encounter draws to a close the stalwart of the Preston arts scene returns. Preston Arts Festival returns each year to the city and is now in its […]

8 years ago
Market Tavern closes for major revamp under new landlord

The Market Tavern is opposite to Covered Market which is having extensive restoration work A Preston city centre pub closes from Monday lunchtime for a major refurbishment. The Market Tavern in Market Street – where Graham Rowson is the landlord – is due to […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement French Connection headlining Preston Fashion Week

Some of the models at last year's Evoque catwalk show Pics: James Scrivener Latest trends and fashions are to be strutted across Preston during the return of the city’s Fashion Week. Two major events are taking place at two venues during the fashion […]

8 years ago
Fiona Barnes jailed for stealing from Preston’s SPACE centre and lying about having cancer

Fiona Barnes pictured at her leaving do A charity fundraiser who stole £24,000 from the disabled children’s charity she worked for has been jailed for 15 months. Fiona Barnes, 55, was so desperate to avoid prison she […]

8 years ago
Run Preston winner left bloodied after being charged by dog

Rob's injuries after the 10k The winner of Run Preston’s 10k was left sprawled on the floor in a puddle thanks to a dog walker. Rob Danson blitzed the Sunday morning run in 32 minutes […]

8 years ago
Disgraceful fly tipping at Preston Cemetery

Fly tipping in Preston Cemetery Pic: Jack Varey Bin bags, mattresses and household waste have been left strewn across Preston’s Cemetery. Sunday morning dog walkers found the fly tipping lining the paths at the Miller Road entrance in […]

8 years ago
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